Steel and cast iron are the most frequently used materials in the machining industry. They are used, for example, for pump housings, compressors or steering systems. The developers at MAPAL always focus on the economical machining of these large groups of materials, as two successful examples show. Cutting material series for milling cast and steel components MAPAL has developed a specially tailored CVD-coated cutting material series for milling cast and steel materials. The new cutting (…)

In the last few days the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association) has sent out registration forms to potential GrindingHub exhibitors all over the world. VDW Executive Manager Dr. Wilfried Schäfer Bild: Uwe Nölke / team-uwe-noelke.de "We first presented our trade fair concept just four weeks ago, and since then we have succeeded in creating the registration forms for the new GrindingHub and distributing them within record time," reports VDW Executive Manager Dr. Wilfried Schäfer. (…)

Each time the Perseverance Mars Rover collects or handles rock and regolith samples in Jezero Crater during its multiple-year mission on the surface of the red planet, key components from SKF will facilitate that those activities successfully take place. Enabling the Mars Rover’s core operations in the harsh environment on Mars are Kaydon RealiSlim thin-section ball bearings, designed and manufactured by SKF at the company’s global thin-section bearing engineering center in Muskegon, and (…)

For companies looking for more than industry standard powders to create advanced products, the unified approach between SLM Solutions and Elementum 3D enables it. Now, SLM Solutions customers can benefit from the best systems globally while gaining access to previously unavailable powders care of Elementum 3D. While SLM Solutions already offers superior standard powders, Elementum 3D is an expert in producing advanced metals, ceramics, and composites, setting it apart from other powder (…)

Lack of prospects forcing the industry and the organiser to cancel the event in 2021 // Virtual Innovation Day will provide access to trade fair highlights. Moulding Expo will not take place in 2021. Since the last Minister-President Conference also did not open up any prospects for the trade fair industry, it is no longer realistic to successfully stage Moulding Expo in June 2021. In addition, the risk for everyone involved is too high. The trade fair advisory board, whose members include (…)

The FixReam high-performance reamer series made of solid carbide cover a wide range of applications and have already proven themselves many times in steel and cast machining. MAPAL is now expanding the series to include the FixReam Short Plus with newly developed coolant outlets. With the new reamer, users can machine both through bores and blind bores. The universal application means that only one tool needs to be kept in stock instead of two, and thus a reduction in tool and storage (…)

Starting on 30 March 2021, FANUC will conduct a webinar series with a focus on factory automation. Webinars will be held on a monthly basis and feature many useful, flexible and safety enhancing functions of FANUC’s CNCs. Examples are the Quick and Simple Start Up (QSSR) for easy connection of robots and machines as well as other functions like G-Code Guidance, PROFINET functionality and tools like the Dual Check Safety Acceptance Test Assist Tool. Machine Tool Builders, end customers and (…)

To make optimum use of a cleaning system, to ensure the required cleaning quality and for it to work economically and be environmentally friendly, extensive know how is essential. During the free webinar "Cleaning of precision parts in the watch industry", participants learn how to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the cleaning process and what is important when investing in a cleaning system. Why do workpieces have to be cleaned? Which range of parts can be cleaned? Which (…)

FARO Technologies, Inc. a global leader for 3D measurement, imaging and realization solutions for 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), and Public Safety Analytics, today announced two new strategic goals in support of its Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts. The first new goal is to reduce the Company carbon emissions 25% by 2025 through aggressive activities that improve environmental performance. The second new goal is to establish middle and (…)

MAPAL is launching a new, particularly economical system of replaceable head reamers – the Press-to-Size-Reamer (PSR) – for customers who manufacture in large series. Thanks to the new development, the costs per bore are reduced massively. The solid carbide replaceable heads are specifically adapted to individual diameters and geometries. The replaceable head system for the diameter range 10 to 25 mm consists of a robust holder, the solid carbide replaceable head and a coolant (…)