The new CoroMill QD groove milling concept from Sandvik Coromant features internal coolant and dedicated insert geometries for milling with high process security. The main challenge in groove milling is often chip evacuation. Chip issues often harm production efficiency, lower component quality or cause tool breakage, especially when machining narrow and deep grooves. Dedicated for groove milling and parting off operations, CoroMill QD takes care of chip issues with optimized geometries (…)

AMB, the international exhibition for metal working, was a huge success in 2014. For over 80 per cent of AMB exhibitors, it was clear that they want to take part again in 2016 - including many domestic and global market leaders. A tremendous declaration of loyalty to AMB, which will take place over five days, from 13 to 17 September 2016, in Stuttgart. "The overwhelming demand stresses the character of AMB as the leading trade fair, which in even-numbered years takes pole position in (…)

The Swiss Medtech Day brings together representatives of all major stakeholders in the Swiss medical device industry. With this platform Medical Cluster, in collaboration with the program committee, offers an annual exchange platform to discuss current issues and possible solutions. General Assembly and networking dinner Content focus: General Assembly Medical Cluster Speech by Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann Presentation by Juan-José Gonzalez, President EMEA, DePuy Synthes (…)

Ever since the launch of its Crawford Swift ‘Powerstir’ CNC Friction Stir Welding (FSW) machines in 2000, PTG Heavy Industries has been acknowledged as a global leader in this innovative means of jointing metals. Exotic steel and titanium for aerospace Recent research and development activities at PTG Heavy Industries’ UK-based HQ, however, have taken the capabilities of the welding specialist’s FSW machines further than ever before – to include the successful jointing of exotic steel and (…)

Lightworks (Lightwork Design Ltd.), the world-leading provider of 3D visualisation technology, is pleased to officially announce a new partnership agreement with Siemens PLM Software. Lightworks has been a Siemens PLM Software partner for more than 20 years, and this agreement marks an exciting evolution in this longstanding, valued relationship. This agreement will enable the companies to continue to bring high-end rendering technology to Siemens PLM Software customers. “Siemens PLM (…)

Cutting tool and tooling systems expert Sandvik Coromant has been honoured by automotive giant Volvo Cars in the company’s Award of Excellence 2014. The efforts of Sandvik Coromant over the past year were rewarded in the Special Recognition category. The Volvo Cars Award of Excellence was created in 1998 to acknowledge the outstanding contribution made by suppliers that have gone the extra mile and contributed to the success of this world famous automotive manufacturer. A considerable number (…)

MSC Software today announced the acquisition of Simufact Engineering. Simufact is an industry leader in simulation of metal forming and joining processes. Based on best-in-class nonlinear simulation software technology, Simufact.forming and Simufact.welding are metal forming and welding process simulation tools used by aerospace, automotive, and machinery industries, their parts and materials suppliers, as well as major OEMs to realize significant savings from reducing shop-floor tryouts of (…)

Tornos EvoDeco machines continue to meet the needs of the most demanding bar-turners with ease! Already recognised as highly advanced, this platform is undergoing constant improvement During the [Journées Horlogères open days->http://eurotec-online.com/2015/01/1...;(March 3 to 6, 2015), Tornos will unveil a complete overhaul of these iconic machines. We met with Massimo Tidei, project manager, and Philippe Charles, product manager, both of whom work for Tornos. The fastest machines on (…)

CoroMill® Plura Heavy Duty (HD) is a completely new solid end milling concept, developed for removing large amounts of metal in a short amount of time and to provide the reliability needed for heavy roughing CoroMill Plura HD is the first choice solid roughing end mill for shoulder milling, full slot milling, ramping and helical interpolation in steel and stainless steel. It can also be used with cast iron and heat-resistant materials. The tools offer secure and reliable machining in a (…)

Taking place at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on 8th-9th July 2015, Manufacturing & Engineering North East will showcase the region’s strengths and provide a platform for the local and national manufacturers, engineers and their suppliers to meet, learn, solve problems and develop business ideas. The event will comprise three key elements covering the full range of design, production and manufacturing: With keynotes from senior manufacturing and engineering professionals at (…)