After more than ten years of travel through space, the European space probe Rosetta has reached the comet Chury. Three months from now, for the first time in the history of space travel, a lander will touch down on the surface of the four-kilometer-wide comet. DC motors manufactured by maxon are part of this pioneering feat. On August 6, the big day came: After a journey of more than ten years, the Rosetta space probe reached the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, known as “Chury” for (…)

In conjunction with Matsuura, Tornos is delighted to announce the dates of its much anticipated annual Open House Event. From the 14th to the 16th of October, the THINK: Production 2014 event will be co-hosted by Tornos and Matsuura at their neighbouring facilities in Coalville, Leicestershire. At the event, Tornos will be demonstrating the latest innovations in turning technology with four machines making their UK debut’s, two of which will have just been launched at AMB in Stuttgart in (…)

Increased productivity. Is there anyone who is not familiar with this overused buzz word? However, it clearly indicates how great the demand for more efficient production and shorter throughput times is. Hainbuch announces the expansion of its modular system (to be seen at the next AMB). Whether for series production or for single-piece manufacturing, complex parts, increasing costs for energy and materials, as well as delivery times that are becoming shorter and shorter, these factors (…)

FSRM just announced a new course on microfabrication processes. The course will provide participants with a systematic overview of micro- and nanomanufacturing processes for micromechanical components and Microsystem Technology (MST), as well as their characteristics. A systematic method is presented to facilitate the selection of a manufacturing process for micromechanical components described by a requirement list. By the end of the course, participants will learn how to select an (…)

Delcam will launch the 2015 version of its PowerMILL CAM system for high-speed and five-axis machining at IMTS 2014 in Chicago from 8th to 13th September on booth E3222, the largest CAM software booth at the show. The new release will include improvements to the Vortex high-efficiency area-clearance strategy, improved collision checking to also cover near misses, and more efficient raster finishing. The Vortex area-clearance strategy produces safe toolpaths with a much deeper cut by using (…)

The new S141 from Studer has been redesigned from the ground up. However, the development also incorporates the know-how from many decades of grinding experience and consolidated state-of-the-art engineering knowledge. In addition to long-lasting and reliable quality and precision, the use of both cutting-edge and proven technologies, optimal ergonomics and ease of use were also important goals. The machine’s ergonomic design and user friendliness are evident at first glance. Two generous (…)

The new building the company has started to build is large, clear, widely open and will have very low energy consumption. The work started with a brief ceremony with the presence of the authorities as well as the press on August 29, 2014. Located in Vuadens in the Fribourg Canton, the new building is ideally positioned close to the motorway and for employees; it’s only a few kilometers from the actual site that is definitely cramped and too small. With the planned growth of the company, (…)

More than 90,000 visitors and around 1,300 exhibitors are expected to attend AMB 2014 from 16 to 20 September 2014. Exhibitors will present innovations and further developments from the metal cutting and precision tool industry, as well as chucking tools, CAD, CAM, CAE, software, grinding machines, handling of workpieces and tools, and measuring systems on a gross exhibition area of more than 105,000 square metres. The efficient machining of composites and composite materials is currently (…)

To address the issue of requiring multiple, dedicated cutters in the toolchanger of a machining centre to create different component chamfers, Sandvik Coromant can now offer CoroMill 495®, a universal tool which ensures machine shops only require a single chamfer cutter to perform various chamfering operations. This not only creates extra space in the toolchanger but minimises tool inventory and costs. Most engineering components require at least one chamfer, and because the majority of (…)

Following six high-profile years on the market the Tornos Gamma 20 is now giving way to the new generation - the Swiss GT 26 (capacity 25.4 mm with end bar preparation); this machine will take Tornos to a new level in terms of performance and functionality. The Swiss GT 26 uses the same kinematics that made the Gamma 20 machine so successful. It allows operators to quickly get to grips with the machine. The GT line is made up of two models equipped with 5 and 6 linear axes. The 5-axis model (…)