The growing challenges of grinding and servicing new generations of complex-geometry drills and end mills are resolved by a new release of the Numroto tool grinding software package. Version 3.8 of NUM’s market-leading software automates multi-helical and variable flute grinding, as well as providing a new form cutter function for profile inserts. It is available to existing Numroto users as an update. Numroto is widely regarded within the tool grinding industry as one of the best and most (…)

Rapid.Tech ranks among the leading international events in the field of 3D printing and additive manufacturing. The conference and trade fair is scheduled to take place for the 11th time in Erfurt on 14 and 15 May 2014, and it owes its popular success to its concept of remaining relevant to users. With a user conference, design engineer day, specialist forums for the aviation and medical and dental technology industries, and the specialist trade fair itself there will be ample (…)

Dieterle produces very sophisticated tools and can rely on approx. 55 highly qualified employees to work with steel and carbide for internal and external machining of tools for the entire microtechnology, including medical and dental technologies. Tools are produced for instance to machine bone screws of all sizes, as well as dental implants using internal thread whirling tools of the smallest sizes. The company offers tools able to machine materials very difficult to machine such as (…)

CGTech, the developer of Vericut NC verification, optimization, and simulation software, has announced that its new “Vericut Reviewer” iPad App is available through the iPad App store starting from March 1, 2014. “It’s no longer necessary to visit the NC programming office or an engineering workstation to view an NC program being simulated on a virtual CNC machine,” says CGTech Product Marketing Manager Bill Hasenjaeger. “With Vericut Reviewer on the iPad, shop floor personnel and other (…)

Established in 1953, TDC is a leading manufacturer in Japan with proprietary expertise of precision technologies. TDC has continued to cultivate their markets through upgrading the level of their technology especially in super precise mirror polishing. Used in the sample return capsule for Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency （JAXA）Hayabusa2 asteroid probe. Because the purpose of this capsule was for collecting samples from the asteroid only, the finish has to be totally clean, with no (…)

CoroCut QD – the reliable system from Sandvik Coromant for deep grooves and parting off with long overhangs expands the offer of inserts and durable tools with over and under coolant. The system is supported with plug and play adaptors for easy handling and efficient coolant supply. For bar feed manufacturers, process security in terms of good chip control and long reliable tool life is the key to an efficient production. To meet these needs CoroCut QD combines strong tools and inserts (…)

When a company is experiencing healthy development and everything is running smoothly, the risk of operating on autopilot increases, which can lead to problems. It was this pitfall that the organisers of SIAMS wanted to avoid. They carried out a large-scale survey of the event’s exhibitors, both actual and potential, in order to better meet requirements. Before next issue that will take place in less than one month Interview with Francis Koller, director. A specialist company carried out (…)

Hannover Messe Day 5 - Production in the metalworking industry has become increasingly hectic. Contractors and production departments must produce parts in smaller lot sizes and at a faster pace. Today I’ve discovered components to help machines manufacturer being more efficient. Their TruBend Series 5000 bending machine, for instance, is a press brake that includes an optical positioning aid making it easier to switch to a new part geometry. This machine also includes an automatic angle (…)

This afternoon the Swiss booths (in Halls 2 and 4) at Hannover Messe 2014 received the visit of Mr Hannes Germann, Ständeratspräsident der Schweitzerischen Eigdgenossenchaft (President of the Council of States of Switzerland). The exhibitors had the opportunities to discuss with the Swiss official representative about their hopes for the show and explain their strengths and specialties. Large and precision parts in stainless steel and special alloy for Angenstein AG Custom-made advanced (…)

Hannover Messe – Day 4 – I went to see Optris, the Berlin-based company presents a new addition in its product range, simply the smallest VGA-resolution infrared camera worldwide. After the optris® PI Lightweight last year, Optris GmbH presents the next novelty in the online thermal imaging market for the second year running at this year’s Hannover industrial fair HMI. “Our superior quality products are ideal for integration in industrial and R&D processes. What’s more, the PI 640 (…)