The production of very small parts, in particular for watch movements, requires turning tools designed specifically for this type of machining. In 2012, Applitec launched a number of inserts dedicated to the watchmaking field, and demand has increased considerably since then. To such an extent, in fact, that Applitec is now launching a new complete range of turning tools for machining watch parts. Watchmaking bar turners have increasingly requested specific dimensions and angles which have (…)

With more than 1,000 exhibitors and 25,000 buyers and recognized opinion leaders, the 70,000 m2 of exhibition space make Industrie Paris the leading event for industry professionals in France. This event highlights innovative solutions that allow small and medium-sized companies to acquire equipment, know-how, ideas, and solutions that will promote their competitiveness and industrial performance. As a matter of fact, the future of French industry is in revitalization and support for (…)

SCS Precisioncoat Features New Highly Accurate Jet Technology in Booth 2153 at APEX IPC Expo in Las-Vegas and it is not too late to register. The show starts today and last till March 27. SCS is pleased to announce the availability of Jetting technology on the SCS Precisioncoat. SCS’ new jetting valve, which will be debuted at APEX IPC Expo, allows the Precisioncoat to dispense fluids quickly and accurately, offering superior control when dispensing a wide variety of materials. Extreme (…)

Despite an uncertain global economic situation, Ventura Mecanics SA, the specialist for overhaul and retrofit of Escomatic machines, decided to bet on the future by opting for the construction of new premises. The new building has been designed rationally and to better serves the company’s customers. Luca and Fabio Ventura, the young and dynamic Directors state: "The global demand for our very specific activity shows a strong potential and our current workshop does not allow us to answer (…)

As announced early this week, today is Newemag’s inauguration in Eschenbach. The place is impressive, spacious, high-quality, well lighted and there is a lot of space to store machines. According to M. Zehnder, the director, the company has a lot of machines in stock and is able to react very quickly to answer customer’s needs. Workflows are rationalized and the company responsiveness has been further improved. EPMT with special products for the watch industry One of the priorities of (…)

Delcam has released the 2014 R2 version of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM which provides support for milling and drilling with right-angle heads, and one-stop programming of multiple roughing operations. Other enhancements in this release include better control of Z-level roughing, and improvements to Wire EDM and chamfering. Right-angle heads allow internal pockets to be milled and internal holes to be drilled that would be inaccessible, and so impossible to produce, using a (…)

On January first of this year, Polydec, the specialist of micro high precision turning, bought a majority share in Roger Maeder, a high precision turner located in Court (Switzerland). We met with the two directors to understand what benefits can expect the customers of these two manufacturers and understand their offers on the market. (To be discovered in our next issue, extracts) Ten years ago a large German manufacturer in a business trip in the region asked to visit Roger Maeder SA on (…)

After several conversations with customers, it is apparent that Tornos’ strategy has not been clearly explained or understood and several myths are circulating, for example that SwissNano machines are manufactured in Asia to cut costs. To clarify the situation, a meeting was held with Mr C. Paredes, responsible for development and operations with Tornos. The company strategy is clearly structured around two key areas: 1, developing innovative technological solutions and supplying high-end (…)

Newemag has moved into its new headquarter in Eschenbach and its premises are now fully equipped and ready to be inaugurated with a special day for customers. "Our absolute priority was that our customers do not realize we moved. We wanted them to continue to be delivered at the same speed and in the same quality as usual’, says Pirmin Zehnder, Director. But now that the move is finished the company is proud to show its customers how they will benefit from this new location. A visit in (…)

Active at 65% in watchmaking and mainly for the production of parts of movements, Helios A. Charpilloz SA is specialised in complex parts, always produced with the precision of watchmaking and the rigour of the automotive industry. Today this company, certified ISO and TS (automotive), is implementing a new ERP system in order to, according to Mr. Basara its Sales Manager, modernise the management of its activities (Extract of the full article to be read in our next issue). "We have worked (…)