The company Meyrat SA, which operates in the field of high-frequency spindles, has extended its product range and is now offering a 30 mm-diameter spindle (MHF-30) as an operational tool for bar-turning machines. The increased performance of its motor has encouraged the company to develop a new frequency converter. This converter provides a power level which is three times higher than before and is also lighter. It can control all the spindles in the MHF-22 to MHF-30 ranges. As it has (…)

New from Ibag: smallest mini spindles with only 16 mm diameter and angular spindles for use on Swiss type lathes. These spindles are built with synchronous motor technology for better performance and much more torque. The small sized Ibag spindles (as small as 16 mm diameter) are ready to use on Swiss type lathes and micro machining centers. They utilize highest productivity and outstanding quality to all machining operations: Fine graving, drilling and machining in tool- and mold making (…)

With the transition of machines and tooling technology to carbide and fast-running tools, the machine parts manufacturer Deicken & Engels has equipped the whole factory with the powRgrip® tool clamping system from REGO-FIX. With this Swiss system it was possible to achieve the necessary minimal run out of the drilling and milling tools at the extreme forces that arise with high-speed machining. Now, all production employees swear by the innovative tool clamping system. The demanding (…)

In today’s difficult business environment, manufacturers are looking to boost their productivity and competitiveness - sustainably and substantially. ISCAR has launched a new 3P Productivity Plan, which already has helped hundreds of successful manufacturers to see an immediate savings of more than 25% in production cost due to an improvement in metalcutting productivity, plus better ROI, speed of delivery and all-around competitiveness. Important changes The best part is that they see the (…)

Now available from ITC (UK) is the new range of Hanita high feed milling cutters that has been engineered to machine steels at up to a hardness of 67HRc. Designed specifically for the mould & die and medical markets, the high feed range is ideal for rough and semi-finish machining of hardened materials from 37 to 67HRc. The Hanita high feed end mills permit high feed machining with its 6 flutes and innovative geometry that improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs. With (…)

Working closely with its customer base, TaeguTec has evolved its AluMill milling series to improve performance and tool life. The new 2 and 3-flute AluPlusMill series for machining aluminum and aluminum alloys has a thicker core than its predecessor to improve speeds, feeds, rigidity and surface finishes. This new development maximizes chip evacuation even when undertaking high speed and high feed cutting. The strengthened core diameter improves rigidity of the cutting edge whilst the (…)

In 2008 and 2009, Schunk the specialist in toolholding, workholding and automation held ‘Expert Days’ that proved a great success with all participants developing their product knowledge whilst identifying production solutions. Now, Schunk has organized its third ‘Expert Day’ for service robotics on February 24th and 25th, 2010. Experts from all over the world will congregate at this summit and in numerous lectures held in English will share their knowledge with delegates and provide (…)

Let’s imagine a production means that would work faster, would cost less and would generate a lower wear on the tools. Let’s imagine that this means actually exists and would require minor changes only in your processes. Let’s imagine you’re about to discover it… Welcome to the reality of high frequency spindles! Meeting with Mirelle Barras, head of Marketing and Communication and Christian Walther CEO of Meyrat SA. Incomparable assets High frequency spindles (MHF) are small, compacts, (…)

The new Coolant Fed Drill material presented by the French manufacturer of hollow bars is designed to give outstanding accuracy and to achieve better efficiency and cost reduction. Thru-hole machining Working with this technology allows to use higher cutting speeds and higher feed rates. Some other advantages are not to be missed: The cutting effort is reduced and far more stable Formation of chips is controlled Longer tool life working in special alloy Optimum performance in high speed (…)

What’s happening, when a work piece needs deburring on the back side, which is hard-to-reach or where a turning over of the part is not possible? From left to right: MiquMill Frontchamfer and MiquMill Backchamfer. A new solution With a new cutting tool Mikron Tool SA Agno provides the solution. It’s a milling cutter, which has been especially designed for back chamfer milling of contours and bores in smallest dimensions. Compared to other products available on the market it has up to (…)