Graphite and mould making are increasingly mentioned in the same breath. The idea of providing interested users comprehensive information on the material of graphite was behind the well-established series of technology seminars, this time round staged at the top event venue of Europa Park Rust. Developers and designers from graphite experts SGL Carbon GmbH, software professionals from Men at Work GmbH with VISI CAD/CAM as well as the milling specialists Zecha Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH provided informative presentations outlining approaches and trends for the economical processing of graphite.
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Anybody wishing to keep ahead of the field in tool and mould making can no longer avoid HSC processing of graphite electrodes. Modern processing centres make it possible to precisely manufacture even the finest 3D contours with μm accuracy. In order to fully exploit this potential, numerous parameters must be exactly coordinated: The selection of the material itself, the programming of the milling and erosion machines and the diamond coated micro-cutters - it is only by carefully considering all these variables that high quality graphite electrodes can be made.
Graphite technology studied from all angles “Since their inception in 2009 our graphite technology seminars have established themselves as a market leader as regards information on the material. The 2010 seminars once again outlined the potential of graphite over the complete production chain. The success and popularity of these seminars means that we will continue to hold this series of seminars in the future, too,” says Marion Schmidt, who is responsible for marketing at Zecha Hartmetall-Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH and the organisation of the graphite seminars. Fundamental to the problem-free utilisation of graphite are stable processes in the electrode manufacture. This is achieved largely by modern milling centres, high precision clamping devices and high performance coatings for the clamping tools employed. Contributions by Makino Europe GmbH as a renowned manufacturer of milling and erosion machines, Albrecht Präzision GmbH & Co. KG, producers of concentric chucks as well D-Coat GmbH provided valuable technological insights and ideas.
Conclusion Development and design experience - presented first hand by experts - constituted the core of the “Graphite Technology Seminars”. And so the top location of Europa Park Rust in Southern Germany was the venue for SGL Carbon, Men at Work, Zecha and the guest speakers to outline to the numerous participants new paths and trends and how switching to graphite can exploit additional economical and quality potential.
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We will announce the next seminars here on Eurotec’s blog and website and on paper in due time.
