Index, the multispindle specialist headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, unveiled its new eight-spindle NC automatic production lathe, the Index MSC-8, from its Multiline series, at the EMO Hannover 2011. The modular eight-spindle machine built on the multispindle modular system can also efficiently machine highly complex workpieces that would have driven the previous multispindle machines normally equipped with six spindles to their limits. The new Index MSC-8 NC multi-spindle automatic (…)

At EMO, Tornos is launching a new line of products. The MultiSwiss 6x14 machine provides a link between multispindle turning machines and sliding headstock machines. Based on the "fully integrated" concept and featuring innovative front access, this new machine is designed with three types of customer in mind: users of numerical multispindle turning machines, users of cam-operated machines, and users of single-spindle turning machines. The MultiSwiss benefits from completely open front (…)

The Peter Wolters GmbH from Rendsburg, Germany, presents the Voumard VM 130 internal diameter grinding machine for high volume production during the EMO Show at Hannover, from September 19 to 24. The machine is perfectly suited for high precision mass production of small and mid-sized work pieces, e. g. components for fuel injectors in the automotive industry. With up to 6 grinding spindles and several different types of dressing units being available, the machine is very flexible and can (…)

If you climb the peaks surrounding Eschenlohe on a clear day, you can see all the way to Munich. However, the outlook in the valley is also very far-sighted – this is where Kern Micro- und Feinwerktechnik GmbH develops its high-precision machining centres, which have raised the bar in the field of mechanical engineering time and time again. The Bavarian company is now presenting its latest triumph, the Kern Micro, conveniently in time for the EMO trade fair; an ultra-compact, multi-talented (…)

The extremely compact housing of Patlite’s ME series signal towers is made of non-corrosive anodized aluminium and has a diameter of only 25 millimetres. Clear lenses with a patented prism facet and high-power coloured LEDs provide for optimal luminous efficiency. The compact signal towers of the ME series are ideally suited for smaller machines such as printers or assembly systems for watches, as well as for medical equipment. Patlite designed the light elements of the signal columns (…)

"50 years of Allrounder" will be celebrated in style at the Fakuma 2011.The trade-fair appearance in Friedrichshafen constitutes the highlight of this year’s anniversary. Therefore Arburg has come up with something very special: the great "Economic Miracle" anniversary competition. Arburg is looking for the oldest Allrounder that is still being used in production. The winner will receive an electric Allrounder 370 E – in order to continue the success story. The success story of the (…)

The three main factors which appeal to users of the new Mikron Multistar NX-24 Rotary Machining System from an economical perspective are outstanding productivity, full flexibility and highest precision. With this the machine is a player in the very top league. With its number of cycling steps, it almost achieves the productivity of fully mechanical machines. All axis are programmable, which saves significantly down-time when changing over the machine from one part to the other. Using the (…)

Next issue will take place in Augsburg from March 14 to 17, 2012 and Just about 280 exhibitors (as per 23.08.2011) have already booked their stands for – already 100 more than at the same time before the last GrindTec in 2010. However, the Project Manager Joachim Kalsdorf prefers not to permit these sensational increases to lead to exaggerated and euphorical prognoses: “Of course we are expecting a reasonable growth of the GrindTec, considering that the economic framework has improved (…)

With this slogan H2O presents its smart alternative to manage spent cooling lubricant emulsions. Yes it’s marketing but the facts are there. Let’s see how that’s possible (by the way, you can discover this "secret" at EMO on hall 7, booth B55). Many metal processing companies are disposing of spent cooling lubricant emulsions or industrial process waste water at high cost. They are not always aware of possible savings of up to €1.5 million within 10 years (according to H20 figures). When (…)

Renishaw, the global engineering technologies company, is announcing new products that will be demonstrated at the EMO Hannover exhibition. These include touch probes and software systems that will aid process control on CNC machine tools and a new surface finish measurement probe for co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs). These new metrology products will be demonstrated alongside other significant products, including a radical new alternative to traditional dedicated gauging, a new range (…)