The new Recomatic compact finishing center reduces the gap between grinding or milling machining centers and finishing centers and brings more machining possibilities and more flexibility to its users. In expanding the scope of a finishing machine, Recomatic offers the result of nearly three years of work to the market. Meeting with Mr. Rérat, technical director. At the EPHJ show, many people were impressed by the compactness of the machine as well as by its capacities. Equipped with a 12 (…)

For a mechanical and high precision turning sub-contracting workshop, a good machine is a machine which "never" stops. In addition, if the produced parts are good, it is the winning equation. The mechanical workshop of Pierre Brunetti acquired a Miyano BNA 42 S turning centre last September and we wanted to know his opinion on this new machine. A full interview is to be discovered in our next issue. The possibility to mount double or triple tool holders and to index the turret by (…)

Production processes for parts and for the mounting of subassemblies can be rationalized by using the comprehensive supply program of TOX®-Mini, Handheld, Machine Mount and Robot Tongs. Pair of TOX®-Tongs with pneumohydraulically operated drive cylinder as used in a mobile or stationary way, for example, in automobile industries all over the world. TOX®-Handheld Tongs The supply program of TOX®-Handheld Tongs offers a total of six different types and further executions and equipment (…)

Thanks to the simplicity of its design, use and maintenance, its robustness and low cost, the asynchronous process is at present used very widely for motors within a power range from a few hundred watts to thousands of kilowatts. Why opting for synchronous technology? Interview with Dr Markus Thurneysen, Head of Design at Tornos SA. “Synchronous technology has been used for many years on our multi-spindle lathes, but it is true that very few turning machines are equipped with this (…)

Presenting an automatic lathe destined to replace Deco 10 is no mean feat when it has made such a mark on its era. For over 10 years it held the top spot for flexibility, precision, speed and productivity. Over 2500 lathes of this type are in use today and although its kinematics remains the most efficient today, Tornos wanted to make some modifications to allow the new EvoDeco 10a machine to better meet the needs of customers. As with EvoDeco 16 a year ago, the key idea for EvoDeco 10 is (…)

The most important challenges in the manufacturing technology for medical and dental engineering components are ultra-high precision, complex geometry, materials that are difficult to cut and a high level of productivity - for parts with extremely small batch sizes. These requirements can be fulfilled on both cutting and milling centres, depending on the geometry of the parts. The latter can even start with bar material! Milling can also take place on turning centres - and vice-versa. Even (…)

Today’s markets are becoming increasingly competitive, with customers who own machine tools needing to adopt new, more systematic approaches to improve their performance. Concepts such as SMED, lean manufacturing, 5S and 8D are being used more and more widely. The production process is very important, and the choice of machine has a significant impact on numerous parameters that directly influence the operating result of companies using them. (To be discovered comprehensively in a further (…)

This morning Tornos Holding announced officially that the company will propose a new concept/machine for surface treatments. We don’t have any technical information yet… and also no calendar for market introduction. Tornos Holding S.A. is acquiring the patents and know-how for a new machine concept that will enable to surface-treat machined parts. The acquisition responds to a major market need by enabling Tornos Group customers to increase their own share of the value-added chain, shorten (…)

Laser welding of plastic is gaining strongly in importance. LPKF Laser & Electronics AG showcases products from the recently inaugurated clean room: the presentations at MEDTEC Europe are in Hall 8 on Stand 8263. “Laser plastic welding really scores in the medical sector in particular, because the technique is extremely hygienic, particle-free and safe. The rising demand in the consumer goods sector and the automotive industry also confirms the importance of these properties for product (…)

LPKF Laser & Electronics AG expects a growth in business figures for 2010 with turnover most likely up 56 percent. The success of the German-based laser specialist is attributed to its booming export business. LPKF CEO Dr. Ingo Bretthauer (left), Matthias Hu (center, managing director LPKF Tianjin) and Gene Feng, head of the new office in Shanghai. LPKF Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors Dr. Ingo Bretthauer opened two new sales and service branches in Asia in January. LPKF (…)