MACHINING
Business priorities for 2021 still reflect weaknesses laid wide open by the pandemic: For 68%, improving supply chain resilience and agility is the number one business priority for 2021.
October 29, 2021
Designed to run an EDM or CNC machine, ATHENA’s new voice-interoperability and intelligent-learning technology help owners reduce training requirements by providing new operators with their voice-enabled digital assistant. Tomorrow’s technology is here aptly represents Makino’s capabilities as the world’s most…
October 27, 2021
All models in the AL Series will be equipped with Sodick’s new, patented wire rotation mechanism, together with significantly improved Stepcut technology and a number of increased automation facilities, as well as larger dielectric tanks.
October 26, 2021
The Gear Technology can profit from the leverage effect of the optimal cutting and grinding fluid. Article by Blaser Swisslube With increased focus on environmental health, the smoke and mist produced during Gear cutting and grinding applications have become one…
October 1, 2021
Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire 67 per cent of Chuzhou Yongpu Carbide Tools Co., Ltd, a China based premium solid round tools company, with a call option to buy the remaining part in three years’ time. Chuzhou Yongpu…
July 29, 2021
Artificial hip joints must be manufactured with high precision, especially in the area where the hip stem and the ball joint connect. CERATIZIT has developed an economical production solution for precise interface between hip stem and ball joint. If a…
July 7, 2021
Growth in the global orthopaedic devices market offers an attractive diversification strategy for the CNC tool cutting industry.
June 24, 2021
Peter Jacobs, Senior Director of Marketing at CNC Masters shares how a meaningful combination of CNC machining and 3D Printing can help manufacture even the most intricate parts and boost overall productivity. The advancing 3D printing capabilities have made it…
June 14, 2021
Andrei Petrilin, Technical Manager of ISCAR discusses the importance of high-speed spindle and the requirements in high-speed machining (HSM). High-speed machining (HSM) has not only led to a significant difference between machine tools but has also brought awareness to the…
June 10, 2021
Andrei Petrilin, Technical Manager of ISCAR showcases its new developments for aircraft machining of tomorrow. In machining aerospace components, the main challenges relate to component materials. Titanium, high-temperature superalloys (HTSA), and creep-resisting steel are difficult to cut and machining is…
May 24, 2021
SCHUNK breaks down the development of its Cool Flow technology—a highly efficient cooling system which feeds coolant directly through the tool mounting, with the help of a model, tool and mould-making company from Germany. At the model, tool and mold-making…
May 7, 2021
Today, workpieces need to be machined using multiple tools and fast tool change systems are becoming the norm. Article by heimatec. Today, workpieces generally need to be machined using multiple tools, which in turn means that tool changes are required…
April 30, 2021
Makino introduces a new approach to overcome the challenges in titanium parts machining for aerospace manufacturers. The appeal of Titanium is no mystery. Its material properties of toughness, strength, corrosion resistance, thermal stability and light weight are highly beneficial to the construction…
April 23, 2021
DMG MORI gantry machines utilise igus energy chains with guidelok system. For 100 years, DECKEL MAHO Pfronten has stood for precision machinery and tools. The company’s monoBLOCK, duoBLOCK, Portal and Gantry series cover all industries and dimensions—from the smallest component…
April 21, 2021
In machining aluminium alloys, here is what will help manufacturers reduce unit costs and achieve process reliability. Article by Walter AG. A few years ago, chassis components made of aluminium were still reserved for the premium segment in the vehicle…
April 7, 2021
Andy Kuklinski of Ceratizit talks about the electric vehicle trend in the automotive industry, how it has changed the machining landscape, and the new requirements being faced by manufacturers. Article by Stephen Las Marias. The Ceratizit Group develops and produces…
April 1, 2021
Formula Student allows ambitious students to gain intensive practical experience in the design, production and commercial aspects of automotive engineering—from every angle and well away from the confines of a lecture theatre. Article by Paul Horn GmbH. Zero to 100…
March 31, 2021
Peter Mösle of Blum-Novotest talks about the trends happening in the automotive manufacturing industry, and how the company has kept up with manufacturers’ new requirements.
March 26, 2021
Sandvik Coromant has bolstered its digital machining offering by appointing Albert Waloni as Digital Machining Manager for Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEAO), a brand-new role for the region. From Sandvik Coromant’s facility in Jakarta, Indonesia, Waloni will be responsible for…
March 15, 2021
Accuracy and surface quality are the goals of superior production processes. This is why machining companies invest a great deal of time and expense in tools, machine tools, controls with special functions and options, measuring technology, and, of course, employee…
March 8, 2021
MAPAL is launching a new, particularly economical system of replaceable head reamers – the Press-to-Size-Reamer (PSR) – for customers who manufacture in large series. Thanks to the new development, the costs per bore are reduced massively. The solid carbide replaceable…
March 3, 2021
Mitsui Seiki has produced the first commercial CNC machine tool that incorporates the Blue Arc HSEE (High Speed Electro Erosion) material removal process technology that is exclusively licensed by General Electric. The first “HW63TD BA” machine has been installed at…
February 25, 2021
Andrei Petrilin of ISCAR writes about the different directions for the development of cutting tools. In machining, a cutting tool is an element of a technological system that shapes a part by material removal. The system comprises a machine tool,…
February 17, 2021
Here’s how ESPRIT is helping Quick Drive keep up with the constantly evolving demands and innovations of the racing industry Quick Drive LLC is a Colorado-based manufacturer of a proprietary line of high-performance drivetrain components for auto racing. Their parts…
February 15, 2021
While machining of titanium alloys no longer poses any major challenges for experienced machinists—when machining operations are straightforward—intricate sensor component designs made from titanium call for an appropriate tool design and an intelligent machining strategy. Article by Paul Horn GmbH.…
February 9, 2021
In choosing ESPRIT to write programs for its CNC grinders and wire EDM machine, MCC Tooling found a CAM system so user friendly that the owner’s young grandchildren sometimes use it. More importantly, ESPRIT’s efficient programming is saving MCC Tooling…
January 15, 2021
The better qualified employees ensure higher productivity and thus increase the success of a company. However, competence in machining is in short supply and the demand for training is increasing. Face-to-face training is still not easily possible at the moment…
January 4, 2021
Hydrostatic spindle bearings ensure maximum part precision, excellent tool life and high machine availability with low servicing costs. Article by Hyprostatik Schönfeld GmbH. In turning, grinding or milling machines, spindle bearings with roller bearings have been used predominantly up to…
December 29, 2020
This article discusses a reliable, standardised and automated process for tool correction adjustment based on the calculation of statistical indicators, to sustainably increase product quality and to further optimise process stability. Article by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. With its expertise in…
December 23, 2020
When asked which of the traditional five senses they would most regret not having, human beings generally choose sight. Is the same true for industrial equipment? In this article, John Young of EU Automation looks at some of the latest…
December 9, 2020
British luxury watch manufacturer Bremont made the most of Sandvik Coromant and DMG MORI’s strategic partnership as it introduced a turnkey manufacturing cell to double capacity at its factory. Luxury watchmaker Bremont Watch Company is a true British manufacturing success…
November 24, 2020
There is now a proven green and clean method to cool and lubricate workpieces and cutting tools in the machine tool industry. Article by Oy ECE EcoCooling Engineering Ltd. Metalworking fluids are no longer needed to cool and lubricate workpieces…
November 16, 2020
The escalating challenges of producing tight tolerance parts in a production environment and the growing need for cutting components with complex free-form surfaces are driving the demand for jig borer-like machines with high productivity. By William Malanche, Mitsui Seiki USA…
October 30, 2020
Machining high-tech materials such as high-strength aluminium and titanium alloys, implant steels and superalloys like cobalt-chromium require high-performance tools. Here’s how Hymec Fertigungstechnik GmbH are dealing with all that for its medical products. “When machining cobalt-chromium alloys, we demand very…
October 29, 2020
The larger the series of parts to be produced, the more important cycle times and tool costs are. And the properties of both the machine tool and the tool itself need to be optimally suited to each other—and to the…
October 27, 2020
Discover new possibilities in machining with the Barrel Shape Ballnose (BSB) tooltype in ANCA’s up-to-the-minute ToolRoom software. The latest enhancement also includes revamped Double Corner Radius (DCR) Endmills. These endmills constitute a new tool class for machining excellence. Barrel and…
October 21, 2020
Andrea Comparin of Faccin Group explains the dishing and flanging processes. Nowadays, there are hundreds of manufacturers of tanks, silos, pressure vessels, truck tanks, and metal rolls components around the world. Nearly all these companies need to produce or source…
October 14, 2020
Doosan Machine Tools Co., Ltd will release more DMB Series line-ups, a double column of 2,000mm and 3,000 effective width, which consists of the multi-purpose double column machining center that is suitable for machining both large size workpieces and moulds.…
September 28, 2020
Despite the ongoing pandemic, Singapore’s Precision Engineering (PE) Sector has offered close to 1,500 job opportunities from more than 270 companies since April this year, according to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The PE industry is an integral part of…
September 16, 2020
Despite the many important and critical machine improvement points over the years, wire EDM machining speeds have remained relatively flat over the past decade… until now. Find out more in this article by Makino. Wire EDM machining technology has seen…
September 11, 2020
A new clamshell style, O.D. mounted split frame machine that features fast, accurate, and easy to setup indexable tooling to part and bevel tube and pipe from 51 mm TO 1220 mm dia. is being introduced by ESCO Tool of…
September 9, 2020
The aircraft turned parts market is expected to reach an estimated value of US$ 1.9 billion in 2025, impacted by COVID-19 according to Stratview Research market report. Turning is a machining process used to obtain highly finished cylindrical parts with the help of…
September 7, 2020
What a shock: at the turn of the year an arsonist sets fire in the production halls of Mühlhoff Umformtechnik on its site at the border with the Netherlands. The column of smoke can be seen for miles, resulting in…
September 4, 2020
INTERMACH and MTA Asia 2020—ASEAN’s leading international industrial machinery and subcontracting event—is proud to showcase intelligent industrial machinery and technologies that drive the industry forward with timely manufacturing solutions such as automation, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). The event offers…
September 4, 2020
Torsten Petrick has been appointed as the new Head of Schuler Service as of July 1, 2020. Previously, he built up and managed the company’s global procurement. Graduating from the Technical University of Braunschweig and until 2008, Petrick worked in…
September 3, 2020
Here’s how readychain energy chains help Friedrich Vollmer Feinmessgerätebau GmbH achieve micrometre-accuracy in its measurement devices. Article by igus. Cold rolling mills operate at speeds of up to 2,000 metres per minute. A uniform strip thickness is a very decisive…
September 2, 2020
In this article, Dr. Humphrey Carter of CompoTech explains why CFRP tools are a feasible option for machinery manufacturers. The use of carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRPs) is very widespread in motorsports and the aerospace industry. The exceptional stiffness and lightweight…
September 1, 2020
Hydrostatic machine tool components help improve machining quality, ensure higher availability, and provide longer working life. Article by Maren Röding, for Hyprostatik Schönfeld GmbH. In order to get the best surface finish, the machine tool components, such as spindles, gears, hydraulic…
August 28, 2020
Dale Andrew Reyes, president of Guhring Philippines Inc., talked about mould manufacturing challenges, opportunities and trends in the country, as well as his outlook for the rest of the year amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Article by Stephen Las Marias. Guhring…
August 25, 2020
Thirty-two-year-old insert grinders given new lease of life—and production times now reduced by 10 minutes per part. Article by NUM. US cutting tool manufacturer McQuade Industries Inc. has gained a highly cost-effective productivity advantage by implementing a CNC upgrade programme…
August 24, 2020
Walter is inviting customers and others interested in the company to a digital event about “Seeing opportunities in solutions” on 15th and 16th September 2020. Participants can experience Walter.live: The tool manufacturer will present innovative solutions and precision tools for…
August 21, 2020
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) is urging investors to focus on enhancing productivity and efficiency through automation and human resource training by taking advantage of the key promotion measures offered to them, in order to prepare for the economic…
August 18, 2020
The main driver of business sustainability goals is to make an impact on the wider world. Another benefit that is often overlooked is the economic value of implementing sustainable actions. Can businesses save money, while helping to protect the planet?…
August 6, 2020
Tungaloy has announced that its TungMeister series of exchangeable-head end milling system now includes long-flute end milling heads and new high-rigidity shank holders. With TungMeister, significant reduction in tool changeover time can be achieved through the ability to replace used…
August 5, 2020
The world may seem a very different place to what it was a few short months ago. Yet from a manufacturing point of few, many of the trends identified before the coronavirus crisis are just as relevant today as they…
July 30, 2020
When buying your CNC machine tool, what factors come into consideration? Cost? Quality? Design? Functionality? Find out the key considerations in choosing your CNC Machine in this article by Sue Neo, Hwacheon Asia Pacific. What is the cheapest CNC machine…
May 27, 2020
Tungaloy is expanding DuoJust-Cut line of indexable parting tools to include JXPS inserts that features a pressed-in 3D chipbreaker for reliable chip control in during parting operations on Swiss-type lathes. DuoJust-Cut features innovative insert clamping ensuring tool rigidity and stability…
May 11, 2020
When Mitsubishi Motors Corp. decided to set up a new production line in 2018 to improve its tool logistics, adjustment and maintenance, they relied on MAPAL’s shrink chucks and services Every year, the production plant of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC)…
April 30, 2020
While every situation is different, and different challenges play a role in every factory, here are some tips to prevent your CNC machine from standing idle. Article by BMO Automation. A machine that is producing generates money. A machine that…
April 24, 2020
At the health and welfare of its customers, partners, and employees is of the utmost importance. With the growing global and national concerns relevant to the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Scott Walker, chairman, recently relayed all the actions that the…
April 23, 2020
Making a Swiss watch requires micrometre-level of precision. Here’s how Paul Horn GmbH is helping Laubscher Präzision AG in its micro-machining work. “That’s large by our standards,” says Marco Schneider, department head at Laubscher Präzision AG, as he measures the…
April 17, 2020
How to say no to vibrations in machining? Find out more in this article by Andrei Petrilin, Technical Manager at ISCAR. Vibrations in machining are generally an unavoidable part of the metal cutting process. They have a forced or self-excited…
April 13, 2020
ANCA Motion’s EtherCAT Pendant Offers Flexible Benefits With A User-Friendly And Intuitive Interface
Anca Motion: In factories, as with the world outside them, devices and machines are becoming simpler to use. A vital expectation nowadays is user-friendliness. The “user experience”-oriented smartphone era has seen industrial companies make their products and all their Human…
April 9, 2020
The machines may not be running, but you need to monitor and maintain your metalworking fluid anyway. A production stop, triggered by a virus or anything else, may also be a good opportunity to clean your machines and fill them…
April 3, 2020
Solutions for suppliers seeking ways to meet new productivity challenges, including increasing demand and shorter lead times.
April 1, 2020
Michael Schmid of WALTER EWAG discusses the Thailand market, opportunities and challenges, and trends shaping the metalworking industry in the region. Article by Stephen Las Marias. WALTER EWAG Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, part of the United Grinding Group headquartered in…
March 25, 2020
The aerospace industry is one of the most important driving factors for cutting tool development. Here are the recent tool developments to address the challenges in aerospace parts manufacturing. Article by Andrei Petrilin, ISCAR. The aerospace industry is not only…
March 18, 2020
Super Alloy Machining Solution Takes Project from Loss to Profit: Here’s how one aircraft component manufacturer was able to solve a cycle time and productivity issue in their project. Article by Jeff Boyd, Sutton Tools. Our client was in a…
March 5, 2020
Considering shifting your manufacturing into the cloud? Read the practical steps from Naveen Nadesan, ANCA Motion Global Marketing Manager, to make the most of the move. Connectivity with the world is now something we take for granted in our everyday…
February 25, 2020
Any grinding machine with 45,000 operating hours on its log will wear. The question is, will you buy a new one, or refurbish the old one? Find out in this article from STUDER. LMT Kieninger specialises in highly demanding machining…
February 20, 2020
Here’s how to bring out the best of a machine in any machining scenario while efficiently meeting workpiece accuracy requirements. Article by Heidenhain. In tool and mould making, dimensional and contour errors need to be so low as to be…
January 31, 2020
Drilling and threading work with round tools influences approximately 15 to 50 percent of the total costs per part in the automotive industry—therefore being able to reduce costs here remains a key factor for success. Article by Walter AG. The…
January 23, 2020
Sandvik Coromant has introduced a new collet for its CoroChuck 930 high-precision hydraulic chuck. Designed to suit Weldon shanks, the new collet features a mechanical locking interface to prevent tool pull-out or movement when producing expensive components and/or machining with…
January 14, 2020
Strong resurgence of end-use industries, spearheaded by mining, especially in Asia Pacific, is creating a highly conducive environment for growth of the wear-resistant steel plates market. Manufacturers of heavy machinery equipment are preferring wear resistant steel plates over conventional steel plates,…
January 9, 2020
Andrew Parkin, chief representative for Asia at Heller, talks about Heller’s activities in Asia, horizontal machining centres (HMCs)
December 13, 2019
K.S. Chong of Yamazaki Mazak Singapore Pte Ltd speaks about the impact of automation in the metalworking equipment industry. Article by Stephen Las Marias. K.S. Chong, Senior Director, Solution Engineering, Southeast Asia Headquarters, at Yamazaki Mazak Singapore Pte Ltd, speaks…
December 6, 2019
STUDER is awarding the “Fritz Studer Award” for the sixth time. Participation in this competition provides young researchers with a platform for their creative solutions. The goal of the award is to advance and strengthen innovative developments in the machine…
November 8, 2019
High cutting speed is a natural attribute of high-speed machining. Understandably, a tool should be also precise; it is required not only by machining accuracy but also by the mechanics of a fast-rotating body. However, in the last years, the…
October 15, 2019
There are currently 70 TG Series machines in use around the world – and, each year, Holroyd typically receives orders to build several new TG models. The most recent order for a Holroyd TG350E has been placed by Jaguar Compressors,…
October 8, 2019
Walter Celebrates 100 Years Of Innovation, a provider of machining tools for milling, turning, drilling and threading applications, celebrated the centenary of its foundation on May 14, 2019.
May 23, 2019
In order to boost the first stage roughing operation on newly cast aluminium parts for the automotive industry, Sandvik Coromant is introducing its M5Q90 angential milling cutter.
January 16, 2019
Walter Ewag Helitronic Vision 400 L tool grinding machine high-performance tool grinding machine is designed for machining rotationally symmetrical precision tools such as hob cutters, step drills and profile tools made of HM, HSS, ceramic, cermet and CBN.
June 28, 2018
Tornos has launched a new range of SwissDeco machines, the SwissDeco 26 And SwissDeco 36. Designed to tackle demanding tasks in any application field, they contain identical main and back machining operations and feature liquid cooling. Its bar diameter stretching…
June 26, 2018
transfluid’s t-bend DB2060-CNC is a precise engine manifold with two blade cutting, that effectively combines cutting, bending, and shaping. A significantly cleaner cut is ensured where two blades are used for cutting. This has the advantage that no deformation occurs…
June 25, 2018
Miniaturised medical devices, being intricate and precise in character, depend on cutting tools that are progressive and tailor-made to machine them competently. By Yair Selek, product manager, face grooving systems and miniature industry, Iscar The miniature medical manufacturing industry is…
June 5, 2018
Efficient Machining For New Materials Lightweight yet high-performance drive systems are the order of the day for the rapidly changing automotive industry.
March 9, 2018
Roughing and finishing turbine housings is particularly challenging in the case of passenger cars with spark-ignition engines. By Lim Gan Shu, marketing manager, Walter AG Singapore.
March 7, 2018
The application of the acoustic emission (AE) sensor for monitoring can supply valuable information regarding the discontinuity in material. By Tim Wood, international sales manager, SBS
February 27, 2018
Rapid additive forging is a technology using the metal deposition method that is similar to directed energy deposition, and can be applied to produce large titanium parts. Contributed by Prodways
February 2, 2018
Fast, Flexible & Exact Forming Simulations For Sheet Metal A virtual test laboratory allows the examination of different load states for metal materials to determine precise mechanical data. Contributed by Fraunhofer.
January 2, 2018
Smart Clamping & Intelligent Networking We explore the potential of clamping technology in a process-optimised manufacturing operation. By Walter Frick
December 18, 2017
Infographic Source: BDG Vietnam Machining In Vietnam Key Facts And Figures
December 12, 2017
Hwacheon’s C1 turning centre has a travelling column design, and with orthogonal X, Y and Z-axes, it combines the machining quality of a flatbed lathe with the production characteristics of a machining centre.
November 27, 2017
All it takes is a wrong tilt and a collision takes place, leading to costly delays. How can this be avoided? Contributed by Heidenhain All it takes is a wrong tilt and a collision takes place, leading to costly delays. How can this be avoided? Contributed by Heidenhain
November 21, 2017
Biel, Switzerland: Machining systems manufacturer Mikron Group has reported that its order intake for the third quarter of 2017 has been positive in various market segments, especially for machining systems.
November 20, 2017
Forging Ahead With Future Technologies: Germany’s Machine Tool Industry With developing partnerships in Asia Pacific coupled with the worldwide demand for increasingly complex machining, Germany’s machine tool industry seems to be growing on all fronts. By Jonathan Chou
November 13, 2017
Embracing New Digital Frontiers: EASY DATA EXCHANGE IS CRUCIAL As more machinists and programmers start using brand-neutral tool selection software for easier workflows, providing digitised product catalogues becomes more vital. Contributed by MachiningCloud
November 7, 2017
The CAD/CAM software Vectorcam has added a multiple clamping function. Through the simultaneous clamping of more workpieces, whether on a table or on a tower, runtimes on the CNC machine could be reduced.
October 9, 2017
The advantages of using aluminium alloy engine blocks over cast iron blocks can be augmented with thermal coating spray. Contributed by Paulo ES Rosa, manager, advanced thermal spray applications and process development, Comau.
October 6, 2017
Many advances have been made with regards to machining titanium but has the full potential of the material been really exploited?
October 6, 2017
The focus is shifting increasingly onto robot-based automation – and for good reason. By Andreas Schuhbauer, marketing segment manager for machine tools at Kuka Roboter GmbH.
October 6, 2017
Haimer’s shrinking technology enriches machining centres with precision. Contributed by Wolfgang Klingauf.
October 6, 2017
High pressure coolant machining can avoid heat problems, poor chip control and low lubricity. By Sharon Weiss, chief executive officer, Colibri Spindles
October 6, 2017
Takumi’s H10 double-column machining centre’s rigidity and thermal stability makes it suitable for parts that require fast processing, high precision and quality surface finish, such as die and mould, aerospace and other high-speed applications.
October 4, 2017
TaeguTec has launched two new five-cutting edge insert lines – the RTMX and RTHX – with related cutters dedicated to stainless steel and difficult-to-cut materials used.
October 4, 2017
This 5-axis machining centre is designed specifically for small, complex, 3-D contouring of high-quality part production as typically seen in aerospace machining, medical manufacturing, high-end job shop and die/mould applications.
October 4, 2017
The H 12 machining centre from Takumi is a 3-axis, double column machining centre.
October 4, 2017
The M200 Millturn can machine workpieces of up to two m in diameter, 14 m in length and 60 tons in weight. WFL: M200 Millturn a new dimension in complete machining M200 MILLTURN WFL Millturn Technologies
September 1, 2017
Digitisation of Production In Industry 4.0 How are machine tool makers incorporating Industry 4.0 in their machining centres and beyond Machine tool manufacturer Heller Industry 4.0 has been providing a range of products for decades,? By Michael E Neumann
August 31, 2017
Process Knowledge Makes Machining More Efficient Complete machining solutions at the component level are improving cost-efficiency for the aerospace industry. By Lim Gan Shu, Southeast Asia marketing manager, Walter AG
August 31, 2017
Innovation in transmission design means that today’s transmissions are generally getting smaller, while simultaneously offering more gear ratios. In what ways have machining automotive gears improved? By Markus Isgro, marketing communications, Emag
August 31, 2017
Quality Is Profitable: Faster Machining Time With Tool Holders to increase the productivity of the milling process in a die and mould company one cannot concentrate only on the high performance machining centres. Contributed by Haimer
August 31, 2017
Many CNC parts manufacturers as well as production and job shops could reduce their overall production costs 15 percent or more by leveraging existing CAM technology that is readily available. By Stas Mylek, applications advisor, CNC Software
August 31, 2017
