Latest Machinery Trade News: 4/7/13

Sunday, April 07, 2013

New England is holding an online auction of machines used formerly by QIC Ltd, Oldbury, UK... [Read More]
Peaker Pattinson is facilitating a collective online auction from various UK sites... [Read More]
1st Machinery is staging an online auction of machines used previously by MUTAD Engineering and others... [Read More]
Cottrill & Co is conducting an online auction of equipment used formerly by Cofa Moulds and others... [Read More]
Maynards is hosting an online auction of machinery used previously by GM Opel and BorgWarner... [Read More]

3M acquire Winterthur

Following the purchase of Winterthur Technology Group (WTG) by 3M, both parties have been busy ensuring the efficient integration of the Swiss manufacturer of grinding tools into the well known US company's business.
Today, WTG unites four brands: Rappold, SlipNaxos, Wendt and Winterthur.
Steve Hemmings, UK country business leader of 3M's industrial business... [Read More]

Sescoi launch WorkNC V22

The latest Version 22 of WorkNC CADCAM for machining complex parts is now available from Sescoi.
V22 of WorkNC sees the advent of new finishing toolpaths along with a host of improvements to existing toolpaths.
Morphing and spiral transition options... [Read More]

Hydrafeed appointment

As a result of continued growth at bar feed system manufacturer, Hydrafeed, the company has appointed Ashley Page as its new operations director.
The responsibilities of Mr Page will be to provide customers with technical expertise and after sales... [Read More]

Sunnen-Hontech JV

US-based honing machine specialist, Sunnen Products Co, will add to its base of eight global operations by forming a new joint venture with its long-time Brazilian distributor... [Read More]

Non-ferrous furnace at Wallwork

Thermal processing and surface engineering specialist, Wallwork Heat Treatment, has commissioned a new 800 kg capacity furnace for the processing of aluminium and magnesium products.
The furnace provides variable heat treatment for cast, forged, wrought or fabricated components from single items of up 2m³ to batches... [Read More]

New Mitsubishi sales manager

Paul Jenkinson has joined World Machinery as Mitsubishi UK sales manager.
Jenkinson began his career in Leeds during the 1970s at a heavy fabrication company building tanks, gas holders and pressure vessels.
Progressing in the early 1980s to an industrial pipeline valve manufacturer, he joined Pullmax Ltd in 1986, originally selling CNC punch presses, press brakes and heavy... [Read More]

Medical saw blades simplified

Precision Micro, Europe's largest specialist contract chemical etching operation, has developed a new process route that it claims can reduce the cost of many precision sharp parts including sagittal/oscillating orthopaedic saw blades.
Traditionally, such sharp-toothed blades... [Read More]

SAF-Holland opt for Thompson

A high profile truck and trailer component maker has chosen Thompson to supply two friction welding machines with a number of new innovations.
SAF-Holland will use the fully automated equipment to join axle components at plants in Bessenbach, Germany, and Warrenton, Missouri, USA.
The company already utilises... [Read More]

AM titanium components

Concept Laser's Mlab Cusing additive manufacturing (AM) platform now offers the capability to produce components in titanium.
This enhanced capability is expected to expand further the opportunities for AM to generate intricate medical and dental parts.
Measuring just 705 x 1833 x 1220mm, the Mlab Cusing R is suited... [Read More]

Trumpf open house planned

Trumpf will stage an open house at its technology centre in Luton on 14-16 May, where 'focus on functionality' will be the main theme.
As well as marking the introduction of two new machines, the event will demonstrate a complete process chain for sheet... [Read More]

Vollmer choose Alicona

Vollmer UK, a specialist in sharpening and erosion machines for the processing of cutting tools, has chosen Alicona as its partner in the area of tool surface measurement.
Commenting upon the newly formed relationship, Vollmer UK managing director... [Read More]

Paragon go â€˜lights-outâ€™ with ITC

With an existing bank of sliding head turning centres and fixed head twinspindle turning centres, Paragon Precision Products has evolved to become a prominent subcontract supplier to the oil and gas industry.
To maintain its market position, the company has made recent investments that include a Miyano ABX64 turning centre and a Haas VF4 machining centre.
Despite the increased capabilities, one key element that concerned the Milton... [Read More]

Apprenticeship Awards deadline looms large

Current apprentices and employers across the country are being encouraged to enter the 2013 National Apprenticeship Awards nominations close on 26 April.
Now in their tenth year, the 2012 winners have seen significant benefits from taking part.
City & Guilds Apprenticeship Champion of the Year, Jenny Westworth... [Read More]

Manufacturing UK date set

From 08:30 to 15:30 on 9 May, the GTMA will host its 'Manufacturing UK' event at Yamazaki Mazak's Worcester plant.
Over 35 GTMA member companies will be exhibiting, including toolmakers, rapid prototype and precision machining companies, as well as metrology, software and cutting tool/workholding... [Read More]

XYZ: Â£5k cash-back offer

By trading-in any ProtoTrak machine in operational condition, XYZ Machine Tools will provide Â£5000 cash-back against a new machine purchased from its latest range.
The cash-back deal, which can involve any... [Read More]

System integrators confident

A recent survey of system integrators conducted jointly by JP Morgan and the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) indicates a positive outlook for the automation industry in 2013.
Nearly 1800 automation and control professionals were surveyed across industries... [Read More]

Chrion to import Stama

Chiron America has been named the official importer of Stama machining centres for the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Stama's System 7 and System 8 machining centres offer large work envelopes... [Read More]

Racing ahead with WNT

Thanks to WNT UK increasing its support and becoming title sponsor of her team, high speed engineer Sam Burman (pictured) is looking to make significant progress during the 2013 Monster Energy Motostar British Championship.
In fact, the additional funding and support... [Read More]

Record sales and profits

Birmingham-based CADCAM developer Delcam has announced that the company achieved record annual sales of Â£47.1m and record profits of Â£5.1m during 2012.
Sales increased by 12% over the previous record of Â£41.9m set during... [Read More]

Seco inspire VIP guests

Seco Tools UK welcomed over 50 VIP guests to the official opening of its new, technical centre in Alcester.
The event was aimed at decision makers and was attended by a number of Seco's key customers, technical partners, local business leaders, community leaders and dignitaries that included the Mayor of Alcester, Councillor... [Read More]

ETG Finance add to portfolio

The Engineering Technology Group has added to its portfolio of customer services with the launch of a new group company, ETG Finance.
Under managing director Andrew Bullard (pictured), ETG Finance will provide customers with standalone or structured financial solutions for asset finance and other critical business requirements... [Read More]

Rock solid investment

A specialist manufacturer of replacement parts for crushing equipment, CMS Cepcor, has invested in two new Doosan large capacity lathes and one large vertical machining centre from Mills CNC.
The machines, a Puma 700XLM, a Puma 400LB and a Mynx 7500/50 have been installed at the company's new 30,000 sq ft technical centre facility... [Read More]

Mazak schedule series of live demo events

Mazak will host a series of 'Discover More with Mazak' events featuring live demonstrations of Mazak machine tools, technology presentations and expert engineering resources.
The event is scheduled for 30 April to 1 May at the Mazak Midwest Technology Centre in Schaumburg, Illinois. It will focus on automated technologies with demonstrations of the company's single-machine... [Read More]