Auction Spotlight

Auction Spotlight

CJM Asset Management is staging an online auction of equipment used previously by Arcova, Tuxford, UK... [Read More]
Wyles Hardy is facilitating an online auction of machines used formerly by ER Edwards, Horsham, UK... [Read More]
Cottrill & Co is hosting an online auction of equipment no longer required by Fife Fabrications, UK... [Read More]
MGR Appraisals is holding an online auction of equipment used previously by Katoll Metals, West Midlands, UK... [Read More]
Equipnet is conducting an online auction of sterile equipment used previously by a UK-based pharmaceutical manufacturer... [Read More]

Lynx range expanded

Lynx range expanded

Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland, has introduced a new range of 6" and 8" chuck Lynx CNC lathes with integrated Y-axis capability.
The range comprises two single-spindle models â€" the 6" chuck/51mm bar capacity Lynx 220LYA and the 8" chuck/65mm bar capacity Lynx 220LYC, and two sub-spindle models â€" the 6"chuck/51mm bar capacity Lynx 220LSYA... [Read More]

Freeform machining

Freeform machining

Precitech has introduced its Freeform L multi-axis machining system to enable the manufacture of nearly any surface geometry.
With the Freeform L, customers can diamond turn, micro-mill, micro-grind and groove nonrotationally symmetric surfaces.
Adding the third linear axis gives users the flexibility to produce freeform surfaces which may not be achievable using conventional two-axis machining... [Read More]

Wickman star wins award

Wickman star wins award

In 2012, turning machine specialist, Wickman, reported it was extremely proud to watch one of its engineers, Alan Hands, win the Young Engineer of the Year award from the MTA (Manufacturing Technologies Association).
However, if that wasn't enough, another Wickman employee has just won another award. James Cobbett, aged 17, has been announced as BTEC Student of the Year 2013.
Company... [Read More]

SwissNano impresses at Krattiger AG

SwissNano impresses at Krattiger AG

Prior to the launch of the SwissNano, Tornos enlisted a number of customers and development partners to test the machine in a working environment.
One such customer, Krattiger SA, has witnessed some excellent results since installing the machine.
At Krattiger, the new addition runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The machine was initially set up to produce a barrel arbor in 20AP... [Read More]

CNC turning centres target energy work

CNC turning centres target energy work

Energy exploration is big business, with big parts, and today’s shops need large capacity machines to handle the jobs found commonly in the various energy sub-sectors, such oil, gas, nuclear and wind.
The Haas ST-45 and ST-45L from Haas Automation are heavy duty, large capacity turning centres designed from the ground up to be rigid, accurate and... [Read More]

Complex parts made simple

Complex parts made simple

The new Emco Hyperturn 65 Powermill â€" featuring a spindle distance of 1300mm, a counter-spindle that also enables four-axis machining, a B-axis with a direct drive for complex five-axis simultaneous milling operations, and an additional Y-axis for the lower turret â€" claims to be particularly valuable in the serial production of complex workpieces.
The machine's 29kW and 250Nm counter spindle has enough power to machine workpieces... [Read More]

Bumotec showcase

Bumotec showcase

Small, precision part manufacturing professionals within the medical, aerospace, connector and automotive industries are invited to a free, one-day seminar on small part machining strategies and live demonstrations utilising the Bumotec S-191.
The event will be staged by Starrag UK at the Medical AMRC in Sheffield on 26 February.
Starrag UK in partnership with the Medical AMRC... [Read More]

EMAG fast on the pick-up

EMAG fast on the pick-up

EMAG has recently introduced its VL 2 single-spindle, vertical pick-up lathe for the machining of small chucked components such as small gearwheels, planetary gears, sliding sleeves, pump components, synchroniser rings, chain gears and flange components.
Any part with a maximum diameter of 100mm and a length of up to 150mm can be machined on the VL 2.
The machine design focuses on providing for the application of a variety of manufacturing... [Read More]

RK launch Europa large capacity lathes

RK launch Europa large capacity lathes

RK International Machine Tools has introduced of a series of large capacity manual and CNC lathes.
Branded as the Europa range, the lathes are split into five series, each available in either manual or CNC configuration.
The MA, MB and MC series are heavy duty, hollow spindle lathes with swing-over-bed... [Read More]

Amada demo HG series

Amada demo HG series

Amada UK will be demonstrating its new HG press brake at Southern Manufacturing.
Featuring a patented hybrid drive system and new smartphone style 3D control unit, the HG is the fastest and most accurate press brake within the Amada range â€" the hybrid... [Read More]

CUT 300mS showcased

CUT 300mS showcased

A new wire EDM machine is to be showcased at Southern Manufacturing by Agie Charmilles.
The CUT 300mS features a rigid design and build that includes hardened, framemounted and fixed worktables to ensure accuracy and 0.1 Ra surface finishes.
Linear glass scales with 50nm resolution... [Read More]

Ajax unveil Euro-built lathe

Ajax unveil Euro-built lathe

Southern Manufacturing 2014 will mark the first showing by Ajax Machine Tools International of the launch package for a European built flat bed CNC lathe that includes a chuck and UK mainland delivery for under £15,000.
The Euroturn 200 flat bed CNC lathe with Siemens 808D... [Read More]

Enhanced RoboDrill VMC

Enhanced RoboDrill VMC

Among the vertical machining centres attracting the spotlight at Southern Manufacturing will be the recently launched RoboDrill α-DiA with integrated robot from Fanuc UK.
Now offering standard and high power spindle versions, improved chip discharging, thermal displacement compensation and higher resolution axis feed, the Japanese-built RoboDrill is said to focus on features that reduce... [Read More]

Exciting CNC press brake

Exciting CNC press brake

Bystronic will use Southern Manufacturing to showcase the virtues of the company's Xcite 80E press brake.
Most press brakes are powered hydraulically, but the electrically powered Xcite 80E is said to raise the bar by producing more parts and completing jobs quicker than comparative models â€" all while using less power... [Read More]

New machines from Dugard

New machines from Dugard

Dugard is likely to use Southern Manufacturing to promote a recent addition to its range of five-axis vertical machining centres, the Dugard X5.
The X5 is a high speed machining centre with five-axis or five-face milling capability that allows workpieces to be machined from all angles and... [Read More]

High speed contact scanning

High speed contact scanning

Visitors to the Renishaw stand will have the opportunity to see a range of products that can help companies improve their manufacturing processes.
These will include gauging systems, machine tool calibration systems, five-axis measurement systems for CMMs, additive manufacturing systems, and the recently introduced Sprint high speed, contact scanning system for machine tools.
The Sprint system incorporates... [Read More]

Mazak to show Variaxis i-600

Mazak to show Variaxis i-600

Yamazaki Mazak is returning to Southern Manufacturing with its new Variaxis i-600 five-axis multi-tasking machine, which will be cutting live on the stand. The machine delivers its speed through the use of dynamic movement of the linear and rotational axes.
Rapid traverse rates of 60/60/56 m/min in the X, Y and Z axes are combined... [Read More]

Southern comfort for manufacturers

Southern comfort for manufacturers

Southern Manufacturing returns on 12-13 February and indications are that the show will once again see a record number of firms taking part.
The 2013 event witnessed over 700 exhibitors from every branch of manufacturing and industrial technology displaying their products and services at the FIVE exhibition venue next to Farnborough Airport.
It's... [Read More]