Auction Spotlight

Auction Spotlight

1st Machinery is holding an online auction of machines from various UK sites... [Read More]
Cottrill & Co is staging an online auction of machinery used previously in the production of mining equipment... [Read More]
CJM Asset is facilitating an online auction of equipment used previously by Outokumpu Distribution UK... [Read More]
GoIndustry DoveBid is hosting an online auction of machines based at a retained client in Sweden... [Read More]
ES Group is conducting an online auction of machines used formerly by Linde, Merthyr Tydfil, UK... [Read More]

Spotlight on grinding

Spotlight on grinding

Danobat drew the crowds at MACH 2014 last week by promoting two innovative grinding machines.
The LG-400 external and internal grinding machine is an intermediate model within the LG grinding machine range that allows parts with a maximum diameter of 300 mm to be machined... [Read More]

Tyrolit launch grinding wheels

Tyrolit launch grinding wheels

MACH 2014, held last week at the Birmingham NEC, saw Tyrolit make a host of new grinding wheel introductions.
For instance, StarTec XP-P is a series of cup grinding wheels for universal applications used in tool manufacturing.
"The new cup wheels have advanced specifications designed for manufacturing cutting tools made... [Read More]

Major introductions from Dorman

Major introductions from Dorman

At the MACH 2014 exhibition last week, Dorman Machine Tools featured several grinding technologies being shown for the first time in the UK from the company's principals Haas Schleifmaschinen, Gerber, Krebs and Riedel and Tschudin.
For example, Haas Schleifmaschinen gave a UK debut to its CA Multigrind... [Read More]

DSG upgrade Oil Tool Grinder

DSG upgrade Oil Tool Grinder

The original Oil Tool Grinder has now been upgraded by Dean, Smith & Grace and re-launched as the OTG2.
MTTG companies have been manufacturing the original Oil Tool Grinder ever since its introduction in 2004, and the latest machines now range from electronic, universal grinders through to multi-wheel... [Read More]

J&S Suprema leads at Denner Kelford

J&S Suprema leads at Denner Kelford

The purchase of a Jones & Shipman Suprema 1000 Easy cylindrical grinder by Birmingham-based subcontractor Denner Kelford Grinding is seen as a key step in moving the business forward and developing its portfolio of blue chip customers.
With its Fanuc touchscreen control and J&S Easy grinding and dressing software, the Suprema 1000 Easy... [Read More]

Wet blaster for new markets

Wet blaster for new markets

Vapormatt is to launch a new system, the Vapormatt Sabre, which will bring the process quality of wet blasting to a wider range of users.
The Vapormatt Sabre has been developed in response to customer demand to serve three new user groups, offering small to medium volume manufacturers, coating centres and R&D facilities a cost effective, high performance wet blasting tool to significantly enhance output quality... [Read More]

Sunnen claim honing first

Sunnen claim honing first

According to Sunnen, the company's new SV-20 honing system is the first competitively priced, large-part machine for job shop production with a true linear, vertical servostroking system to produce precision bore geometries on compressors, oilfield components, automotive/truck blocks and similar components.
Suitable for job shops and repair facilities, the SV-20... [Read More]

Fluid-filter combination proves perfect

Fluid-filter combination proves perfect

PCD cutting tool manufacturer, Exactaform Cutting Tools of Coventry, has boosted the performance of its recently installed Rollomatic ShapeSmart NP5 five-axis grinding machine by investing in premium quality grinding fluid and an efficient filtration system from Oelheld UK.
"To help optimise the efficiency of each of our machine tools we have a policy of using... [Read More]

Winterthur give Fenn Tool the edge

Winterthur give Fenn Tool the edge

Braintree-based independent cutting tool manufacturer, Fenn Tool, says it is using Winterthur grinding wheels to complement its six Anca tool and cutter grinders.
"Because the various grinding operations involved in manufacturing carbide tooling are particularly... [Read More]

Craftsman switch coolant

Craftsman switch coolant

Craftsman Tools, a supplier of precision toolholding, workholding and subcontract machining services, has replaced its existing coolant with Trim SC516 from Master Chemical for all CNC milling, turning and grinding operations.
Heavy misting issues... [Read More]

Spinner agency for Premier

Spinner agency for Premier

Republic of Irelandbased Premier Machine Tools has celebrated the appointment of a new agency agreement with German CNC machine tool manufacturer Spinner Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik by hosting an open house event.
Interest in the Spinner... [Read More]

More Boeing approval for Fuchs

More Boeing approval for Fuchs

Fuchs has announced the approval of its EcoCool S761B cutting fluid by Boeing for heat treated steel, multi-metal stacks, titanium and non-exterior aluminium.
EcoCool S761B has now been approved according to BAC 5008 Revision U, for usage areas 2 and 3, in addition... [Read More]

40 years of service

40 years of service

Trumpf Ltd celebrated an important milestone last month.
The company is 40 years old in 2014 and it commemorated the achievement in style with an event hosting local and diplomatic dignitaries, members of the managing board, key customers and, of course, the staff who have been instrumental in the Trumpf UK success story.
Trumpf established its whollyowned subsidiary in St... [Read More]

Machinedeal.com – 20,000 machines online

Machinedeal.com â€" 20,000 machines online

Machine shops looking to update machinery or increase capacity can go to machinedeal.
com to view around 20,000 pre-owned machines listed by members of the EAMTM (European Association of Machine Tool Merchants).
The site is free to use and all machines are available to buy now.
Enquiries go direct to the dealer â€" the dealer lists machines free of charge and buyers... [Read More]

Cutting fluid recycling pays off

Cutting fluid recycling pays off

The relatively high volume of metal cutting performed by Senior Weston Aerospace at its Earby, Lancashire facility created an issue around cutting fluid waste disposal, both... [Read More]

30th anniversary for XYZ

30th anniversary for XYZ

This year marks the 30th anniversary of XYZ Machine Tools, a period of time that has seen the company grow from fairly humble beginnings to become one of the largest suppliers of machine tools in the UK, with sales of manual and CNC models topping 20,000 or almost three machines sold every working... [Read More]

MTA director general to retire

MTA director general to retire

Graham Dewhurst, director general of the Manufacturing Technologies Association, has announced his decision to retire, effective from the summer of 2014.
At the MTA... [Read More]

Momentum builds for USETEC 2014

Momentum builds for USETEC 2014

The organiser of USETEC 2014 says that around 500 leading machine tool dealers and manufacturers have already registered for this year's exhibition, which takes place on 5-7 May in Cologne, Germany. Approximately 60% of exhibitors are based in Germany, with the remaining 40% coming from countries that include... [Read More]