Latest Machinery Trade News: 10/26/14

Monday, October 27, 2014

Cottrill & Co is hosting an online auction of machines used previously by Insight Precision and others... [Read More]
GoIndustry DoveBid is staging an online auction of over 300 lots from Sandvik Machining Solutions GB, Wolverhampton, UK... [Read More]
Hilco Industrial is conducting an online auction of equipment used formerly by SMB, MarkranstÃ¤dt, Germany... [Read More]
1st Machinery is holding an online auction of various machines from various UK sites... [Read More]
Peaker Pattinson is facilitating an online auction of equipment used formerly by the BBC, London... [Read More]

9\" opening jaws on HD690

9" opening jaws on HD690

The Kurt HD690 pulltype vice incorporates Kurt Workholding's AngLock design and features 9" opening jaws for large part... [Read More]

Vices enhance machining

Two recent additions to the WNT workholding range are the H5G and the ESG Mini series of vices. The two systems sit at opposite ends of the scale with the H5G system offering clamping forces of up to 40 kN and, depending on configuration, a gripping width of up to... [Read More]

Hook clamps offer rapid adjustment

Flexibility and easy adjustment are important requirements for many machining operations. Itâ€™s important that materials can be easily and accurately positioned and then clamped
down with force to prevent accidental slippage. The new range of hook clamps with collars from WDS Component Parts is said to deliver extremely high clamping forces, along with rapid engagement and disengagement. As a manufacturer and
supplier of workholding components for machining and industrial applications, WDS offers a vast... [Read More]

System 3R technology benefits toolmaker

French company Grosfilley was established in 1973 when Jean-Pierre Grosfilley started an engineering consultancy for the development of mould tools, and in 1980, he started production of his own two-component tools. After a few years, based on his own patent application for a rotating base... [Read More]

Roemheld has a hold on five-axis clamping

Carbide inserts have been recently introduced to the Hilma MC 100 vice range of vices and jaws from Roemheld which enable end users to hold concentric components in a vice on just 3 mm of material.
Roemheld says it was one of the forerunners in... [Read More]

Driving up production

Neunkirchener Achsenfabrik AG (NAF) has been developing and producing axles and gears for construction, forestry and agricultural machinery manufacturers for over 50 years.
The family-owned company has a global customer base and is always searching for production efficiency and high precision solutions. Here, HWR... [Read More]

Hainbuch helps MAS improve grip

Tool specialist, MAS, headquartered in Leonberg, Germany and clamping device manufacturer Hainbuch are proving a strong team. When MAS decided to manufacture prototypes of special tools for customers, Hainbuch was chosen for the clamping devices that would be deployed on a Mori Seiki NTX2000 machine. Toplus mini hexagon... [Read More]

Productivity sealed

As part of an ongoing improvement plan, WÃ¤rtsilÃ¤â€™s Havant, UK facility has invested in advanced CNC manufacturing technology to improve productivity and efficiency.
Supporting this drive is bespoke workholding solutions provided by Leader Chuck Systems. The Havant factory specialises in the production of new and replacement sealing solutions for ship machinery, propulsion and manoeuvring systems, as well as special applications, such as... [Read More]

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Large part turning boosts Columbia

Last April, Columbia Precision installed its first vertical turning lathe (VTL), a Mazak Megaturn Nexus 900M, as part of a Â£2m investment in plant and software. The arrival of the VTL allowed Columbia to take on extra work at its Aston, West Midlands factory turning larger aero engine rings up to... [Read More]

Davy Markham returns

Heavy engineering company DavyMarkham has come back under British ownership after four years as part of an Indian conglomerate. According to a report in... [Read More]

Haas revs up at Weistec

Santa Ana, Californiabased Weistec Engineering says that increasing numbers of Mercedes-AMG owners are using its services to take their vehicles to the next level of performance. The company produces supercharger upgrades, turbocharger upgrades, exhaust systems, transmissions... [Read More]

ETG appointments

The Engineering Technology Group has announced two new sales appointments which includes an on-the-ground presence in Scotland for the first time. Until now ETG has not had a dedicated salesperson in Scotland but recognises the potential for its... [Read More]

Machining day at AMRC

Starrag UK and Walter GB are joining forces to stage the 'Aero Structure Machining Day' at the University of Sheffieldâ€™s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) on 3 December. In addition to a turbine blade being machined on a Starrag LX051 machining centre using cryogenic cooling, there will also be a series... [Read More]

ESOS forum

Lucideon, a provider of materials development, testing and assurance, will be holding a free breakfast forum, 'Complying with ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme)' on... [Read More]

Leap in profits for Trumpf

The Trumpf Group has increased its income significantly in the fiscal year 2013/14. Earnings before taxes rose by 61.2% to â‚¬248m (previous year: â‚¬154m). One reason for... [Read More]

RHTC unveils hydraulic presses

Netherlands-based press manufacturer, RHTC has unveiled its new hydraulic Profi Press with 15 ton capacity. The press, which is one of many recent developments from RHTC, offers a piston stroke of 600 mm, a working/approaching speed of... [Read More]

Composites white paper

Wet blasting specialist Vapormatt has launched a free white paper that offers tips and advice to a range of industries.
Entitled 'Enhancing Composite Performance', the paper looks at... [Read More]

Go with the flow at ADIPEC

The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) is expected to attract over 60,000 attendees from over 100 countries who will converge to discuss, negotiate, sign deals and learn about the latest developments influencing the industry. ADIPEC, which is ranked among the top three oil and gas event in the world, takes place... [Read More]