Latest Machinery Trade News

Monday, January 13, 2014

Hybrid dressing technology extended

Master Abrasives' hDD (Hybrid Diamond Dressing) and cDD (Hybrid matrix with CVD diamond inserts) have become established technologies for the rotary dressing of high performance superabrasive grinding wheels.
Now, the company has introduced a series of Meister hDD and cDD stationary dressing tools.
These can provide comparable benefits for aluminium oxide and other conventional wheels on grinding machines not equipped with a rotary... [Read More]

Jaguar redesigned

Vapormatt has redesigned its high end wet blasting system, the Jaguar, to further enhance performance.
After listening to customer feedback, Vapomatt redeveloped the machine in order align it even more closely with needs of its end users, in particular those looking to achieve superior edge preparation on cutting tools.
The new Jaguar boasts... [Read More]

Sunnen upgrade vertical honers

Sunnen Products has introduced new servomotor and drive technology under the hood of its three primary vertical honing platforms, bringing additional capabilities, speed, accuracy and safety to the machines.
As a result, the company's existing SV-1000, SV-400 and SV-500 models are being replaced with the SV-2000, SV-2400 and SV-2500 series which... [Read More]

CNC boosts threaded wheel grinding

NUM has announced a high performance CNC solution for gear production machines that fully automates threaded wheel grinding.
Incorporating innovative high speed gear alignment technology that is believed to be an order of magnitude faster than comparable control schemes, the new CNC system is said to reduce grinding machine threading-in times to accelerate throughput significantly.
The solution is suitable for machine tool manufacturers seeking... [Read More]

New look and new functionality

All Helitronic and Ewag tool and insert production machines, as well as Helicheck tool measuring machines, being supplied by Walter Ewag UK, are now of updated design for an improved, modern appearance and uprated functionality.
In addition to encompassing the complete range of Walter Helitronic multi-axis grinding/erosion machines for tool production/ regrinding and the Walter Helicheck tool inspection machines, the design enhancements also... [Read More]

Fluid benefits

For high performance machining applications in the aerospace industry, Trim MicroSol 585XT has become a best-seller for Master Chemical.
This semi-synthetic microemulsion provides high lubricity to maximise tool life without compromising part quality.
And it is to extend the benefit of this type of formulation to a... [Read More]

Offer update

In September, the 600 Group announced it had received an approach from Qingdao D&D Investment Group Co Ltd that may or may not lead to a cash offer being made for the company.
However, following detailed discussions, the directors of 600 Group have concluded that an asset sale... [Read More]

Manufacturing breakfast

Monahans, one of the largest accountancy firms in the west of England, is holding its second 'Quarterly Manufacturing Breakfast' at the Steam Museum in Swindon on 6 February.
Commencing at 07:30, the event will offer attendees an opportunity to hear from leading figures... [Read More]

Trumpf sponsor next generation

As part of the successful Young Engineer of the Year event created by Newcastleunder-Lyme-based KMF (Precision Sheet Metal), Trumpf is sponsoring one of the local Staffordshire schools competing in the 2013/14 challenge.
Trumpf is pairing up with Haywood Academy, a secondary school with academy status for 11 to 16 yearolds which is located in Burslem area of Stoke-on-Trent.
Together, the team will design and build a Greenpower racing car.
"Our first KMF event... [Read More]

BAE open machining plant

BAE Systems has opened a titanium machining facility in Edinburgh Parks, South Australia to support its involvement in the Lockheed Martin F-35 global supply chain.
The AU$10m facility will machine vertical... [Read More]

Hurco end 2013 on high

Orders for 10 machining centres and CNC lathes to the value of Â£500,000 were taken by Hurco Europe at its three-day open house in December 2013, during which it welcomed 75 visitors from 50 manufacturing companies.
"The open house capped a very successful year which saw 130 companies buying our machines for the first time, representing 42% of annual sales," says managing director... [Read More]

Eight EDM machine order

Eight new EDM machines have been delivered by GF Agie Charmilles to Dudley-based subcontractor, Electro-Discharge Ltd.
The order for five CUT 300 wire erosion machines, two FORM 20 die sink models and an EDM hole drill, arrived after Electro-Discharge secured a new order to manufacture thousands of high precision, complex EDM... [Read More]

Fastest growth for three years

The end of 2013 saw growth of the global manufacturing sector accelerate to a 32-month high according to the JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index).
On a national level, the data shows that UK manufacturing's strong upsurge continued in... [Read More]

Large crowds expected at SteelFab 2014

SteelFab 2014, which is set to take place on 20-23 January at the Expo Centre in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, is said to be the region's largest exhibition for metalworking, metal manufacturing and steel fabrication.
Indeed, nearly 300 exhibitors spanning four halls and 24,000 sq m, make the 10th edition of SteelFab an event not to be missed.
For those seeking easy access to the fast-growing... [Read More]