Multi-machine investment

Multi-machine investment

CNC machine tool distributor, Ward Hi-Tech, says it has supplied six high specification machine tools to Poole-based aerospace manufacturer, Walker AEC.
The mix of Dah Lih vertical machining centres and Hwacheon long bed lathes have been set to work on multiple tasks that include high value hydraulic manifold and landing gear projects.
Indeed, Walker AEC has just... [Read More]

Rolls-Royce invest in laser

Rolls-Royce invest in laser

A Faro Laser Tracker ION is being used to support Rolls-Royce and keep step with final inspection requirements on the new Trent XWB engine.
Steve Parker, of Rolls Royce Trent XWB, Whole Engine Design says: "Our project team recognised the need for an accurate, noncontact, large volume measuring device for use... [Read More]

Best of both worlds

Best of both worlds

Totnes-based Vire Engineering, which produces hose and pipe fittings for race cars, has installed its second sliding head turn-mill centre.
Built by Traub in Germany and supplied through sole UK agent, Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools, the versatile, 36mm bar auto has the ability to be changed... [Read More]

Third year of sales growth

Third year of sales growth

Machine tool supplier, Matchmaker CNC, has reported its third consecutive year of annual sales growth.
Sales of new machines have been driven by a buoyant manufacturing... [Read More]

Auction Spotlight

Auction Spotlight

CJM Asset Management is staging on online auction following the closure of a mill on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent... [Read More]
Peaker Pattinson is hosting an online auction of equipment used previously by Sogefi Filtration, Llantrisant, UK... [Read More]
Hilco is facilitating an online auction of general fabrication equipment located in Yaxley, Norfolk, UK... [Read More]
1st Machinery is holding an online auction of machinery from various UK sites... [Read More]
Cottrill & Co is conducting an online auction of equipment used previously by Constables Holdings Ltd... [Read More]

Stainless steel turning inserts

Stainless steel turning inserts

The new 7000 series â€" MC7015, MC7025 and MP7035 â€" from Mitsubishi have been designed to be an easytoselect range of grades and chipbreakers for stainless steel turning.
Such is the variance in the properties and machinability of stainless steels, different tool grades matched with a suitable chipbreaker is essential... [Read More]

End mills cut cemented carbide

End mills cut cemented carbide

The patented UDC diamond coating developed by Union Tool claims to enable carbide end mills to physically 'cut' shapes and features into cemented carbide work material.
By combining optimised cutting geometry with the UDC coating, users... [Read More]

MC20 concept unveiled

MC20 concept unveiled

A new concept in machine tools that is able to combine multiple simultaneous processes within a single compact modular design structure is to be installed on the Citizen Machinery Miyano stand.
This breakthrough in non-traditional machine tool design, which comprises three independent machining units, will be able to perform a range of production cycles such as turning, milling, grinding and measurement from either bar, billet or forged materials. The high productivity MC20... [Read More]

Auto deburring in action

Auto deburring in action

Seckler will be showing its deburo machine for the complete and automatic deburring of workpieces.
The machines have been developed specially for surface working... [Read More]

Euro launch pad for XYZ

Euro launch pad for XYZ

EMO will be the launch pad for XYZ Machine Tools to extend its penetration of mainland Europe through its German distributor Flott.
At the exhibition, XYZ is to show representations of its lathe and milling machine ranges.
Machines under power will include: a Proturn SLX 425 flat bed... [Read More]

Six of the best on display

Six of the best on display

No less than six new machines will be launched by Hyundai-Wia as part of a 13-machine display that will demonstrate the comprehensive â€" and competitive â€" nature of the South Korean manufacturer's portfolio of production solutions, says exclusive UK distributor TW Ward CNC Machinery.
The display of turning... [Read More]

AgieCharmilles show 11

AgieCharmilles show 11

GF AgieCharmilles is exhibiting 11 machines at EMO.
The models, many of which are being premiered for the first time, include the company's latest high speed and high performance ranges of five-axis machining centres and new Form (die-sink) and Cut (wire) EDM machines.
The company's five-axis machine tools will be represented at EMO with its latest linear drive... [Read More]

Tooling solutions

Tooling solutions

Heule Precision Tools will launch at EMO its latest development: the new BSF tool.
BSF extends the company's range for the automated, high volume production of back spot-facing and... [Read More]

EDM innovations

EDM innovations

ONA says some of the most important technical developments and productivity gains in die sinking and wire cutting EDM processes will be seen on its stand. These will include the new version of its Series NX range of machines, equipped with new high speed heads and a new servo control system.
This provides acceleration capability up to an impressive 1G (10 m/s²), thanks... [Read More]