Author: MTW Editorial Team
“Serving comes before earning” – This is the customer-focused corporate value under which the Swiss lubricant manufacturer Blaser Swisslube is celebrating its 80th anniversary. It all started back in 1936 with “Blaha-Glanz” – a shoe polish. Since then, the company has grown from a small regional business into a global player. In the company’s own Technology Centre, the focus is squarely on research and development. This focus has resulted in a breakthrough being achieved in a current civil aviation project. The first successful product produced by the former Blaser+Co. AG was Blaha-Glanz, a water-repellent shoe polish that was sold on…
Shell Lubricants, the global market share leader in finished lubricants, bagged the ‘Lubricant company of the year’ award second time in a row at the recently concluded 3rd edition of India Wind Energy Forum Excellence Awards; held in Goa. This year’s edition focused on the various factors which will lead to a resurgence in the Indian wind energy sector, making it one of the most favorable wind energy sector globally. Mr. Akhil Jha, Vice President Technical, Shell Lubricants India chaired the session on “Technology for Tomorrow: New Trends” and Mr. Siva Kasturi, Regional OEM Manager – Shell Lubricants India &…
Advanced CNC systems from NUM are helping US machine tool control specialist CNC Onestop, Inc. to maintain its competitive market edge through use of ultra precise positioning techniques.Based in Xenia, Ohio, and also operating in Toronto, Canada, CNC Onestop is a CNC engineering company that specialises in full CNC, motor and drive retrofits for machine tools, as well as machine rebuilds and troubleshooting. Its main area of business is in grinding machines – including OD, ID, non-round and punch grinding, as well as thread grinding – that provide sub-micron accuracy. The company’s customer base spans a diverse mix of aerospace,…
CNC Software, has been awarded a 2016 Top Workplaces honor by The Hartford Courant. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Several aspects of workplace culture were measured, including Alignment, Execution, and Connection, just to name a few.“The Top Workplaces award is not a popularity contest. And oftentimes, people assume it’s all about fancy perks and benefits.” says Doug Claffey, CEO of WorkplaceDynamics. “But to be a Top Workplace, organizations must meet our strict standards for…
Brand: CVM 800 Cosmos CVM series Vertical Machining Centres are designed to machine precision components, complex materials, intricate cores and cavities with stability, reliability, accuracy and precision. High quality FG260 grade cast iron is used for all structural components. Triangular frame structure makes for superior acceleration and deceleration; the low centre of gravity improves stability during cutting operations. Extended A:B ratio ensures one can put bigger components. Cartridge type spindle with P4 class bearings is designed to absorb axial and radial loads providing rigidity and high strength to the spindle. The state-of-the-art CNC controller with new high performance operating system…
Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, is excited to announce the release of the new Powermax45 XP®—successor to the best-selling Powermax of all time—offering the most power and versatility in its class. Delivering 6.5 kilowatts of output power—70 percent more than many competitive systems—the new system is extra powerful, allowing it to cleanly cut material up to 5/8” (16 mm) in thickness, and sever material of nearly twice that thickness. Similar to the Powermax45 before it, the Powermax45 XP is even more versatile. A new low-amp process makes it easy to mark, score, and…
Staying positive: with a unique insert geometry and extremely accurate pocket positioning, the Mill 4-11 offers the free cutting action of a single-sided insert at the low cost per edge of a double-sided. The Mill 4-11 is also available in a variety of mounting options, with cutter diameters ranging from 16 mm (0.625 in.) to 80 mm (3.000 in.)The issue with many square shoulder indexable milling cutters is the stair-step effect they leave on workpiece walls.Two years ago, Kennametal introduced a double-sided 90° milling platform that eliminates this issue while providing manufacturers a cost-effective machining solution to boot. The Mill…
CNC Software Inc., developers of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, has partnered with Edge Factor to produce a professional, time-saving, turnkey package of exciting media and interactive resources, called the Rock MFG Day Kit, to help make events compelling, engaging, and successful.Spurred by record-setting participation last year, many activities are in the works for Manufacturing Day 2016, scheduled for October 7, 2016—the fifth annual industry grassroots event that is celebrated across North America and being promoted as “MFG Day.” Edge Factor has joined the organizers of Manufacturing Day as the Strategic Content Partner; creating a virtual event package that enhances MFG DAY…
Pune Machine Tool Expo, 2016 – Western India’s B2B exhibition got underway today. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Nitin Chalke, Managing Director – India, Eaton Technologies. Mr. P. Ramadas, Vice President – IMTMA, Mr. V. Anbu, Director General and CEO of IMTMA, Mr. Rajiv Khatri, Chairman, IMTMA Regional Council (West) and Dr. Anant Sardeshmukh Director General, Maharatta Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture were also present on the occasion. Organized by the Indian Machine Tools Manufacture’s Association (IMTMA), the exhibition will be held for four days from 29th September – 2nd October 2016 and will serve as a platform…
With a 60-year history of carbide cutting tool experience, Hanita’s VariMill technology brings exciting advancements to WIDIA’s replaceable tip system, including a range of helix and cutting geometries, an asymmetrical flute design, and wear-resistant AlTiN coatings for productive use in titanium and nickel-based super alloys. If your shop has been searching for the flexibility, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness of modular end mills but needs the cutting performance of solid carbide, look no further than the replaceable tip end mill solution from WIDIA Products Group, featuring the DUO-LOCK™ connection from WIDIA and Haimer. That’s because it’s the only tool available that can…
DUO-LOCK modular end mills fit a wide variety of tool holders and adapters, including the KM4X platformBack in 2014, Kennametal announced a technology partnership with Haimer® for the development of a modular cutting tooling system. Since that time, the company has been busy developing, testing, and building inventory of DUO-LOCK™, which promised even then to be “the most rigid and most precise interface in the marketplace.”Today it’s even better. According to Thilo Mueller, manager of solid carbide end milling at Kennametal, DUO-LOCK is the only modular endmill solution able to compete at solid carbide levels, and outperforms its nearest modular…
Among many choices, one process stands out for its ability to produce a clean, dry part at a reasonable price: solvent metal degreasing machines Today manufacturing engineers and plant managers face a difficult challenge when choosing among the many surface cleaning options available. Aqueous, semi-aqueous, hydrocarbon solvents, HCFCs, new fluorinated and brominated solvents are just a few of the possibilities. Among these many choices, however, one process stands out for its ability to produce a clean, dry part at a reasonable price: solvent metal degreasing machines. [quote bgcolor=”#cccccc” bcolor=”#dd9933″ arrow=”yes” align=”left”] Reasons Of Failure Obsolescence of component (15%) Accidental causes…
Birla Precision Technologies Limited offers a wide range of Taps quick change for Transfer machines and machining centers.Our production develops adaptors with the following categories: Tapping to Double CompensationRigid tappingTapping with Axial displacement.Our company offers spindles with back tapers such as BT-MAS403, ISO 30/40/50 (DIN 69871) HSK (DIN 69893), the tap adaptors formers are available in sizes 0 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4- 7.All items are also available with the following attachments:Chuck Weldon according to DIN 1835, mainly used for control machines and transfer machinesChuck Morse taper, according to DIN 228A and 228B, mainly used for machining…
Since 2010 SPECK has consistently relied on automated machine tools from DMG MORI Systems in order to boost capacity in its production SPECK PUMPEN Walter Speck GmbH & Co. KG from Roth produces more than 250,000 pumps and pumping systems for industrial applications a year. The company has been supplying customers in over 40 countries for more than 100 years. SPECK produces its specialised products primarily for customers from the medical technology, chemicals and pharmaceutical industries, for cooling and temperature control equipment and for the plastics industry. The high level of specialist expertise of its more than 450 employees worldwide…
Models: DMC 1250 N, DMC 2000 NDMC – series of Double Column Machining Centres are best suited for customers, particularly in the Earth moving, Mining, Railways, Energy, Printing, Tixtile, Pattern making sectors.It is an apt solution for Heavy duty Roughing & precision finishing of large components.Machine built with highly rigid machine body, X axis on table, Y & Z axis on spindle to achieve high precision & productivity.FeaturesBT 50 spindle – 6000 rpmAC servo drivesHardened & ground LM roller guideways for X & Y axisHardened & ground ball-screws for all the 3 axesBelt-driven spindleATC with 20 tool magazine for BT…