Author: Ganesh Gavhane
The well-known specialist manufacturer for notching, punching, bending and deburring machines, Boschert GmbH & Co. KG in Lörrach, Germany, is continuing in 2006 to pursue its goal of becoming a full-service provider for metal processing machines. At Euroblech in Hannover, Germany – in cooperation with our Greek development partner Gizelis – the first flatbed plasma cutting machine will be introduced to the international specialists. Thus, two years after the initial presentation of the shears and die-bending presses from Greece, Gizelis and Boschert are introducing a new joint product that will likewise set standards. They are presenting the model HF 3015-160i,…
The alternative to laser cutting is plasma cutting There’s no question about it-the laser is the measure of all things for cutting and joining metals. It frequently happens that a conventional alternative is simply lasered away, but this is not always logical. For simple cutting of sheet metal with plate shears or angled plate shears, nothing is more efficient and cost-effective than shears. However, for contoured cuts, the laser is the tool of choice. If bore holes and breakouts are required in sheet metals, punches and nibbling machines are practically unbeatable with regard to efficiency and cost, at least when…
The importance of the tool holder is still understated, especially when it comes to roughing and heavy duty machining. Metal removal rates in these types of processes are absolutely crucial for the productivity of the machining operation. By using special shrink fit chucks with drive pins and spiral grooves in the tool shank it is now possible to perform high-feed full slotting of up to 2 x D (50 mm) or more in difficult to machine materials. Application studies conducted by the machine tool manufacturer Heller have proven the effect of the HAIMER Safe-Lock™ system. Roughing operation with titanium without…
Designed and manufactured in Florence, Kentucky, the new Mazak VC-500 AM Hybrid Multi-Tasking machine combines full 5-axis capability and additive technology to revolutionize product design, reduce time to market and cut R&D costs. This new compact, cost effective Hybrid Multi-Tasking machine will make its world debut in the Mazak booth S-8300 at IMTS 2016, taking place September 12-17 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The VC-500 AM Hybrid Multitasking Machine brings together Mazak’s considerable expertise in building Multi-Tasking machines, experience with fiber laser technology, additive knowledge and highly efficient Kentucky Mazak iSMART Factory manufacturing operations to produce this exciting new…
Tooling machines, manufacturing cells or packaging machines are usually operated in a protective enclosure. This prevents accidents, protects the surroundings from flying shavings or contamination and shields hygienically sensitive products against contamination from the outside. Sliding doors allow for loading and unloading, cleaning, repairing or maintenance. In order to open and close them automatically, the linear axes of the E-Smart series by Rollon, for example, can be used. If they are installed horizontally and tilted 90 degrees, the door can be mounted on the carriage and moved by the actuator. Power is transmitted by steel-reinforced polyurethane timing belts with an…
Q. What are the latest advancements in technology and product upgrades that you have introduced? Expected growth of Industrial lubricants stands at 3.5% CAGR and this growth is technology based. To compete in this market, adoption of new technology is inevitable. With the increase in demand, there is a big problem of disposal of used lubricant is becoming a big challenge. To counter this problem, we are working towards biodegradable Lubricants. We have developed cutting oils with vegetable oils which are biodegradable using nanotechnology. These oils will have lesser problem of disposal. Q. How do you see the coolants &…
Choosing the right lubricant can result in significant benefits in terms of improved efficiency equipment protection and profitability Operations and Maintenance as an industrial function, comprises of a broad spectrum of activities required to assure that the set-up, equipment and parts of a factory/unit perform the functions for which the facility was constructed. Typically, O&M comprises of a host of everyday activities necessary to operate and maintain a building and its systems. There are multiple benefits that timely maintenance practices bring to the table – these ensure maximum utilization of capital investment; minimized factory down time; increased efficiency and profits,…
FARO® (NASDAQ:FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement and imaging solutions for Metrology, Factory Automation, Product Design, Public Safety, BIM/CIM and 3D Services applications, announces the acquisition of BuildIT Software & Solutions Ltd., a leader in process-configurable 3D metrology software solutions with hardware agnostic interfaces. FARO will introduce the configuration power of the BuildIT software in a new “Your Product, Your Process, Your Solution” campaign aimed at providing major customers with customizable, in-process solutions that integrate metrology devices and sensors from multiple manufacturers.Located in Montreal, Canada, BuildIT’s software is used daily on the production lines of 5 of…
“Quality is not difficult to attain, but quality consistency is hard to achieve. So if you need consistent quality, volume and productivity, you have to switch to Automation,” said Mr. Ramakant Joshi in his keynote address at the CII Conference on ‘Automation for Profitability’ held at Hotel Residency Towers, Coimbatore on 22nd July. “Automation also reduces fatigue and helps the workforce to be more productive. In order to make automation achieve the desired goals, it is imperative that the buyer is equally knowledgeable and is fully involved, rather than leaving things entirely to the seller and his capabilities. At the…
How a Haas UMC-750 universal machining centre has helped in establishing OMC as a serious maker of cycling componentry It’s rare to meet an Italian who isn’t passionate about some sort of wheeled transport – cars, motorcycles, scooters, etc. – and Ivan Cavallaro is no exception. Like so many of his compatriots, he’s a cycling nut – in particular, road cycling. His days as a “serious” racer may be behind him, but performance bicycles remain so much in his blood that he invested in a Haas UMC-750 universal machining centre to make some of the lightest, strongest high-performance components available.…
Annual forecast 2016 reconfirmed in volatile market environment Sales revenues amounted to € 1,092.5 million (previous year: € 1,090.2 million) Order intake reached € 1,158.2 million (previous year: € 1,203.3 million) EBT was € 61.2 million (previous year: € 65.7 million) Earnings after taxes amounted to € 42.8 million (previous year: € 45.3 million) Bielefeld. DMG MORI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT completed in a volatile market environment the first half year 2016 according to plan: Order intake was € 1,158.2 million (previous year: € 1,203.3 million). This decline is mainly attributable to cancellations made by us due to non-receipt of advance payments. Without…
NUM (NUM Taiwan Ltd) and Taiwan’s Feng Chia University have jointly developed an intelligent CNC gear hobbing machine with an advanced electronic gearbox that completely eliminates the time overheads of changing mechanical gears on traditional machine tools. Development of the machine began in 2014, under the initiative of Professor Ruihong Xu, who works for the Bachelor’s Program in Precision System Design at the College of Engineering in Feng Chia University. Professor Xu is responsible for a number of industry-university collaborative research and development projects at the university. Following detailed discussions between NUM and Professor Xu about the potential machine control…
On July 14th, 1981 Marposs Group opened a new office in Mexico City to support the applications sold to Mexican customers mainly for the car industry.Now, in 2016, Marposs Mexico is making 35 years of continous development giving commercial and technical support to customers in different industries like car, aerospace, electric motors, glass and others.The Mexican organization is formed by 56 people distributed in different offices to cover the whole territory with the objective to get the customer satisfaction and a continous growing.
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