Author: MTW Editorial Team
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division launches range of technology to transform inspection workflows for enhanced productivityHexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced the release of several technologies that enable manufacturers to enhance quality processes, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) capabilities, and inspection efficiency.As the demand for greater levels of inspection automation increase globally, Hexagon’s solutions deliver a number of smart options that help CMM operators shift focus from manual, repetitive work to more value-added tasks, all while maintaining quality throughput.EYE-D enables production-level users to operate CMMs with ease by automatically recognising a workpiece, aligning it, and executing the right inspection routine. TEMPO, the…
Radbend is the market leading solution in offline programming for press brakes. Completely integrated with RADAN3D along with SolidWorks & Autodesk Inventor providing full 3D simulation of the bending process. Utilising either 2D or 3D geometry, Radbend automates the sequence of operations typically done manually at sheet metal manufacturing facilities. Radbend is the answer to typical issues that manufacturers have in their bending applications like full collision checking which ensures costly errors are eliminated prior to production, thus providing a “right first time” manufacturing approach.
Kennametal has introduced an expansion of its solid carbide drilling portfolio, the HPX drill for high performance, large volume drilling in steel. Designed to quickly and efficiently punch holes up to 8 x D in any ISO-P steel material, the HPX drill provides up to twice the tool life and three times the productivity compared to competing products, even in dry or minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) applications. What makes the HPX drill the superior choice for Steel applications is its design. Steels are used for a wide variety of applications, often in production volumes where maximum tool life and throughput…
In the 2019 financial year, Getriebebau NORD GmbH & Co. KG achieved solid and targeted growth reflecting in a sales increase of € 750 million. Investments in locations and logistics set further impetus. NORD is also well positioned during the current crisis. Development activities and investments continue as planned, so that it remains a strong partner in the drive technology sector. Currently, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is expanding its office capacity in Suzhou, China, by 2,400 m2 and is extending the industrial gear unit assembly and logistic areas as well as the painting department at the Waunakee site, USA. In addition, production was…
Let’s benefit from streamlining systems and processes. Focus on your speciality and leverage the tech that’s already out there. Grind the wheel, don’t reinvent it. Industrial automation is changing the way cutting tool manufacturers operate. Machines have taken on the heavy lifting at each stage of production letting workers get on with less repetitive tasks. And while automation may sound costly and complex to implement, it’s not reserved just for big businesses. There are dozens of ways a small cutting tool manufacturer can embrace automation for a more efficient and more innovative factory. Benefits of industrial automation Cost reduction, through…
In aeroplanes, cars, trains or furniture construction, it is not only the durability of the components that is important, but above all their lightweight property and quick assembly. igus has now developed a polymer telescopic guide completely made of high-performance polymers. With the drylin NT series, igus already successfully carries telescopic guides made of aluminium and polymer, which glide smoothly and evenly due to the use of tribologically optimised high-performance polymers, in its range. However, every gram counts in seat adjustments or drawers in aircraft and cars.”We have now developed the first telescopic guide completely made of high-performance polymer. Compared…
ToolKart, has launched an Online E-Commerce Marketplace – www.toolkart.co – a platform for industrial buyers to choose and procure the right Cutting Tools online in an easy and a hassle-free process. Any Industry that employs metal cutting machines like lathes, milling machines, CNC turning centers and vertical machining centers, can buy cutting tools online from ToolKart. ToolKart is thoroughly technology oriented, application specific and designed to meet the customer requirements by offering: Single source for a wide choice of cutting tools from reputed manufacturers, resulting in a significant lower cost per component (CPC) Promotes ‘Make In India’ concept by offering…
Mastercam has come up with a new software: Mastercam 2021, which is now available for purchase. This software includes many new features and advancements to increase machining productivity and reduce overall production costs with faster and more flexible multi-axis improvements, developments in turning and turning-related applications, advances in speed, safety, and much more. As more and more shops continue to rely on streamlined mult-iaxis cutting for single-setup precision, Mastercam 2021 adds new techniques and strategies. Expanded Multiaxis Pocketing combines efficient pocket cutting with a focus on finishing with Accelerated Finish tools, automatically maintaining the correct tool contact within defined parameters. Mastercam now…
As a stand-alone application for its CAM portfolio, Designer enables users to create new designs or modify existing geometry from third party CAD systems. Focusing on specific needs of machinist programmers, it provides a quick, dynamic editing and modelling environment, where users sketch, drag, hold, push or twist, to create and modify models…and it is not dependent on having a series of parameters that drive it, or a feature tree. Knowledge of how the original model was constructed is no longer necessary and design changes are not constrained to the original methods of creation. It gives the user complete freedom…
The innovative company invests in their second ANCA MX7 to expand their efficient loading system: a proven formula for success SCHUNK Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH, founded in 1979 by Siegfried Schunk started off in a garage in Coburg, Germany. From its humble beginnings, the former resharpening service has transformed into a solution provider, that manufactures their own precision cutting tools range as well as customised tools for special applications. This former “one-man company” has consistently grown and employs today 15 highly qualified employees. Managing Director, Christian Schunk, began manufacturing cutting tools in 2010, and continues to grow this segment. The turnover of…
Funding goes to local Grundfos India CSR projects in Tamil Nadu Given that in India, vulnerable population groups are at risk because of various lockdown measures, three projects in India have received funding via the Grundfos Foundation’s new Community Engagement Grant. Two of the grants went to Hand in Hand India, an NGO that has been working with Grundfos India on hygiene and water conservation projects. The first grant is helping ‘Green Friends’, a group of 1350 sanitation workers from highly underprivileged backgrounds, who collect household wastes from peri-urban localities in Chennai and Rameswaram (both declared as Red Zones for COVID-19) in…
Machine tool sector has undergone radical changes during the past few years. There have been rapid developments in intelligent machining. Increasing mechanisation of manufacturing processes and other sectors has created an unprecedented demand for intelligent machining. Amidst the gloom of the all-encompassing pandemic the machining sector is one of the rare industries expected to witness a robust growth. Even if a majority of the forecasts come true, machining industry is expected to give a significant push to the sagging global economy. Machine Tools market worldwide is projected to grow by US$40.1 billion, driven by a compounded growth of 6.2 per…
India definitely has a tremendous opportunity here to attract companies to set-up manufacturing operations in our country. Companies will now look for potential alternative locations to China that offer the right infrastructure, lucrative corporate governance policies, beneficial economic and trade policies, provide trained manpower and workforce, to relocate their set-up. It is going to impact their costs of operations and productions, delivery chains and mechanism, and also the quality of product. Which is why companies are going to be critically evaluative, extremely calculative and minutely discerning before making that decision. Many other competent countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and…
Quality has been described as an on-going process of building and sustaining relationships by assessing, anticipating and fulfilling stated and or implied needs. Never has this definition been more appropriate than when applied to Aldershot based FT Gearing Systems Ltd. In addition to establishing long-term relationships with its customers, the renowned manufacturer of gear technology and high-precision components also enjoys enduring associations with a small number of carefully chosen machine tool suppliers. Since the company’s inception in 1978, to ensure the efficiency and premium quality of its output, and to further expand its range of proficiencies, the business has pursued…