Author: MTW Editorial Team

The Group based in Vimercate (Italy) has developed a solution capable of extending the range of action of the collaborative robots produced by the Danish multinational, further improving their performance and retaining their easy-to-use features for small and medium businessesThe system is easy to install and can be programmed using a Universal Robots tablet Simple, immediate and with an even broader range. This is the new solution that Rollon and Universal Robots presented at the Motek in Stuttgart: the Group based in Vimercate specializing in solutions for linear motion has in fact developed a demo for a seventh axis designed…

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The SCHUNK VERO-S quick-change pallet modules offer a whole bundle of advantages for users when it comes to direct workpiece clamping without interfering contours: free 5-sided access to the workpiece, a defined clamping situation, high repeat and positioning accuracy, as well as high pull-down forces for challenging operations SCHUNK further extends its modular system for workpiece direct clamping in order to ensure that the efficient principle will also work in the field of tool and mold making industries for free-form parts with complex geometries, small lot sizes, and high precision requirements. By using SCHUNK WDB basic modules, WDS staple modules,…

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Self-lubricated polymer bearings and bushes manufacturer Vesconite Bearings will next month add three computer numerically controlled lathes and machining centres to its machine shop Among the equipment added will be a Mazak slant turn lathe with a C axis, a Gate ECL 550 gap bed lathe and a Haas HS-1 horizontal machining centre. “We are excited to be adding these machines to our machine shop,” says Chairperson  Dr Jean-Patrick Leger. “We want to have additional capacity to allow for our ambitious growth targets.” The machines are similar to existing equipment that Vesconite Bearings has on hand but have been purchased…

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Dormer Pramet’s family of economical milling tools has been enhanced with several new ranges for semi-finishing and finishing in die and mold applicationsIn a recent example, the WNHX insert with WM geometry and new M4310 grade was used to machine tool steel at 0.50mm depth of cut. With a cutting speed of 196m/min and feed rate of 3,600mm/min, the tool reduced machining time by 45%, compared to a competitor’s equivalent.The launch features an assortment of CNHX05 double-sided inserts, with up to four cutting edges. Its unique patented wiper edges generate a high-quality surface finish, resulting in reduced machining time in…

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2D/3D laser scanners guarantee production quality using red and blue laser diodes As well as determining one-dimensional sizes (material thick-ness, vibrations and distance), processed multi-dimensional quality controls (profile and contour measurement) may also be required during the production process, where optical non-contact metrology is ideal due to its high precision, measurement speed and flexibility with respect to the surface of the measurement object. Laser scanners carry out complex 2D/3D measurement tasks. Two new models using a blue laser diode additionally extend the field of application. The laser line triangulation principle is based on the light intersection method. The point-shaped laser…

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An introduction to the dishing and flanging process There are hundreds of manufacturers of tanks, silos, pressure vessels, truck tanks, and metal rolls components all over the world. Most of these companies need to produce or source dished ends of various types, sizes, and specifications to complete their products. However, there are only a few dished end manufacturers that can supply this kind of product, a significant reason dished end production has become a very profitable business and a craft that companies are carrying on and conserving generation after generation. Tanks, pressure vessels, silos, truck tanks, and more all require…

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The importance of coolant in the manufacturing process cannot be undermined. Coolants play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and enhancing the efficiency and productivity of machines. Thus, selecting the right coolant is an important business requirement for manufacturing.One leading provider that has established itself as a solid and reliable coolant brand is Blaser Swisslube. The company provided high technology coolants along with expertise and know-how, which bring in lots of benefits to customers. This value proposition is referred to as Liquid Tools, to serve the unique requirements of customers and increase their competiveness.To emphasize the impact coolants can…

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Q. Could you provide an overview of Delta Electronics in terms of history, products and infrastructure?We have been operating in India since 2003 as a 100% subsidiary of Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL, a leading power and energy management company. In India, we are a leading provider of telecom power solutions and a major source of industrial automation, display solutions, UPS, DC fans and blowers, components, bio-medical, LED lighting, automotive and renewable energy products. With a wide array of power and energy solutions, we at Delta have registered strong and stable financial performance in the Indian market, achieving a CAGR of…

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Mazak is undoubtedly the world’s largest machine tool builder. The conglomerate with a strength of 8,331 employees on its roll, operations in 26 countries worldwide and a product portfolio covering some 260 types of systems encompassing the entire gamut of sophisticated machine tools designed to enhance flexibility, productivity and automation in the manufacturing arena, is indeed flexing its muscle and proving its mettle in spearheading technological innovations, discovers P.K. Balasubbramaniian in a one to one with Mazak India’s Managing Director, Anil Bharadwaj. Excerpts:Q. You are a world leader in machine tools. Could you brief us on your history and present…

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Q. Please brief us about recent initiatives undertaken in the CAD/CAM space? What are your focus areas?The main focus is always to make the software easier and more intelligent, and the machining faster and more efficient with less wear and tear on machines and tools. Mastercam has introduced several pieces of technology in the last few years that assist with this need. The most game changing has been Dynamic Motion technology to create material-aware tool paths where the angle of the tool engagement is constantly changing to keep a more consistent chip load on the tool and use more flute…

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Applying big data analytics to your business — any size of business, really — means leveraging data your company already generates to improve workflows you already perform. The goal is to predict future results more accurately, use your time, labor, capital and other resources more effectively and generally safeguard your future revenue against unknown disruptions as much as possible.This process is a type of fact-based decision-making based on knowledge of what happened in the industry — and in the company in question — in the past. In some cases, it can draw on data from across your whole enterprise or…

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Established in the year 1999, Superslides & Ballscrews Co India Pvt Ltd is a prominent supplier, channel partner and sole authorized distributor of various critical and advanced engineering components such as linear guideways, ball screws, linear bearings and many more. We aim to supply world-class products and service at a fair price. Over more than a decade, Superslides has gained an excellent reputation for our high quality products, competitive pricing, on time delivery and dedicated sales and after sales support to all our customers. We started this company with a few clients and now we have worked with more than…

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The collaboration with ANCA required a customised solution to run unattended for 50 hours and grind multiple tap types. Capitalising on the tap market that predicted to reach $699 million globally by 2020*, automation means the ANCA TapXcell can increase productive grinding hours from an average of 105 to 150 hours per machine per week. Watch a video here: How ANCA has helped Fraisa to reduce production cost to 50% Fraisa is a family-owned business that offers its customers a complete range of solid round toolswith endmills, drills and taps. They providea full customer service offering withlogistics, customised tooling, regrinding…

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Seco Tools expands its long-reach turning and boring capabilities with additions to its well-known series of Steadyline® vibration-damping turning/boring bars and their respective headsSeco Tools expands its long-reach turning and boring capabilities with additions to its well-known series of Steadyline® vibration-damping turning/boring bars and their respective heads. These new products include 25 mm (1.00″) diameter Steadyline® bars, GL25 turning heads, 100 mm (4.00″) diameter Steadyline® bars, and additions to the range of rough and fine boring heads for Steadyline® bars.Steadyline® turning bars use the most-effective vibration damping system in the industry for easy turning and boring to depths up to…

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