The machine-tools manufacturer today launched its new SwissNano machine in Moutier. Different, dynamic, futuristic, the SwissNano is a break with tradition. With this machine, Tornos aims to meet the needs of the watchmaking industry. Backed by its wish to promote the image of the mechanical professions, the company is using this radically different machine to reinforce its commitment to the training of young people in Switzerland. Working for the future of industry Bar turning for (…)

It’s from next Tuesday that Tornos will unveil its new SwissNano to its visitors. With a 4 mm capacity this world premiere is mainly dedicated to matchmakers but all companies woking on microtechnology may be interested. I passed in front of the company this morning and the building changed radically in order to welcome this event… this machine looks nice. SwissNano: designed for stability The kinematic structure was designed for exemplary balance and thermal management. The axes and cast (…)

The 2013 R2 version of Delcam’s FeatureCAM feature-based CAM software incorporates a number of new stock model options that allow users to increase productivity, improve surface finish and reduce tool wear. Other enhancements in this release include new methods for the generation of html set-up sheets, and improvements to turning and turn-mill programming. For full details, including video demonstrations of the new functionality, please go to www.delcam.tv/fc2013/lz/en/whats-ne... To (…)

Visoka has increased its production output of high efficiency finned tubes. They have commissioned a new CNC rolling plant. Their high fin tubes production is now better controlled through this innovative development. These Mono and Bi-metallic high finned heat exchanger tubes give excellent thermal transfer results for a variety of applications. Most popular are Air Fin Coolers (AFC), Air-Cooled Condensers (ACC), air pre-heaters dryers, chillers and exhaust gas heat recovery for boilers. (…)

CGTech, the developer of Vericut software, is proud to celebrate a quarter-century of leading the development of numerical control (NC) program simulation and analysis software. Flourishing through an era when software companies came and went, CGTech has achieved twenty-five years of innovation and steady growth. CGTech began when Jon Prun, the company’s founder and president, recognized a need to verify NC tool path programs without wasting valuable CNC machining time on a prove-out part. (…)

Z-Laser, a leading manufacturer of laser modules and laser systems, presents fibre-coupled laser systems. Its newly developed “ZFSM” laser systems utilise the inherently superior optical properties of fibres. This new product is especially suitable for applications with highest requirements in projection accuracy that is demanded in industrial machine vision and medical application. Optical properties of fibres are superior compared to bare laser diodes in terms of the beam profile (M² (…)

NUM has released a sophisticated system-wide functional safety architecture for its CNC system, providing an exceptionally scalable solution that can be applied very easily to almost any type of machine tool - regardless of complexity or number of axes. Known as NUMSafe, it includes a dedicated safety PLC, safe input and output modules, and digital servo drives with built-in safe motion monitoring. It is compatible with NUM’s new-generation Flexium+ CNC platform. According to NUM’s Chief (…)

Yippie!!!! This is the 1000th post published on Eurotec’s that you’re reading right now. It means a lot of information already published here for people active in microtechnology, machines and high precision. . Thank you to all our readers on-line, your number is growing steadily month after month and that shows us that we are on the right path as valuable information providers. . New paper issue on its way I take advantages of this post to inform you that our next issue is on its (…)

From raw material to lathes, from tools via accessories right up to finished turned and milled parts — this is what the Turning Days™ in South Germany have involved since 2004! The event takes place in the centre of the turned parts industry. In 2013, in addition to the venue in Villingen-Schwenningen, the trade fair for turning technology is planned in Dortmund. The trade fair serves as a deliberately narrow-focused platform with maximum information value for turning technology with all (…)

Last week the Studer motion meeting took place. This event is the yearly meeting point for Studer’s agents from all around the world to come to Thun and be informed and trained on the latest hot topics of the company. This year event didn’t show any new machine but was focused on Studer’s philosophy around Swiss (high) quality. And what a pleasure it was to see such focus and dedication. The management of Studer at the press conference held at the motion meeting, from left to right: Peter (…)