At Swisstech, mbo Osswald will present many various standardised components on its booth H25 on Hall 2.1. Various standardised components are available to ensure the functional and safe design of any construction. mbo Osswald offers a wide selection of standardised machine elements: Axle holders DIN 15058 Set collars DIN 705 Taper keys with gip head DIN 6887 Tangential keys DIN 268 and 271 Parallel keys DIN 6885 Woodruff keys DIN 6888 Nuts for T-slots DIN 508 Cardan joints DIN 808 The (…)

Delcam has launched the 2013 version of Delcam for SolidWorks, the integrated CAM system for SolidWorks. The new release includes a new entry-level 3D milling option, plus many of the enhancements made to the 2013 version of the FeatureCAM feature-based programming system on which it is based. Delcam for SolidWorks 2013 includes a new entry-level option for 3D machining As a Gold Partner CAM product, it is, of course, fully compatible with the latest release of SolidWorks. Full details (…)

The Prodex Exhibition in Basle, Switzerland, will be the launch pad for the new Schaublin Machines 142 Series. To be discovered on hall 1, stand C06 from next Tuesday. The company will be exhibiting the 142 7AX-Y-CP with optional integrated robot loading and unloading system. The 142 Series from Schaublin Machines is the ideal partner for any company targeting high precision, repeatability and reliability. This compact, rigid turning centre offers a spindle throughbore of 42mm Ø for bar (…)

On the Swiss drive specialist’s microsite, you can find innovative brushed DC motors, planetary gearheads and sensors. The performance features of the precision drives are impressive, but it is a special service that sets them apart: DCX motors, GPX gearheads and ENX encoders can be configured and ordered online. Cross section of a maxon DCX drive system. © 2012 maxon motor ag “We have invested all our know-how in the maxon DCX program. By optimizing the subassemblies and using (…)

For the last 5 years, Tornos has organised an exhibition for watch producers at the start of the year, which takes place between SIHH and the Baselworld shows. During this event, visitors can take the time to discover the Moutier manufacturers’ entire range for the watchmaking industry. This allows manufacturers to see how the company can help them improve their performance in all areas of watch machining, both for movements and casing parts. Early 2013 the company will also unveil its (…)

Agathon LTD. Standard Parts will present on its booth (Hall 1.1, stand K12), the smaller version of the round fine centering system that was already successfully introduced on the market. The system is designed as a preloaded rolling guide and therefore, due to the preload, absolutely free of play. The used profile rollers allow the application under extremely high loads and provide smooth running. Round Fine Centering system for the mold construction and other applications needing locking (…)

Amongst many news Gühring presents a world Premiere at Prodex 2012 in Basel (halle 1.1 / booth L04): its new RT 100 P pilot drill. Its central building gives it maximum stability for the most delicate drilling without any difficulty. Thanks to the optimization of its geometry with a 180° tip angle and a central tip at 170°, one gets more stable drilling. With the RT100 P it is not needed to mill any guiding position. Assets Universal machining of for all kind of materials, well suited (…)

At Midest, I discovered an excellent book about how to design parts for moulding. This yellow book is part of the well-known "Something for Dummies" series and has been published in collaboration between the publisher and proto labs, the worldwide specialist for on-line injection moulding and parts machining. Meeting with Bernard Faure, proto labs’ commercial director for France. The concept of proto labs is to provide real parts within very short deadlines. By real parts we mean parts in (…)

Delcam has added new probing capabilities in the 2013 version of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM software. The ability to incorporate probing sequences into CAM programs makes it easier to undertake unsupervised production operations by allowing automated checks to be carried out before, during and after machining. Probing sequences can now be included within CAM programs from FeatureCAM. Probing paths can be generated for five feature types: pockets, obstructed pockets and webs; inside (…)

It has been on the market for ten years and was presented in a new guise at AMB Stuttgart – the enhanced CT960 universal internal grinding machine from Studer. The all-rounder with four spindles for complex grinding tasks has received revolutionary innovations in the area of the B-axis and the grinding spindle turret – for even greater precision and speed. For every internal cylindrical grinding application Studer has the optimal machine – primarily for use in machine tools and toolmaking as (…)