H2o optimises VACUDEST® vacuum distillation systems. Rinsing water from surface finishing processes is often low in pH. Prior to feeding this water into conventional vacuum distillation systems it required up to date pH adaption in continuous feed neutralisation systems. DestControl® measures the pH in the distillate and controls set points by feeding caustic soda directly into the heat exchanger of the vacuum distillation system. Thus the continuous feed neutralisation system is not (…)

At Prodex, Walter Dünner SA will be presenting a new ER collet equipped with a positioning device which comes in very useful when changing tools. This innovation, developed in collaboration with Rego-Fix, provides an efficient solution to the recurrent problem of positioning when using an ER collet, and is a great gift to the market from the company Dünner, which is celebrating 75 years of innovation in the service of microtechnology this year. We met Daniel Dünner, director of the third (…)

As demand continues to increase in India’s home market and OEMs look to grow their exports, they face the challenges of raising production and working towards global quality standards. The balance of automation and low labour cost is constantly shifting and using the latest manufacturing technologies effectively is a central part of the plans of joint venture, domestic and foreign carmaker operations. AMS India conference will take place on 6-9 December 2010 at Le Royal Méridien in (…)

Kabelschlepp offers optimal solution after test run of several months under operating conditions. On Hannover Exhibition this year, Kabelschlepp presented solutions with a focus on customer individual solutions. One of these was a powerful, robust and cost effective system required to cover the travel of three axes in a linear robotic system. Kabelschlepp´s Uniflex Advanced 1555 cable carriers, which are especially quiet thanks to an internal noise damping system, convincingly withstood (…)

Every week we hear talking about globalization and open borders and yet, import and export of goods is always like a treasure hunt. To put the light on practices that can greatly simplify physical distribution of products, we can count on Rémy Saner, Director of Bluesped. We will regularly publish articles to bring you added value! Bluesped is a freight forwarder specialized in Swiss and international shipping by road, air and sea. Who travels regularly has already encountered these (…)

Of course all the tools are being transformed by the typical phenomenon of wear, but lapping-tools offered by Animex are expandable to optimize the lapping process (and compensate wear). Built in two parts, the lap increases its size by the action of an inner cone. Mounted on a micrometric screw (accurate to micron therefore), this 2% cone allows to enlarge the lap diameter with a step of the size of two hundredths of a micron (0,00002 mm). But it is not only this incredible accuracy that (…)

Whilst the economic situation remains precarious, the 40th MIDEST, one of the the world’s leading industrial subcontracting show, should open with exhibitor numbers and space up on 2009, which itself did well in a difficult situation. The results for these two shows demonstrate that subcontractors view their industry’s major event as more central than ever to their commercial future and to their image. Between 2nd and 5th November, MIDEST should draw nearly 1,750 exhibitors to Paris Nord (…)

MIM (Metal Injection Molding) combines both plastic injection and metal powders technologies. This machining process allows the realization of small and precise complex parts with an excellent surface finish for medium to large series. Its price-quality ratio is without any comparison. Main challenge faced by this process? The lack of knowledge about the possibilities of machining by MIM from potential customers. Meeting with Mr. René Breitenmoser sales and marketing Director of Parmaco AG (…)

Delcam has launched the 2011 version of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system, which incorporates support for 64-bit computers, improved data exchange from a wider range of design software, the ability to use stock models and new strategies across the complete program, from turning to five-axis machining. The program also features a more modern interface to make programming easier than ever. All these developments will ensure that FeatureCAM retains the leadership in programming speed (…)

Who never dreamed of a machine that can be upgraded on demand to follow the increase of his production? At the start we can’t always buy the most productive solution, but this is tricky because once invested, it’s not easy to evolve. Mikron made that dream comes true! Meeting with Axel Warth, Head of Marketing and Business Development with Mikron. The modularly constructed Multistep XT-200 transfer system can grow with the life cycle of the products. Each individual module is a (…)