METAL LS, the Bulgarian manufacturer of door locking systems, door and window handles and building hardware, started planning the new automated assembly of door locks in 2019. The robotic systems that the company already used for other applications were too large for the planned production site, so the new solutions needed to be as compact and precise as possible, in addition to being state of the art. Door and security locks are precision parts with standard dimensions and components (…)

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, today launched the new optimized FEM Quick Coupling Series which offers an increased working pressure up to 350 bar and a decreased pressure drop for better flow properties. The revised and updated FEM and FEC series have profiles corresponding to ISO 16028 and exceed the technical requirements in the ISO 16028 specifications. They are compatible with other series complying with the same standard. The couplings offer a (…)

On 23rd November 2021, Getzner Werkstoffe, the world’s leading specialist in vibration protection, will launch Sylocraft, a new product range whose primary function is to enable small components to be manufactured in a commercially viable manner. Advantages for the customer are that the injection-moulded components can be shaped as required, dampen noise and vibrations, last longer than rubber, and are also visually attractive. What, for example, do manufacturers of HVAC equipment, white (…)

The tenth live broadcast of “arburgXvision” was also incredibly gripping, with fantastic contributions from Bertram Stern and Dr Philipp Kloke that shed light on the complex topic of sustainability. The Arburg experts gave the audience of around 450 deep insights into the company’s strategic goals and practical activities involving “arburgGREENworld”, as well as valuable tips for the reliable and efficient processing of recyclates and bioplastics. In addition, there were two very practical (…)

Rotary Power, part of the British Engines Group, has invested over £3 million in an automated DMG Mori machining cell which has been installed at the company´s manufacturing facility in the United KingdomDMG Mori robotic machining cell at Rotary Power´s facility in South Shields. The automated capability of the new cell has improved Rotary Power´s manufacturing efficiency by reducing the set up time by 87.5%. The average cycle time has also been reduced by 33% thanks to the machine´s (…)

In tool and mold making, the machining of hardened steels beyond 50 HRC is standard. It nevertheless remains a discipline for specialists, especially for manufacturers of precision tools. The milling cutters used are subject to very heavy wear. Tool manufacturers therefore know that long and, above all, process-reliable tool life is only possible with a coating adapted to the tool. With the new HiPIMS coating material SteelCon, CemeCon now offers the best solution for this. Hard machining, (…)

ABB is entering into a strategic partnership with Swiss-based start-up Sevensense, founded in 2018 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, to enhance ABB’s new autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) offering with artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D vision mapping technology. The technology will offer customers unprecedented levels of flexibility as mobile robots will be able to navigate autonomously in complex, dynamic indoor and outdoor environments close to people. The partnership is another important (…)

At Formnext 2021, taking place in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) from 16-19 November, GF Machining Solutions shows its expertise in "Design for Manufacturing" and how its combination of solutions can improve the complete manufacturing chain. Increased productivity and quality with the new DMP Flex and Factory 350 Dual is promoted together with 3D Systems. Other highlights are the DMP Factory 500, multiple large applications and unique parts produced in an optimized workflow. GF Machining (…)

Kennametal has released the FIX8™ heavy-duty turning system, delivering maximum metal removal rates in steel, stainless steel and cast iron. With eight cutting edges per insert, the FIX8 turning system increases productivity of any heavy-duty turning operation, providing the lowest cost per edge while reducing cutting forces up to 15 percent. FIX8 has eight cutting edges per insert, providing the lowest cost per edge. The tangential design allows it to sustain far higher loads than (…)

With new PCD solid head milling cutters, MAPAL is extending the possibility of machining carbide and other hard-brittle materials to smaller diameters. Deep-drawing dies in the die and mould sector are often made of durable carbide. Machining them by die-sinking or grinding is tedious. Machining with coated solid carbide tools often suffers from high wear and low tool life. PCD tools are a cost-efficient alternative here. The punches and moulds usually require tools with diameters less (…)