Sandvik Coromant, a global leading supplier of cutting tools, tooling solutions and know-how to the metalworking industry, has launched a programme to help production engineers and manufacturing specialists keep abreast of the latest metal cutting technologies and practices. The free online service is the first comprehensive E-learning programme for metalworking skills and can be accessed from anywhere at anytime. The E-learning programme is based on the Sandvik Coromant 360-page “Metal (…)

AMB China will open its doors for the fourth time in Nanjing in October 2014. In addition to numerous Chinese manufacturers of tools and machine tools, large internationally operating companies such as DMG MORI will present their products of the factories of Tianjin and Shanghai. In addition to DMG MORI, other globally and regionally well-known manufacturers such as EMAG and INDEX Traub, in the areas of metal cutting, metal forming, precision tools and automation technology, will present (…)

After AMB, we discussed about the new Star SW 12 RII in Micronora. The company’s representatives are very confident that the machine may be a hit on the market. A combination of the opposing gang-type tool post and the tool post designed for back 8-spindle unit with Y-axis control function eases quick and flexible machining of complicated parts. Productivity, accuracy and high functionality Based on the famous SW7, the machine has been designed to tackle challenges of today in term of (…)

At Micronora we discovered the first step of communication of a new trade show that will take place in Switzerland from October 14 to 16, 2015. EVOL: Exhibition for Vision, Optics and Laser. This event will take place in the new Swiss Tech Convention Center of EPFL in Lausanne and will offer a new platform of exchange for Laser (including additive manufacturing), optics and metrology. A new event with different assets Meeting point of technologies and products of the future, EVOL will (…)

Micronora started yesterday and visitors can discover many microtechnology innovations. This morning, we put the light on a small French SME that presents amazing achievements in terms of micro-machining and micro-moulding. Vuillermoz Philippe SAS has developed an encapsulated micro screw for one of its Swiss customers. It is an essential element for an innovative system of high-end mechanical watch movement. A patent has been filed and is pending. Micromachining? It is certain. The (…)

That’s under the moto “Micro-mechatronics – from intelligent systems to the factory of the future” that Micronora opens its doors today in Besançon (till Friday). Medical, aerospace, consumer goods, automotive for instance are, technologically speaking, feeding each other; however keeping a common point: the incompressible need to find components increasingly miniaturised for their products whose sophistication continues to escalate. Focused on micro-mechatronics Micro-mechatronics meets (…)

The 40th International Conference on Micro and Nano Engineering, Lausanne, Switzerland – September 22 − 26, 2014, Venue: Swiss Tech Convention Center, EPFL Over 800 persons have registered for MNE 2014 and the short course and exhibition are now full. On-site registration is still possible. MNE 2014 Program Highlights At the heart of MNE is the scientific program, and the organisers have the pleasure to announce outstanding keynote speakers with the MNE 2014 fellowship recipient Prof. (…)

Still one day to take advantages of the Stuttgart exhibition park and discover targeted solutions in terms of machines, tools, peripherals or coolant (among others). The place has been well crowded the whole week and the organisers expect 90’000 visitors. (We at Eurotec have fetched a lot of valuable information we will forward to you here and on our paper issues). Today, a piece of news from Sandvik. Extended steel turning endurance Tooling and tooling system specialist Sandvik Coromant (…)

In grinding technology, the trend is still full-sequence machining. Especially with workpieces with complex geometries that need to be finished on grinding machines with high degrees of freedom, this reduces queue time and work-in-process inventory. At the same time, less re-chucking means more precision. High quality production parts and tools for milling, indexable inserts and step drills are all examples of this. At AMB, HAAS Schleifmaschinen GmbH in Trossingen, Germany is presenting (…)

The Swiss tooling manufacturer presents its new cooling concept on drills and mills. The coolant through the shank provides an efficient cooling to the point of the tool. The result is a reliable process and an increceased productivity. Cooling channels are integrated into the carbide shaft. Coolant ports are at the end of the shaft taper where they produce a steady and massive cooling effect of the cutting edges which facilitates in turn high cutting speeds. A targeted flushing of the (…)