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The paper examines welding and cutting process trends in the sheet metal and plates used in various industries like automobiles, infrastructure, ship building, aerospace industries, wind tower manufacturing etc. Productivity gains in arc welding are reviewed, and the increasing use of laser cutting and welding, as well as laser-arc hybrid welding, particularly in Europe, is discussed and explained. Some friction technologies are already widely adopted, but they could make more impact with further development. Electron beam welding could also be used with economic benefit in some situations, but as with all non-arc processes, it will only be adopted if significant…
Hypertherm, manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, is shipping a new CNC platform called EDGE® Connect. This next generation CNC contains a number of enhancements for operator ease of use, reliability, and customizable performance. New features include: The newest version of Hypertherm’s Phoenix™ software coupled with SureCut™ technology for unsurpassed ease of use and consistent performance for cutting applications A software based operator’s console and embedded PLC feature called PLC Connect™ that allows for greater customization of a cutting machine with reduced costs Enhanced CNC based nesting for convenient operator programming with SureCut outcomes via ProNest™ CNC Three…
With the growing rate of industrialization, metal working fluids, commonly known as cutting fluids, continue to be extensively used in machining industries even after the development of advanced processing techniques such as MQL and dry machining. — By Ashok Kumar Metal working fluid (MWF) is the name given to a range of oils and other liquids that are used to cool and/or lubricate metal workpieces when they are being machined, ground, milled, etc. MWFs reduce the heat and friction between the cutting tool and the workpiece, and help prevent burning and smoking. Applying MWFs also helps in improving the quality…
The recent addition of the VL 2 vertical turning center from EMAG has given a significant boost to the company’s productivity Schneto AG, located in idyllic Bennwil, near Basel, specializes in the production of turned parts up to 65 mm in diameter. The company has made a name for itself because of the outstanding quality of the parts it manufactures. Its output covers a broad range of parts, including parts for furniture making, for hydraulics and pneumatics, electrical equipment, automobiles and construction equipment. The company was founded in 1947 and has been run since by two generations of the Baumann…
In another first, Sparkonix introduces a new range of specialized EDMs for Tyre Mould manufacturing. The demand for spark erosion technology in Tyre Mould manufacturing is expected to grow with greater use of advanced mould materials and shift towards two-piece moulds by tyre manufacturers. Sparkonix launched its Tyre Mould EDM range at the recently held Tyrexpo 2016 in Delhi. Large scale need for tyre mould manufacturing in India will be driven by multiple factors such as: Steady and sustained growth of automotive industry Huge investments by tyre manufacturers in India Presence of world’s leading tyre manufacturers Growing number of vehicle…
On June 15th 2016, during a special celebration event, Ukrainian company Hydrosila marked the delivery of its 100th Haas CNC machine tool. Several VIP guests attended the event, including Mr. Jens Thing, Haas Automation Europe managing director, Mr. Wojciech Ratyński, member of the board at Abplanalp Engineering, Mr. Nikolaj Skripnik, general director of Abplanalp Ukraine, and Mr. Vitaliy Khnustudinow, managing director of Haas Factory Outlet in Ukraine. Hydrosila is made up of five factories located in Ukraine, three of them in Kirovograd, 250km south from Kiev, and the other two in Melitopol, in Sourthern Ukraine. All of the factories are…
Mastercam 2017 Mill offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation. 2D High Speed Toolpaths, 3D enhancements, and Multiaxis features combine with dozens of additional new enhancements in a package intended to improve shop floor productivity. Here are some of the most significant highlights and new functionality in Mastercam 2017 Mill: 2D High Speed Toolpaths In an effort to streamline and simplify workflow, Mastercam 2017 supports Region Chaining Preview which allows you to see your machining, air, and containment regions. Mastercam 2017 also builds on its already efficient and powerful Dynamic Motion engine, and introduces micro…
The well-known specialist manufacturer for notching, punching, bending and deburring machines, Boschert GmbH & Co. KG in Lörrach, Germany, is continuing in 2006 to pursue its goal of becoming a full-service provider for metal processing machines. At Euroblech in Hannover, Germany – in cooperation with our Greek development partner Gizelis – the first flatbed plasma cutting machine will be introduced to the international specialists. Thus, two years after the initial presentation of the shears and die-bending presses from Greece, Gizelis and Boschert are introducing a new joint product that will likewise set standards. They are presenting the model HF 3015-160i,…
The alternative to laser cutting is plasma cutting There’s no question about it-the laser is the measure of all things for cutting and joining metals. It frequently happens that a conventional alternative is simply lasered away, but this is not always logical. For simple cutting of sheet metal with plate shears or angled plate shears, nothing is more efficient and cost-effective than shears. However, for contoured cuts, the laser is the tool of choice. If bore holes and breakouts are required in sheet metals, punches and nibbling machines are practically unbeatable with regard to efficiency and cost, at least when…
The importance of the tool holder is still understated, especially when it comes to roughing and heavy duty machining. Metal removal rates in these types of processes are absolutely crucial for the productivity of the machining operation. By using special shrink fit chucks with drive pins and spiral grooves in the tool shank it is now possible to perform high-feed full slotting of up to 2 x D (50 mm) or more in difficult to machine materials. Application studies conducted by the machine tool manufacturer Heller have proven the effect of the HAIMER Safe-Lock™ system. Roughing operation with titanium without…
Designed and manufactured in Florence, Kentucky, the new Mazak VC-500 AM Hybrid Multi-Tasking machine combines full 5-axis capability and additive technology to revolutionize product design, reduce time to market and cut R&D costs. This new compact, cost effective Hybrid Multi-Tasking machine will make its world debut in the Mazak booth S-8300 at IMTS 2016, taking place September 12-17 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The VC-500 AM Hybrid Multitasking Machine brings together Mazak’s considerable expertise in building Multi-Tasking machines, experience with fiber laser technology, additive knowledge and highly efficient Kentucky Mazak iSMART Factory manufacturing operations to produce this exciting new…
Tooling machines, manufacturing cells or packaging machines are usually operated in a protective enclosure. This prevents accidents, protects the surroundings from flying shavings or contamination and shields hygienically sensitive products against contamination from the outside. Sliding doors allow for loading and unloading, cleaning, repairing or maintenance. In order to open and close them automatically, the linear axes of the E-Smart series by Rollon, for example, can be used. If they are installed horizontally and tilted 90 degrees, the door can be mounted on the carriage and moved by the actuator. Power is transmitted by steel-reinforced polyurethane timing belts with an…
Q. What are the latest advancements in technology and product upgrades that you have introduced? Expected growth of Industrial lubricants stands at 3.5% CAGR and this growth is technology based. To compete in this market, adoption of new technology is inevitable. With the increase in demand, there is a big problem of disposal of used lubricant is becoming a big challenge. To counter this problem, we are working towards biodegradable Lubricants. We have developed cutting oils with vegetable oils which are biodegradable using nanotechnology. These oils will have lesser problem of disposal. Q. How do you see the coolants &…
Choosing the right lubricant can result in significant benefits in terms of improved efficiency equipment protection and profitability Operations and Maintenance as an industrial function, comprises of a broad spectrum of activities required to assure that the set-up, equipment and parts of a factory/unit perform the functions for which the facility was constructed. Typically, O&M comprises of a host of everyday activities necessary to operate and maintain a building and its systems. There are multiple benefits that timely maintenance practices bring to the table – these ensure maximum utilization of capital investment; minimized factory down time; increased efficiency and profits,…
FARO® (NASDAQ:FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement and imaging solutions for Metrology, Factory Automation, Product Design, Public Safety, BIM/CIM and 3D Services applications, announces the acquisition of BuildIT Software & Solutions Ltd., a leader in process-configurable 3D metrology software solutions with hardware agnostic interfaces. FARO will introduce the configuration power of the BuildIT software in a new “Your Product, Your Process, Your Solution” campaign aimed at providing major customers with customizable, in-process solutions that integrate metrology devices and sensors from multiple manufacturers. Located in Montreal, Canada, BuildIT’s software is used daily on the production lines of 5…