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Gala Precision Engineering is a vibrant organisation with a young team that follows the spirit of entrepreneurial professionalism. The Gala Group serves global markets with its high end technology solutions in the fields of surface engineering and high performance springs. Anand Kaundanya, COO – Surface Engineering Solutions, Gala Precision speaks to Machine Tools World at length about the activities of Gala in the sphere of surface engineering. He also explains the numerous process options & mass finishing and Parts cleaning equipment available which are customised as per customer specific needs for enhancing the operational efficiency of the smart manufacturing sector…
Cognitive leadership in surface engineering solutions
Mastercam is known for precision NC programming, but it also delivers a suite of shop-tested design tools aimed at getting parts on and off the machine as quickly as possible. Powerful modeling tools include not only 3D surfacing and solids, but hole-filling, direct editing without a solids history, geometry repair, and more. Mastercam Design streamlines and simplifies modeling and editing geometry. It also supports advanced geometry creation, including solid and surface modeling, hybrid machining, NURBS curves and surfaces, 2D and 3D associative dimensioning, surface extension, blending, trimming, splitting, variable filleting, and hybrid modeling to complete your jobs quicker and more…
Quaker Houghton (NYSE:KWR), the leader in industrial process fluids has entered into an exclusive joint venture with Grindaix GmbH, a German-based, high-tech provider of coolant control and delivery systems. Grindaix’s solutions apply to a wide range of machining processes, including grinding applications in the metalworking sector. The technology the company provides helps customers precisely measure and optimize parameters such as coolant flow, velocity, temperature, nozzle angles, and pressures; significantly increasing the success of coolant application. “This partnership is an excellent strategic fit with broad application. We see several advantages for our customers investing in system automation and optimization trends evolving…
Sandvik and part subsidiary BEAMIT Group announce a unique capability to additively manufacture components in super-duplex stainless steel. The components printed in Osprey® 2507 metal powder – known and trusted for its excellent corrosion resistance and durability – are near fully dense (>99.9%) and crack-free, even before post processing. The use of iron-based and highly corrosion resistant materials in additive manufacturing (AM) have seen significant growth in interest during the past few years. This is largely due to the needs of demanding industries such as the offshore- and marine segments – where challenging environments call not only for advanced materials,…
Solutions today to the challenges of the future With the aim of contributing to the growth of the wind power industry, Faccin Group continues with its policy of creating, sharing and distributing relevant and valuable content for its customers and public in general. The Group broadcasted on April 8th 2021 an engaging webinar focused on the Wind Energy Industry and the challenges laying ahead. The event has been watched by hundreds of individuals looking at understanding how the industry will cope with the monumental growth of the Wind Industry and the hype that has been created around this renewable source…
The forecasted growth of wind farms all over the world show the importance governments and industries are putting in this clean source of energy. This webinar organized by Faccin Group gathers in ONE SINGLE EVENT the opinions and the knowledge of important players in the Industry. It was aimed at finding out what the Wind Energy market will look like in the coming years and some of the challenges that the industry players, especially the supply chain, will have to deal with. For more information Contact us!
Offset-aware programming of spindle transfers and bar pulls helps manufacturers drive multi-channel CNC machinery with confidence New computer-aided-manufacturing (CAM) technology has been introduced by ESPRIT CAM, part of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division that provides manufacturers with the control and flexibility needed to use multi-spindle and multi-channel computer-numerical-control (CNC) machinery for the machining of long parts. More accurate simulation of spindle transfers and bar pulls enables manufacturers to exploit multi-tasking machinery with high productivity program creation of error-free toolpaths. Machining long parts, such as shafts and axles, is challenging because they require that the workpiece is supported throughout to maintain cutting…
GKN Automotive, the global leader in drive systems, has announced Shaoling (Charlie) Qiu as the new President GKN Automotive China, effective from 1 May. Shaoling (Charlie) Qiu, who will be reporting directly to GKN Automotive CEO Liam Butterworth and based in Shanghai, is joining from Thyssenkrupp Automotive where he was CEO of its Asia Pacific region and in charge of its China business division. This follows an extensive career in the automotive industry including four years serving as President Dayco China. Liam Butterworth, CEO GKN Automotive “China is a critically important market for us, and Charlie is joining GKN Automotive…
Edmund Boland takes the role of General Manager Europe; Martin Winterstein – an external appointment – will take the position of Sales Manager Europe and Jan Langfelder moves to Global Key Accounts Manager. ANCA Europe has been operating for over thirty years and the new appointments mark an ever-expanding local footprint. The company has a purpose-built technology centre in Weinheim, Germany; a UK facility and local sales and technical support in most European countries. The almost 70 strong European team provide a premium customer experience with expertise covering sales, customer training, application support, service, operations, engineering, finance and administration. Customers…
In an effort to become more sustainable in its machining practices, Seco Tools has partnered with Fusion Coolant Systems (Fusion), which offers an environmentally-friendly coolant technology that can lower overall carbon footprint while increasing overall performance. Both companies have a goal to make machining easier and more effective for manufacturing leaders and engineers, while maintaining environmental awareness, making this partnership a perfect match. “We’ve had a working relationship with Fusion Coolant Systems for many years; from the inception of the technology when they developed it years ago. We’ve worked on multiple customer projects and had heavy interaction on the R&D…
€ 75 million investment for 5-axis milling machine factory in Pinghu Bielefeld // Today starts the CIMT in Beijing – the most important industry trade fair in Asia. The ideal place and time to announce expansion plans in this world’s largest market for machine tools: Already this year, DMG MORI plans to start construction of a 35,000 m2, highly automated and consistently digitized production plant for 5-axis milling machines in Pinghu near Shanghai. “We are building the world’s most modern production plant in Pinghu for € 75 million and are showing the full potential of our holistic technology solutions: flexible…
Kennametal has introduced the FBX drill for flat-bottom drilling of structural aerospace parts. The patented FBX drill delivers superior stability and up to 200 percent higher metal removal rates when machining high temperature alloys, stainless steel, and other materials. The new modular drill is the critical first step in a three-part tooling concept—including the HARVI™ Ultra 8X and the HARVI™ end mill series—specifically designed by Kennametal to decrease cycle time for these types of applications. Quickly removing large amounts of material remains a challenge for these types of components. Traditionally, the first process step is to enter the material by…
WIDIA™ announced the release of a new MS geometry insert for the brand´s best-selling TOP DRILL™ Modular X (TDMX) drill. With the MS geometry expansion, the TDMX platform now offers three material-specific inserts, broadening the platform´s application capabilities to include inclined entry and exit, stacked plates and cross-hole drilling in stainless steel, super alloys, steel and cast iron materials. “The launch of the MS geometry insert for our TDMX portfolio gives customers a versatile tool for multiple workpiece materials and applications,” said Ashokkumar D., WIDIA Global Portfolio Manager. “This new MS geometry is designed to perform in different types of stainless steels…
WIDIA Expands TOP DRILL™ Modular X (TDMX) Drill Platform to Machine Stainless Steel and Super Alloys New MS geometry delivers stable modular drilling for general engineering and energy applications WIDIA™ new MS geometry insert for the brand´s best-selling TOP DRILL™ Modular X (TDMX) drill. With the MS geometry expansion, the TDMX platform now offers three material-specific inserts, broadening the platform´s application capabilities to include inclined entry and exit, stacked plates and cross-hole drilling in stainless steel, super alloys, steel and cast iron materials.