UK — With the arrival of the FGC 2 Flexible Grinding Centre from the Winbro Technology Group, the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) now also offers 5-axis grinding.

Germany — High metal removal rates, maximum process reliability and long tool life: The Multiedge T90 PRO8 tangential indexable insert milling system from LMT Tools offers high performance and economic efficiency. The system is ideally suited for roughing and semi-finishing operations in steel, cast iron and stainless steels.

UK — The new QTE Series of high-speed, high-accuracy CNC turning centres from Yamazaki Mazak are the first machines to be equipped with Smooth Ez, the latest generation of Mazatrol CNC.

Germany — In aircraft construction, thousands of bores have to be drilled into composite components and material assemblies for riveted connections. Solid carbide drills with a diamond coating are usually used for this. However, these are unsuitable for special applications. What's the alternative?

UK — As a supply chain partner to a multitude of blue chip OEMs that are household names, Unilathe has been providing a complete engineering service to industry since its inception in 1977. Applying the latest generation of machine tools, the Stoke-on-Trent Tier 1 subcontract manufacturer has recently invested in a Kitamura Mycenter HX500iG horizontal machining centre from Dugard Machine Tools to add to its three previously installed Kitamura machines.

Italy — A new exhibition concept dedicated to manufacturing technology will be launched at Fiera Milano-Rho from 12 to 15 October 2022, resulting from a partnership between the trade fairs Bimu and Xylexpo.

UK — With the arrival of the new 222 System of turning and grooving tools, Guhring has extended its range of turning solutions. The new parting-off line features high productivity, efficiency and performance parameters, the company states.

In September 2020, Mapal introduced a product range tailored to the needs of the die & mould sector. By offering an integrated programme, the company offers a comprehensive offer for tool and mould makers from one source.

UK — For generations, machine operators have tentatively followed the prescribed cutting speeds and feeds based on manufacturer recommendations, having to later reduce cutting parameters and productivity rates based upon excessive tool vibration and deflection. The new Millmax service from MSC analyses and records the frequencies of these vibrations and interprets the data to provide the customer with the optimal machining parameters.

Germany — Several new features in version 2021.2 of the Hyper Mill CAD/CAM suite ensure improved machining when finishing 3D shapes.