CAD/CAM innovator Cambrio announced the new release of Gibbs CAM 2022. The latest developments see further emphasis on end-user productivity in all areas of the product.

Trochoidal machining requires both dynamics and stability because the tool moves with very high feed rates within the material and then at the maximum feed rate outside the material. Inovatools offers a range of TSC tool solutions that, depending on the application and for deep cavities, achieve shorter machining times than conventional slot milling methods.

For many years, Fischer Werkzeugbau has been milling electrodes in a production cell that also measures and erodes. In order to become even better at graphite milling, all processes were analysed together with Moldino Tool Engineering and optimised to a large extent. Result: Three times higher feed rates, reduced manufacturing costs and better dimensional accuracy.

Blow moulds produced by Blomix are used worldwide. The Dutch company strives to meet highest quality demands while remaining flexible and economical. The recent investment in automated 5-axis machining centres from Hermle helps the company achieve these goals.

Spain – Ona has recently introduced Ona Iris, its latest die-sinking EDM range. The new range is capable of integrating digital tools and also offers a powerful graphics engine along with a 100 % digital, configurable, and programmable generator. It claims to be the first CNC in the market to provide its users with real execution of a die-sinking EDM job in 3D.

Six Hurco 3-axis vertical machining centres carry out a majority of prismatic machining in the toolroom of plastic packaging manufacturer in Beccles, UK. Instead of subcontracting machining jobs, the company is now able to offer the production of bigger multi-cavity moulds, for instance.

On Site Gas systems used SLS technology and hand-painted models from Quickparts to create scale models for an enhanced tradeshow presence.

UK — A new Sodick AG60L spark erosion machine from Sodi-Tech EDM brings extra capacity to Erodex' facility in Halesowen. The facility supports R&D efforts of the company's customers — around 75 percent of whom serve the aerospace and IGT (industrial gas turbine) sectors.

Germany — At Lantek's trade show appearance at Blechexpo, the pioneer of digital transformation of companies in sheet metal industry, shared details about its expansion plans following the new partnership with high-tech company Trumpf.

Germany — From the 12th through the 14th of October, 2021 Deburring Expo was held and roughly 1100 expert visitor followed the invitation of the 105 exhibiting companies.