With the new rotary index table from LK Metrology, the speed with which someone can inspect a component using a portable, multi-axis measuring arm is increased by up to 40 percent. Instead of the part being static, the Freedom Index Table can be rotated to facilitate the inspection of all areas of a component.

The zinc die-caster Wissler & Rademacher knows that the production of die-cast parts depends squarely on the tools. If a mould is defective, large series production of millions of units comes to a standstill. To prevent such unplanned downtimes, the zinc foundry has equipped its high-performance mould construction department with three new EDM machines.

In micro-injection moulding, the size of the production is increasing as we move forward in time and now often runs into millions. Scientists at the Kunststoff-Zentrum (Plastics Centre) in Leipzig/Germany (KUZ), together with Hasco, developed a technology for economical production on conventional injection moulding machines.

In addition to the M5009 (к 45°) and the M5012 (к 88°), Walter is now launching another Xtra-tec XT face milling cutter in the form of the M5011 (к 75°). All three milling cutters can be equipped with the tough, double-sided SN.X1205 system insert with 8 cutting edges.

The workholding and tooling solutions distributed by Hyfore have now been expanded further with the company becoming the exclusive UK and Northern Ireland distribution partners for the Heimatec brand of precision tools and systems.

With Kelch's modular concept, companies receive individual support in setting up and expanding their Smart Factory. The so-called Smart Factory Services are tailored to the needs of machining companies and consist of modules that can be combined individually.

From 10 to 13 May, 2023, Lamiera, the international exhibition dedicated to sheet metal forming and cutting machines and related technologies, will take place at Fieramilano Rho in Milan, Italy. Despite several economic headwinds, the Italian metalworking industry is optimistic — not least because of attractive government incentives.

Following a recent partnership agreement, the full range of Mate Precision Technologies’ high precision zero-point fixturing is exclusively available in the UK from workholding and machining efficiency specialist, Leader Chuck International.

To avoid long set-up times and any resulting costs incurred by the clamping of work pieces and tools the company Enemac from Germany offers mechanical power clamping nuts for secure, fast and maintenance-free clamping.

Now available from Floyd Automatic Tooling is the expanded range of Masa Microconic over-grip spindle collets. These collets offer precise and stable clamping of small workpieces in the sub-spindle of sliding head machines.