Switzerland - Excessive vibrations are the nemesis of surface quality and tool preservation. Not so for Liechti Engineering where toolmakers rely on a clever clamping system produced by their compatriots at Rego-Fix.

Reliable suppliers are said to be the key to success at furniture-maker Hettich. The firm talks about saving time and money by using standard parts from Austrian supplier Meusburger.

When automating machine tools, the focus is usually on loading and unloading workpieces. The increasing spectrum of variants, however, calls for flexible solutions from the building set in order to be able to adapt the automation quickly to the altered tasks.

Germany – According to Schunk, for precision in the sub-micron range during ultra-precision machining, tool holders need features such as top-notch balancing.

Toolholding innovator Gewefa will have a new taper toolholder on show. Other presented innovations are the Hydropin hydraulic chuck with a fixed stop pin, the Easy Fix boring bar toolholder and a new shrink collet system, called Induterm M96.

A flexible machining cell that can be adapted to a number of different tasks relies on robot technology to ensure high precision. For mould shops, the unit suits a number of finishing applications, according to its supplier.

Pferd offers a new speed-adjustable micro motor system. According to the specialist for surface treatment and cutting tools, the drive system is characterised by its slim and compact design as well as his cost-effectiveness.

A German mould shop has earned a name for itself through the precision and quality of its work. The shop recently upgraded its EDM unit, a move that boosted exactness and reduced processing times.

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Germany – A clean and tidy work piece is essential for carrying out tactile measurements. But components must also have the right temperature – a state of affairs a German mould maker and their partners achieved with a dedicated cleaning chamber with added vacuum drying.