Germany – A look at the misinformation that prevents mouldmakers from taking advantage of 5-axis machining strategies to shorten total machining times. By Michael Cope, Senior Applications Engineer from Hurco

Like in many other companies, the idea of implementing 3D printing into the production process was first met with scepticism at Pankl Racing System. However, the company was able to save a considerable amount of money in less then a year after buying the first 3D printer.

The VQ end mills range from Mitsubishi Materials, designed especially for high performance machining of difficult to cut materials such as titanium, Inconel and stainless steels, has been expanded to include 2 new types.

USA – Millstar has introduced an aluminium milling cutter line for precise cutting tool solutions.

The IMX series from Mitsubishi Carbide is said to combine solid carbide and indexable end mills to enable security and rigidity close to that of a solid-type end mill.

A manager at one of the partners dubbed the agreement a “perfect fit”.

Israel – Cimatron has released Cimatron E 12, the latest version of its integrated CAD/CAM software.

To produce moulds for glass, a Romanian company is relying on modern multi-sensor metrology. This laser scanner has cut project approval from two weeks to a day.

Featuring numerous innovations that were presented at EMO 2017, Hanover, Germany.

The technology is being used increasingly in die and mould.