Sustainability considerations are currently trendy. Machining and the equipment used for it are no exception. Individual elements — such as tool holding — are often considered. However, if you really want to act sustainably, you should not focus too much on such details, otherwise you may miss out on advantages in the overall process.

Tool holders are essential for maximizing machining performance, with various types suited to different operations. Alan Miller, Senior Engineering Manager at Big Daishowa, discusses why three aspects are top priorities for medical manufacturers and reveals the attainable outcomes of each.

Waldrich Coburg, a century-old manufacturer of large gantry machining centres and grinding machines, serves various industries including automotive and aerospace. By integrating complete machining with WFL's M50 Millturn, the company was able to significantly reduce lead times.

The Fightmax mill series from Inovatools has been tailor-made for handling the rigors of machining steel, stainless steel and titanium. A standout in competitive tests, the Fightmax Inox model outshone its competitors, leading to its adoption across approximately 30 machines by a satisfied customer.

Bringing together a number of its hardware automation, digitalisation software and services, Siemens will present the new path towards digitalization for machine tool users and machine builders at IMTS 2024.

Digitalisation is inching its way into the metal working industry, with innovative solutions poised to revolutionize traditional processes. Despite initial hesitance, exhibitors at AMB 2024 highlight the rise of integrative digital approaches.

Loxham Precision, a UK manufacturer of ultra-precision machine tools is making waves in the market of precision machine tools, but this rapid rise to prominence wouldn’t have been possible without partnering with Open Mind Technologies and its Hypermill CAD/CAM system to develop its machine solutions and market presence.

3D printing company AIM 3D, a pioneer in granulate 3D printing, has successfully relaunched following a phase of shareholder restructuring and consolidation. The company has optimised its innovative Voxelfill process, ensuring stronger and more consistent 3D-printed components. With strategic partnerships and advancements in their 3D pellet printers, the company plans to make significant strides in the additive manufacturing industry.

Using six modern milling centers, Ingmetal produces around 200 moulds annually. Facing challenges with machine collisions and inefficiencies, the company adopted Vericut CNC simulation, verification, and optimization software in 2021, through Axiom Tech, to enhance NC code accuracy and machine operation.

Software company PTC has officially announced the release of the eleventh iteration of its Creo computer-aided design (CAD) software, alongside an updated version of its Creo+ SaaS CAD solution. The new releases are designed to enhance productivity and innovation, enabling engineers to produce superior designs more efficiently.