A toolmaker in the plastics industry has renewed its equipment. The customers are varied and the demands are high. Often intricate designs are needed.

Advances in 5-axis machining and in CAM systems have significantly expanded the boundaries of barrel endmill applications.

At Zimmermann Formen- und Werkzeugbau in Gladenbach in central Hesse, the milling processes have been put under the microscope.

6K announced its division 6K Additive has commissioned the first two commercial Unimelt systems.

Many materials with high ductility and tendency to stick are always a challenge in machining. Problems with the chip flow are in most cases the performance-limiting criteria.

Searching for a new supplier is a risky step, one TDX took with great success. Thanks to the new machine at the toolshop, the toolmakers can now enjoy a free weekend.

With robot systems capable of handling small workpieces from a few kilos to large parts up to 4 tonnes, Erowa is shining the spotlight on its ability to ‘Go Large and Heavy’.

Automation is gaining increasing importance in today’s manufacturing industry. DMG Mori showcases how it can be achieved.

The AV35 aims to be one of ONA’s most ambitious projects in recent years: It represents their technological development of WEDM technology applied to the manufacture of highly demanding parts.

Cast iron is a common material for machining. However, there is far more to the common material than first meets the eye.