Belgium – One of the primary challenges in modern machining is keeping the tool lubricated and ensuring chips are removed from the cutting zone. Failure to do so can lead to a multitude of problems, including premature tool wear and damage.

Germany - Smiling faces all around: At the close of the 19th international exhibition for metalworking technologies Metav 2016 in Düsseldorf, Germany (23 - 27 February 2016), exhibitors, visitors and organisers were unanimous in their praise of the event.

Ireland - Replacing some electric discharge machining processes by high-speed cutting has cut an Irish toolmaker's mould lead-times by up to 20% to typically 14 weeks. Two machines have been automated with pallet changers so that they can be operated around the clock, unmanned at night.

OPS Ingersoll claims that its new EDM machine Eagle G5 Precision can achieve the highest precision results and the lowest electrode wear, which were not possible before – thanks to a whole new, innovative machine concept.

Germany/UK - Aerospace and other manufacturing sectors likely to adopt hybrid machine tools once volume production brings costs down.

Additive manufacturing of components can be an economical solution for many companies. However, there are several cost factors that should be considered.

Exhibits at Matsuura’s booth at AMB will include the company's latest high-quality machining centres.

Germany – To automate or not to automate? That is the question that SMEs are facing. Many experts, suppliers and users would answer the above question with a resounding "yes" - however, as this two-part feature will show, there is a lot to consider when automating production.

Global competition is getting stronger. It is becoming increasingly difficult for toolmakers to differentiate themselves from other companies. The WBA Tooling Academy Aachen has found a way to obtain a superior strategic position and to achieve operational excellence.

For over a decade now, Intermash has been manufacturing grinding, drilling and milling machines, accessories, equipment and spare parts.