At EMO Hannover 2017, Jongen has presented a number of new products. Highlights were the newly developed face milling cutters Jongen Uni-Mill A20 and the milling programme Jongen Uni-Mill FP 70.

Israel – With the launch of several products, Iscar has expanded its range of hole cutting tools. The Sumocham drilling heads, for instance, are said to slash machining cycle times, requiring only half the number of tools for a given drilling operation.

With the new Logiq tool lines, Iscar wanted to address future requirements in tools, taking into account that the processes of the future will be automated and digitised. For the company, the Logiq tools are a logical step towards optimised production.

Germany – Technology developments are increasing the demand for manufacturing of micro-scale components. These trends present mould makers with new and diverse challenges. LMT's micro-cutters help to reduce machining times.

A patent-pending system that creates “continuous melt transfer connections” is expected to open a number of new areas within the mould for designers. These movable channels have reportedly already provided distinct advantages in large thin-wall parts.

Germany – In order to remain competitive, companies have to produce workpieces more and more quickly, while still maintaining maximum levels of precision and surface quality. Open Mind has released a machining performance package that is said to provide machining time savings of up to 90%.

USA – A modern high-speed machining strategy for roughing on machines capable of running complex NC files at high speeds, or adaptive clearing, maintains a constant radial tool engagement throughout the entire cut. Larger axial depth of cut can be taken, while simultaneously maintaining a high feed rate.

Germany – This article presents a new method for the production of metallised plastic surfaces for magnetic, electrical, haptical or decorative applications.