As part of the global launch of the next generation Addforce cutting tools from Tungaloy UK, the manufacturer has now launched its new Addforce Cut range of grooving and parting-off turning tools. The new series introduces an optimally designed self-clamping technology that demonstrates exceptional rigidity for enhanced performance.

In conventional injection moulding, undesirable, poorly flowing areas often occur in the hot runner due to roughness around the valve pin. This results in degradation reactions in the plastic melt and exceptionally long colour transitions. The new Shadowfree manifold concept from Hasco Hot Runner uses a revolutionary design to combat this problem.

The Arburg subsidiary in France officially opened its new building on 14 September 2002 in Tremblay-en-France. The subsidiary in France is the company’s oldest foreign location.

Cutting tools are the be-all and end-all of tool and mould making. Since efficiency and quality requirements in this industry are constantly increasing, suppliers respond with tools that are highly specialised to meet the demands of diverse customer applications.

Software developer Lantek has been supporting the sheet metal industry with its solutions for 35 years.

In a joint project, GF Machining Solutions and Zecha compare four different automated manufacturing processes for injection moulding — with a focus on their qualities and runtimes.

Meusburger has created a new hot runner controller especially for injection moulders. The Profitemp IM is a compact, handy and powerful hot runner control unit, which features many advantages and easy handling. The device is available from stock.

With the new HU3, HU5 and HU7 geometries, Walter is completing its range of indexable turning inserts for heavy-duty roughing operations. The ‘H’ designation is for the negative, single-sided and therefore highly stable inserts, standing for ‘Heavy (Roughing)’, while the ‘U’ refers to their universal use. Each of the three new geometries has specific features making them suitable for different applications.

For the precision cutting of components and slots, Floyd Automatic Tooling has now introduced the new Nutex Star Mini system that complements the existing line of Nutex saws. The latest addition to this system now incorporates a powerful interface with small shank diameters that helps to extend the application possibilities.

The surface finish of moulds is crucial, because it has a major impact on the quality of the articles produced and on the lifetime of a tool. ECP is a unique method that ensures smooth surfaces. PMM Moldes from Portugal makes this technology available to other mould makers as well.