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Due to the positive form and frictional clamping system made by HAIMER, MTU Aero Engines in Munich was able to increase the reliability in the process of machining difficult-to-cut materials while also decreasing their processing times. MTU Aero Engines is Germany’s leading engine manufacturer and an established global player in the industry. The company engages in the design, development, manufacturing and support of commercial and military aircraft engines in all thrust and power categories and stationary gas turbines. Due to HAIMER‘s patented Safe-Lock™pull out protection system, MTU was able to optimize their machining process regarding the production of structural frames…

Stainless steel is a vitally important material for many industries around the world. Even though it was created more than 100 years ago, use of the material has increased significantly since the turn of the 21st century. Ricky Payling, application specialist at Dormer Pramet, outlines the growth of stainless steel, how the cutting tool industry has evolved to machine the material, as well as providing a summary of some of its most common grades. According to the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) the global demand for stainless steel products has nearly doubled in the last 20 years, and continues to…

NUM will be demonstrating an innovative new development to its renowned NUMROTO tool grinding software at GrindTec 2016. The company is launching a suite of enhancements for the package, including new gash out-X and flute-X facilities that pave the way for next-generation complex geometry tools. NUM has also further enhanced the flexibility of NUMROTO by adding a number of new facilities for end-mills and drills. These include ‘Quickedit’ pages to simplify parameter selection for re-sharpening standard tools, predefined minimum cycle times to ensure reliable communication between the PC and the CNC even when generating very high precision tool paths with…

Based near Hannover is Haas Automation customer, Dürkopp Adler AG, well known manufacturer of industrial sewing machines. As well as its facility in Germany, the company has another two manufacturing plants: there’s one in Minerva, in the Czech Republic, and one in Romania. Under increasing competitive pressure from the Far East, Dürkopp Adler is undergoing a long-term restructuring and retooling programme, including standardizing most its CNC machine tools and machining operations. Frank-Michael Kuhnt – Group Head of Production, Sales and Logistics: We are competing with manufacturers based in China and the Far East, but we want to keep as much…

The JUNKER Group is the ultimate partner worldwide in all questions of grinding and air filtration technology – and its innovative solutions are trusted by acclaimed automotive manufacturers. The grinding machine manufacturer was once again the proud recipient of the “Leading Technology Award” from SAIC General Motors Co., Ltd. (SGM). SGM presents this prestigious award to its best suppliers from around the world in a number of categories. The JUNKER Group is the only European machine builder amongst the winners to have received this award not only in 2014, but again in 2015. Roger Kleffmann, subsidiary director in China, collected…

ANCA officially launches the FX Linear and MX Linear range of CNC tool and cutter grinders in Chicago at IMTS 2014.

There are now clear-cut signals that India is recognized as a global strategic necessity in the manufacturing field. As evident from the auto sector, a distinct shift is now towards India. Global OEMs and Tier-1 firms have started appreciating the advantages of India’s open market economy, transparent and liberal policies, its engineering and manufacturing skills as well as its ability to handle global business. Keeping this in view, the market potential continues to grow for the auto component sector. Within the auto sector, commercial vehicles remain the mainstay for the forging industry. And going further, newer generation cars will require…

Continuing its series of sector-specific forums and platforms, Shell Lubricants, the global market share leader in finished lubricants, hosted the 1st Transformer Technology Seminar for power sector stakeholders on Friday. The seminar deliberated on challenges faced by OEMs due to the erratic power supply. Insights were also shared on how Shell Lubricants’ innovative Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) technology and holistic solutions help customers keep pace with rapid developments and changing needs of the sector. The event witnessed about 40 participants from different OEMs, utility companies and approving bodies of the power sector including Power Grid Corp India Limited, Central Power Research Institute…

At the EMO the JUNKER Group showcased its products for the first time in Europe together with its latest member ZEMA. It was once again obvious that the customized grinding concepts that the Group develops for workpieces regardless of their complexity is the result of an intensive dialogue with its customers. The circular grinding machine Numerika GH 1000 by ZEMA attracted a great deal of attention. The Brazilian grinding machine manufacturer became a member of the JUNKER Group in March. The sophisticated machine concept surprised visitors to the exhibition where it immediately became apparent that ZEMA is competing on an…