Author: Pradeep Pillalamarri
Renishaw ballbars have been dominant in the market for nearly 20 years and that leadership continues today with the QC20-W wireless ballbar system. With the help of Renishaw ballbar diagnostics, a dormant CNC machine tool has been brought back to life, and BAE Systems has benefitted from significant improvements in workshop productivity and QA compliance. BAE Systems (UK)
Without periodic checking and maintenance, CNC machine tools can lose positioning accuracy and introduce errors over time. Machining complex, high-value airframe components, BAE Systems turned to a wireless ballbar system to provide the machine tool diagnostics data it needed to maximise quality and productivity. Background The manufacture of airframe components for modern aircraft demands precision and consistency. With the lifetime expectancy of a component matching that of the aircraft, production quality and reliability are paramount concerns in metal and composite machining processes. BAE Systems, the global defence, aerospace and security company, produces vital airframe components for the Eurofighter Typhoon, a…
Lean Selection speed – Cylindrical grinding machines Cylindrical grinding with speed The Lean Selection speed is an extremely efficient high-speed grinding machine, perfect for grinding small and medium-sized production series in single or multiple-shift operation. When it comes to grinding shaft-type parts, including blanks for cutting tools, the Lean Selection speed is a very cost-efficient solution and is both highly flexible and efficient. Highlights CBN and/or diamond grinding wheels Peripheral speed of up to 140 m/s High stock removal capacity Fast retooling High rate of availability Minimal non-productive times Rigid machine base design Easy to operate Sophisticated automation concepts Comprehensive…
‘TapEasy’ is a unique tapping machine with an articulated arm. This unique feature helps in tapping a hole anywhere within the prescribed area up to M24 in steel. ‘TapEasy’ consist of articulated arm carrying pneumatic I electrical reversible tapping motor which will tap through as well as blind holes. ‘TapEasy’ is a versatile machine available in different models and is used for : Tapping Re-tapping Chamfering Reaming Countersinking etc.
3D Laser Processing Machine for Long Pipes and Structural Material 3D FABRI GEAR 4OO III – PROCESS: 2D/3D, HYBRID DESIGN The 3D Laser Processing Machine, 3D FABRI GEAR 400 III machine excels for an expanded range of laser-cut tube, pipe and structural applications. Available with a 2.5kW or 4.0kW resonator, the 3D FABRI GEAR 400 III cuts a wide variety of tubes and pipes including round, square, rectangular and triangular. It can also process I and H beams, C-channel, angle iron and additional user-defined shapes from mild or stainless steel. This extensive range of capabilities makes the machine ideal for…
Gedee Weiler a unique CNC Lathe with Y axis with Linear tooling ideally suited for mass production of large components upto 100mm diameter using upto 8 tools. Unique combination of maximum number of linear tools and customization of boring bar holders ensures high productivity and flexibility for large components. Best in class rigidity with large size LM Roller guides and a large span for Z axis and stepped construction for Y Axis render the machine highly suitable for heavy machining. Y axis facilitates accurate setting of centre height and ensures extended tool life, especially for Hard turning with CBN Tools…
ANCA Machine Tools is a market leader of high quality CNC tool and cutter grinders. ANCA has tool grinders to meet everything from large scale manufacturing to entry level production requirements. ANCA is renowned for the flexibility of its tool design software and machines which enable you to produce a wide variety of complex tools. These include grinding endmills, profile cutters, burrs and punches. ANCA’s tool grinders are the perfect choice for the production and resharpening of all your HSS and carbide cutting tools. The FX3 Linear is an affordable first step into CNC tool grinding, or an economical superior quality…
Features of Verticle Machining Center – MCV 300 LM guideways for all three axes 32 m/min rapid for all three axes Disc type tool changing system Chip to chip time of 4.5 sec 12 tool ATC capacity Capacity Table longitudinal travel ( X – Axis) mm 400 Table cross travel ( Y – Axis) mm 350 Headstock travel ( Z – Axis) mm 320 Spindle nose face to table top mm 135-455 Table height from floor mm 830
Firetrace is an automatic fire detection and suppression system for micro environments, that can be used to ensure safety We have seen a spurt in the incidents of fire in a CNC/EDM machine. No doubt, technology has evolved over time, and manufacturers globally have been addressing the fire risk in their machines! But few situations Fire in a CNC/EDM machine can occur instantly and without warning. A hot metal chip, a tool crash, or even a spark of static electricity can ignite the petroleum-based cutting oils used in many of these machines. Oil-based machine fires produce high heat and dense…
Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems, announces its most significant advance in mechanized plasma cutting ever, with the introduction of an entirely new class of plasma called X-Definition. This new plasma is available for the first time in a 300 amp plasma system called the XPR300. X-Definition class plasma combines engineering advances and refined high definition plasma processes to deliver unmatched plasma cut quality on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Laboratory testing shows ISO-9013 Range 2 cut quality on thin mild steel and extended ISO Range 3 cuts on thicker metals. To reach…
Renishaw has announced the launch of its MODUS 2 manual CMM upgrade kits. These enable users of manual CMMs to increase productivity, reduce inspection lead times and optimise the operation of their manual machine with a retrofit supplied and supported directly by Renishaw. The MODUS 2 MMI (Manual Machine Interface) provides an easy to use tool to access sophisticated measurement capability, making it readily usable to both expert and occasional users. The software, which supports the complete range of Renishaw’s CMM touch trigger probes, displays the full virtual environment, including the CMM, the probe head and the part fixture, if…
Machine tools are at the core of manufacturing—without a powerful machine tools segment, manufacturing excellence cannot be achieved. Thus, India’s vision to emerge as a global manufacturing hub is closely linked to its capability in machine tools. MTW takes a look at how the machine tools industry is placed to deliver on the Make in India dream and the key challenges it needs to overcome along the way With the government’s push on ‘Make in India’ campaign, the international spotlight is on the Indian manufacturing sector. As the manufacturing sector ramps up to close its gaps to emerge as a…
According to a recent study conducted by the market research institute TechSci Research, Klüber Lubrication ranks first among the suppliers of speciality lubricants: The tribology expert in Munich takes first place in the categories product quality and price structure and obtains a top 3 ranking in Sales. Thus, Klüber Lubrication is the number one in the overall ranking. “The results are particularly noteworthy because they are mostly based on surveys conducted with representatives of competitor companies”, says Claus Langgartner, Speaker of the Board of Klüber Lubrication. “The fact that we outperformed some of the big names in the lubricant industry…
An iQ Platform enables total integration of control and communications from a single, highly scalable hardware platform and is capable of handling anything from a handful of I/O up to several thousand. With the new iQ-R series, Mitsubishi Electric has brought even greater performance to the iQ Platform, delivering the ability to integrate sequence, motion, safety and process control to a single backplane with benchmark standards for processing power and synchronisation capability in even the most demanding automation environments. The new iQ-R series CPU offers dramatic improvements in performance, setting new benchmark standards for processing speed. It offers reductions in…
Dormer Pramet has launched a new generation of solid carbide multi-application drills to deliver a greater level of performance and economy. Force X is the new family name given to the Dormer range of drills, which replaces its MPX assortment. All existing product codes have been retained to ensure a smooth transition, but the incoming drills have received a significant upgrade, including new geometry, corner design and edge preparation. The improvements apply to the 3xD R457 and R458 and the 5xD R453 and R454, bringing them in-line with the newly launched 8xD R459. Retaining their Titanium Aluminium Nitride (TiAlN) coating,…