The upcoming market launch from the Swiss specialist is more than just an evolution of its Sprint range. The ULTRA 80 is much more akin to a real revolution in the field of bar feeder systems.
A ceramic roof tile manufacturer is saving €4,950 a year by switching to NSK K1 lubrication units for its handling machinery. The move has dramatically reduced the previous labour and downtime costs associated with re-greasing the integral linear guides.
After losing its 3-axis co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) to a devastating flood, Precision Machine & Auto Components (PMAC) had to act fast to find an alternative solution. Renishaw's REVO® 5-axis measurement system not only helped return a water-damaged CMM to operation, it also reduced cycle times by 60%.
What do the tire pressure of a car and the clamping force of a lathe chuck have in common? Both should be checked regularly to ensure the maximum process safety and efficiency in daily use. The new versatile clamping force tester IFT is designed for this purpose.
Walter is introducing a new double-sided indexable insert for turning machining operations under the designation "MU5". The insert can be used universally both for steel forged parts in automotive series production, such as drivetrain or gearbox components, and for components made from stainless materials.
Whether narrow, thin or bulky ferromagnetic workpieces are to be clamped for a milling application, square pole plates sometimes reach their limits, since not all the poles are covered, and the magnetic field is not balanced.