CADCAM developer Open Mind (hall 17, stand 620) will be presenting Virtual Machining, a key component of the company’s HyperMill Maxx Performance machining system that is said to reduce cycle times by up to 90%; and the package will see the inclusion of the RollFeed turning system from tool manufacturer Vandurit.

According to Open Mind, RollFeed generates flawless workpiece contours in no time at all.
As a three-axis machining strategy, RollFeed turning makes it possible for the entire contour of the cutting edge to ‘roll-off’ rotationally symmetric surfaces of any shape. The cutting movement is produced by a horizontal swivelling of the B axis with simultaneous compensation for the X and Z axes. This action means that grooves can be machined with a single tool in a single movement.
For further information www.openmind-tech.com

Two machining centres and two CNC lathes will make their European debuts on the stand of Hurco (hall 6, stand 180) this year, which marks the 50th anniversary of the company’s formation.

Two bridge-type, three-axis Hurco machining centres have been introduced, the smaller BX40i having been previewed at the company’s open house at the end of last year. MACH will be the first appearance of the larger BX50i. Two Hurco CNC lathes will also make their first appearance at MACH, the TM8i XP and TM10i XP. The suffix denotes upgraded versions of the previous models, including larger spindle bore, roller guideways, a more compact footprint and a new control system.
For further information www.hurco.co.uk

On the stand of Heller Machine Tools (hall 20, stand 470), the spotlight will shine on the integration of machine tools and controls into the Industry 4.0 environment.

The company has adopted the name Heller4Industry for the suite of modules it offers in the Industry 4.0 arena. Daily presentations by Bernd Zapf, head of development – new business and technologies at the company’s headquarters in Germany, will underscore the strides that have been made. From a machine perspective, MACH will mark the UK launch of the HF 3500 five-axis horizontal machining centre, which is built in the UK.
For further information www.heller.biz

Laser marking and its ability to facilitate Industry 4.0 methodology will be the focus of Trumpf (hall 19, stand 34) at this year’s exhibition.

Trumpf marking systems come in different formats, sizes and power classes. All the stand-alone laser-marking systems are certified to laser Class 1 – just like a commercially available DVD player – ensuring they can be used in the factory without any additional safety measures. The marking system appearing at MACH is a typical example. Trumpf’s TruMark Station 3000 suits users who need to ensure traceability in small and medium-sized production runs.
For further information www.trumpf.com