VISI gives flexibility for mould parts

An Italy-based hot runner and injector specialist for the mould and die industry is using a range of VISI CADCAM software solutions to optimise its workflow.

“We use it for feasibility studies before the production phase, and to formulate quotations for customers,” says Sergio Pozzan, founder and owner of Injection Point Srl. “Information is better organised, and errors minimised when moving from design to the machining phase, thanks to VISI’s interface.”
Being an integral part of its processes, VISI Modelling is used for design, VISI Flow to simulate plastic injection flow inside the mould, and VISI Machining to program complex cycles. The company, based in Turin, specialises in the construction of hot runners from 8 mm diameter up to 2300 mm centre-to-centre distances, injectors and filtering systems for thermoplastics.
The VISI Machining CAM module is used to program complex cycles for the company’s two CNC machining centres – a Mikron VCE1250 and a Bridgeport VMC 1000 XP2.
Operating with seven employees from an 800 sq m plant, Injection Point works with partners to extend its market to a large part of Europe, the US, Mexico, India and China. Exports currently comprise around 30% of total revenue.
“Despite the downturn that has hit our sector globally in recent years, with the help of VISI our products are always of the highest quality, meaning customers continue to have full confidence in us and we remain competitive with a good market share.”
For further information www.visicadcam.com

Large press brake commissioned

SafanDarley recently commissioned an H-Brake 800T at Bässler in Olpe, Germany.

The H-Brake 800T with a working length of 8200 mm has a weight of approximately 95,000 kg. For transport from SafanDarley’s production location in Eijsden to the customer, required the services of six trucks.
A machine from the heavy-duty series, the H-Brake 800T is equipped with two 37 kW main motors featuring an energy-saving start/stop system. The start/stop system automatically restarts the main motor, thus creating an optimum production cycle with minimum start-up times to reduce CO2 emissions and maintenance. SafanDarley’s machine is also equipped with Sick light screen and Fiessler light beam protection. Two Laserline projectors facilitate manual inlay work.
Bässler is a medium-sized sheet metal and metalworking company that was established in 1989. The company focuses on the production of standard and special profiles (up to 10,050 mm in length) in single and series production, as well as profile plates of 10 to 40 mm depth. Bässler’s production halls cover more than 5500 sq m and feature several crane systems (up to 16 tons), as well as forklifts and large-sized gates that allow the handling of long and/or heavy profiles.
Through continuous modernisation of its machinery and the expansion of its production facilities, the company can deliver flexibly and with high production quality.
For further information https://safandarley.com/

Hexagon names new director

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has appointed Maja Foster as the global marketing director for its Production Software business.

Joining the company after seven years at machine-tool manufacturer Mazak, including the last three as European marketing manager, Foster brings a wealth of metalworking industry experience to her new role, in which she will be setting marketing strategies for all product lines under the Production Software umbrella.
In addition to her marketing responsibilities, Foster will also lead product management, a specialist team tasked with gathering market intelligence, performing market analysis and defining future product content and direction. After completing three degrees – MEng in Structural Engineering, BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, and BSc (Hons) in International Business and Marketing – Foster has worked for British, German and Japanese B2B organisations, holding senior marketing positions for 13 years.
For further information www.hexagonmi.com/products/production-software

Mazak fun at Drayton Manor

To celebrate the company’s 100-year anniversary, Yamazaki Mazak UK hosted a day of festivities and fun for all of its Worcestershire employees and their families at Drayton Manor Theme Park.

In total, over 1,000 people were treated to a day out. Adults and children alike enjoyed themselves on the rollercoaster and rides, and helped themselves to an organised buffet as a thank you for all their efforts in helping Mazak reach this major milestone. Mazak’s European headquarters and manufacturing site, based in Worcester, produces more than 1000 machine tools every year.
Richard Smith, European group managing director at Yamazaki Mazak, says: “Despite its size and global manufacturing capability, Mazak remains a family business both in terms of its ownership and culture. A family day out at Drayton Manor Theme Park was the perfect way for us to celebrate our
centenary together.”
For further information www.mazakeu.co.uk

MTC opening in Liverpool

The MTC, which has its headquarters in Coventry, is to open a manufacturing technology centre in Liverpool to support growth and innovation in the region. Housing a staff of more than 60, the facility at Liverpool Science Park (LSP), which sits within Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool), will be one of the biggest lettings on the site in more than five years.

Associate director for strategic development at the MTC, Dr Charlie Whitford, says: “We’re excited to be expanding our footprint in Liverpool, and broadening our services and support for the wider northwest by supporting skills, productivity and growth in the region. We are looking forward to continuing our work with Liverpool John Moores, as well as working with the University of Liverpool and other regional stakeholders to help manufacturers in the area stay competitive. We can also help manufacturers improve product development, tap into new technologies and translate academic research into innovative solutions for industry.”
For further information www.the-mtc.org