Six machine tools on GFMS stand

Six machines will appear on the stand of GF Machining Solutions, with a number making their MACH debuts.

The machines will comprise: an AgieCharmilles wire EDM (Cut P 550 Pro); two Mikron five-axis machining centres (a Mill P 500UD and a Mill E 700U with integrated pallet changer); an AgieCharmilles Form P 350 die-sink EDM with System 3R WorkPartner 1+ automation system; the newly developed AgieCharmilles Cut AM 500 (a wire-cut machine specifically designed for additive manufacturing applications); and the newly devised DMP Flex 350 (a metal 3D-printing machine). GF Machining Solutions will be present on Stand 100 in Hall 20.
For further information www.gfms.com

Work smart

The portfolio of magnetic products from Eclipse Magnetics will be showcased on Stand 56 (Hall 6), where visitors will have the chance to see how the company can ‘work smart with magnets’.

For instance, visitors will have the opportunity to find out more about Autofiltrex, Eclipse Magnetics’ latest series of automated filters with features that include a magnetic reclaim unit. Available in three different sizes, the Autofiltrex range is suitable for most ferrous machining applications, including grinding, honing, lapping, forming and quenching.
For further information www.eclipsemagnetics.com

18 Doosan models on show

In total, Mills CNC will showcase 18 Doosan machines and a range of automation systems and solutions on Stand 100 in Hall 19.

The company will feature 16 Doosan lathes, machining centres and mill-turn machines, while two further Doosan models will appear on the stands of technical partners.
Among the machines exhibited will be a number of newly developed models that are making their UK debuts, such as the DEM 4000, a compact vertical machining centre equipped with a 7.5 kW/8,000 rpm spindle, a 20-position ATC and the latest FANUC control. Also on the stand will be a five-axis Doosan DVF 5000 integrated with a large-capacity automatic work changer (AWC).
For further information www.millscnc.co.uk

Schunk gripper design tool unveiled

Schunk’s new design and selection tool for gripping modules simplifies and accelerates the engineering of handling systems. Just a few details about the gripper type, workpiece and gripping application are enough for the system to output the right modules from Schunk’s gripping component range.

Next to corresponding gripper types appears extensive technical information, drawings and images. The hit list comprises details on the respective utilisation ratio and utilisation reason. Schunk’s tool makes it possible to take advantage of individual grippers, while preventing costly oversizing. In addition, the calculation and design process is considerably faster. Intelligent logarithms enable targeted pre-selection of components which might not otherwise have been considered by the designer or systems planner as a viable solution for the application.
Both the hit list and the individual information can be saved, meaning that complete documentation and archiving of the design, as well as recalculation of the modified information, are possible. Data can be always retrieved for follow-up projects.
The intuitive, HTML-based tool considers around 2550 Schunk grippers and is always up to date with respect to the gripper types and technical data. As a result, designs will always be based on current information.
For further information www.gb.schunk.com

Drilling into productivity

Mapal (Stand 330, Hall 18) will shine the spotlight on a range of newly developed drilling, reaming and tool-holding lines that will appear alongside solid-carbide and PCD cutting tools, as well as Industry 4.0 technologies.

For instance, to enhance hole-making performance for end users, Mapal has introduced its Drill-Ream product line. The underlying philosophy of Drill-Ream is to combine individual work steps to improve precision and consistency, reduce set-ups, and cut machining times. For machining bores on a range of materials that vary from cast iron through to aluminium, Drill-Ream incorporates a pyramid tip. The tool combines pilot drilling, drilling and subsequent bore reaming in a single pass.
For further information www.mapal.com