Trumpf sets dates for tube webinar

Designers across the manufacturing industry are increasingly taking advantage of the benefits of metal tube and profiles that are laser cut and welded. In turn, this move is opening up huge commercial potential for the metalworking sector.

Attendees on the Trumpf tube webinar will see how easy it is to program tube parts using newly enhanced Trumpf software. It links directly to
the new Trumpf TruLaser Tube 3000, on which the cutting of parts will take place during the webinar.

The identical webinars will run at 10:00 on 14 June and 14:00 on 15 June. After an initial 20-minute presentation and machine demonstration, attendees will have the opportunity to talk directly with Trumpf experts, who will answer questions on all aspects of laser tube and profiling cutting, and its application.

Register for 14 June at www.bit.ly/3lAknUx and for 15 June at www.bit.ly/3G6Xdyw

Turning up trumps at MACH

Mills CNC showed a large number of Doosan turning machines at the MACH 2022 exhibition last month, including two new turning centres and two new turn-mill machines.

From the largest stand at the show, the first new turning centre was the 10”-chuck Lynx 2600SY, a compact turning centre equipped with a Y axis and sub-spindle which, for the purposes of the exhibition, was integrated with a SYNERGi Premier automation system to create an automated manufacturing cell for the continuous production of small precision parts.

Also on the stand was the multi-tasking TT 1300SYYB, a twin-spindle/twin-turret turning centre with Y-axis capabilities on both its upper and lower turrets. Both the TT 1300SYYB and Lynx 2600SY feature the latest FANUC Plus control with touchscreen iHMI.

Mills CNC says it has a reputation in the market for the power, accuracy, reliability and versatility of its SMX-branded turn-mill machines. This reputation is set to grow with the recent introduction of two new models – the SMX 2100ST and SMX 5100LB – both of which were showcased on the stand at MACH.
The 8” chuck SMX 2100ST is multi-tasking machine with a 1040 mm maximum turning length, left and right opposing spindles (5000 rpm), a B-axis milling spindle, a Y axis and a 12-station lower turret.

The large-capacity 21” chuck SMX 5100LB has a maximum turning length and turning diameter of 3050 and 830 mm respectively, a left-hand spindle (37 kW/1500 rpm), a servo-driven tailstock, a B-axis milling spindle, integrated thermal compensation, and an automatic tool changer with up to 120 stations. Coventry-based MNB Precision placed an order for an SMX 5100LMB model on the first day of the show.

For further information
www.millscnc.co.uk

Xtrac Academy receives royal visitor

HRH The Princess Royal’s visit to meet recipients of her eponymous Princess Royal Training Award, assessed by the City & Guilds Group she serves as president, was accommodated by motorsport and automotive transmission technology specialist Xtrac at its global headquarters in Thatcham earlier this month. The visit followed the presentation of the 2021 award to 46 businesses at a special ceremony on 28 April, at Mansion House in London, hosted by the Lord Mayor of the City.

Along with viewing the practical skills workshop at the recently opened Xtrac Academy, HRH The Princess Royal also toured the company’s manufacturing facilities. Xtrac’s high-precision bevel gear cutting and grinding operations were demonstrated by apprentices Wesley Bloom and George Englefield, as well as former apprentice Stephen Gomm. The trio were accompanied by machinists Keith Dickinson and Chris Neal, team leaders and former apprentices Martin Carrick and Jason Woodley, trainer Neil Warwick, and apprentice manager Warren Page.

For further information www.xtrac.com/xtrac-academy

Subcon set to open next week

Subcon 2022 will open its doors next week (7-9 June) at the Birmingham NEC. Now in its 45th year, Subcon visitors will be able to explore the opportunities available from over 200 world-class suppliers. This year, the show will once again be co-located with The Engineer Expo and Manufacturing Management Show (MMS), bringing together even more of the best suppliers, latest innovations and practical advice.

The Engineer Expo is an event dedicated to the advanced engineering community that drives manufacturing and design solutions. It provides a platform for engineers to source the latest advanced engineering technology, products and services, enabling them to optimise production and processes throughout the manufacturing cycle. MMS is also back this year, unifying everything that plants need to know about running a successful operation under one roof, including maintenance, materials handling, sustainability, skills, IT, and health and safety.

For further information www.subconshow.co.uk

Bowers Group launches Baty R400

The longest-standing profile projector manufacturer in the UK, Bowers Group, has launched an improved version of the Baty R400. This new bench-mount profile projector combines high-accuracy, non-contact measurement and in-depth inspection. Its robust design makes it suitable for use both on the shop floor and in the standards room.

Among the improvements are positive adaptations to the lighting system and focal length that make it suitable for a wide range of parts. The integration of the LED lighting system replaces the existing Halogen profile lighting, reducing annual service costs and eliminating potential downtime due to lamp failure. However, the LED system still incorporates helix adjustment for thread measurement and runs at much lower temperatures than the traditional halogen set-up.

Other improvements include changes to the focal lengths of the lens, thus facilitating larger components. With lenses available in 10x, 20x, 50x and 100x magnification, and with an increased distance between the lens and object, there is more space to measure bigger and more complex parts quickly and efficiently. The use of a common, spring-loaded detent lens-mount enables fast and easy lens changes without any need
for tools.

The new model comes with the screen-mounted optical edge sensor now set in a fixed arm so that the screen can rotate independently of the probe itself, maintaining the cross-hair/probe offset that is stored within the FT2-E software. An internally mounted edge sensor option is also available if required, leaving the projector screen completely unobscured. The feet of the machine are in the same position, meaning the footprint of the new R400 is identical, and remains compatible with the existing cabinet stand.

For further information
www.bowersgroup.co.uk