CAM solution boosts turning operations

CADCAM developer Open Mind presented 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%.

The new package includes 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.
For further information www.openmind-tech.com

Latest machines offer control options

Mach Machine Tools launched a range of best-in-class CNC lathes and machining centres at this year’s exhibition.

The 8”-chuck Mach S-202 is a two-axis CNC lathe with a 400 mm turning length and 52 mm bore capacity. Included as standard is a programmable tailstock, parts catcher and swarf conveyor. Also launched was the Mach 710 Mini Mill+, a three-axis vertical machining centre equipped with an 11 kW, 12,000 rpm direct-drive BBT40 spindle. The machine offers a 24-position side-mounted ATC, 48 m/min rapids and roller linear guideways. Fanuc or Siemens control options are available for both machines.
For further information www.machmt.co.uk

Best-ever MACH for ITC

The 2018 edition of MACH proved to be the most successful event that ITC has participated in so far.

While many commentators will pin the show’s success on a buoyant market and a new floor layout; for ITC, the crowds were drawn in by its eye-catching stand design, Suter MMX500 racing bike and the sheer diversity of its product range.
ITC’s marketing and internal sales manager Georgia Stewart-Jones says: “We received significant leads from every corner of the UK, varying from automotive, oil and gas and aerospace OEMs, to small subcontract job shops. In the week after the show, we sold a range of solid-carbide taps, drills, VariMill end mills and much more to a number of aerospace subcontractors. Additionally, we have just received a large order for Big Kaiser BBT30 collet chucks from a Fanuc user that needed high-precision BBT collet chucks to complement their recent RoboDrill purchase.”
For further information www.itc-ltd.co.uk

Ecological sawing

Kasto introduced what it describes as a high-performance, economically priced bandsaw to leverage the benefits of either tungsten-carbide tipped (TCT) or bi-metal blades.

At MACH, visitors were able to see that the KastoWin Pro AC 5.6 offers short cutting times, long blade life and intuitive operation. Compared with standard KastoWin machines, the bandsaw can increase production efficiency by between 50 and 100%, more in some instances, depending on the type of blade and material being cut. The maximum size of stock that can be cut is 560 mm and
the smallest dimension is 25 x 25 mm.
For further information www.kasto.com

Setting new records

Workholding specialist Hainbuch reports a strong first quarter performance that is set to continue after an outstanding MACH 2018.

Recording its best first four-month period ever, the show yielded a lead generation rate more than double that achieved during the previous event. Managing director Nick Peter says: “The Hainbuch team has already qualified the leads and we have to either visit or quote upwards of 100 businesses.
Of these, at least 60% are new names to Hainbuch. We have a quote to order ratio of 70-80%, so we‘ll be expecting to generate a lot of new business.”
For further information www.hainbuch.com