Fast-change pallet technology

Schunk will be giving a UK exhibition premiere to its new quick-change pallet modules at the show (hall 20, stand 180). The Vero-S NSE3 138 quick-change pallet module and Vero-S NSE-T3 138 tombstone module offer an optional spring-actuated cone seal that automatically locks the module’s changing interface as soon as the clamping pin is lifted.

Schunk’s Vero-S NSE3 delivers a pull-down force of 8 kN or, with activated turbo function, 28 kN. As a result, high tilting moments and transverse forces can be absorbed when parts are clamped at the base for machining their height, for example. Clamping and positioning of the modules is carried out via a short taper with a repeat accuracy of <0.005 mm. Due to the conical fitting, the clamping pins can also be joined into the modules eccentrically. For further information www.gb.schunk.com

Portable metrology and AQC on show

MACH will provide the launch-pad for two new business divisions from Measurement Solutions, each dedicated to applications within the quality control sector (hall 19, stand 22). The Portable Metrology Division, which focuses on portable hand-held measuring systems, will be showing the latest Creaform measurement and scanning systems. In particular, the MetraScan 3D, which is able to scan parts from 300 mm up to 10 m in size, can deal with any material or surface, including castings, sheet metal, composites, machined surfaces and plastics.

MSL’s new Metrology Integration Division is dedicated to providing metrology solutions based on AQC applications, irrespective of whether the requirement is for a traditional CNC CMM or an in-process industrial robot. As part of the launch at the exhibition, MSL will be showing an automated robot cell with a 3D scanner, fully programmed and directly operated through a Metrolog X4 i-Robot.
For further information www.measurement-solutions.co.uk

16 machines on display

Mills CNC is set to showcase 16 Doosan lathes and machining centres (hall 18, stand 520).

In total, eight lathes will be on display, including the new 10”-chuck Puma 2600SY (sub-spindle, Y axis) Mk II, the recently launched 12”-chuck Puma GT 3100LM equipped with driven-tool capability, and the Puma V8300M VTL with driven tools and ATC. Eight Doosan machining centres will also be displayed: two five-axis machines; a large NHP4000 horizontal machining centre with a 60-tool magazine; one VC 3600 twin-table vertical machining centre; and four of Mills’ vertical machining centres from the DNM series, which includes the DNM 4000 that is making its UK debut at the exhibition.
For further information www.millscnc.co.uk

Cutting-tool innovation in the spotlight

Quickgrind will be giving a MACH debut to milling-cutter innovations that include the Mirage, QPlus, Delta and Spectre series (hall 7, stand 101).

Quickgrind will also be demonstrating its QuickEdge regrinding service, QuickLab process analysis and improvement service, QuickVend tool management solutions, and QuickCAM CAM assessment service. By reducing depth of cut and increasing feed rate by up to six times that of conventional end mills, Quickgrind says that its high-feed Spectre range is suitable for rough-machining operations such as slotting, pocket milling and contour machining.
For further information www.quickgrind.com

Cool finish

The latest Mikron CrazyMill Cool tool available from Floyd Automatic Tooling will be making its exhibition debut (hall 20, stand 620).

Developed for milling small dimensions, the CrazyMill Cool Ball Z4 four-tooth finish-milling cutter with shank-integrated cooling is available in the diameter range of 1 to 8 mm for milling depths of up to 5xD. The tool is suitable for machining materials up to a hardness of 54 HRc, and its development has been focused on stainless steels, titanium, heat-resistant alloys and nickel and cobalt-chrome alloys.
For further information www.floydautomatic.co.uk