Experience adds value at XYZ

A recent run of long-service awards at XYZ Machine Tools highlights the value of people to a successful business. Out of the 80 employees at XYZ, 30 of them have a combined service of almost 500 years. “Our philosophy has always been that when a customer commits to buying from XYZ, we commit to supporting that customer,” says Nigel Atherton, managing director. “This support ranges from our applications and training teams, which get customers up and running, through to the free programming helpline for users of our ProtoTrak and Siemens controlled machines, as well as the spares and service back-up that we provide with our nationwide team of engineers.”

Recognising that the pool of skilled machine tool builders was getting smaller, XYZ implemented a training plan two years ago that has seen a number of new recruits join the business, including several apprentices who will eventually take up the mantle of applications, programming support and service engineers over the next 10, 20, 30 years.
For further information www.xyzmachinetools.com

Oil & gas sector eagerly awaits ADIPEC

Described as the world’s most influential meeting point for oil and gas professionals, this year’s edition of ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference) is set to take place on 13-16 November. The show is expected to attract more than 100,000 trade professionals from over 135 countries, and over 2200 exhibiting companies, providing visitors a direct route to the world’s most advanced technologies.

Visitors will be able to explore thousands of products and services from 53 countries and 27 international pavilions. The show will provide an opportunity to network with resource owners from around the world who are looking to partners to help them get the most from their assets through operational excellence, cost effectiveness and profitability. In addition, the 2017 Technical Conference Programme, organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), will provide delegates with a comprehensive learning experience covering 119 sessions with over 900 speakers
For further information www.adipec.com/visreg

ETG gets a grip on clamping

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10-second changeovers with combi-collet chucks

When Parker Precision set itself on a course to improve productivity, precision and output, the Bilston-based business acquired a Mazak QuickTurn 200MSY turning centre equipped with a Hainbuch collet chuck. New Balance 574 mujer The impact of the new investment soon snowballed into a raft of new machine purchases. Canotte Los Angeles Clippers Installed in 2012, the Mazak was purchased for its sub-spindle turning capability with the aim of reducing second operations, part handling and the potential for error, as well as improving throughput. ADIDAS VALCLEAN2 CMF The impact of the QuickTurn rapidly noted the arrival of a second 200MSY, a 250MSY and a Hyper Quadrex – all fitted with collet chucks from workholding specialist Hainbuch. Arizona State Sun Devils Jerseys Commenting upon the delivery of HainbuchSpanntop Combi collet chucks with the Mazak machine tools, director at the 28-employee subcontract company, Marc Corns, says: “When we set about replacing machine tools with new technology, our concern was transferring complex parts from the main to the sub-spindle and maintaining our average ±0.01 mm tolerances on dimension and concentricity precision. Air Jordan 7 Uomo To this end, Mazak recommended a Hainbuch 65 mm diameter Spanntop Combi collet chuck for the sub-spindle. Andrew Luck – Stanford Cardinal This worked so well on the first machine, we specified the Hainbuch collet chucks on the sub-spindle of every subsequent machine installation. nike air max goedkoop “One thing we can quantify with the Hainbuch system is the savings in regards to collet changeovers,” he adds. adidas shoes uk “Our previous 5C collet system on the old machines used to take up to 30 to 45 minutes to change over.

Faster surface finishes with stream technology

A new generation of stream-finishing machines built by OTEC Präzisionsfinish is now available in the UK from Fintek. The SF1-Automation with chain loader is typical of the range. The ability to load and unload without stopping ensures the best return on capital investment.

In stream finishing, components are clamped in a holder and lowered into a rotating container filled with grinding or polishing media. The finishing effect is generated by the media flowing around the parts, as well as independent rotation of the components. The process offers very short finishing times.
Smoothing, polishing, edge rounding, deburring and removing coating droplets are all tasks at which the OTEC SF1 is said to excel. A combination of these is usually performed in a single operation, producing surface finish values as low as Ra 0.01 µm.
The SF1-Automation chain loader has 64 positions which can change in diameter according to the workpiece or tool to be processed. Parts ranging from 3 to 32 mm in diameter can be finished in a single batch.
Cycle times depend on the complexity of geometry and standard of finish required, but typically range from 30 to 300 seconds. The SF1 is suitable for both dry and wet finishing.
OTEC stream finishing units are available in different drum sizes and with different media/compounds. Fintek is able to supply all supporting services, including installation, training and support.
For further information www.fintek.co.uk