Dugard to launch X5-800 at open house

Dugard has announced that it will launch the new X5-800 five-axis vertical machining centre at the company’s open house in Hove next month (18-19 October). The X5-800 is described as a “fusion of German technology and Taiwanese competitiveness”, and features an 18,000 rpm, 25/35 kW built-in Kessler spindle. The torque motor driven rotary table is also made by Kessler and boasts a 1300 kg capacity.

Two torque motors drive the A axis, with up to 80 rpm available, while the C axis is driven by a single torque motor delivering a rotary table speed up to 100 rpm. Although 32 tools are standard, there is an option for another 32 tools in the second magazine. Furthermore, the double-driven, four linear guideway Y-axis design is said to reduce vibration during high-speed machining, increasing rigidity and ensuring exact positioning.
For further information www.dugard.com

$1m aerospace contract secured

Coventry-based Arrowsmith Engineering is flying high after securing a $1m aerospace order from the US. Backed by support from the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), the company now expects to double annual sales to £7m by 2020. Arrowsmith has also just been awarded the Silver SC21 award. The company has been working with the MGP since October last year, first with the SC21 application and, more recently, in a gap analysis for the new AS9100D aerospace quality standard. Assistance has also been given in developing a long-term strategy and how to make the most of international opportunities.

Arrowsmith Engineering, Coventry

For further information www.manufacturingrowthprogramme.co.uk

The new metalworking revolution

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Faro extends next-generation FaroArm

Faro has introduced the new Quantum M FaroArm. This addition rounds out the next-generation FaroArm portfolio led by the Quantum S, which was announced last month.
The Quantum M includes the same functionality as its portfolio companion with an accuracy specification that makes it a good mid-market alternative for applications that do not require the high-performance specifications of the Quantum S.

The Quantum M is certified to the ISO 10360 -12:2016 international measurement quality standard and tests to the International Electrical Commission (IEC 60068-2) standards for shock, vibration and temperature stress relief. Also included is the FaroBlu laser line probe HD, the next generation of blue line laser technology that enables five times faster scanning than the previous generation, even on complex surfaces comprised of dark or reflective materials.
The Quantum M is easy to manoeuvre as it is 20% lighter in the hand than its predecessors and requires no warm up time. This ensures better productivity in the inspection, design and manufacturing process by enabling operators to work longer and more comfortably.
Quantum M permits continuous operation anywhere on the factory floor with industrial-grade wireless connectivity and dual, hot-swappable batteries.
“We are directing our efforts to assuring that we deliver products that adhere to the most rigorous global quality standards, including ISO 10360 -12:2016 and IEC 60068-2,” states Joseph Arezone chief commercial officer. “As standard practice, arm users going forward should be willing to accept only those products that are subjected to the broadest, most objective and the most challenging quality standards available.”
For further information www.faro.com

3D measurement for small batches

At the EMO exhibition in Hanover last week, Alicona presented its new ‘cobot’ system, combining collaborative robots with high-resolution optical 3D measuring sensors. The new Compact-Cobot is a universal solution applicable in all industries to verify surface state and dimensional accuracy.

Alicona cobots combine collaborative robots and optical 3D measuring sensors. A measuring sensor is mounted to a mobile robot platform and can be positioned as needed, even for the measurement of components in the machine. This is made possible by intuitive hand-guided controls for the teaching of measurement routines, automatic measurement evaluation and a no-enclosures safety concept.
Cobots require no prior metrology knowledge and make handling, programming and executing measurement routines easy. Using connected automation software, any series of measurements can be defined by an administrator at several positions, which the operator then starts with the press of a button. Control and measurement are fully automated, and upon completion the worker receives a measurement report with OK or not OK details.
In addition, an optional CADCAM connection allows the definition of measurement points and directions directly in the corresponding CAD file. A simulation provides a preview of the process to be performed, supporting safe and secure measurement planning. Virtual operation of the Alicona measurement system comprises the entire handling, from the positioning of a component through to the determination of the measurement area in 3D.
For further information www.alicona.com