Take the edge off with ultrasonic deburring

Following the success of the UltraTEC A25, A100 and B10 ultrasonic deburring systems, Vollmer UK is launching the new A25S. UltraTEC is part of the Vollmer Group and has won a string of awards for its patented ultrasonic deburring technology that only uses water.

Formed in 2019, UltraTEC offers proprietary technology that utilises an oscillating ultrasonic horn to generate soundwaves and cavitation for cleaning and deburring external and internal edges reliably. The environmentally friendly solution uses water to provide sharp-edged burr-free parts that are often impossible to process via alternative methods.

Suitable for small to medium-sized components, the UltraTEC ultrasonic A25S creates a formation and dissolution/implosion of bubbles in the water that releases intense energy. This energy arrives courtesy of ultra-high oscillation at 20 kHz with an oscillation width of ±80-120 µm, which far exceeds the amplitude of ultrasonic cleaning, cutting and welding technologies.

The new A25S takes the innovation of UltraTEC’s previous models and offers more rigidity, vibration dampening and thermal stability with a welded steel machine base filled with mineral concrete. This base creates a more robust platform, ensuring enhanced machine kinematics, component quality and repeatability.

Improved stiffness and a heavier base are the foundation blocks for a welded steel machine frame that replaces the aluminium version on previous models. The new steel frame also improves operator access and ergonomics, while creating a streamlined and futuristic machine appearance. This structure also incorporates a new PE500 confetti structure insulation that supersedes the previous machine insulation to yield better noise insulation and extend machine life with its water-resistant characteristics.

More information www.vollmer-group.com

Simsol joins Xcelerator

A UK specialist in digital twin technology, Simsol, has joined Siemens Xcelerator – an open digital business platform designed to speed up the digital transformation of industry in the UK and overseas. Simsol provides digital twin solutions based on Siemens Plant Simulation and Process Simulate software to simulate factory automation, enabling the integration of robotics, control, motion and safety for automated and human operators to drive productive, safe and efficient operations. Manufacturers will now be able to access Simsol services from the global Siemens Xcelerator marketplace.

More information www.xcelerator.siemens.com

Open Mind expands service team

Open Mind Technologies UK has employed three new applications engineers – Gareth Clarke, Matthew Brill and Victor Fapohunda – and restructured its application engineering team to bolster the company’s pre-and post-sales departments. Managing director Adrian Smith says: “We’ve divided our applications team into pre-sales and post-sales engineers, giving our engineers greater autonomy with customers, and allowing dedicated experts to maximise their skill set to the advantage of the end user. This will deliver an even better customer experience, making our team more dynamic and responsive than ever before.”More information www.openmind-tech.com

New tooling partnership in Scotland

Aberdeen-based Waverley Cutting Tools, a provider of high-quality cutting tools and solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with Tooling Intelligence that will see the latter become Waverley’s preferred inventory management supplier across Scotland. Roger Kelman, director at Waverley Cutting Tools, says: “Tooling Intelligence is a truly independent solution that allows us to utilise the SupplyPro inventory management solution to its full potential. This enhances our offering and demonstrates our commitment and support to customers who will benefit considerably from integrating SupplyPro.”

More information www.toolingintelligence.co.uk

Skills awards winners announced

Industry leaders gathered earlier this month at the 10th annual Enginuity Skills Awards to celebrate the best in UK engineering and manufacturing talent. Run by Enginuity, a charity dedicated to closing skills gaps, the ceremony was hosted by Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and award-winning broadcaster Steph McGovern at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Jamie Clarke, a maintenance apprentice at LISI Aerospace Rugby, not only picked up the Advanced Level Apprentice of the Year trophy but also the biggest prize of the evening, the Best of British Engineering Award.

More information www.enginuity.org/skills-awards-2024