XTR bridges gap between bi-metal and carbide

Bi-metal and carbide are two commonly used types of bandsaw blades for cutting a wide range of materials. Most know bi-metal blades for their versatility and cost-effectiveness, which makes them a popular choice. On the other hand, carbide bandsaw blades are highly durable and best suited for cutting materials that are extremely hard or abrasive.Transitioning from bi-metal to carbide can be a significant leap for many end users due to the required investments in machinery and in the saw itself.

The Starrett XTR is an innovative bi-metal saw that offers an intermediate option between traditional bi-metal and carbide technology. This solution is specifically for cutting high-alloy steels and other difficult-to-cut materials in larger dimensions.

Designed to give improved performance, Starrett made the technology possible through a combination of state-of-the-art software and specialist expertise. XTR technology is now part of the company’s main products, Intenss PRO M42 and Primalloy M51, which cut solid materials in both series production and bundles. This new addition allows Starrett products to provide high-quality results while improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared with carbide solutions.

Starrett applies a special treatment to its XTR blades, guaranteeing high fatigue resistance in addition to their exclusive tooth profile design. These innovations significantly increase the life of the product, providing more speed and quality in their work, and delivering greater cost benefits for extreme process cutting.

By utilising XTR blades, Starrett says users alsoenjoy reduced vibration and quieter cutting processes. The unique tooth profile and setting also enhance durability, extending product lifespan and allowing for more cutting operations. This leads to a decrease in cost per operation over time.
For further information www.starrett.co.uk

Open house success for Trumpf

Another successful open house took place at Trumpf’s UK headquarters in Luton last month, where the company opened the doors to customers so they could see the latest machine tool and laser technology solutions.As in previous years, the 2023open house was proof of the need to meet with customers personally and, once again, Trumpf was delighted with the number of visitors who walked through the door.

Trumpf welcomed 170 visitors over the two days, with the company taking several orders. During the day, visitors had the opportunity to choose from various technology presentations, including EdgeLine Bevel for automatic chamfer creation, laser cutting, automated welding, and the latest sheetmetal software developments with TrumpfOseon.There was also prime opportunity to see the latest laser cutting, punching, welding, bending and laser marking technology in live action.
For further information www.trumpf.com

Mills CNC confirms SPE attendance

Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of DN Solutions and Zayer machine tools in the UK and Ireland, will exhibit at SPE Offshore Europe 2023, the offshore industry’s leading conference and exhibition taking place in Aberdeen on 5-8 September.The company, through its CNC machine tool technologies, automation systems, and turnkey and process improvement solutions, aims to strengthen its already-strong presence in the oil and gas, subsea, and renewables sectors through its attendance at the show (stand 2K64).

“SPE Offshore Europe is an important event for Mills CNC,” states John Morning, Mills CNC’s business manager for Scotland.“It gives us an opportunity to meet customers and prospects, understand their immediate and future machining requirements, and discuss ways in which our technologies can help them achieve their objectives.”
For further information www.millscnc.co.uk

New degree awarding powers for NMITE

NMITE, New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering, has received its new degree awarding powers from the Office for Students, having successfully completed the assessment process. James Newby, president and CEO of NMITE, says: “The important element for us, and our students, is that we have proved ourselves in terms of academic quality and are delighted that our practices have been considered academically robust. We see this as an endorsement of our new model and our academic pedagogy. Students choose us because of our size and innovative approach, not despite it.”
For further information www.nmite.ac.uk

20,000 XYZ spare parts on the shelf

As part of its push to offer the best possible service to its customers, XYZ Machine Tools now holds nearly £2m worth of stock at its head office in Devon, which equates to around 20,000 different parts in 18,000 sq ft of storage over three levels. Around 70% is for the current machine range while the remainder are legacy parts for previous models, including somemore than 30years old. The stores aim to ship parts for next day delivery when ordered before 15:00.

XYZ’s new spares website is now live, making iteasy to find products based on searches by machine type, model and part number. XYZ’s telephone support is available to help customers identify the requiredcomponent. The company maintains stock levels using its MRP system backed up by physical stock checks to ensure accuracy. “We make a considerable investment in parts to make sure we can achieve the top-class service standards we set ourselves,” says managing director Nigel Atherton.
For further information https://newspares.xyzmachinetools.com