In the past few weeks the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association) has sent out registration forms to potential GrindingHub exhibitors all over the world.
“We first presented our trade fair concept just a couple of months ago, and since then we have succeeded in creating registration forms for the new GrindingHub exhibition and distributing them within record time,” reports VDW executive manager Dr Wilfried Schäfer.

VDW will be organising GrindingHub from 2022 in co-operation with Messe Stuttgart. The aim is to establish the event as the new leading trade fair for grinding technology and superfinishing. It will take place for the first time from 17 to 20 May 2022.
“Our goal is to concentrate on grinding technology itself and address the complete market,” explains Schäfer. The focus is therefore on grinding machines and abrasives, but also on the entire production environment of grinding technology, including relevant software tools, process peripherals and the necessary measuring and testing systems for all quality management processes related to grinding. In addition, the event will present focal points in the special ‘Grinding Solution Park’ exhibition area.

The face-to-face event will be supplemented by digital services for exhibitors and visitors, as well as a web conference in the years between the fairs. Plans for the show have already met with strong approval from many potential GrindingHub exhibitors.
“Companies from the industry approached the VDW and asked us to devise an expandable concept for a new trade fair,” says Schäfer. “We’re more than confident that we’ll be able to meet these demands.”

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Production engineers interested in the latest deburring and precision surface finishing technologies, should register for DeburringExpo 2021, which will take place at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Centre in Germany on 12-14 October. With theme parks covering ‘cleaning after deburring’, ‘automated deburring with industrial robots’ and ‘AM parts finishing’, highly topical issues will also be addressed at the 4th edition of this trade fair. An expert forum will offer information concerning the latest trends and developments, as well as practical solutions.

Demand is rising in sectors such as machine building, medical, pharmaceutical, toolmaking, metrology, precision engineering, sensor and drive technology, and automotive. Among other factors, export markets are also driving this trend. As a result, investments put on hold last year are back on the agenda once again.

Issues such as deburring, edge rounding and the production of precision surface finishes also play an important role in this regard. In some cases it is increasingly necessary to meet stricter as well as changing requirements during the manufacturing and reconditioning of products.

As the only technology platform for deburring, chamfering and the production of precision surface finishes, DeburringEXPO provides a complete overview of current production developments, trends, processes and methods, as well as quality assurance solutions and associated services.

The integrated three-day expert forum at DeburringEXPO is also in demand as a source of knowledge. Solutions for actual applications, as well as current developments, trends and future strategies, will be a central focus at the simultaneously interpreted presentations (German <> English).

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A Kellenberger CNC universal grinder is now in operation at Yeovil-based PDQ Precision, a specialist in the provision of subcontract machining services to sectors such as aerospace, medical, motorsport and packaging.

“Although we have earned a reputation as a comprehensive one-stop-shop machining facility, if we have a speciality it’s in the area of precision grinding,” explains managing director Martin Thrower. “To enable our grinding section to keep pace with ever increasing demand we recently searched for an efficient universal CNC grinding machine able to produce high-accuracy work. In addition, as we generally grind relatively small volumes, we looked for a flexible machine with quick set-up capabilities.

“Although a couple of the universal CNC grinding machines we scrutinised satisfied certain aspects of our needs, it was only a Kellenberger model that fulfilled all of them,” continues Thrower. “Our new universal CNC grinding machine is now delivering on all the promises made and producing the required large volumes of high-quality components.”

The Kellenberger’s Z-axis movement uses traditional guideways that guarantee a high degree of damping, while the machine’s X-axis movement utilises roller guideways which deliver non-stick/slip positioning. Heidenhain high-precision nano-resolution linear scales feature in both axes. The space-efficient grinder offers one internal and two external spindles, selected via a programable B axis. A swivelling workhead makes the machine suitable for both grinding between centres and chucked work, with further flexibility provided by a manually operated swivelling upper table.

The grinder’s wheel-head exhibits thermal stability thanks to the use of optimised spindle bearings and water-cooled motors. Control is via a FANUC 0i CNC.

Kellenberger’s entire grinding machine range is exclusively available in the UK and Ireland through DF Precision Machinery.

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