Measuring progress

In addition to mobile measuring systems such as the Surfcom Touch 50 and Handysurf+, technical staff from Accretech SBS (Hall 19, Stand 514) will be demonstrating the recently launched NEX series of roundness, form and surface roughness measuring instruments. For instance, the new Rondcom NEX series is said to offer the best concentricity and straightness precision levels in its class: (0.02+3.2H/10000) µm and 0.15 µm (Z300) respectively. These figures are made possible by the use of air-bearing rotary tables and extremely high rotational accuracy.

For further information
www.accretech.eu

Tooling for every machining application

With its four competence brands of Ceratizit, WNT, Komet and Klenk, there is never a shortage of new developments from Ceratizit UK & Ireland (Hall 18, Stand 210). For instance, if turning inserts can be described as intelligent then the new CTCP115 CTCP125-P and CTCP115-P grades for the machining of ISO-P grade steel are certainly that, while Silverline is a range of solid-carbide end mills in a variety of styles, including Torus-style cutters. Ceratizit will also present the latest threading and drilling innovations, alongside new clamping products like the SBF-3 stationary three-jaw chuck.

For further information
www.ceratizit.com

Connectivity in practice

Bowers Group (Hall 19, Stand 410) will showcase a variety of metrology solutions and offer live demonstrations to illustrate how effective data transfer between measurement equipment and applications can boost manufacturing productivity. With a strong focus on connective metrology, Bowers Group representatives will be willing and ready to show visitors exactly how Bluetooth-enabled equipment and connectivity can improve efficiencies and reduce errors. Attendees will also have the opportunity to find out more about the range of precision measurement equipment available from Bowers, including a selection of products from Baty, Trimos, Sylvac, Gagemaker and Wyler: from bore gauges, micrometres and indicators, to sophisticated vision systems, profile projectors and software.

For further information
www.bowersgroup.co.uk

Route to productivity

On Stand 555 in Hall 20, Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) will introduce new technology from its line-up, complemented by next-generation offerings from Widia, Big Kaiser, Kemmler and Bass. For instance, from its indexable milling range, ITC will showcase the new Widia M1600 face mill series for roughing and semi-finishing operations in steel, stainless steel, cast iron and nodular iron materials. With a smart insert design, ITC says that the M1600 performs exceptionally well under various machining conditions, including low-power machines, unstable set ups, long overhangs and weak fixture conditions. The 16-edged, precision-ground insert with positive geometry enables low cutting forces and low power consumption, resulting in higher tool life and more economic cost per edge.

For further information
www.itc-ltd.co.uk

Latest tooling for sliding-head lathes

Floyd Automatic Tooling (Hall 20, Stand 472) will have sliding-head machines on its stand from the world’s leading manufacturers, all featuring the latest tooling innovations that now include the Swiss cutting tool brand Denitool and the German JBO brand. Both JBO and Denitool will be making a MACH exhibition premiere, and the addition of the former to the Floyd stable will give the tooling specialist a wide range of thread milling cutters, shell-type thread milling tools, threading dies, combination tools, precision thread gauges and more.

Also on show will be the new Hydro-Swiss Turn range (pictured) of compact hydraulic clamping tool holders for cylindrical tools. Capable of maintaining precision and run-out levels of less than 1 µm, ‘ultra-precise’ is now possible for sliding-head CNC turning centres. Hydro-Swiss Turn holders are compatible with all leading sliding-head machine brands, and are available as a standard or as an ultra-precise (UP) variant that can achieve run-out of 0.003 and 0.001 TIR respectively.

For further information www.floydautomatic.co.uk