Six ETG principals showing at EMO

The Engineering Technology Group (ETG) is at EMO guiding UK customers through the wealth of innovations on show from principal partners such as OPS Ingersoll (hall 12, stand D74), Quaser (hall 12, stand A58), Chiron (hall 12, stand C50), AXILE (hall 16,stand E21), Nakamura-Tome (hall 17, stand B34) and Mitsubishi (hall 9, stand C52). Among numeroushighlightsare the Chiron DZ 22 S twin-spindle mill-turn centre and Nakamura-Tome’s new‘Chronocut’ technology. Any customers wishing to see these innovations and many more should call or email Steve Brown or Graeme Thomas.
For further information www.engtechgroup.com

Connect with CGTech at EMO

CGTech, developer of CNC machine simulation software VERICUT, is launching the new VERICUT Version 9.4 at EMO from stand B24 inhall 9. Under the motto ‘Get connected’, CGTech says v9.4 offers outstanding features and functions. For instance, the new CNC ‘Machine Monitoring’ module focuses on increasing connectivity across the manufacturing workflow, enabling organisations to do more with the resources they already have. Via VERICUT, it is possible to stream events on the shop floor in real time to monitor what the machines are actually doing.
For further information www.cgtech.co.uk

RO-RA relies on VERICUT simulation software

As an aerospace supplier, RO-RA Aviation Systems GmbH is very successful, especially in the production of complex, high-precision and difficult-to-machine components, primarily for the aviation industry. With demands for high-quality components, it is essential that processes are safe and stable. For maximum process reliability and the best-possible performance, RO-RA uses VERICUT CNC simulation, verification and optimisation software, including the VERICUT Force milling module. The result: no more machine crashes and time savings of up to 25% per component.

Among the success factors at RO-RA is the digitalisation of development and manufacturing processes, which includes the networking of all engineering and testing processes.

“By setting up digital twins in product and process development, we achieve significant improvements in time-to-market,” explains managing director Helmut Wiesenberger.

By way of example, RO-RAmanufactures complex connectors made of aluminium for aircraft fuel lines, in which the machining rate is around 95%. Previously the company experienced machine crashes despite CAM simulation, which of course resulted in downtimes and service calls. In order to avoid this and ultimately increase process reliability, RO-RA introduced CGTech’s VERICUT simulation and optimisation software in 2018 after a selection process.

“In order to produce such sophisticated milled components efficiently and economically, we were looking for a software solution that simulates our NC programs in advance and checks them for any problems, such as collisions,” says Patrick Fellinger, head of engineering at RORA. “The fact is, CAM simulation only simulates the toolpaths and not the actual NC code. With VERICUT, we get a virtual machine and a machining digital twin, which means every travel path that we program is checked for 100% process reliability.”
For further information www.cgtech.co.uk

Dugard set for busy EMO exhibition

Engineers from UK machine tool supplier Dugard are on hand at EMO to welcome UK customers to the stands of technology partners that includeHanwha (hall 17, stand B14), Ibarmia (hall 13, stand B44),SMEC (hall 16, stand A10) and Kitamura (hall 14, stand D36). Hanwha is showcasingits new XV20/26 series of sliding-head turning centres that now incorporate a rigid double-hinged B-axis unit and improved Y2 back-tooling unit.Ibarmia is shining the spotlight on it re-vamped T-Series of five-axis universal machining centres, while SMEC is presenting its latest line of machining centres, turning centres and multi-axis machines.
For further information www.dugard.com

SW debuts two new machines

Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH (SW) is presenting two new products from stand C04 in hall 12: the two-spindle BA W03-22 CNC machining centre and the BA profile, a new machine concept for machining profiles. Furthermore, SW is showing the BA space3, currently its largest model for machining battery housings, and offering insights into current trends in manufacturing such as friction stir welding and giga-casting.

‘Innovate Manufacturing’ is the theme of this year’s EMO, which also captures the essence of SW’s ‘Smart Manufacturing Solutions’ corporate claim. “For us, innovative and smart manufacturing are two sides of the same coin,” says André Harter, head of marketing and business development at SW. “Both allow us to respond individually and efficiently to our customers’ needs.”
For further information www.sw-machines.com