Editor’s Pick

Momentum builds to METALTECH 2018

The 24th edition of MetalTech is set to take place on 23-26 May at Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

More than 2000 companies from 33 countries will participate, showcasing hundreds of machine-tool systems and products revolving around this year’s theme of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.
Like many other advanced countries, Malaysia’s manufacturing industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, implementing robotic assembly lines and computer controlled processes. As a result, a number of exhibitors are also showcasing complete assembly line systems, rather than individual machine tools. In addition, visitors will be treated to an opportunity to learn from industry heavyweights through the new live demonstration arena on the show floor, where ‘smartphone manufacturing processes’ will be the theme.
For further information www.metaltech.com.my

Subcon to partner Automechanika

The organiser of the Subcon exhibition has announced a partnership with Automechanika Birmingham, an exhibition for the automotive aftermarket and vehicle production sector.

As a result, visitors can benefit from attending both events by registering just once for their visitor badge. The two events are set to take place on 5-7 June 2018 at the NEC in Birmingham.
More than 4500 visitors from the aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, materials, oil and gas, and rail sectors will attend Subcon this year to do business with over 400 exhibitors. Meanwhile, over 500 exhibitors will connect with more than 12,000 visitors at the 2018 Automechanika Birmingham trade exhibition, including the likes of Robert Bosch, Magal & Arlington, TR Fastenings, Schmidt Light Metals, COBA Plastics, Pritex, Keyence, Autocraft Drivetrain Solutions, DIT, Igus, DJJ Engineering, and many others.
For further information www.subconshow.co.uk

Chester releases Style range

Chester Machine Tools used MACH to announce its exclusive UK distributorship for Netherlands-based Style Machine Tools.

Since 1991, Style has been making CNC machining centres, all of which feature the company’s proprietary control system, which although featuring extensive functions for experienced operators, is also said to be accessible to apprentices.
Highlights of the control system, which features a 19” touch screen, include 3D simulation programs and contouring capabilities, along with the ability to import DXF files directly. The control can also read, process and implement ISO G codes. On the stand, Chester unveiled
and demonstrated the Style 510 series CNC machining centre.
For further information www.chestermachinetools.com

10th edition of Advanced Engineering

The Advanced Engineering 2018 exhibition is celebrating its 10th birthday by being bigger and better than ever, according to show organisers Easyfairs.

New for this year is the Nuclear Engineering zone. Other zones include Aerospace Engineering, Composites Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Performance Metals and Connected Manufacturing.
This year’s exhibition will build on the success of the 2017 show, where attendance increased by 15% on the year before. Visitors stayed on average just under three hours at the event. The 2018 exhibition takes place on 31 October and 1 November at the NEC, Birmingham.
For further information www.advancedengineeringuk.com

ITC stands out at MACH

In the past two years Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) has expanded its facility, invested heavily in new technology and significantly increased its product offering with the addition of the full-line of Widia indexable insert tools and the Big Kaiser brand of tooling and tool-holding technology.

At MACH 2018, it was the internal investment programme and ITC product extensions that were prominently promoted by the company.
ITC drew the attention of show visitors to the new range of micro-tools that are manufactured on the company’s Rollomatic GrindSmart Nano 6. As the first machine of its type installed in the UK, the addition gives ITC the opportunity to manufacture cutting tools from 0.2 to 2.0 mm, with concentricity tolerances below 0.001 mm. The six-axis grinding centre with an integrated robot-loading facility has been working around-the-clock since it was installed.
The result of this new technology has seen ITC extend the diameter range of its most popular product lines. With many of the solid-carbide end mill lines previously available in diameters from 3 to 25 mm, the new GrindSmart Nano 6 has enabled ITC to extend current product lines with diameters starting from 1 mm.
ITC also offers a variety of diameter increments to suit the needs of the end user. The enhanced product ranges with micro dimensions incorporate two-, three- and four-flute solid-carbide end mills with a choice of diamond-, AlTiN- and Cupro-coated tools to support the machining of everything from aluminium through to steel, hardened steel, graphite, aluminium alloys and more.
For further information www.itc-ltd.co.uk