INTERNATIONAL NEWS

New dealer for Kaltenbach in Benelux

The continuity of circular sawing machines is of great importance to Kaltenbach. From now on, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of machines is guaranteed thanks to co-operation with new dealer TM-ToolsBV, headquartered in Wateringen, Netherlands.

TM-Tools is nowthe official sales and service partner for Kaltenbach’s USM products (circular saws) inthe Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg). The company has many years of experience in the maintenance of saws and has established a familiar and reputable name within the market. It was founded in 2018 from a passion for technology, maintenance and the repair of machines. With more than 18 years of experience, TM-Tools says it always knows how to find a suitable solution.

The company reports that its specialists have the right training and qualifications, and work very professionally when performing machine maintenance. TM-Tools will discuss and resolve any problems that become visible during maintenance, but which customers had not yet identified. The company works with high-quality tools and provides up-to-date knowledge in the field of technology and innovation.

The Kaltenbach USM programme comprises a wide range of universal mitre saws. Ranging from fully-automatic systems to semi-automatic all-rounders, includingspecially designed saws for aluminium and aluminium alloys.

According to Kaltenbach, with the company’s circular saws, customers can reduce cutting times in steel or aluminium processing while ensuring high quality. Thanks to optimal material clamping, infinitely variable feed rates and heavy machine construction, users will achieve a high-quality cutting surface. Furthermore, automatic cycle control for clamping/sawing/opening the vice significantly reduces non-productive times.

TM-Tools and Kaltenbach are very happy with the new collaboration. Together, the companies are able to ensure that Kaltenbach machines function in an optimal way.
For further information www.kaltenbach.com

SIC Marking takes over Nill+Ritz CNC

The SIC Marking Group has taken over German company Nill+Ritz CNC-Technik GmbH and is expanding its range of marking systems for all industrial applications. Nill+Ritz, based in Markgröningen near Stuttgart, was founded in 1993 and employsaround 25 people. The plan is that Nill+Ritz will retain both the name and its headquarters in Markgröningen near Stuttgart. Michael Endemann, managing director of SIC Marking, says: “Together we are now the largest supplier of marking systems in our product area in Germany with an order intake of €15m.”
For further informationwww.sic-marking.com

Latest Vericut enhancements

On stand C215, the CGTech team is demonstrating the latest release of its simulation software, Vericut 9.3. Vericut simulates CNC machining to detect errors, potential collisions and areas for improvement. The software operates independently, but also integrates with all leading CAM systems. Throughout the event, the CGTech team is giving demonstrations of the latest features available, such as the Tool Performance Database and Machining Optimisation Data in Tool Manager, as well as other improvements to Vericut’s core functionality.
For further information www.cgtech.co.uk

Full speed ahead with Mills CNC

Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of DN Solutions’ and Zayer machine tools in the UK, is showcasing a recently-introduced DN Solutions’ high-speed machining centre on stand C160: the SVM 4100. This high-speed vertical machining centre helps manufacturers to reduce part processing times, especially when machining aluminium alloys and performing the light-duty machining of steel components. The specification includes acceleration/deceleration rates of 0.72/0.6/0.6 G on the machine’s X, Y and Z axis respectively, tool-to-tool changeover times of 1.3 seconds and 36m/min rapids.

The machine’s speed and power received a further boost with its 18.5 kW/12,000 rpm/95.5 Nm directly-connected BT40 spindle, which also features the Big Plus face and taper dual-contact system, and an integrated thermal displacement correction system to ensure high accuracies, even during long machining runs. The 920 x 410 mm worktable supports table loads up to 600 kg.
For further information www.millscnc.co.uk

Turn-mill centre with automation options

German lathe manufacturer Index has developed a new twin-spindle turn-mill centre with 76 mm bar capacity, 230 mm chuck diameter and a turning length up to 900 mm. The Traub TNX220 has a vibration-damping mineral cast bed and generously dimensioned linear guideways in the X and Z axes, a combination that delivers accurate machining and high productivity. UK availability is via Kingsbury.

With a Y/B-axis tool spindle rated at 40 kW/207 Nm/6000 rpm above the work spindle centreline, and two 12-station (VDI30) or 15-station (VDI25) live turrets below, the lathe is suitable for the one-hit machining of complex parts in cycles that can include five-axis milling.

A magazine with 139 positions for HSK-T63 or HSK-T40 cutters serves the top tool carrier. The magazine is accessible from the front and the rear, from where it is possible to replenish one of the two magazine chains while the other is in use.

Notably, the two lower tool carriers also have Y-axis movement in addition to X- and Z-axis travels, and every station is driven. All tool carriers can operate simultaneously at either of the identical, fluid-cooled main and counter work spindles, which also carry a rating of 40 kW/207 Nm/6000 rpm.

Automation options include an Index MBL 76 bar feeder, tailored to match the new machine design and quick to change over to a new size of stock. The loader offers good damping properties and easy set up. As a purely electric solution, there is no requirement for hydraulics.

An integrated gantry-type loader with a double gripper and/or an Index iXcenter robot cell provides automatic load/unload of billet or shaft parts. The control system is a modified Mitsubishi TX8i-s V8.
For further information www.kingsburyuk.com