INTERNATIONAL NEWS

New standard in drilling

Mapal says it has set a new standard in drilling with its Tritan-Drill range (featuring three cutting edges) which is being gradually expanded. For instance, a new universal version, made from HSS, has been specifically developed to maximise cost effectiveness in small-series production.

Thanks to the shape of its main cutting edge, the Tritan-Drill-HSS is robust, even in difficult drilling situations, says the company. Stable cutting edge corners mean that damage to the edge geometry is reduced, which allows for both greatly improved results and smooth machining. The coating of the Tritan-Drill-HSS is optimised for universal machining. As a result, the drill can be used for different materials while maintaining a long tool life, reports Mapal.
According to the company, the Tritan-Drill-HSS can achieve feeds up to 50% higher than twin-edged HSS drills, while at the same time has a tool life that is up to four times longer. Due to the special point geometry of the Tritan-Drill-HSS, piloting and centre-punching are not necessary. The tool can also be used on hand drills, with the pronounced drill tip preventing it from slipping over the chisel edge (in contrast to drills with two cutting edges).
Mapal’s Tritan Drill-HSS is available in a diameter range from 8 to 40 mm.
For further information www.mapal.com

Powertrain merger

The Gehring Group and CopperING Group have united their global product portfolio and established themselves as a supplier for production systems in both the conventional and electrified powertrain segments.

Gehring, as a global automotive supplier with more than 90 years of experience, is said to be the technology leader for honing cylinders in combustion engines. CopperING, with locations in Wernigerode (Germany) and Nuvolera (Italy), has extensive experience as a manufacturer of production technology in the field of electrical powertrains.
For further information www.gehring.de

DMG Mori announces record figures

DMG Mori has released record Q1 figures in order intake, sales revenues, earnings and free cash flow.

Order intake rose in the first quarter by 18% to €821.8m (previous year: €693.9m). Thus, for the first time, orders in a quarter were more than €800m. Sales revenues of €581.8m were 9% above the previous year (€533.9m), while EBIT rose by 20% to €41m (previous year: €34.3m). In addition to the good results of operations, the financial position also developed positively: free cash flow improved by €130.6m to €13m (+111%; previous year: €-117.6m). For the first time in the company’s 148-year history, free cash flow is already positive in the first quarter.
For further information www.dmgmori.com

Demonstrating potential for productivity

More than 200 visitors from around the world are expected to visit this year’s Turbine Technology Days at Starrag’s headquarters in Switzerland on 19-20 June, when Starrag and Haimer will be presenting a host of developments for increased efficiency and reliability in turbine production.

A number of demonstrations will be presented, including a new machine for blisk production; the machining of stator segments in one set-up rather than four; how adaptive machining strategies eliminate ‘air cuts’; and tool shrinking, balancing and pre-setting technology integrated into an Industry 4.0 environment.
The keynote speaker Dr Francesco Parisi, general manager of Italian turbine manufacturer Pietro Rosa TBM, will provide an insight into the company’s production activities. Starrag’s Turbine Technology Days are also supported by specialist partners, and there will be the opportunity to visit Haimer to see production processes at its plant in Bavaria. UK aerospace professionals interested in attending the event should email the contact below.
For further information lee.scott@starrag.com

Club of Metalworking goes live

The VDW’s new Club of Metalworking is free to join.

Those signing up receive a welcome pack, membership card and regular newsletter, while the club automatically provides free-of-charge season tickets for the EMO and METAV trade fairs. In addition to free use of the public transport network at the exhibitions, members can also enjoy accelerated admission, the cloakroom and the Club of Metalworking’s lounge. What’s more, exclusive club meetings provide opportunities for networking. Launched last week, within a few hours more than 1000 registration enquires were received from all over the world.
For further information www.clubofmetalworking.de