In addition to Walter and Ewag exhibiting a series of their tool and insert grinding and erosion machines, as well as a tool measurement machine on the EMO stand of parent company United Grinding Group (Stand E31, Hall 3), the group also reveals that a new customer-focused initiative is being launched which will “pave the way for a new generation of machine tools that fully embrace the digital age”. While details of C.O.R.E. (Customer Oriented REvolution) will remain under wraps until noon on the opening day of the exhibition (4 October), it is said to “put the focus back on people”.

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www.walter-machines.com

Exclusively represented in the UK and Ireland by Leader Chuck International, Fabbrica Italiana Autocentranti Lombardia (FIAL) is an Italian ancillary equipment specialist with its core business focused on clamping equipment for lathes, both traditional and CNC. At this year’s EMO, FIAL (Stand F18, Hall 3) will launch a number of new steady rest ranges, including the Self-Centring series, the Coolant series with feed for the steady rest’s rollers, the Mini series for multi-axis lathes and turn-mill centres, and a range of high-accuracy steady rests for grinding applications.

For further information
www.leaderchuck.com

Horn (Stand D15, Hall 4) will use the exhibition to launch its expanded DS range of solid-carbide end mills with new, high-performance geometry. The system is for the HPC (high-performance cutting) of high-strength steels at high metal removal rates. Notably, the DS end mill excels in both dynamic and standard roughing applications. Different helix angles create an irregular tooth pitch, making for smooth operation. The tool’s optimised face geometry reduces cutting pressure during linear or circular ramping, while improved chip spaces ensure optimal process reliability during chip formation and removal.

For further information
www.phorn.co.uk

EMO visitors will see Kern (Stand C21, Hall 1) undertake live machining demonstrations to show how injection moulding tools for filter housings (used in respiratory masks) can be machined with a precision of less than 1 µm and surfaces in the single-digit nanometer range. This level of precision and surface finish will be demonstrated on the Kern Micro HD machining centre that is now available in the UK from Rainford Precision.

The parts will initially be roughed with the Heidenhain optimised contouring machining (OCM) option and then brought to the highest quality at critical points with five-axis jig grinding cycles. After machining, the manual polishing of such precision parts is an industry-standard process, however, as the Micro HD achieves surface quality in the single-digit nanometer range, manufacturers can omit this step.

For further information www.rainfordprecision.com

Vollmer (Stand E18/F13, Hall 2) will be presenting its sharpening machines and digital solutions for the manufacture of cutting tools (both carbide and PCD tipped). Among the highlights on show at EMO will be the new VHybrid 260 grinding and erosion machine, as well as the VLaser 370 laser machine, which will make its first live appearance. There will also be a world premiere for the new VGrind 360S tool grinder.

The VGrind 360S can machine carbide tools with a diameter up to 25.4 mm. Depending on the machine kinematics and the tipping of the grinding wheel packages, it can even be used for tools up to 150 mm diameter. Furthermore, incorporating wear-free linear induction motors on all three axes lowers maintenance costs while demonstrating higher surface quality for the tool.

For further information www.vollmer-group.com