Tornos will give a UK exhibition debut to the MultiSwiss 8×26 (hall 19, stand 312). The machine is one of a family of three that range in spindle size from 14 to 32 mm. Equipped with eight spindles and eight slides for main operations, and accommodating up to three tools per slide, the MultiSwiss 8×26 features eight synchronous motor spindles and fast barrel indexing for producing turned parts up to 26 mm in diameter. Each of the 11 kW motor spindles is equipped with a C axis and counter spindle.

The counter spindle is mounted on two axes so it can work completely independently. Offering up to five tool positions, two of these provide the option of driven tools. A quick-change tool-holder system developed for MultiSwiss machines makes full use of kinematics that focus on keeping tools close to the workpiece, maximising in-cut time. Thanks to the damping performance when machining, Tornos says that the MultiSwiss can improve surface finish and extend tool life by an average of 30%, and up to 70% in some cases.
For further information www.tornos.com

Schunk will be giving a UK exhibition premiere to its new quick-change pallet modules at the show (hall 20, stand 180). The Vero-S NSE3 138 quick-change pallet module and Vero-S NSE-T3 138 tombstone module offer an optional spring-actuated cone seal that automatically locks the module’s changing interface as soon as the clamping pin is lifted.

Schunk’s Vero-S NSE3 delivers a pull-down force of 8 kN or, with activated turbo function, 28 kN. As a result, high tilting moments and transverse forces can be absorbed when parts are clamped at the base for machining their height, for example. Clamping and positioning of the modules is carried out via a short taper with a repeat accuracy of <0.005 mm. Due to the conical fitting, the clamping pins can also be joined into the modules eccentrically. For further information www.gb.schunk.com

Mills CNC is set to showcase 16 Doosan lathes and machining centres (hall 18, stand 520).

In total, eight lathes will be on display, including the new 10”-chuck Puma 2600SY (sub-spindle, Y axis) Mk II, the recently launched 12”-chuck Puma GT 3100LM equipped with driven-tool capability, and the Puma V8300M VTL with driven tools and ATC. Eight Doosan machining centres will also be displayed: two five-axis machines; a large NHP4000 horizontal machining centre with a 60-tool magazine; one VC 3600 twin-table vertical machining centre; and four of Mills’ vertical machining centres from the DNM series, which includes the DNM 4000 that is making its UK debut at the exhibition.
For further information www.millscnc.co.uk

The latest Mikron CrazyMill Cool tool available from Floyd Automatic Tooling will be making its exhibition debut (hall 20, stand 620).

Developed for milling small dimensions, the CrazyMill Cool Ball Z4 four-tooth finish-milling cutter with shank-integrated cooling is available in the diameter range of 1 to 8 mm for milling depths of up to 5xD. The tool is suitable for machining materials up to a hardness of 54 HRc, and its development has been focused on stainless steels, titanium, heat-resistant alloys and nickel and cobalt-chrome alloys.
For further information www.floydautomatic.co.uk

At the EMO exhibition in 2017, Guhring gave a world premiere to a multitude of new cutting tool lines, and these innovations will receive their UK exhibition premiere at MACH (hall 18, stand 540).

The company will present new turning systems that include the 104 and 106 series for grooving, boring, broaching and threading, and the 305 system, a three-fold interchangeable indexable insert for external and internal machining. From a milling perspective, Guhring will be keen to demonstrate its latest Ratio line of roughing end mills. Ratio offers flat-crested geometry and an optimised roughing profile that is said to demonstrate 60% longer service life.
For further information www.guhring.co.uk