INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Titanium machining

Starrag (hall 12, stand B50) says it is revolutionising titanium machining performances with its new ultra-rigid and robust STC 1250 HD horizontal machining centre, the first machine in its large-capacity class with hydrostatic guideways for zero friction/non-stick/slip movements. The machine – one of the highlights of Starrag’s EMO stand – reduces roughing times by up to 50% and decreases overall machining times by up to 30%. It also reduces energy consumption during machining by 33%, and offers more dynamic finishing and therefore more precise parts courtesy of higher acceleration and jerk rates.
For further information www.starrag.com

Open Mind showcasing hyperMILL at EMO

Open Mindis focusing on turning, milling and the importance of CAM software and MES in connected manufacturing environments at EMO 2023 taking place in Hanover this week (18-23 September). Located in hall 9, stand A05, the 150 sq m booth is Open Mind’s largest ever at EMO.

Live demonstrations are taking place on a Grob G350T mill-turn machine to showcase the multi-tasking capabilities of hyperMILL Tsolutions. The live demos also include milling, drilling and angle-head support, as well as how to use a ‘virtual machine’ to simulate the machining of finished NC code.

Open Mind’s hyperMILL Turningsolutions include technologies for turning, turn-milling and mill-turning, meaning they are suitable for all corresponding machine configurations. Last but not least, the company’s demonstrations also feature automation solutions to help make creating error-free NC programs simpler and faster.

Open Mind has been positioning hyperMILL as a vital building block in the digitalisation of process chains since the acquisition of MES manufacturer Hummingbird in early 2022. Connected manufacturing is also on the agenda at EMO – under the motto ‘Create the future of manufacturing together’ –highlighting the important role of the CAM system in a connected manufacturing environment.

A large number of show parts are present on the booth to help visitors truly understand what optimised machining looks like. The examples of industries in which hyperMILL provides particular value range from tool and mould-making to aerospace and medical technology. There are also components from the semiconductor industry on display. These components have to meet particularly high requirements in terms of dimensional accuracy and surface quality.
For further information www.openmind-tech.com

Roemheld to introduce new machine vice

Work-holding equipment manufacturer Roemheld is launching a mechanically operated, centric (self-centring) machine vice on stand E54 in hall 4. The new Hilma.UC 125 vice is of modular build and intended for three- to five-axis prismatic machining applications. The design ensures easy tool access to the workpiece from all sides, allowing the use of short tools for high-precision machining in a single set-up.Versatility in operation comes courtesy of a separate vice base and two individual jaws that, upon turning a single handle, travel simultaneously inwards towards the centre to clamp the part and out again to release it.
For further information www.roemheld.co.uk

Six ETG principals showing at EMO

The Engineering Technology Group (ETG) is at EMO guiding UK customers through the wealth of innovations on show from principal partners such as OPS Ingersoll (hall 12, stand D74), Quaser (hall 12, stand A58), Chiron (hall 12, stand C50), AXILE (hall 16,stand E21), Nakamura-Tome (hall 17, stand B34) and Mitsubishi (hall 9, stand C52). Among numeroushighlightsare the Chiron DZ 22 S twin-spindle mill-turn centre and Nakamura-Tome’s new‘Chronocut’ technology. Any customers wishing to see these innovations and many more should call or email Steve Brown or Graeme Thomas.
For further information www.engtechgroup.com

Connect with CGTech at EMO

CGTech, developer of CNC machine simulation software VERICUT, is launching the new VERICUT Version 9.4 at EMO from stand B24 inhall 9. Under the motto ‘Get connected’, CGTech says v9.4 offers outstanding features and functions. For instance, the new CNC ‘Machine Monitoring’ module focuses on increasing connectivity across the manufacturing workflow, enabling organisations to do more with the resources they already have. Via VERICUT, it is possible to stream events on the shop floor in real time to monitor what the machines are actually doing.
For further information www.cgtech.co.uk