INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Heller partners Porsche Penske Motorsport

Horizontal machining centre manufacturer Helleristhe latest technology partner of Porsche Penske Motorsport. The co-operation was visible for the first time at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans last month. Heller CEO Dr Thorsten Schmidt says: “We and Porsche share the same values: precision in detail and sustainability in development and production. As part of the co-operation, we’ll work closely with Porsche Motorsport and the entire technology network.”

Beyond Le Mans, further appearances in the WEC racing series will follow, including in Italy (Monza) and Japan (Fuji). Porsche Penske Motorsportis also participating in the IMSA racing series, which includes appearances on famous tracks such as Daytona and Indianapolis. The Heller logo is clearly visible on the Porsche 963.
For further information www.heller.biz

18th edition of Aluminium China

Aluminium China, one of the world’s largest aluminium trade shows that serves as an industry barometer, is set for its 18th edition as it opens at the ShanghaiNew International Expo Centre this week (5-7 July). RX Greater China, the show’s organiser, is gearing up for the largest Aluminium China ever staged to offer the ultimate one-stop platform where visitors will learn the latest in the aluminium industry presented by the global companies at the forefront of innovation. The organiser expects visitor numbers to exceed 25,000.

Committed to promoting the sustainable development of the global aluminium industry, the exhibition will bring together new products, technologies, processes and applications across the entire aluminium value chain. Aluminium China aims to pave the way for new business opportunities and collaborations that will reshape the future of this vital sector.
For further information www.aluminiumchina.com/en-gb.html

Summit success for Soraluce

At the summit of machine tool manufacturer Soraluce last month, the company set about demonstrating its expertise in milling, boring, multi-tasking and automated solutions. Notably, Soraluce presented its new Performance Line with live demonstrations. The event also celebrated the grand opening to the LEED-certified Soraluce assembly plant.Through a guided tour, the company showcased spaces that focus on smart damping, digital services, head manufacturing and aerospace solutions. Ward CNC is the UK and Ireland representative for Soraluce machine tools.
For further information www.soraluce.com/en/summit

DIMF offer window into the future

DN Solutions’ biennial International Machine Tool Fair (DIMF) took place in South Korea last month, whenit was heralded a ‘huge success’ by company officials and, more importantly, by the 4500 plus visitors from 55 countries that attended the week-long event.Representatives from Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of DN Solutions’ machine tools and automation systems in the UK and Ireland, attended the event to see for themselves the latest product developments, new technologies and state-of-the-art system solutions.

Showcasing 65 machine tools in total, specific highlights that will, over the next few months and years, be gaining traction with UK and Irish manufacturers included: the DVF 4000 five-axis machining centre; the SVM 5100L high-speed machining centre for the fast processing of aluminium parts and other lightweight materials; and the single- and multi-level round pallet (automation) systems for integration with NHC, NHP and NHM horizontal machining centres.
For further information www.millscnc.co.uk

Soraluce Performance Line: reliable and precise

Soraluce presents the New Performance Line, a totally new range of machine tools that the company says is built on a platform of reliability, precision and flexibility for medium-large workpieces.The Performance Line comprisesthree families of machines with three different architectures, all based on a common modular structure. Each family has a number of models and configurations, producing machines that are configurable for a number of work environments. Availability of the TA, FA and SA families in the UK is via sole agent, TW Ward CNC Machinery (Ward CNC).

The new Soraluce TA bed mill offers greater capacities than a machining centre in terms of work volume, power output, torque, chip removal and ergonomics, reports the company. There are different versions with square or round tables that can also undertake multi-tasking operations. The machine has standard peripheral guarding with easy front and back access to the work area.

Soraluce’s new floor-typeborer is configurable with floor plate, rotary table or rotary-travelling table; with one or more multi-tasking tables (milling and turning); with a portable rotary table which Soraluce can position vertically with a tailstock or horizontally; with the option of duplex machines – machining using two spindles simultaneously; or with a floor plate at user height for better ergonomics.

The new Soraluce SA fixed-table travelling-column mill has a novel machine architecture whereby the moving column and table share the same base. The work area is fully guarded, with complete front access to the workpieceat user height and the CNC on a sliding guide in front of the machine. Different work area versions include: a fixed table, rotary milling or milling/turning table of 1000 mm diameter on one side of the table, or two milling or milling/turning tables at either end of the machine.
For further information www.bit.ly/3XoF73K