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Global machine tool market set for growth

The machine tool manufacturing industry is facing a transformative decade, and as manufacturers’ needs become more digitally focused, machine tool builders must evolve their products to meet changing market requirements. According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, the worldwide machine tool market will grow by a CAGR of 4.3% from 2022 to 2032 and reach US$245.2bn in manufacturing value added.

“This growth is driven by new product design facilitating the need for new machine tools, old equipment reaching the end of its lifecycle and requiring replacement, and new machine tool solutions being provided and incentivising upgrades,” explains James Prestwood, industrial and manufacturing research analyst at ABI Research.
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Kennametal tool library available for Mastercam

CNC Software LLC, developer of Mastercam CADCAM software, has collaborated with cutting tool specialist Kennametal to provide customers with the ability to access tooling data for Kennametal brand drills and solid-carbide end mills directly in the Mastercam tool library.Mastercam developers worked closely with Kennametal to enable users to import data on tools that include GOdrill and Kenna Universal solid-carbide drills and a selection of HARVI and KOR end mills. The integration allows Mastercam customers to save significant time searching for desired tools and building tool assemblies.
For further information www.mastercam.com

HyperMill gains quality seal from DMG Mori

HyperMill CADCAM softwarefrom Open Mind now bears the ‘DMQP’ (DMG Mori Qualified Products) quality seal and is thus part of the DMG Mori product configurator. When configuring machine tools, customers can also order tools, clamping devices and other products recommended by DMG Mori at discounted prices, including the HyperMill CADCAM suite. Open Mind supplies its own special post-processors for the optimal implementation of NC code on DMG Mori machines and offers extensive options for automating CAM programming tasks.
For further information www.openmind-tech.com

Okuma presents Multus B300II at Intec 2023

Okuma showcased its high-performance Multus B300II turning and milling centre for the full processing of small to medium batch sizes at the Intec trade fair in Leipzig last month.

With a turning diameter of 630 mm, a turning length of 900 mm and a magazine that can carry up to 120 tools, the Multus B300II is suitable for the flexible manufacturing of a wide range of components. In conjunction with the universal milling spindle, the main spindle with a speed of 5000 rpm ensures high productivity. At Intec, Okuma demonstrated a complete machining operation, including parts transfer to the opposing spindle and axis processing using the B axis.

Okuma also demonstrated which technologies improve reliability, precision and sustainability.It is possible to plan, simulate and test machining processes using the 3D Virtual Monitor (3DVM), even before production, avoiding cost-intensive mistakes. Using 3D models of the machine, workpiece and tool, the Collision Avoidance System (CAS) monitors the ongoing process.

The intelligent technologies on display included Machining Navi, which selects optimal cutting conditions to avoid vibrations and their impact on the workpiece, and Servonavi, which improves cycle times and accuracy when processing heavy workpieces. Furthermore, the Okuma 5-Axis Auto Tuning System detects and compensates for manufacturing tolerances and wear-related errors in the machine geometry. This enables the machine to maintain its precision for many years.

Okuma also applies its Thermo-Friendly Concept for maximum precision. The system compensates for temperature fluctuations, resulting in dimensional stability in continuous, long-term operation. Users save time, energy and costs since there is no need to warm up the machines or manually adjust settings. Okuma machines are available in the UK from NCMT.
For further information www.ncmt.co.uk

Bowers Group reveals showcase for Control 2023

At Control 2023 (Stuttgart, 9-12 May), Bowers Group will shine the spotlight on its quality control and connective metrology solutions (hall 9, stand 9106).Visitors can expect live product demonstrations to illustrate how effective data transfer between measurement equipment and applications can boost manufacturing productivity.

On display will be a range of Bluetooth-enabled hand tools and height gauges working in conjunction with Sylvac’s Sylcom software, showing how connectivity can improve efficiencies and reduce errors. Notably, visitors will have the chance to see Bowers’ Made in Britain registered, digital external micrometer, DigiMic, which features advanced, built-in Bluetooth connectivity. Offering quick, simple, and highly accurate measurements, the DigiMic can easily integrate into any Industry 4.0/SPC system.

Bowers Group’s Baty-branded Venture XT is a highly flexible multi-sensor vision system and will also be on the stand, demonstrating the latest Fusion Software release featuring lens error mapping and offline vision/touch-probe programming from CAD. The combination of contact and non-contact measurements in the same automated inspection, combined with ease of use and graphical reporting, make the Venture XT a cost-effective measurement solution for both production cells and QC labs alike.

Bowers Group will also showcase its oldest brand, Moore & Wright, a range of handheld metrology instruments that includes micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges and general workshop measurement tools.

Bowers Group export sales director Richard Grocott says: “Once again, we look forward to exhibiting at the Control exhibition and the opportunity to meet with so many of our customers and valued distribution partners. “Control week” is such an important event in our calendar, enabling Bowers Group to showcase our measurement technologies, which are designed to assist a wide range of manufacturers.”
For further information www.bowersgroup.co.uk