Yamazaki Mazak reaffirmed its commitment to the next generation of engineers with a third consecutive appearance at the ‘Get Up To Speed with STEM (GUTS)’ event, held at the Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham last month.

Mazak took the opportunity to showcase the latest generation of its Smooth CNC via an interactive simulated control panel. To encourage engagement with the young audience, the company offered students the opportunity to solve an interactive puzzle on the CNC while wearing visual-assisted glasses and earpieces. Furthermore, participants could speak directly with a Mazak engineer based
at the company’s European headquarters in Worcester to help them solve the puzzle.
For further information www.mazakeu.co.uk

XYZ Machine Tools is opening the doors of its Slough showroom on 22 May for a clearance day, which means there will be bargains and deals to be done on all existing stock to make way for new machines to be put on display.

Doors open at 09:00 and there is no requirement to register attendance. Machines will be available for demonstration prior to sale.
“These clearance days provide us with the opportunity to renew our showroom stock, while at the same time offering some exceptional deals to our customers on ex-demo machines,” says Nigel Atherton, managing director of XYZ Machine Tools. “Stock is limited on showroom models, but we are happy to talk to anyone who misses out on the day about new machines, which are held in stock at our Devon headquarters.”
For further information www.xyzmachinetools.com

At the back end of 2018, Dugard became the sole UK and Ireland sales and distribution outlet for the Korean brand of Hanwha sliding-head machine tools, since when the company has appointed Colin Thomson as its sliding-head specialist to drive the benefits of the technology to its customer base.

Commenting upon bringing the Hanwha brand into the Dugard fold, Thomson says: “While complementing the larger fixed-head range of Dugard turning centres, the Hanwha brand has capacity and power capabilities which far exceed that of existing sliding-head alternatives, allowing Dugard to truly bridge the gap between fixed and sliding-head technology.”
The Hanwha range is available in four range variants: the XD, XD Special/STL, XE and XP series of machines. Giving an overview of the Hanwha range, Thomson says: “The Hanwha sliding-head series is so diverse, we have something for everyone. The XE and XP are both great all-rounders with an economical price point that makes them best-selling machines for performance and productivity on a budget. Hanwha’s STL series is the most powerful turret model with a 10-station turret for VDI and BMT configurations. Taking this capability a step further is the XD Special series, which offers the ultimate tooling flexibility with
its B axis and Y2 axis, as well as its specially configured tool layout for the production of complex parts.”
He continues: “Added to the various models, we can configure the machines to meet the needs of the end user with a host of options that include tool breakage detection, through-coolant, guide bush and guide bush-less operation, driven tooling, chilling units, gear hobbing, modular tool configurations, chip conveyors, extended coolant tanks, motorised air spindles, and a selection of cross-drill configurations.”
For further information www.dugard.com

More than 30 machining centres, mainly five-axis models and some with various types of automation, will be on show at an open house to be held on 8-11 May at the Gosheim headquarters and factory of German machine tool builder, Hermle AG.

Manufacturers in the UK and Ireland interested in attending the event should contact sole agent, Kingsbury.
All of Hermle’s machines will be in evidence, including the ‘Performance Line’ range, which has recently been expanded to include mill-turn variants and the C650 model. Guided tours of the production and assembly areas will give visitors an insight into Hermle’s manufacturing processes. As usual, a special area will be set aside for partner companies to exhibit their latest developments in associated segments such as tooling, inspection systems, CADCAM and control technology.
Other highlights will include Hermle’s proprietary MPA additive manufacturing system, work-holding technology and software innovations.
For further information www.kingsburyuk.com

Widia has published its Advances 2019 product catalogue, which is available in the UK from Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC).

The 100-page publication features new product developments and extensions to the range of solid carbide and indexable tooling from Widia. Highlighted within are a number of new milling, hole-making and turning product lines. A particular focus is the Widia VSM890-12 series of shoulder and face-milling tools. The eight-edged, double-sided indexable range is said to be one of very few economic industry solutions that provide true 90° milling.
For further information www.itc-ltd.co.uk