In addition to the cutting tool and work-holding innovations on show from Ceratizit UK & Ireland (Hall 18, Stand 210), the company is also raising funds for its two chosen charities: British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK. So far, the amount raised is in excess of £54,000. Ceratizit is hoping that this figure will get a significant boost at MACH 2022 with a Hope HB130 mountain bike, valued at over £6000, on offer. The winning entry will be chosen on 4 April live on the Ceratizit stand at 14:00 by World, Olympic, European and Commonwealth cycling champion Katie Archibald MBE. To be in with a chance of claiming this prize, which will be custom-fit to the winner, simply make a minimum donation of £10 at the link below.

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Group Rhodes (Hall 6, Stand 616), a UK designer and manufacturer of metal-forming, composite and bespoke machinery, is showcasing a number of new innovations at MACH 2022 alongside group companies Rhodes Interform and Atkin Automation. Rhodes Interform is demonstrating its latest machine designs through virtual reality (VR), enabling visitors to experience the company’s new game engine architecture and take an interactive journey into the latest innovations in its metal-forming and composite portfolio. Group Rhodes recently introduced VR throughout its group companies, allowing customers to not only visualise project technology but also assess practical aspects of the installation, such as machine access, serviceability and equipment positioning.

For further information
www.grouprhodes.co.uk

Rainford Precision (Hall 20, Stand 573) has recently been announced as the new UK and Ireland distribution partner for both 6C Tools and BSQ Tech. Micro tools from 6C are manufactured using laser ablation, avoiding damage and significantly increasing wear resistance to give 5-10 times more tool life. For engineers looking to improve their productivity when machining aluminium, copper, brass, plastics, PEEK and other non-ferrous metals, Rainford says that the arrival of the SwissCeraMill series from BSQ Tech can improve output by 400% compared with conventional carbide cutting tools.

For further information www.rainfordprecision.com

The Sempre Group (Hall 18, Stand 400) is demonstrating how manufacturers can harness Quality 4.0 to improve their productivity. Quality 4.0 begins at the preparation stage, which involves using automated solutions to balloon and populate inspection reports such as FAIRs. From there, manufacturers can develop measurement routines and minimise manual inspection. AR tools can then guide operators through the assembly process and reduce errors by projecting instructions for them to follow. After assembly, manufacturers can bring all their data together in one electronic QMS.

For further information
www.thesempregroup.com

From the eight machine tools on display from MACH Machine Tools (Hall 20, Stand 370), seven are equipped with the versatile DynaPath WinDelta control. Visitors to the stand will not only be able to appreciate the high performance and productivity levels of the machines and recognise the value they represent, but also familiarise themselves with the DynaPath control.
A new addition to MACH Machine Tools’ product line-up is a high-speed machining centre that is said to perform as stylishly as it looks. The MACH MDHS-65S is for the fast processing of high-precision components, mould tools and copper electrodes. It features a fixed, rigid and thermally-stable double column structure, roller-type linear guides, a high-speed HSK40E spindle (7.5 kW/24,000 rpm), a specially-designed spindle chiller system, a servo-driven 12-tool ATC and, of course, the DynaPath WinDelta control that provides 10,000-block look-ahead capability and dynamic path smoothing.

For further information
www.machmt.co.uk