Unison buys wire bending machine builder

Unison Ltd, the UK-based inventor of all-electric tube manipulation, has acquired Dorking-based wire and small tube bending machinery maker, Pneuform, for an undisclosed sum.
The acquisition paves the way for Unison to become a key provider of machinery to the international wire bending and coil forming sectors.

“We’ve known the team at Pneuform for many years and are hugely impressed by their product range, extensive knowledge of wire-forming technologies and high levels of customer care,” says Unison’sjoint managing director Alan Pickering. “In welcoming Pneuform to the Unison family, we look forward to enhancing their machine tool range with our advanced, user-friendly control systems and simulation software.”
For further information https://pneuform.com

Instantquoting for CNC machining services

Quickparts, a global parts manufacturing service provider, is relaunching its manufacturing customer portal, QuickQuote, now with expanded capabilities that include an instant quote service for CNC machining projects. The inclusion of an instant quote CNC machining service complementsQuickparts’ 3D printing instant quote service and request-for-quote (RfQ) service for all of the company’s other manufacturing technologies. Quickparts says the development marks a significant milestone in its commitment to providing limitless manufacturing services to its diverse range of customers.
For further information https://quickquote.quickparts.com

ETG grows team

The Engineering Technology Group (ETG) has appointed Deacon in the newly created role of prismatic product manager, recognising the importance of supporting customers that encounter the challenges of everything from three to complex five-axis milling. Deacon will provide advice on innovative machining solutions, creative programming and machining strategies, strategic work-holding technologies, and automation solutions. Over the past 30 years, he has worked as a senior application engineer, product manager, key account project manager and sales manager for prestigious machine tool brands.
For further information www.engtechgroup.com

Carbide boring bars offer fast, accurate roughing

Big Kaiser is introducing two new MW series carbide rough-boring bars, with availability in the UK via Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC). According to ITC, the MW boring bars deliver significantly improved precision levels in comparison with steel alternatives, largely by reducing vibration and chatter.

Carbide has four times the density of steel, which means any flexing is reduced by more than 16 times. Less deflection means that carbide tools are more precise and exhibit lower levels of chatter, providing manufacturers with far better machining results than other boring-head materials. Furthermore, enhanced rigidity enables fast roughing operations that help boost productivity levels.

The application of carbide instead of steel will also prolong the life of the cutting tools, as there is less run-out and reduced wear. ITC reports that carbide boring bars deliver precise levels of concentricity while their perpendicularity (straightness) is a further contributor to run-out performance.

“Carbide anti-vibration boring bars are important tool accessories for CNC machining because they solve the problem of insufficient stability that can lead to vibration when machining,” says Giampaolo Roccatello, chief sales and marketing officer for Europe at Big Kaiser. “With these two new boring bars our customers can take full advantage of the benefits that carbide technology provides.”

MW rough boring bars are straight-shank, indexable rough-boring tools for small diameters with dimensions based upon the Big Kaiser 319 SW series. The bars are suitable for the rough machining of through-holes with diameters from 16 to 21 mm.
For further information www.itc-ltd.co.uk

Open house at Star GB

Sliding-head lathe manufacturer Star GB is hosting an open house on 7-9 November 2023 at its Technology Centre in Derby. Visitors will experience an educational event featuring the latest innovations, expert knowledge and industry updates. Star GB will perform live machining demonstrations across its range and deliver the UK premiere of the Star SP-23 sliding-head lathe following its worldwide debut at EMO in Hanover last month. The company will also preview its latest fixed-headstock lathe, the SK-51 Type A. This slant-bed machine is equipped with twin 12-station turrets and the FANUC iHMI control.
For further information www.stargb.com/open