In collaboration with cutting-tool specialist Walter GB, Schunk will be hosting a customer innovation day on 18 July at the Knowledge Transfer Centre (KTC) in Sheffield, which is part of the AMRC.

The event is an opportunity for manufacturers specialising in the aerospace sector to witness best practice five-axis work holding and machining. After registration at 09:30-10:00, presentations will delivered by both Schunk and Walter, before the former delivers a presentation on the latest Vero-S Aviation modular clamping system for aerospace structural components. After lunch, delegates will transfer to the Factory of the Future machine shop.
For further information www.gb.schunk.com

The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) at the University of Strathclyde has integrated laser metal deposition (LMD) technology within a CNC machining centre, creating a unique platform that is the first of its kind in Scotland, and one of very few across the world.

Offering an affordable way for SMEs to embrace additive manufacturing, the LMD hybrid platform demonstrates that those with existing CNC technologies can retrofit their machinery to accommodate additive manufacturing at a reduced cost compared with off-the-shelf solutions. The AFRC is hosting a free workshop on machining and additive manufacturing on 28-29 August 2019. To find out more and book a space visit the web address shown.
For further information https://is.gd/tageye

Over £1m has been invested by Kaman UK in a chemical treatment line that will deliver surface treatment techniques to the aerospace industry.

Kaman is seeking NADCAP accreditation for the line and expects to secure it by the end of the year. The company’s range of special processes is expanded through the line, and includes chromic acid anodise (CAA), chemical conversion coating (Alocrom 1200), acid pickle and clean of titanium, vacuum blast, zinc spray, and paint finishing. Plans are also in place to introduce TSA.
For further information www.kaman.com

Flexible and cost-effective automation is the topic of the very first RARUK Automation breakfast event at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes on 11 June.

Between 08:30 and 11:00, attendees can drop in to consider with the experts how and why the products and systems sold by RARUK Automation in the UK can be freely combined to provide a solution for any given application. Brands offered by the company include Universal Robots, MiR, Robotiq, Pick-it, and, following its recent addition to the portfolio, EffiMat (automated storage solutions).
For further information https://rarukautomation.com/demo-events

Cutting-tool manufacturer Quickgrind will open its ‘Technical Centre of Infinite Possibilities’ at its Tewkesbury headquarters over the summer months.

This centre for advanced machining strategies will provide an environment to undertake customer training, demonstrations, technical seminars, events and more. The facility will incorporate a 3-axis and a 5-axis machining centre that will be installed prior to the grand opening. In addition, the centre will be a hub for innovation partners such as Open Mind, CG Tech, Tebis, Schunk, Romi Machine Tools, Blaser, Biltz, Romheld and Quickvend.
For further information www.quickgrind.com