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New Shrink-Fit System Integrates Heating and Cooling

A new shrink-fit unit featuring inductive heating and air cooling in one workstation for
convenient, high-precision tool holding has been introduced by Kemmler
Präzisionswerkzeuge, whose products are available in the UK and Irish markets under a
recent sole agency agreement with GEWEFA UK. The KSG600 reflects Kemmler’s continued
focus on process reliability, user-oriented design and digital integration in modern
machining environments. 
Shrink-fit technology has long been valued for its ability to deliver both concentricity and
rigidity, as well as extended tool life, but the quality of the result depends heavily on precise
thermal control. Accordingly, with its latest system Kemmler has placed temperature
management at the centre of the process. Designed for carbide and high-speed-steel tools
from 3 to 32 mm in diameter and up to 490 mm long, this next-generation, highly

controllable shrink-fit technology is aimed at manufacturers that demand repeatably
accurate clamping, reduced set-up times and maximum operational safety. 
The KSG600 is designed around a single-touch operating concept, whereby three pre-
programmed, energy-efficient cycles can be activated at the press of a button. It reduces
dependency on the operator and minimises the risk of handling errors. Through WLAN or
Ethernet connectivity, users can access real-time status information, configure individual
parameters and monitor the system remotely, aligning the unit with the requirements of
digitally networked production environments and Industry 4.0 strategies. 
Designed to deliver consistent results irrespective of a user’s skill level or tool-holder type,
the compact unit is equipped with the company’s intelligent SafeControl technology, which
continuously monitors the inductive heating process in real time. By detecting exactly when
the shrink-fit holder has reached its optimal temperature, SafeControl automatically stops
the heating cycle and instigates uniform and controlled temperature reduction in typically
two to three minutes.
More information www.gewefa.co.uk

Next-generation SYIL machining centres in the spotlight

SYIL CNC UK presented an impressive line-up of high-performance machining centres and automation technology at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026 exhibition in Farnborough earlier this month. Four machines were demonstrated on the company’s stand, all featuring cutting tools from partner TaeguTec UK.

At the heart of SYIL’s exhibition was the unveiling of the redesigned X5 and X7 VMCs, representing a significant evolution in the company’s range. According to the company, the new designs prioritise ergonomics and aesthetics while maintaining the robust engineering that has established SYIL’s reputation for quality at competitive price points. Key improvements include enhanced door operation, optimised swarf removal systems, an upgraded 12-inch Siemens control system and improved visibility.

Visitors to the stand witnessed live cutting demonstrations on both the X5 and larger X9 machining centre. The X5 and X9 showcased TaeguTec’s latest high-feed milling technology, including the Chase4Feed line with its versatile four-corner BLMP inserts designed specifically for high-feed operations. The Chase4Feed’s robust circular insert geometry enables high performance in facing, shouldering, ramping and cavity machining applications, delivering depths of cut up to 2 mm while maintaining smooth surface finish.

Complementing this tool was the TaeguTec WINMILL series, featuring small carbide inserts with V-shaped pocket designs that provide high clamping strength and stability in compact diameter cutters.TaeguTec’s WINMILL line incorporates an enhanced cutting edge design and high rake angle that reduce cutting loads and improve chip evacuation, making it suitable for the precision shoulder milling applications.

Additionally, the latest solid-carbide TEO and TED drilling line from TaeguTec featured prominently, showcasing high-performance drilling. A major attraction on stand E185 was the X7 VMC equipped with SYIL’s KUKA-powered robot loading system. The R1 tending system features a 16-station pick-and-play configuration that enables fully automated part handling.

More information https://uk.syil.com, www.taegutec.com

Rainford to present Kern machines at MACH 2026

Rainford Precision will present micron-precise three- and five-axis machine tools from Kern Microtechnik at the MACH 2026 exhibition (NEC Birmingham, 20-24 April). In particular, Rainford will introduce the precision features of the newly launched Kern Micro HD+. This machine is the latest development in Kern’s Micro HD series, enhancing the patented micro-gap hydrostatic technology beyond linear axes to include fully hydrostatic B and C rotational axes.

The Micro HD+ offers significantly improved axial and radial run-out accuracy, increased dynamics through more powerful motors and topology-optimised structures, high rigidity thanks to hydrostatic rotary and swivel axes, and enhanced thermal stability via active cooling of all bearing components. The result is high-speed dynamic movement while maintaining micron-level precision over extended production runs.

With the machine’s compact platform, users canproduce workpieces up to 350mm diameter and 400mm in length, with an integrated tool changer that accommodates up to 210 tools. It achieves Ra0.05µm in serial production, often removing the need for finishing processes.

For the ultra-precise machining of larger parts, Kern has also introduced the Fortis HD (pictured). With a much larger working envelope, this machine incorporates a shaft-cooled high-speed spindle, a single-sided bearing mount, four-stage cooling and linear drives. The result is a machine with the micron precision and repeatability associated with the Kern HD, but in a substantial five-axis machining platform offering an X, Y, Zaxis travel of 780 x 420 x 450mm with 120° in the Baxis and 360° continuous rotation in the Caxis. Imagine retaining ultra-high precision with the flexibility to extend it to large parts – users now can with the Kern Fortis HD.

More information www.rainfordprecision.com

CNC bed mills released by MACH Machine Tools

The new MACH MDM 700-AR and MACH MDM 1000-AR CNC bed mills provide customers with high cutting performance, life-long precision, built-in flexibility and unrivalled reliability at a cost that, according to Dave Andrew, managing director of Vigilance Group (of which MACH Machine Tools is part), “will make your jaw drop and the guys in accounts smile”.

Both machines feature BT 40 spindles (5,000 rpm), roller-type linear guideways and large worktables (up to 1525 x 350 mm for the larger MDM 1000-AR model). The machines deliver positional and repeatable accuracies of 0.006 and 0.003 mm, respectively.

MDM 700-AR/MDM 1000-AR machines are supplied with the established DynaPath CNC integrated with MACH Machine Tools’ free, 24/7, Wi-Fi enabled ‘Remote Assist’ facility.Remote Assist provides customers with expert applications and service support, including free software updates, for the life of the machine.

“With Remote Assist, the 20 minute maximum response time to customer queries means that machine downtime is kept to an absolute minimum, which is proving a massive draw for customers,” says Andrew.

The DynaPath control includes: conversational and ISO/G code programming capabilities, making it easy to program machines on the shop floor;64 Gb on-board storage and 10,000 block look-ahead capability that ensure fast processing speed complemented by improved accuracy and smoother surface finish; functions such as datum setting using alignment, sub-program calling, the use of macro-programming, the ability to facilitate program simulation using tool path or 3D rendered graphics, and programmable spindle control; a DXF and onboard DXF editor; and a multitude of communication methods, including Wi-Fi connectivity.

As with all MACH machines, MDM-AR models are supplied, as standard, with technology features that include: 15.6” touchscreens, manual pulse generators, air power drawbars and coolant equipment.

More information www.machinetoolsalesonline.com

Future is bright for Bronte Precision Engineering

Mills CNCrecently supplied Bronte Precision Engineering, a Bradford-based precision subcontract specialist, with a new heavy-duty three-axis vertical machining centre.The machine, a box guideway Mynx 6500/50 II manufactured by DN Solutions, replaced an older Daewoo Mynx 540 machining centre supplied to Bronte by Mills CNC in 2004.

Since its installation, the Mynx 6500/50 II with FANUC 0iMP control and gearbox-driven 6000rpm (BT 50) high-torque spindle has been put through its paces machining a range of high-precision complex components. These parts include valve-type components (for subsea applications) made from Inconel castings for a long-standing customer and manufacturer of industrial pumps.

Programmed offline and machined in small batches, the pump valve components are approximately 400 x 300mm in size, involve long and intensive roughing and finishing operations, and are characterised by their tight tolerances and stringent surface finishes. Cycle times with the new Mynx 6500/50 II are significantly faster (up to 50%) than those achieved using the Mynx 540, vindicating the new machine acquisition.

Says Bronte Precision director Steven Haigh:“The Mynx 6500/50 II is a powerful, accurate and flexible machining centre that, in just a few short weeks, has proved its worth. Its rigidity, box guideway construction and BT 50 spindle with through-spindle-coolant capability has enabled us to improve our productivity and process efficiencies.The ability to ramp up speeds and feeds and take more aggressive depths of cut have shortened cycle times.”

He adds: “The machine is still being ‘bedded-in’ so to speak, but I’m confident that once we’re more familiar with its onboard technologies, we’ll hit tolerances of ±0.03mm on selected features.”

More information www.millscnc.co.uk