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Why choose a steelworker?

The design of Morgan Rushworth hydraulic steelworkers is said to include many time-saving features which may not be apparent at first glance. As steelworkers have developed over time, a number of features have evolved to maximise the potential of these versatile machines.

These include optional flat-bar bending unit attachments. Many steelworkers see years of use for punching, shearing and cropping with the rectangular notch station barely being used. A more productive option for a number of users is to specify a new machine with an optional flat-bar bending attachment that can be mounted in place of the standard rectangular notch unit; these can also be retrofitted to many existing models.
Further developments of note include angle flange trim. Although many customers use the angle shearing station to crop angle iron to 45° to form a frame, not everyone is aware that for smaller sizes of angle, only one flange can be trimmed in the flat bar shear station. If one flange is sheared at 45°, utilising the notch provided in the flat-bar shear hold-down, then a frame can be manufactured with a ready-made weld prep on the outside of the angle.
Another feature worthy of mention is flat bar end bevelling. Using a different slot in the shear station hold-down, the ends of small flat bars can be offered up to the shear blades at an angle, allowing a partial shearing across the end of the bar, leaving a small bevel for a weld prep.
In addition, there are many different uses for a hydraulic steelworker, which can also be fitted with a multitude of special tools and attachments to suit special applications.
For further information www.morganrushworth.com

Smart change

Hexagon is offering a rare opportunity to learn more about high performance metrology solutions at a special event hosted by Coventry’s Manufacturing Technology Catapult Centre on 23 May.

Billed as ‘The Power of Smart Change’, the seminar will not only include a series of presentations by guest speakers, but demonstrations of Hexagon equipment and tours of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre. Speakers from KW Special Projects, Red Bull Technology and Jaguar Land Rover will deliver presentations. The event, which runs from 09:00-15:30, will also include Q&A and networking sessions.
For further information www.hexagonmi.com

Landmark day

Guhring announced that MACH 2018 was the swansong exhibition for long-standing managing director Mike Dinsdale, who has spent the past 39 years serving the company.

On the penultimate day of the show, the MTA recognised this achievement by presenting Dinsdale with a cake on the Guhring stand that said “with congratulations and thanks from the industry”. Presented by MTA president Geoff Bryant, who has also recently retired from Citizen Machinery, the presentation was an emotional occasion filled with tales of days gone by. Dinsdale will be retiring later in the year.
For further information www.guhring.co.uk

3D printing specialist appointed

Following the announcement that XYZ Machine Tools has entered the 3D printing sector as an official reseller of the HP Jet Fusion, the company has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Jim Ashby, who will be co-ordinating sales of the system across the south of England.

Ashby has extensive experience in metal cutting, having served his apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce where he learnt the skill of looking at solid engineering reasons to do things. Most recently, he has spent eight years working across the 3D printing sector with various companies.
For further information www.xyzmachinetools.com

Subcon to partner Automechanika

The organiser of the Subcon exhibition has announced a partnership with Automechanika Birmingham, an exhibition for the automotive aftermarket and vehicle production sector.

As a result, visitors can benefit from attending both events by registering just once for their visitor badge. The two events are set to take place on 5-7 June 2018 at the NEC in Birmingham.
More than 4500 visitors from the aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, materials, oil and gas, and rail sectors will attend Subcon this year to do business with over 400 exhibitors. Meanwhile, over 500 exhibitors will connect with more than 12,000 visitors at the 2018 Automechanika Birmingham trade exhibition, including the likes of Robert Bosch, Magal & Arlington, TR Fastenings, Schmidt Light Metals, COBA Plastics, Pritex, Keyence, Autocraft Drivetrain Solutions, DIT, Igus, DJJ Engineering, and many others.
For further information www.subconshow.co.uk