Renishaw showcased a range of process control solutions for advanced manufacturing industries.

For instance, a machining cell was on display to demonstrate how high levels of automation and connectivity can be incorporated into CNC machining operations. The cell replicated the closed-loop process control applications that Renishaw uses to machine parts at its own production facilities in the UK, such as the 460,000 sq ft site in Miskin, Wales, where the integrated application of the company’s technologies enables productive, automated manufacturing with reduced labour and skill requirements, despite the low-volume, high-variety production environment.
For further information www.renishaw.com

Quickgrind gave a MACH debut to milling-cutter innovations that included the Mirage, QPlus, Delta and Spectre series.

The company also demonstrated its QuickEdge regrinding service, QuickLab process analysis and improvement service, QuickVend tool management solutions, and QuickCAM CAM assessment service. By reducing depth of cut and increasing feed rate by up to six times that of conventional end mills, Quickgrind says that its high-feed Spectre range is suitable for rough-machining operations such as slotting, pocket milling and contour machining.
For further information www.quickgrind.com

Mach Machine Tools launched a range of best-in-class CNC lathes and machining centres at this year’s exhibition.

The 8”-chuck Mach S-202 is a two-axis CNC lathe with a 400 mm turning length and 52 mm bore capacity. Included as standard is a programmable tailstock, parts catcher and swarf conveyor. Also launched was the Mach 710 Mini Mill+, a three-axis vertical machining centre equipped with an 11 kW, 12,000 rpm direct-drive BBT40 spindle. The machine offers a 24-position side-mounted ATC, 48 m/min rapids and roller linear guideways. Fanuc or Siemens control options are available for both machines.
For further information www.machmt.co.uk

The 2018 edition of MACH proved to be the most successful event that ITC has participated in so far.

While many commentators will pin the show’s success on a buoyant market and a new floor layout; for ITC, the crowds were drawn in by its eye-catching stand design, Suter MMX500 racing bike and the sheer diversity of its product range.
ITC’s marketing and internal sales manager Georgia Stewart-Jones says: “We received significant leads from every corner of the UK, varying from automotive, oil and gas and aerospace OEMs, to small subcontract job shops. In the week after the show, we sold a range of solid-carbide taps, drills, VariMill end mills and much more to a number of aerospace subcontractors. Additionally, we have just received a large order for Big Kaiser BBT30 collet chucks from a Fanuc user that needed high-precision BBT collet chucks to complement their recent RoboDrill purchase.”
For further information www.itc-ltd.co.uk

A Black Country manufacturer signalled its intentions for future growth by placing a major order at MACH.

Clamason Industries, which produces precision metal components and assemblies, announced a £1m total project investment with Bruderer UK to secure its largest ever press that will be used to target up to £6m of new orders.
The specialist supplier to the automotive, medical and building products sectors will install the 300-ton Zani Motion Master press in June, and is hoping that the speed and additional bed size will unlock larger pressing and stamping opportunities. This major investment comes after a successful two-year period for the Kingswinford-based firm, with an MBO in 2016 proving the catalyst for 10% year-on-year growth, 20 new jobs and a predicted £30m turnover across its operations in the UK and Slovakia during 2018.
For further information www.bruderer.co.uk