A partnership between Cambridge Dynamics and Fanuc has delivered the world’s first simultaneous, multi-axis horizontal machining centre. The new SOHMAX (Simultaneous Operation, Horizontal Multi-Axis) machine has been designed for machining operations on both ends of shafts, bars, axles and couplings, reducing set-up and cycle times.

SOHMAX uses a Fanuc CNC for its programming and a Fanuc robot for loading and unloading. The machine allows up to 12 operations to be performed on components simultaneously, from simple turning, drilling and tapping operations, through to profiling, broaching, swaging, spline shaving, pressure testing and assembly operations.
For further information www.fanuc.eu

Vero Software has appointed Hector Henry as brand manager of its Alphacam CADCAM solution. Having been promoted from his role of lead applications engineer, Henry’s new post involves working closely with strategic product director Raf Lobato in the evaluation of customers and stakeholders, as well as market conditions and innovations to provide vision, leadership and a strong presence in today’s global markets.

Henry holds a BS in mechanical engineering, and his involvement with Alphacam dates back to 1999.
For further information www.alphacam.com

Loughborough-based manufacturer JC Metalworks has welcomed four new employees to its team. Nicola Taylor has joined as HR manager, Ben Ludlow as project manager, Matt Haywood as team leader in the Fabrication Department and Krzystof Makowczynski as a full-time welder.

“Over and above these four latest recruits we have also promoted both Martin Foister and Vijay Lakhnsi to technical support roles,” says managing director Nick Oakland. “We are also looking for three more recruits and full details are on our website.”
For further information www.jcmetalworks.co.uk

There will be over 12 machining demonstrations taking place at the ‘Inspiration through Innovation’ best-practice manufacturing event taking place at Seco Tools’ UK facility in Alcester on 10-11 October. One special demonstration will be a collaborative venture between Seco and its technical partners – Autodesk, Romi Machine Tools and Roemheld – highlighting the productivity and performance benefits of additive/subtractive machining using a three-axis Romi Hybrid machining centre (with laser deposition additive manufacturing capability).

The demonstration will also feature workholding from Roemheld, Seco cutting tools and PowerMill machining software from Autodesk to repair a forging die used to manufacture golf club heads.
For further information www.secotools.com/iti