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Portable metrology and AQC on show

MACH will provide the launch-pad for two new business divisions from Measurement Solutions, each dedicated to applications within the quality control sector (hall 19, stand 22). The Portable Metrology Division, which focuses on portable hand-held measuring systems, will be showing the latest Creaform measurement and scanning systems. In particular, the MetraScan 3D, which is able to scan parts from 300 mm up to 10 m in size, can deal with any material or surface, including castings, sheet metal, composites, machined surfaces and plastics.

MSL’s new Metrology Integration Division is dedicated to providing metrology solutions based on AQC applications, irrespective of whether the requirement is for a traditional CNC CMM or an in-process industrial robot. As part of the launch at the exhibition, MSL will be showing an automated robot cell with a 3D scanner, fully programmed and directly operated through a Metrolog X4 i-Robot.
For further information www.measurement-solutions.co.uk

Cutting-tool innovation in the spotlight

Quickgrind will be giving a MACH debut to milling-cutter innovations that include the Mirage, QPlus, Delta and Spectre series (hall 7, stand 101).

Quickgrind will also be demonstrating 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

Group-wide innovation

The team from Carfulan Group is set to deliver the UK premiere of a range of manufacturing technologies covering multi-sensor inspection equipment, 3D printing, offline tool pre-setting and turned-part measurement (hall 19, stand 410).

Carfulan Group comprises OGP UK, Zoller UK, ViciVision UK and SYS Systems. Among the exhibits from OGP will be the new Fusion multi-sensor metrology system, while the star of the show from SYS Systems, UK platinum partner for Stratasys, will be the Fortus 450 3D printer. Alongside its tool pre-setting and inspection devices, Zoller’s new Smart Cabinets range will go on public display
in the UK for the first time.
For further information www.carfulan.com

Accurate and productive cutting paths

Kerf Developments will be using the show as the launch pad for the latest additions to its plasma, water-jet and oxy-fuel cutting product portfolio, such as the new Plasmaster HD system (hall 7, stand 660). This high-definition cutting technology will be fitted with the latest Lincoln Electric Flexcut plasma system.

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Alongside the Plasmaster HD will be the RUR2500p with UltraSharp cutting technology. Engineers from Kerf will be on-hand to discuss the array of RUR2500p packages available to suit manufacturers processing anything from 1 mm-thick galvanised plate through to 70 mm-thick Hardox wear-resistant plate. Samples of finished parts will be on display to highlight the cut quality of holes
and external edges.
For further information www.kerfdevelopments.com

Full range of metrology products

Bowers Group will be exhibiting its full range of metrology products at the show (hall 13, stand 310).

Among the exhibits will be the recently introduced Baty Venture XT Vision system, which will be shown for the first time in the UK. Also on display will be the latest MK4 software and Baty R400 FT2-E touch-screen profile projector. Industry 4.0 will be a particular focus. Here, the new Sylvac F60 series of optical-scanning systems will be exhibited, alongside a collaborative robot with direct interface to Sylvac’s Sylcom integrated software.
For further information www.bowersgroup.co.uk