Production of complex precision parts
At Metav, Hurco will be demonstrating how the production of complex precision parts on its CNC machining centers can be optimized with the help of suitable software equipment and technical support.
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read more...Pneumatic tool holder for robots
Sauter Feinmechanik has developed a drilling and feed unit that is fully powered by compressed air. The permanently driven tool holder is primarily used in automated production, usually together with robots.
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Metav focuses on networked production
From March 10 to 13, the metalworking industry will meet at Metav in Düsseldorf. Here too, the focus will be on the challenges of digital transformation, especially for medium-sized companies.
read more...Development of a short-hole drill
It is difficult to develop an indexable insert drill that can drill holes with depths of up to 7×D in a single operation without deflection or chip jams. This is mainly because the extension of a drill results in the drill being bent or deflected disproportionately. A fundamental rethink was necessary with regard to the design and production of drill bodies and indexable inserts.
read more...Economic situation in East German mechanical engineering stabilizes
Eastern German mechanical and plant engineering was able to halt the downward trend. The order situation is also stabilizing. The mood is good.
read more...Additive manufacturing optimizes tools
Honeycomb structure makes bell mold lighter
Mapal has used the selective laser melting process to reduce the weight of its bell tool with brazed PCD cutting edges.
read more...Walter closes production site in Frankfurt
The precision tool manufacturer Walter is planning to reduce its production capacity in Germany. Production at the Frankfurt site is to be phased out by 2021.
read more...New Managing Director Technology at Kunzmann Maschinenbau
Dr. Florian Kirchmann has been the new Managing Director Technology at Kunzmann since the beginning of the year. The mechanical engineering graduate, who joined the family-owned company as Technical Director at the beginning of 2019, takes over the position from Gerd Siebler.
read more...Zecha criticizes economic policy
According to the VDMA Precision Tools Association, the production value of around 10.4 billion euros was around 7% below the record year of 2018. There was criticism of economic policy in relation to the automotive industry.
read more...Gearbox construction for electric vehicles
With electromobility, car manufacturers are confronted with a structural change. They have to convert their production lines to predominantly EV models. However, the transmission systems for electric vehicles have their very own requirements and call for new tools.
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