Drilling with indexable inserts and large chip channels
Komet and Ceratizit are presenting the KUB100, the first jointly developed indexable insert drill, at the AMB.
read more...read more...Interview with Tom Krause, Igus
Laser sintering at injection molding prices
Plastics specialist Igus has built up a strong position in the field of additive manufacturing - in component production as well as in the development of 3D printing materials for special requirements. Andreas Mühlbauer spoke to Tom Krause, Head of the Igus Additive Manufacturing division, about the importance of 3D printing, from product development through to the production of large quantities.
read more...AMB picks up on digitalization in machining
AMB opens its doors in Stuttgart on September 18. Then everything will revolve around metalworking production. The trade fair organizers are also breaking new ground and addressing the digital transformation in production with the special show Digital Way.
read more...Machining gray cast iron
Gray cast iron is still very popular in automotive engineering. The reason for this is certainly its adaptability to a wide range of requirements. However, this also requires special tools for machining.
read more...Cross-toothed burrs
August Rüggeberg - Pferd-Werkzeuge presents its new Allround carbide toothing. According to the company, the new toothing increases performance by up to 30 percent compared to conventional cross-toothed burrs.
read more...Iglidur ensures fun on three wheels
For the front suspension of a new recumbent tricycle model, Azub Bike was looking for wear-resistant plain bearings that could withstand dirt, dust and water. Their solution: Iglidur-G plain bearings from Igus.
read more...Smooth surfaces economically
High surface qualities are increasingly required, even for hard and small components. New diamond burnishing tools ensure economical surface finishing with roughnesses of Rz< 1 µm.
read more...Adaptive multifunctional layers
Self-adaptive tool coating
The intelligent multifunctional coatings (MpC - Multipurpose Coatings) from Surcoatec are multi-alloyed and nanostructured and are characterized by high temperature and phase stability, low thermal conductivity, high hardness combined with good toughness and low coefficients of friction.
read more...Interview with Dr. Jochen Kress, Mapal
"Industry 4.0 is not a switch that you flip"
Electromobility, digitalization and demographic change are some of the biggest challenges facing tool manufacturers. SCOPE spoke to Dr. Jochen Kress, Managing Partner of Mapal, about how a medium-sized company is overcoming these challenges.
read more...Sauber uses 3D printing in Formula 1
As part of a partnership agreement between 3D Systems and the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 team, Sauber Motorsport AG has purchased five new SLA ProX 800 3D printers for its headquarters and technical center in Hinwil, Switzerland.
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