‘Workpiece’

A Manufacturingtalk guide

Start with the news release Double-disc grinding machines eliminate dead time from NL Machine Tool Consulting, which we summarised at the time by saying "Officine Meccaniche Viotto is offering single-sided and double-sided disc grinding machines, with either vertical or horizontal spindles. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Lambert fits Schmitt AEMS into Bryant grinder from Schmitt Europe: "Lambert recently won an order to rebuild a Bryant grinding machine for Revolvo, a midlands-based manufacturer of large and split bearings.".

In June 2009, we covered the news from Agie Charmilles - take a look at EDM machine eliminates corrosion effects which says: "Agie Charmilles has launched the FI 2050 Two EDM machine that uses oil as a dielectric, instead of water, and is equipped with the company's twin-wire technology. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Rofin-Baasel UK, Rofin delivers 5,000th CO2 slab laser, as well as KAI buys Scharmann FMS from DST from DS Technology (UK), and Gerb utilises Cloos welding robots and software from Cloos Schweisstechnik.

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Sara introduces machinery protection door (June 2009)

Sara has launched the Sprint 300MP machinery protection door.

Quick Turn Nexus CNC lathes are stronger, faster (May 2009)

Since Yamazaki Mazak introduced its successful Quick Turn Nexus CNC lathes in 2002, more than 14,000 machines have been delivered worldwide.

Kyal launches Alzmetall five-axis VMC (May 2009)

Kyal Machine Tools has introduced the Alzmetall GS 1000 five-axis high-precision vertical machining centre (VMC).

Bumotec unveils multi-tasking machining centre (May 2009)

To improve productivity for manufacturers of complex components, Bumotec has launched its S191 multi-tasking machining centre.

CNC machine grinds super-hard materials (May 2009)

The Ewag Compact Line CNC grinding machine is designed for the flexible and precise manufacturing or sharpening of indexable inserts in all materials.

Agie Charmilles launches automation initiative (May 2009)

Agie Charmilles has launched a new initiative, aimed at precision manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, promoting the business benefits that can be achieved via automation.

Kennametal unveils indexable milling inserts (May 2009)

The Beyond range of turning products from Kennametal is now being extended to indexable milling inserts.

1st MTA adds cover-plate kits to OK-Vise range (May 2009)

A series of cover-plate kits has been added to the range of OK-Vise low-profile workholding equipment available from 1st Machine Tool Accessories (1st MTA).

MTA introduces workpiece clamping equipment

Mitee-Bite workpiece clamping products are the latest additions to the portfolio of workholding and manufacturing productivity equipment available from 1st Machine Tool Accessories (1st MTA).
Blum probe measures tools and workpieces

Blum Novotest's TC76-N touch probe for turning centres and round work applications has been well received in the UK since its exhibition debut at Mach 2008.