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...TurningFOCUS ON...

QUANTUM LEAPS AND STEADY PROGRESSThe relentless ascent of the (not so humble) carbide

insert is characterized by revolution and evolution

Cemented carbide is a hard material that is used extensively in cutting tools that are intended for machining. Within an industrial context, references to carbide or tungsten carbide usually refer to this cemented composite.

Carbide cutters deliver many advantages. In the vast majority of cases, they provide a better surface finish on the machined part and allow faster machining when compared to the use of high-speed steel (HSS) cutters. In addition, carbide tools are able to withstand higher temperatures at the cutter-workpiece interface than standard high-speed steel tools, which is the principal reason for their faster machining capability. Carbide usually provides superior performance for the cutting of tough materials such as high alloyed steel or stainless steel, as well as in situations where other cutting tools would wear away faster, such as when performing high-quantity, extended production runs.

Industries’ use of cemented carbide for cutting metals began in the 1930s. Since that time carbide has become by far the most popular material for the production of cutting tools. While some tools that feature relatively small sizes are wholly produced from carbide; others use carbide in the cutting area only. Originally the cutting area consisted of a carbide tip that was brazed or soldered to a tool body. However, in the 1940s cutting tool manufacturers began to produce cutting tools with the advantage of replaceable carbide segments that were mechanically mounted on to the tools body.

This clever innovation and the use of me-chanical clamping, which provides much greater strength compared with the previously brazed connections, are now recognized as memorable milestones, not only in the area of tool manufacturing, but also in advancing the efficiency of all metalworking industries.

This major development led to impressive improvements in productivity within the area of machining operations. It was immediately possible to increase the load on the tool and to intensify operational metal removal rates. In addition to this cost effective method ensuring

the simple and economical replacement of the cutting element when worn or in case of breakage, it allowed the manufacturing of cutting segment and the tool bodies to be divided. Depending on the shape of the inserts used, they could be quickly indexed ensuring the rapid change of a worn cutting corner by several methods, such as rotating the insert on its axis or by flipping it upside down. Initially the new cutting segments were known by several names, such as throwaway tips, interchangeable inserts, replaceable inserts, however, today the more widespread, generic term indexable inserts is used.

The technology used in the manufacturing of the indexable inserts is based on powder metallurgy, comprising of several manu-facturing processes as follows – preparing carbide powder (mixing), pressing the powder (compacting), sintering compact, post-sintering processing and coating.

In principal these stages have remained unchanged over many decades. Although, at the same time, progress in science and technology has significantly impacted on the manufacturing process of inserts.

In the past, inserts were produced by the use of manual machines. Hence, the application of various complex powder metallurgical processes was very difficult or even impossible to perform. The introduction of more progressive industrial equipment, featuring advanced automation and computer control, made the technological processes more stable, controllable and reliable. Con-sequently, the mechanical properties of manufactured inserts became more uniform, predictable and repeatable; these factors allowed dramatic improvements in terms of the accuracy of sintered inserts by reducing production tolerances.

Today, a typical insert production press is a highly engineered device that is computer controlled. A moveable punch can be made from several “sub punches”, each operated separately. Some press designs encompass multi-axial pressing options. The remarkable progress in press technology enables the

production of complex shaped inserts that are characterized by variable corner heights (Pic. 1). This capability enables the realization of optimal cutting geometry, which guarantees not only smooth and stable machining but also the increased accuracy of a machined surface (Pic. 2).

Additionally, the advantages provided by the use of modern CAD/CAM systems make it possible to improve the design and the shaping parts of pressing die sets. Also, the ability to simulate the pressing processes related to new sintered products, when they are at the beginning of their design stages, allows further design amendments and enhancements to be made.

Advanced new techniques, related to sintering insert masters, improves process quality. Gradient sintering of multi-carbide substrate ensures a thin upper layer that feature high cobalt content. This gradient layer produces an excellent barrier against the development of cracks and guarantees increased resistance to brittleness and fracturing. Today, substrates of this type are commonly used in tools intended for turning operations.

Until the 1980s carbide grades were uncoated. In order to make grades more universal and applicable to machining various engineering materials, tool manufacturers invented

The milling insert H690 TNKX 1005 features marked difference in height

of the inserts’ corners.

Pic. 1

Pic. 2

The turning insert CNMG 331-F3P has a complex chip breaker formed by use of

pressing technology. The insert’s optimized cutting geometry ensures productive

turning various hard-to-machine steels and cast irons.


grades that contained various additives. The adoption of coating technologies has dramatically changed the world of machining; now the vast majority of carbide grades are coated. The addition of this new technology permitted the grades to focus on cutting specific material groups. The substrates contained fewer additives; therefore their structures became more uniform and stable, which further improved control during production.

The introducing of coated carbides and on-going developments in this area has enabled significant increase in cutting speeds. For example 30 years ago, when turning gray cast iron the cutting speed used was

approximately 100 m/min for inserts which were made from IC20 (ISCAR uncoated carbide grade). Today, the coated IC5005 allows speed values of up to 600 m/min. In another case, the milling of martensitic stainless steel during the same years was performed at about 80 m/min for IC50M (ISCAR uncoated carbide grade), now 300 m/min is the acceptable value when using IC5500 (ISCAR coated grade). These impressive numbers provide an excellent illustration of how coated carbides have allowed leaps in progress to be made in the area of cutting speeds.

Coating technology continues to develop in two principal directions – Chemical Vapor

Deposition (CVD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD). The main result of progress within the area of CVD was the introduction of Alumina ceramic coatings. This allows machining at elevated speeds due to its excellent temperature isolation properties, high hardness and chemical stability at high temperatures.

PVD coatings were introduced during the late 1980s. PVD coatings performed a gigantic step in overcoming the complex problems that prevented progress within the field of nanotechnology. PVD coatings brought a new class of wear-resistant Nano layered coatings. Such coatings (Pic. 3) are a combination of layers having a thickness of up to 50nm (nanometers) and demonstrate significant increases in the strength of the coating compared to conventional methods.

Modern technology allows both methods – CVD and PVD – to be combined for insert coatings, as a means of controlling coating properties. In particular, ISCAR’s carbide grade DT7150 features a tough substrate and a dual MT CVD and TiAlN PVD coating. This was originally developed to improve the productive machining of special-purpose hard cast iron.

Another major advancement in insert techno-logy relates to post-coating treatments. For instance, ISCAR developed SUMOTEC, a treatment method for the already coated surface of an insert. The advanced SUMOTEC post-coating technology delivers improved strength and wear resistance to carbide grades, enabling higher productivity. In CVD coatings, due to the difference in thermal expansion coefficients between the substrate and the coating layers, internal tensile stresses are produced. Also, PVD coatings feature surface droplets. These factors negatively affect a coating and therefore shorten insert tool life. Applying SUMOTEC post-coating technologies considerably reduces and even removes these unwanted defects and results in increasing the tool life of the grade, also greater productivity (Pic. 4 and 5).

Continuous developments in carbide insert technology have initiated several areas of development. Advanced methods of pressing and sintering, coating processes and post-coating treatments, new options for surface treatment and optimization of cutting geometry are intended for manufacturing indexable inserts to meet the requirements of efficient machining dictated by modern metalworking industries.

ISCAR’s recently developed grade IC6025 is intended specifically for turning materials related to ISO M group (austenitic and duplex stainless steel). The grade coating is a multi-layered coating that features post-coated treatment. The grade enabled significant improvements in productivity related to turning

Pic. 4

SEM image of CVD coating’s surface before (left) and after (right) SUMOTEC post coating treatment.

Pic. 3

The nanolayer structure of the coating of the IC807 carbide grade (SEM image).

Pic. 5

The effect of SUMOTEC treatment on a PVD coated surface: a- untreated surface, b- treated surface.

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ISCAR WHISPER – A QUIET REVOLUTION IN ANTI-VIBRATION TOOLSThroughout the world, machinists have to deal with the presence of problematic vibrations on a daily basis. To help solve these difficulties, ISCAR’s Research and Development department has developed a wide range of anti-vibration tools that are able to reduce or even eliminate this challenging phenomenon, across a wide range of machining disciplines. Today, ISCAR’s acknowledged expertise in the design and development of anti-vibration tools has been applied to the boring bar.

One of the most common turning applications is the boring of components, a function also known as internal turning. The most wide-spread tools used for this type of machining operation are boring bars. Boring bars’ shapes enable them to operate through previously drilled holes and to efficiently enlarge and accurately profile holes according to their specific requirements. The correct application of a boring bar enables a bore’s internal profile to be machined according to specification, an accurate hole diameter to be achieved and the required surface finish quality to be realized.

In order to cover the complete range of applications for internal turning, ISCAR has developed a comprehensive series of high-quality internal boring bars for different insert geometries, covering all machining applications from 4xBD to 10xBD.

ISCAR offers three types of boring bars: solid steel, solid carbide and anti-vibration.

The maximum overhang for solid steel boring bars is up to 4xBD. This limitation is due to the fact that machining with a longer length of steel shank (more than 4xBD) can induce unwelcome vibrations due to the elasticity and characteristics of the steel.

In order to limit the vibration on a higher overhang of more than 4xBD and up to 6xBD, the use of solid carbide boring bars is recommended. Solid carbide boring bars represent an excellent, highly efficient option for boring applications of up to six times the tool’s machining depth. This capability is attributable to solid carbide possessing a coefficient of elasticity that is three times higher than that of steel.

However, when the machining of high over-hangs of more than 6xBD is required, even the use of a solid carbide shank can cause vibrations. Therefore, in these cases the use

of solid carbide can be somewhat limited.

Deep turning

Deep turning solutions for machining high depth to diameter internal applications include special anti-vibration boring bar systems with a live vibration dampening system located inside the tool body.

A product of ISCAR’s prolific R&D department, innovative WHISPERLINE anti-vibration boring bars have been designed to significantly reduce and even totally eliminate vibrations when working with a high overhang from 7xBD to 10xBD.

Situated inside these ingenious tools is a unique damping mechanism that consists of a heavy mass that is supported by a rubber spring element containing oil to increase the required dampening effect.

In addition, the system contains other elements which help to further reduce vibrations. The reactive damping mechanism comes into action during machining with high overhang work depths and acts as an effective counter to vibrations.

The highly effective, anti-vibration damper effect is applicable for large D.O.C and high feed rates, and ensures continuous, efficient machining. ISCAR’s inspired WHISPERLINE anti-vibration tools considerably improve machining stability and enhance insert life. These factors enable meaningful increases in productivity to be achieved, improvements in surface quality on high overhangs to be attained, scrap levels to be reduced and users’ profitability to be enhanced.

WHISPERLINE anti-vibration tools enable the delivery of internal coolant to be supplied directly to where it is required – the insert’s cutting edge. The efficient distribution of coolant increases the insert’s tool life by reducing temperature and also improves chip control and chip evacuation.

The WHISPERLINE anti-vibration turning tool line enables the fitting of a wide range of cutting heads with a range of different insert geometries, including all ISCAR standard ISO turning inserts for different applications; thus offering great flexibility.

The WHISPERLINE boring bars represent a cost-effective, modular system with a wide

materials in the aerospace industry (Pic. 6).

Among the very latest advanced carbide grades, ISCAR has developed the IC806 grade for turning and grooving high temperature alloys. ISCAR grade IC806 is a new complementary SUMO TEC PVD coated grade for machining high temperature alloys, especially Inconel 718.

ISCAR’s new grade for Inconel 718 machining belongs to a family of nickel based super alloys that are used extensively for applications where the ability to withstand high temperatures and high corrosion resistance properties are required. The material is widely used in the aerospace industry, in components that are placed in the hot section of the engine, and is also used in various oil industry sectors.

The microstructure of Inconel 718 consists of an austenitic structure possessing high tensile and yield strength. The major problems encountered when machining Inconel 718 are characterized by very high temperatures on the cutting edge of the insert, this is due to the abrasive elements in the materials composition (high nickel content of 50-55% and chrome 17-21%), which can cause high wear rates, chipping, notching and insert breakage. These factors contribute to reduced tool life and high deformation of the cutting edge even at low cutting speeds.

Another complexity associated with Inconel is its tendency to become malformed; this is due to its metallurgical sensitivity to residual stresses and self-hardening effects during cutting operations. ISCAR’s aim is to effectively machine this unique material, and has therefore successfully developed the IC806. This is a submicron grade with TiAlN and ISCAR’s SUMO TEC coating resulting in superior wear resistant properties. IC806 has a hard submicron substrate with PVD coating and a special post coating treatment that provides substantially improved tool life and better reliability.

For more information, please contact Iscar South Africa – Tel: 011 997-2700.

Pic. 6

Cont. from page 7

Cont. on page 10

The structure of ISCAR grade IC6025, which was designed especially for

turning ISO M materials.



For more information, please contact Iscar South Africa – Tel: 011 997-2700.

range of standard shanks with diameters of 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 and 60mm. The flexible boring bars are able to carry eight different interchangeable boring heads: CCMT, VCMT, TCMT, DCMT, TNMG, CNMG, WNMG, TNMG, DNMG, SNMG and VNMG.

Insert geometry

Correct insert geometry is a very important factor when using anti-vibration boring bars. The most recommended insert geometry for successful anti-vibration use, is a positive

geometry insert with a positive rake angle, as this shape exerts a lower tangential cutting force when machining.

Choosing the appropriate nose radius of the insert is also a vitally important consideration. A lower nose radius is recommended as this configuration significantly reduces the cutting forces, due to the lower contact between the insert and workpiece, which helps to limit and reduce vibration. A greater nose radius creates much larger radial and tangential cutting forces that can produce unwelcome vibrations.

Inserts with the benefit of appropriate chip breakers are recommended for improved chip evacuation, as the production of long and curled chips can cause a range of problems when working with long overhang tools. In addition to increasing vibration during machining, long and curled chips are liable to spoil or damage the surface quality of the workpiece. Highly recommended ISCAR chip breakers for anti-vibration tools are the F3P/F3M for finish machining applications using a small D.O.C.; and the M3P/M3M, for medium applications. These highly-efficient chip breakers ensure excellent chip control and the creation of small chips which can be evacuated more easily with the help of the coolant supply.

An additional, very important factor in reducing vibrations is ensuring the clamping stability of the anti-vibration boring bar. Secure clamping helps users to achieve the correct workpiece dimension, which results in excellent workpiece surface quantity and assists in avoiding vibrations; clamping length should be 4XBD.

ISCAR’s new, anti-vibration boring bars join the ever-growing ISCAR WHISPERLINE family of ingenious tools that are designed for anti-vibration turning and grooving applications. The all-embracing anti-vibration turning tools can be referred to as tuned or damped tools, which provide effective solutions for the reduction and elimination of vibrations.

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Cutting tool and tooling system specialist Sandvik Coromant has unveiled a new range of CoroTurn® Prime multi-task and axial type tool holders to help machine shops implement the new PrimeTurning™ methodology, which enables turning in all directions. The introductions allow users to maximize the benefits of PrimeTurning on multi-task turn-mill centres and vertical turning lathes (VTLs). Complementing the company’s existing radial tool holders, Sandvik Coromant now has a complete offer for PrimeTurning operations.

One of the highlights of the range is the CoroTurn Prime Twin tool holder for multi-task machines. Both CoroTurn Prime A- and B-type inserts can be mounted together on Twin tool holders, allowing manufacturers to undertake roughing with a B-type insert before switching to finishing with an A-type insert, for example.

“Modern multi-task machines are intended for the complete machining of components but typically have a slow tool changing time, often around 15-20 seconds,” says Håkan Ericksson, Product Manager General Turning at Sandvik Coromant. ”As a result, the new Twin holder will save customers a considerable amount of time when changing tools.”

As a further advantage, B-axis machining on multi-task machines permits the operator to program the angle of the tool in precise increments. When the machine cuts using its B-axis, a lot of accessibility is created using neutral holders. In combination with streamlined operations, this delivers the potential for huge time saving and productivity increases to help manufacturers reduce tooling inventories and achieve competitive gains.

Six new multi-task tool holders are being introduced, which are mounted at a 45° angle for B-axis machining and can be used with either CoroTurn Prime A-type or B-type inserts. Options for multi-task machines include four tool holders (one-insert only) and two Twin tool holders (two inserts). The CoroTurn Prime Twin tool holder is available for use with Coromant Capto® C5 – C8 size.

A range of axial tool holders for vertical turning lathes is also part of the range, which means that Sandvik Coromant now has a complete offer for PrimeTurning: axial, radial and multi-task tool holders. In total, eight dedicated tool holders for axial mounting are being launched. This type of tool holder is compatible with most types of vertical lathes, and is available in Coromant Capto for use with either CoroTurn Prime A-type or B-type inserts.

Although PrimeTurning is applicable to the entire general turning area, machine shops with large batch sizes (automotive) are set to benefit most, as will those machining large components (aerospace), where there is a need to reduce tool changes, set-up time and production stops.

Ultimately, the all-directional PrimeTurning method and CoroTurn Prime tools will ensure that manufacturers can complete their turning operations in a much more efficient way. Compared with conventional turning, a 50-80% increase in productivity, along with 1.5–2 times more tool life, can be achieved.

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CoroTurn Twin holders for multi-task machines.

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FS AND MK RHINORUSH CHIP BREAKERSThe process of properly controlling chip formations is important in order to prevent loss of production due to frequent halts in the machining process, as well as damage to the tools and work-piece.

The RhinoRush MK chip breaker is ideal for medium applications while machining stainless steel and heat resistant materials.

The MK chip breaker is a more stable insert that offers long tool life because of its sharp edge design that minimizes built-up-edges during machining operations.

Case studies prove the effectiveness of the MK chip breaker with tool life being increased by over 300 percent.

For example, during the product testing phase of a workpiece made from SUS 304, the MK chip breaker coated with TaeguTec’s TT9080 grade witnessed an increase of tool life by 343 percent during continuous cutting conditions with speeds of 160 meters per minute and same cutting conditions.

During another continuous cutting test, on difficult-to-cut Inconel 718, tool life was increased by 159 percent with all cutting parameters the same.

The RhinoRush FS chip breaker is specifically designed for excellent chip control on steel finish turning with superior evacuation under low feed and low depth of cut applications, while the insert’s sharp cutting edge drastically reduces machining load resulting in minimal vibration during operations.

TaeguTec’s range of boring bars with screw clamping function is available to suit C, T, V and W shape RhinoRush inserts.

With the screw clamping type boring bar, the current hook lever, T-Holder and wedge clamp types, the RhinoRush line of boring bars meets the needs of more demanding machining applications.

The screw clamping type boring bar has a simple clamping structure, minimizes chip evacuation interference during internal machining and is stable plus durable during demanding operations.

Advantages of the ground type ML chip breaker include reduced cutting force due to its very sharp cutting edge and extended tool life with improved surface quality due to minimal built-up-edge during machining.

By combining the chip breaker’s sharp geometry and polished uncoated grade, this addition makes the RhinoRush line the perfect choice for aluminium and super alloy machining.

RhinoRush’s mini turning inserts are very popular across many sectors within

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RhinoRush is characterized by a tough and smaller double-sided insert that enables improved machining time and better surface finish.

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UNIVERSAL TURNING IN THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE CLASS

With its robust and rigid construction, the CTX 2500|700 offers the perfect basis for powerful heavy-duty machining combined with high surface qualities. The machine design was developed using FEM analysis. Robust guides in all axes ensure dynamic rigidity – the rapid traverses achieve up to 30 m/min – as well high vibration damping. Large-scale ball screw spindles as well as 4-fold bearing of the spindle motors result in up to 50 percent higher overall rigidity compared with its predecessor.

DMG MORI combines the rigidity of the CTX 2500|700 with high thermostability. A spiral-shaped oil jacket fitted around the spindle unit controls the temperature increase. Also in the circulating coolant of the cast components, which minimizes displacements and is just 2.0 µm. The incremental length measuring

system from MAGNESCALE, with a standard resolution of 0.01 µm, underscores this mark of quality.

When it comes to performance, the CTX 2500|700 excels with its turnMASTER main spindles. A 10″ model with 4,000 rpm, 26 kW and 525 Nm and optionally a 12″ model with 3,500 rpm, 30 kW and 1194 Nm are available. The counter spindle is 6″ as the standard model and achieves 7,000 rpm, up to 11 kW as well as 70 Nm. An 8″ spindle with 5,000 rpm, 32 kW and 360 Nm is offered as an option here.

The precision disk turret with active disk cooling and VDI-40 interface is the standard of the MC models and Y models with an additional Y-axis. The rotational speed is 6,000 rpm. The torque achieves a maximum of

32 Nm. The SY expansion stage with counter spindle is equipped with the 6,000 rpm star turret torqueDRIVE with up to 85 Nm torque as standard. The BTM interface is available as an option. The speedDRIVE turret with 12,000 rpm and 56 Nm is also available. All turrets offer space for either 12 or 16 tools in the optional VDI 30 design (not for torqueDRIVE).

With ø 366mm turning diameter and 705mm turning length in the case of the CTX 2500|700k, the new turning centre offers enough space for a broad range of tools. The chuck size for the standard model is 250mm with a bar capacity of 76mm. The travel paths in the X-, Y- and Z-axis are 260 x 100 x 795mm.

The ergonomic design of the CTX 2500|700 makes the work area easily accessible, which also enables crane loading of heavy components from the top. A pocket for long tools is built into the wall of the spindle gear box to prevent collisions. The oil cooler and hydraulic unit are mounted at the rear and easily accessible.

The user friendliness of the operating system offered by the turning centre is continued in the control system. A ERGOline Control with 21.5″ multi-touch screen and CELOS with SIEMENS inclusive ShopTurn 3G are put to work here. CELOS enables integral administration, documentation and job planning in work preparation and workshop on the one hand and on the other, CELOS APPs, such as the condition analyzer or performance monitor, offer our customers a detailed insight into the machining processes and the status of the machines as the basis of a continuous improvement process. Moreover, CELOS functions to an ever-greater extent as an IoT interface and creates the basis for cross-company interaction in the production networks of the future.

A topic for the future is automation. DMG MORI offers a flexible connection to various automation solutions for the CTX 2500. In addition to integrated tool unloading, a bar loader connection and the option of using the Robo2Go, DMG MORI has now taken over the GC gantry loaders from the NLX series.

The CTX 2500|700 unites the stability, power and precision of the NLX 2500|700 and the CTX beta 800.

Flat guides for maximum stability for example in grooving up to a 12-mm groove

width in CK 45.

The CTX 2500|700 by DMG MORI represents the new standard in universal turning. The best of two worlds combines the precision, performance and stability of two well-known successful models. The rigid machine bed and the stable guidance concept originated from the 10,000-times tried-and-tested NLX 2500|700, while the VDI turret and the SIEMENS 840D solutionline were adapted from the CTX beta 800. The high user friendliness and digital intelligence of the APP-based control and operation interface, CELOS, as well as the ergonomic design, round off the CTX 2500|700 and are teamed with customer-orientated automation options.



The CLX 550 universal turning centre from DMG MORI impresses with its high level of stability, sturdy construction, a powerful 630-Nm spindle and a multitude of customer-orientated hardware and software options. In addition to Siemens the FANUC I series is now also available as a new and additional 3D control alternative.

The CLX series represents the segment of high-performance universal machines with a diverse choice of options within the product range of universal turning centres from DMG MORI. The CLX series is a modular solution offer for many different branches – including the automotive industry or general machinery and plant engineering. The new CLX 550 now joins the CLX 350 and CLX 450 to expand the spectrum of successful universal turning centres. With a 480mm turning diameter and 1,225mm turning length it offers users a larger work area on a compact footprint (7.4 m²). The

sturdy cast-iron bed with its innovate design ensures the necessary rigidity, optimum vibration behaviour and improved chip fall. Powerful DMG MORI spindles and a VDI40 turret with twelve stations guarantee a high level of productivity. An extensive portfolio of technology solutions, DMG MORI software

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solutions and applications round off the offer of the high-performance CLX 550.

Its sturdy machine bed, large ball screws and the equally sturdy spindle bearing make the CLX 550 a flexible all-rounder through to heavy-duty machining with a torque of up to 630 Nm in the DMG MORI portfolio of universal turning centres. There is also a 280 Nm counter-spindle available that enables the 6-sided complete machining of complex workpieces. This new and now largest model in the CLX series enables bar machining with diameters of up to 80 mm (ø 102mm as an option) with a high degree of accuracy (circular precision: < 3 µm). In its standard version the CLX 550 comes equipped with a VDI40 turret with twelve tool stations and six block tool holders.

Diverse options enable application-oriented equipping and upgrading of the CLX 550. In addition to the larger bar capacity and lower spindle there are also VDI30 or VDI50 turrets available as well as a tailstock and a steady rest. Both can be ordered alternatively as CNC controlled units. This means the manufacture of crankshafts is also possible on the CLX 550. DMG MORI underscores the high demand on machining quality with versatile equipment options such as direct path measuring systems and integrated workpiece measurement. Altogether the customer has a choice of over 100 hardware and software options which enable individual CLX machine configurations.

Completely new is the 3D control strategy for the CLX: In its standard version the 19″ DMG MORI SLIMline multi-touch control panel with SIEMENS 840D solutionline and Operate 4.7 ensures a high level of user comfort and reliable machining processes. In addition to this the FANUC I-series CNC is now also available as an option for all CLX machines. All machines with FANUC are built in the traditional plant GRAZIANO in Tortona, Italy.

Dr. Michael Budt, CSO for the DMG MORI plants in Poland and Russia, explains, “the decision to produce the CLX machines in Italy as well as in our plant in Poland means we can meet the enormous demand and also come a step closer to achieving our goal of selling up to 3,000 CLX / CMX machines worldwide in future.”

DMG MORI Technology Cycles, such as Easy Tool Monitoring, are also available in addition to the diversity of 3D control. These cycles boost machining efficiency and so of course customer benefit as well. Easy Tool Monitoring, for example, prevents damage by controlled stopping of spindles and axes in the case of broken or overloaded tools.

The CLX 550 offers a 480mm turning diameter and 1,225mm turning length on a compact footprint of just 7.4m2.

6-SIDED COMPLETE MACHINING WITH COMPACTMASTER 122 NM TURN & MILL SPINDLEWith a footprint of just 16.3 m², the NTX 2500 2nd Generation combines its high process stability and flexibility with a generous work area (675mm in the X-axis and ±150mm in the Y-axis). The decisive core component is the B-axis with the company’s own compactMASTER spindle for demanding 5-axis cutting with up to 122 Nm. With 599 Nm including the optional counter-spindle, the main spindle extends the performance capability of the NTX 2500 2nd Generation in the field of 6-sided complete machining.

Turn & Mill machining centres are regarded as the premium class of modern cutting. The new NTX 2500 2nd Generation from DMG MORI is also evidence of this. The basis for this is the sturdy machine bed with stable roller guides. There is also a comprehensive range of cooling measures in the spindles and ball screw drives. This provides stable temperature conditions as the basic prerequisite for precision machining during continuous 5-axis de-ployment.

Another important criterion of the new de-velopment is the 350mm compactMASTER spindle of the B-axis, which provides additional room in the work area as well as having excellent performance data. Like the Turn & Mill spindle, the second tool carrier in the form of a BMT revolver with powered tools also has a Y-axis (±40mm). The company’s own toolSTAR tool magazine with 38 stations, which can be extended to as many as 114 stations depending on customer requirements, ensures that set-up times are short.

The NTX 2500 2nd Generation goes along with the automation trend from two perspectives. Whereas the integrated tool measurement and tool breakage monitoring and the tool measurement in the work area ensure that the machining process is efficient, a selection of requirement-oriented handling systems looks after the loading and unloading of the workpieces, the variant with robots being just one example thereof.

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As far as control is concerned, the NTX 2500 2nd Generation follows the Path of Digitization, on the basis of which DMG MORI promotes digitization. The Turn&Mill machining centre of the NTX 2500 2nd Generation is equipped with the CELOS app-based control and user interface. On the one hand, CELOS makes continuous management, documentation and planning of orders possible in the planning department and the workshop. On the other hand, CELOS APPs such as condition analyzer and performance monitor provide the user with detailed insights into the machining processes and the status of the machine as a basis for continuous improvement processes. CELOS also acts as an IoT interface to an ever-increasing extent, and therefore provides the basis for company-encompassing interaction in the production networks of the future.

The DMG MORI technology cycles are also available for the NTX 2500 2nd Generation. Easy tool monitoring makes it possible to monitor the spindle load and the axis feed. The technology cycles make it easy for operators to carry out sophisticated machining,

4-axis machining of complex workpieces with a diameter of up to 670mm and 1,540mm in length with the

compactMASTER Turn & Mill spindle, including second workpiece carrier (lower revolver) with Y stroke of 80mm.

MULTI-SPINDLE AUTOMATIC LATHES FOR SWISSTYPE MACHININGThe MULTISPRINT 25 and MULTISPRINT 36 set a new standard in series production with six spindles. Each spindle position already has a Y-axis in the standard. On the basis of countless technology studies and a wide range of customer requirements, the developers have fulfilled the requirements for reducing throughput times and set-up times, lowering the cost of process development and integration and also dealing with the increasing degree of complexity. Nozzles in fluid technology, implants in dental technology and shafts

in car construction are just three examples of complex components which can be manufactured in a highly productive way on the versatile machines. The result is a manufacturing solution for scalable requirements from series production start-up to series production itself.

With the new multi-spindle automatic lathes, DMG MORI has developed a highly flexible machine concept which productively manufactures complex turned and milled parts in both chuck and bar machining.

The MULTISPRINT 25 and MULTISPRINT 36 are setting a new standard in series production with six spindles.

The bar capacity is a diameter of 25mm with the MULTISPRINT 25 and 36mm in the MULTISPRINT 36. The cross-slides on the six spindles (optionally up to eight) all have a Y-axis with travel distance of 100mm and an X-axis with travel distance of 50mm. The Z-axis travel distances are 100m in the standard version, and 180m in combination with the SWISSTYPEkit. With this, the MULTISPRINT machines can be converted from a short automatic lathe to a long automatic lathe in less than two hours. The maximum turning speed is 7500 rpm.

The MULTISPRINT 25 and MULTISPRINT 36 can manufacture even extremely complex workpieces effortlessly because of their up to 28 tools. Up to 24 driven tools can be used. The speeds go up to 13,800 rpm or maximum torque of 14.2 Nm.

For rear machining the MULTISPRINT machines can be optionally equipped with a pick-up spindle or one or two counter-spindles. The cycle times can be reduced by up to 35 percent in this way. The pick-up spindle move 230mm along the Z-axis. The one or two counter-spindles move 280mm along the X-axis, 320mm along the Y-axis and 370mm along the Z-axis. A double tool station with three driven and two fixed tools completes the scope of the equipment. Demanding off-centre machining is also possible. The indexing of the counter-spindles is a high-precision 0.002° in both configurations.

On the automation front the MULTISPRINT machines can be equipped with a bar loader. DMG MORI has developed its own bar loader especially for the new MULTISPRINT machines. Up to two robots can be used directly in the work area for machining chuck components. These take care of simultaneous loading and unloading and the turning of chuck components with diameters of up to 50 x 80mm.

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set-up and measurement with universal machines and standard tools and holders. Special machines, programs and tools were previously required to do this.

Ultra-compact turn-mill machine with the new compactMASTER spindle

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- Modular design with turning diameters ranging from 200mm

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HURCO CNC LATHE CONSIDERATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY

I am often amazed at the number of highly skilled CNC machinists and operators who can accomplish almost anything on a milling machine, but who are very uneasy and intimidated around a lathe because they don’t really understand the meaning of basic lathe terminology. That is the purpose of this article. I will try to clarify the meaning and benefit of a few of the “not-so-obvious” features that exist on a typical lathe spec sheet, and attempt to clarify their definition and explain why they might be an important consideration when purchasing a CNC lathe.

Maximum Turning Diameter: This simply indicates the largest size of part that can be turned on the machine – using standard length tooling – without interference or collision with guarding or other machine components.

With the X-axis retracted all the way positive, what size of part can be turned safely, as it relates to X-axis travels of the machine tool. For example: if you are looking at a machine with a max turning diameter of 16", and the parts that you run on a regular basis are 15" in diameter or larger, then you would probably want to look at a machine with a larger maximum turning diameter.

Even though, in our example above, the part would technically “fit” in this case, you must realize that you are running on the very edge of the envelope, and if you had to hang a tool out of the turret farther than normal – for one reason or another – you would likely NOT have enough X-axis travel to accommodate the part.

Maximum Swing: Refers to the largest diameter part that can be spun in the chuck without mechanical interference with guarding, cross-slide, or other machine components located near the chucking area. Depending on the style and design of the machine tool in question, this value could be larger than the maximum turning diameter mentioned above, however this does NOT mean that you

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By Michael Cope, Senior Applications Engineer & Product Specialist at Hurco Companies, Inc.

When purchasing a CNC lathe, there are several questions that you need to ask yourself before you begin the process. Some of these questions will be quite obvious: How much axis travel do I need? What size chuck should I look for? How many tool stations are on the turret? What is the spindle bore size, etc.? However, there are other specifications that are just as important, but not always so obvious: What is the maximum swing distance that my work will require? What is the maximum turning diameter necessary for my family of parts? What kind of spindle horsepower and torque will my type of work consume? The first set of questions above is relatively easy to answer, but the second group requires a better understanding of lathes in general.

can turn a part larger than that specified in the maximum turning diameter specification.

Horsepower & Torque: Horsepower and torque are obvious considerations when purchasing a new machine, but their necessity may not be so obvious in all cases. If you are running work such as castings and forgings, drilling large diameter holes in steel, or generally turning features on large diameter parts, then horsepower and torque are going to be very important to you, and you should be certain that the machine in question has enough for your application. However, if you are more focused on high production or general turning of small to medium sized parts, then spindle RPM may become more important than power in your case.

Just as we have seen in the milling arena over the past several years, high-speed machining is quickly making its way into turning as well. As the technology of turning tooling is advancing, and through the tool coolant options are more prevalent, the principles of cutting shallower but faster are becoming more common. Spindle speed, rapid traverse, and maximum programmable feed rates become much more important than sheer horsepower and torque.

Maximum Turning Length: Very similar to the maximum turning diameter, this specification indicates the longest part that can be turned based on the mechanical limitations and axis travels of the machine tool. Keep in mind – the effective maximum turning length, for a particular part, can be less than specified by the use of larger or deeper chucks, or tooling that sticks out from the face of the turret farther than what is considered “normal”. In both cases you would be introducing the possibility for mechanical interferences

– which would restrict the length of the part that could be machined, even though the physical travels and limits of the machine have not been changed.

Bed designNow let’s discuss the ins and outs of the two main bed designs – the true slant bed and the flatbed “flying wedge” configurations.

First we will dive into the true slant bed design. Unlike the flatbed flying wedge design – where the slant is achieved by the addition of a bolt-on wedge that is mounted on the cross slide – the true slant bed machine casting is manufactured with the slant built in. This not only offers more rigidity and thermal stability, but also proves to give the casting more overall mass, and means you have a much heavier machine with a smaller footprint. Typically the true slant bed design is offered in one of two slant angles, 30 degree and 45 degree, but there are also some 60 degree models available.

There are many advantages to the true slant bed design, and it is probably the most common configuration in modern CNC lathes. One of

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The new MultiTurn is a simple, flat-bed CNC lathe now incorporating the powerful and user-friendly Siemens 828D control with Shopturn as a standard feature, although Fanuc 0iTF with Manual Guide i can also be fitted should the customer specify it.

The MultiTurn takes a highly established, robustly engineered lathe concept from Colchester that makes it the perfect machine for many of today’s CNC turning applications. The MultiTurn is everything that you come to expect from a Colchester lathe – robust, stable and highly precise, irrespective of the component size handled.

The Siemens 828D control with Shopturn has a well-earned reputation for being highly user-friendly and intuitive, ensuring that operators can cut quickly and easily with

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the most well-known and obvious advantages to the true slant bed is better chip evacuation. As the chips are created during the machining process, they are immediately washed down toward the chip bed by gravity and the normal flow of the coolant. This keeps chips from accumulating on flat surfaces, which not only helps control the chips in high volume production applications, but can also aid in prolonging the overall life of a machine – by reducing undue wear on the ways and other moving parts.

Another advantage to the true slant design is larger X-axis travels. Unlike the flatbed lathes where guide rail length is limited to the horizontal depth of the casting, the true slant bed design allows for longer X-axis rails. Just like in a square box, the straight sides of the box are one specific length, but the angular distance from one corner to the other is much longer. The same is true for the slant bed casting design which obviously means a larger part capacity in a smaller machine footprint. Although the flying wedge design, with the bolt-on slant, can also offer

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some increased X-axis travels over traditional flatbed machines, it can also magnify the lack of rigidity that is present in the bolt-on approach. You just cannot substitute for a sturdy casting design.

Thermal dynamics are also a big consideration in any machining process. The angular configuration of the base casting, and extended X-axis guideways, also offer better rigidity and part accuracies. Since the linear rails are longer, the base saddle casting that carries the turret can also be longer, providing a much sturdier base of support for the turret. And as the machine components begin to heat-up during the machining process, the headstock, tailstock and cross slide will all begin to grow along the same 30, 45, or 60 degree plane as the X-axis – unlike the flatbed flying wedge design, where the X-axis is mounted on a slant, but the rest of the machine components are mounted on the horizontal flatbed plane.

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very little training. However, the Shopturn system is also powerful enough for more advanced CNC users to output maximum productivity quickly.

The Colchester MultiTurn lathe has been designed specifically for CNC users looking for increased versatility on one-off and small batch production, first time CNC buyers and jobbing shops looking for real programming simplicity and education and training establishments needing a real lathe with step-by-step simplicity

600 UK offer 6 Colchester MultiTurn models, starting with the compact MultiTurn 1000, which has a 330mm swing over bed, a 7.5kW motor, outputting spindle speeds of 3500 rpm, right through to the heavyweight MultiTurn 6000, which has a massive 760mm swing over bed and an 18.5kW motor giving spindle speeds of up to 1400 rpm.

The MultiTurn 6000 also has bed length options ranging from 1.5 to 6 metres, ensuring that the MultiTurn is capable of turning any component, regardless of size, right through to long shafts, billets, bar stock and castings.

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INNOVATING PRODUCTION WITH A LARGE SMART MACHINE

Okuma Corporation has developed a large 2-saddle CNC lathe, the SIMUL TURN LU7000EX, for the large, difficult-to-cut parts of heavy industry. The LU7000 EX has a large work envelope that handles super-large diameter, long parts with a maximum turning diameter of ø900mm and spindle bore diameter of ø560mm (optional). It is a 2-Saddle CNC lathe that achieves high productivity, including simultaneous turning with upper and lower turrets and follower rest applications.

A high output, high torque spindle enables heavy-duty cutting with turning capacity of 10mm2, while a first-in-this-class, newly-developed milling turret achieves process-intensive machining of large parts in with powerful milling-tool spindles that have an axial milling capacity of 120 cm3/min. Four different main spindles are available to match the workpiece, from a bore diameter of ø200mm and spindle speed of 1,500 min-1 to ø560mm and 350 min-1, respectively, for the best machining with the best spindle. Innovative production is achieved with a rich array of applications, including simultaneous machining with upper and lower turrets, a long boring bar attached to the upper turret and a follower rest mounted on the lower turret.

The range of functions provided with Okuma’s next-generation CNC, the “OSP suite”, supports smart manufacturing with advanced Okuma Intelligent Technologies including the Thermo-Friendly Concept to maintain stable machining accuracies during long runs, Machining Navi for optimal cutting conditions required for turning, milling and threading and the Maintenance suite visual control tool for maintenance activities.

Okuma recently added the 2SP-2500H CNC lathe to its line of smart machines. The innovative front-facing twin spindles provide significantly higher levels of productivity and far greater reliability in mass production, especially for automotive parts. The compact automation-ready machine provides excellent floor space utilization and integrates two lathes into one unit with a standard loader for continuous front and back work.

The latest entry in Okuma’s 2SP-H Series of two-spindle CNC lathes is designed to provide consistent quality in mass production while increasing efficiency through process-intensive machining and automation. The lathe enables stable unattended production over long runs via a high-speed loader feeding blanks. Due to the machine’s unique design, the loader is able to enter the 2SP-2500H regardless of the turret’s position. Since turret retraction is not necessary, workpiece transport and changeover times are greatly reduced.

With 5,000min-1, the lathe’s turning spindle features the fastest spindle speed of its class. The 2SP-2500H offers unrivalled floor space utilization with the smallest-in-class machine width of 2,200mm. Despite its compact dimensions, the machine provides an impressive maximum turning diameter of 250mm.

The 2SP-2500H is 20% faster than previous models. With a maximum spindle speed of 6,000min-1 and a doubled max motor output of 7.1 kW, the machine’s milling capabilities are on par with that of a small machining centre. Other applications include powerful face milling, drilling and tapping.

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COLLABORATION FOR CURATIVE TECHNOLOGY

“We develop end-to-end solutions for medical technology,” explains Edgar Mähringer-Kunz, Managing Director of IMSTec, Klein-Winternheim (near Mainz, Germany). “The customers come to us with a job profile: we transfer this to a specification and analyse it for weaknesses and risks.” This is followed by line manufacture, commissioning and support within the framework of maintenance agreements.

Collaboration is usually arranged in three different ways: IMSTec, for example, has developed and built a fully automatic line including all production processes, on which

a customer is manufacturing implants that are fitted directly in the eye, and supply it with medication. The technical term used for this is “complete process development outsourcing”. To quote Mähringer-Kunz,

“this was an ideal case, where we developed the processes in parallel to the product, and at the same time built the complete line.” Other customers have developed a production process that’s already been clinically approved, which IMSTec is then progressing from laboratory status to an industrial process. The third variant involves optimizing, expanding and automating an

already-existing production operation.

All three variants are characterized by a common denominator: for example, manu-facturers of lines for medical technology have to comply not least with the stipulations laid down in DIN EN ISO 13485 (a standard covering a comprehensive management system for the design and manufacture of medical products), stringent statutory specifications like those of the USA’s FDA and the GMP rules (Good Manufacturing Practice). In addition, they have to pass various audits by customers. “So the quality and documentation system is already very unusual,” emphasizes IMSTec’s Managing Director. “What’s more, you have to remember that this sector, like the aviation industry, cannot permit itself any mistakes whatsoever. For example, we automated a line for packing orthopaedic components, because within two years a part had been mixed up one single time during manual packing. This is why systems for dependable monitoring and tracking of process conditions, known as traceability, play an extremely important role.

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The European Union has taken on board these stringent requirements with the new legal framework for medical products in force since 2017 (Medical Device Regulation

– MDR), which obligates manufacturers of medical products to modify their processes appropriately and provide their products with UDI (Unique Device Identification) by May 2020 at the latest. “All our lines already possess the appropriate systems for individual-part tracking,” says Mähringer-Kunz.

“We can label, unambiguously identify and trace each individual part. It’s also possible to acquire all parameters of a product life-cycle – so for years now we’ve already been implementing parts of Industry 4.0.” This means that on these lines products can be dependably manufactured in ultra-small series or even Batch Size One. The highlights here include the world’s first fully automated lines for producing eye implants, for example.

When it comes to automation, the company has recently begun to collaborate with the machine tool manufacturer Alfred H. Schütte from Cologne in developing automated production lines, which can be used to completely machine cast knee implants, for example. To quote Mähringer-Kunz, “we’re already engaged in contractual negotiations with the first customers.” So far, he conti-nues, the solution concerned possesses a unique selling point in that knee implants, for example, can be manufactured significantly more efficiently and productively – and this

“with an attractive return on investment”.

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INSIDE 3D PRINTING – SOUNDING OUT THE FUTURE

For example, new technologies – in line with the Gartner Hype Cycle – usually pass through five stages of public attention. A technological trigger seizes people’s imagination and generates exaggerated expectations, which rapidly give way to disillusionment. Only then will realistic assessments come to the fore, enabling the technology concerned to be productively used.

A productive plateau of this kind has been achieved in the 30-year history of technology by rapid prototyping, for example, by layer-by-layer construction of single pieces and sample components from CAD data and by 3D printing of hearing aids. Applications in the fields of dental technology and automaking have left the disillusionment phase behind and have long since been evolving into successful models. Other processes like 3D printing of consumable materials, surgical implants or bioprinting of human tissue still have a long way to go.

What business models for additive manufacturing might look like is exemplified by Protiq GmbH, a subsidiary of Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG and represented at Inside 3D Printing by Johannes Lohn. Industrial customers upload the data of their 3D models to Protiq’s website, select the material they want, and place a printing order. The models will then be printed within a few days, and dispatched worldwide. “The quality is in some processes so high that intensive reworking is not needed. It suffices to polish the workpieces at certain points, and they can be used directly,” emphasizes Stefan de

Groot, Additive Manufacturing Technologist at METAV’s Press Forum in Blomberg. He sees the advantages in significant cost reductions, particularly for small batch sizes, but also in greater functional depth. Close-to-contour cooling and weight reductions based on topological optimization, for example, are reflected in simpler handling.

“As an international meet-up for the sector, Inside 3D Printing provides an opportunity to talk with top-ranking speakers and companies,” explains Prof. Dr.-Ing. Franz-Josef Villmer from Ostwestfalen-Lippe University, who will be acting as the host for this conference. “In the shape of Dr. Phil Reeves and Prof. Thierry Rayna, for example, we have brought on board true pioneers and visionaries of additive manufacturing, whose keynotes are definitely something for visitors to look forward to.”

Visitors to METAV will thus perceive Inside 3D Printing as an ideal supplement to the fair’s other attractions. While at the exhibitors’ stands they will experience the latest state of the art, the conference at the fair will provide them with insights into what companies have in the pipeline for the future. But trade visitors who travel to Düsseldorf only for the Inside 3D Printing event will also find it definitely worthwhile. To quote Prof. Villmer: “Because we are moving away from frontal lectures and giving preference to meaningful interaction between speakers and conferees, a visit is well worthwhile for all stakeholders in 3D printing. They will meet experts with huge funds of specialized knowledge, able to provide a crucial boost for their own work.”

DR ROLAND FEICHTL NEW CECIMO PRESIDENT The CECIMO General Assembly recently elected Dr Roland Feichtl as President for a period of two years. Feichtl has been entrusted with the responsibility of leading the European Association that represents more than a third of the world machine tool (MT) production.

Feichtl is responsible for machine-tools and automation within the MTB-Group (1.000 m revenue and 5500 employees), and Group CEO of several traditional machine-tool companies like, for example, 200 years’ Mauser-Werke Oberndorf (Germany) or fineboring specialist Krauseco in Vienna (Austria) which has more than 100 years of experience. Here, Feichtl developed Krause+Mauser Group to become the world market leader for connecting-rod-machines and laser-cracking-technology and a premium supplier of the international automotive industry. He is, also, co-owner and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the company Feiba in Traun (Austria), specializing in Automation and Robot-Application.

Feichtl joined CECIMO in 1999 as a Delegate, was Chairman of Technical Committee, CECIMO Vice-President and Board Member for the last 17 years.

As soon as the first devices appeared for private users, a veritable hype surrounded 3D printing. But there’s a whole lot more behind additive manufacturing than a plaything at the breakfast table, as demonstrated by the Inside 3D Printing International Specialised Conference, to be held in Düsseldorf on 21 and 22 February under the aegis of METAV 2018. This series of events, one of the sector’s largest with its 10,000 visitors and scheduled to also be held in cities like Singapore, Sydney, New York and Tokyo during 2018, focuses not only on informational feedback, but primarily on looking into the future. There is keen anticipation to learn what ideas leading companies will be deploying in order to tackle what are still major challenges in terms of research, technological development and integration into the value added chain.

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BOEING SETS AIRPLANE DELIVERY RECORD

Boeing delivered more commercial airplanes than any manufacturer for the sixth consecutive year and set an industry record with 763 deliveries in 2017, driven by high output of the market-leading 737 and 787 jets. At the same time, the company grew its backlog with 912 net orders, reflecting healthy demand for its single-aisle and twin-aisle airplanes.

Boeing reached a new high on the 737 program as it raised production to 47 airplanes a month during the year and began delivering the new 737 MAX, contributing to a record 529 deliveries, including 74 of the MAX variety. On the 787 Dreamliner program, Boeing continued building at the highest production rate for a twin-aisle jet, leading to 136 deliveries for the year.

“The record-setting performance is a testament to our employees and supplier partners who continue to innovate new ways to design, build and deliver the most fuel-efficient airplanes to customers around the world,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President & CEO Kevin McAllister.

On the orders front, 71 customers placed the 912 net orders, valued at $134.8 billion at list prices. The total extends Boeing’s

backlog to a record 5,864 airplanes – at year end – which is equal to about seven years of production.

“The strong sales activity reflects continuing strong demand for the 737 MAX family, including the ultra-efficient MAX 10 variant that we launched last year, and the market’s increasing preference for Boeing’s family of twin-aisle jets,” said McAllister. “Our planned production increases over the coming years are designed to satisfy this robust demand.”

While in 2017, the 787 Dreamliner family racked up nearly 100 net orders and the 777 family 60 net orders, other major commercial airplane milestones include the first flights of the 737 MAX 9 and the 787-10 Dreamliner, as well as the start of production of the 737 MAX 7 and the new 777X.

Boeing has rolled out the first 787-10 Dreamliner built for Singapore Airlines at its Final Assembly facility in North Charleston, South Carolina.

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BOEING UNVEILS UNMANNED CARGO AIR VEHICLE PROTOTYPE

Boeing recently unveiled a new unmanned electric vertical- takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) cargo air vehicle (CAV) prototype that will be used to test and evolve Boeing’s autonomy technology for future aerospace vehicles. It is designed to transport a payload up to 500 pounds for possible future cargo and logistics applications.

“This flying cargo air vehicle represents another major step in our Boeing eVTOL strategy,” said Boeing Chief Technology Officer Greg Hyslop. “We have an opportunity to really change air travel and transport and we’ll look back on this day as a major step in that journey.”

In less than three months, a team of engineers and technicians across the company designed and built the CAV prototype. It successfully completed initial flight tests at Boeing Research & Technology’s Collaborative Autonomous Systems Laboratory in Missouri.

Boeing researchers will use the prototype as a flying test bed to mature the building blocks of autonomous technology for future applications. Boeing HorizonX, with its partners in Boeing Research & Technology, led the development of the CAV prototype, which complements the eVTOL passenger air vehicle prototype aircraft in development by Aurora Flight Sciences, a company acquired by Boeing late last year.

“Our new CAV prototype builds on Boeing’s existing unmanned systems capabilities and presents new possibilities for autonomous cargo delivery, logistics and other transportation applications,” said Steve Nordlund, Boeing HorizonX vice president. “The safe integration of unmanned aerial systems is vital to unlocking their full potential. Boeing has an unmatched track record, regulatory know-how and systematic approach to deliver solutions that will shape the future of autonomous flight.”

Powered by an environmentally-friendly electric propulsion system, the CAV prototype is outfitted with eight counter rotating blades allowing for vertical flight. It measures 15 feet long (4.57 meters), 18 feet wide (5.49 meters) and 4 feet tall (1.22 meters), and weighs 747 pounds (339 kilograms).


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EMIRATES TO ACQUIRE 36 ADDITIONAL A380 AIRCRAFTDubai-based Emirates Airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire up to 36 additional A380 aircraft. The agreement was signed recently at the airline’s headquarters in Dubai by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group and John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer – Customers, Airbus Commercial Aircraft. The commitment is for 20 A380s and an option for 16 more with deliveries to start in 2020, valued at US$16 billion at latest list prices.

Following delivery of its first A380 in July 2008, Emirates took its 100th A380 on the 3rd November 2017 in Hamburg, Germany.

The A380 is an essential part of the solution to sustainable growth, alleviating traffic congestion at busy airports by transporting more passengers with fewer flights. The A380 is the best way to capture growing world air traffic, which doubles every 15 years. It flies

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AIRBUS AND WILLIAMS TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATION

Airbus and Williams Advanced Engineering, the innovative engineering and technology business of Williams Grand Prix Engineering, are to explore potential areas of technological collaboration.

Under the terms of a newly signed MoU, the two companies will examine in particular applications that may combine Williams’ innovation culture, lightweight composites and battery expertise with Airbus’ Zephyr High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) programme.

Zephyr is a record-breaking, solar-powered, unmanned aerial system (UAS), or drone, with unique communications and surveillance capabilities. It will fly at more than 65,000ft, above commercial air traffic, for months at a time. The first production examples are being manufactured at Farnborough for the UK Ministry of Defence.

As sole battery supplier to the FIA Formula E championship since its inception, Williams Advanced Engineering’s battery technology has been tried and tested, and its world-leading expertise in electrification has become core to the business. And with four decades of experience at the pinnacle of motor racing, where lightweight materials and structures are crucial, Williams is now developing these technologies and finding innovative solutions to weight saving.

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To date, over 200 million passengers have already enjoyed the unique experience of flying on board an A380. Every two minutes an A380 either takes off or lands at one of the 240 airports around the world, ready to accommodate this magnificent aircraft. To date, 222 A380s have been delivered to 13 airlines.

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ANOTHER RECORD YEAR FOR HURCOSales growth of more than 22 percent in 2017 compared with the previous 12 months propelled Hurco Europe, High Wycombe, to another record year and a turnover of £23 million. The company sold close to 300 Hurco machining centres and lathes into the UK and Ireland, 38 percent of which went to first-time users of Hurco machine tools.

In addition, under a long-standing agency agreement, the company delivered six German-built Roeders machining centres into the same markets, all but one in 5-axis configuration and two with advanced automation.

In parallel with the upturn in business, the number of employees at Hurco Europe has grown to 50, more than one-third of whom are service engineers. The number of application engineers has increased to six, reflecting the high level of support that is being provided to the firm’s expanding customer base.

Looking forward to MACH 2018 next April, David Waghorn, managing director of Hurco Europe commented, “we are excited that the show comes at a time when UK and Irish subcontractors seem to be busier than ever, especially in the automotive supply chain but also more widely from aerospace and medical to tool and mould making.

We will be launching a new range of bridge-type machining centres in Birmingham, with the BX50i in evidence on our stand, whilst the smaller BX40i machine was previewed at our open house in December. The design is ideal for producing tools, moulds and higher accuracy components.

“At our December open house, we welcomed in excess of 80 visitors from more than 50 companies into our showroom in High Wycombe. Sales of £1.5 million have already been secured in December. We look forward to continuing that success at MACH and making 2018 another record year for Hurco.”

FASTENER FAIR – FIRST FRENCH EDITION This year, on November 28 and 29, FASTENER FAIR—the only international exhibition in France dedicated to fastener and fixing technology—will be playing host to stakeholders in the market for screws, bolts and fastening systems in Paris.

FASTENER FAIR already enjoys a solid reputation internationally, boasting exhibitions in Germany, Italy, Turkey, the United States, Mexico and India and now, for the very first time, in France. Over the course of 2 absorbing days, FASTENER FAIR FRANCE will afford industry professionals a unique opportunity to meet, discover globally significant innovations and above all, forge new business relationships.

For its first edition in France, FASTENER FAIR will bring together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and end users of fastening and fixing systems and associated products and services. The exhibition is aimed primarily at industrial stakeholders that require assembly and installation systems, fastener-manufacturing technologies, plant and storage equipment and associated services.

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CHEETAHS TAKE TO THE SKIES AGAIN IN AMERICADenel has concluded an agreement for the sale of 12 South African-designed Cheetah fighter jets to the US-based Draken International.

The contract includes return to service and flight acceptance tests in South Africa and aircraft delivery to the United States of America. In addition, Denel is also pursuing post-delivery logistics support for the duration of aircraft operations.

Zwelakhe Ntshepe, the Group CEO of Denel, says this is a major achievement for the South African defence industry, as other South African companies will form part of the logistics support programme.

Human resources and skills that were utilized during the initial Cheetah programme will again be used for the maintenance and return to service parts of the transaction while specific workshop capabilities will be established at local South African entities.

Draken International is often described as the world’s largest private air force. It is based in Florida in the USA and has a wide range of tactical aircraft and jets in its fleet. The

fighters are deployed by air forces across the globe and used for air support, pilot training and tactical exercises.

The Cheetahs will be the first South-African designed fighters added to Draken International’s inventory. The sale includes nine Cheetah C jets and three, dual-seat Cheetah D planes. The planes can fly at twice the speed of sound – Mach 2.2 – and operate at ranges of more than 1 300km.

Denel is the design authority of the Cheetah fighter that was locally developed as a variant of the Mirage III in the 1980s. The aircraft were retired from active duty following South Africa’s acquisition of its new fleet of Saab Gripen fighter jets.

Mike Kgobe, the CEO of Denel Aeronautics says Denel has received a number of expressions of interest for the remaining Cheetah fleet since it delivered 12 fighters to the Ecuadorian Air Force in 2011. Denel was

also responsible for logistics and technical support of the aircraft in terms of a contract that ended in 2016.

The decision to sell the Cheetahs to Draken International followed on a visit to Denel Aeronautics by representatives of Draken International in July 2017. A letter of intent was received a month later.

Denel Aeronautics is further engaging with Draken International to secure a logistics support contract by end January 2018 for the supply of component and engine maintenance, repair and overhaul as well as design authority and systems engineering support.

Kgobe says the ongoing support will benefit the South African aerospace and defence sectors. Denel re-established the Cheetah support base both internally and within local industry after de-commissioning of the system by the South African Air Force. This re-established support base will form the backbone of supporting Draken International.

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) opened its doors this year with revived tenacity and enthusiasm. “We are encouraged by the improved business confidence this year and are optimistic it would translate to future business prospects,” said Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC Unit head of Marketing, Brand and Corporate Communications.

In the year 2018, the CDC is poignant with enthusiasm as it awaits the completion of investment projects valued in excess of R12 billion. The projects, which include, Osho Cement – R600 million; Customs Control Area (in the logistics sector); Beijing Automobile International Corporation (BAIC SA) – R11 billion; Hella (Automotive investment in the CDC Logistics Park) – R53.3 million and MM Engineering – R350 million.

Heading into the latter part of the FY2017/18, the CDC forecasts at least twelve investors with projected additional 675 jobs. Some of the targeted investment sectors include automotive, agro-processing and chemicals just to mention a few.

“Casting our gaze to last year, the Coega SEZ saw the successful completion of five projects – Kenako Concrete, Corromaster, National Ship Chandlers, Sanitech and FinCorp valued at R180 million,” adds Vilakazi.

“Furthermore, on the jobs front, the CDC has secured no less than 9 441 additional construction jobs and realised 7 953 cumula tive operational jobs. The organization has also ensured that it has its sights set on skills development, through training over 2716 people in the current FY,” highlights Vilakazi.

MERCEDES-AMG WITH V8 POWER ROLLS OFF THE LINE IN EAST LONDON

First Mercedes AMG C63 produced at the Mercedes Benz South Africa MBSA East London plant.

At its annual business results in 2017, Mercedes-Benz South Africa announced that three Mercedes-AMG models would be manufactured locally for export and local sales and the passionate employees who participated in the ramp-up to series production celebrated this achievement recently. The first series unit of the locally produced Mercedes-AMG C 63 rolled off the line in January 2018.

The integration of the three new models (Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC, Mercedes-AMG C 63 and Mercedes-AMG C 63 S), was smooth with absolute minimal interruption to the current production in the East London plant. More than 1 700 Mercedes-AMG C 43 units have been exported as part of the normal export plan from the plant, which once again reached record levels in 2017.

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VWSA COMPLETES INVESTMENT PROGRAMME AND LAUNCHES NEW POLOVolkswagen launched its new Polo and showcased the R6.1 billion investment in its plant and new products, in the presence of Eastern Cape Phumulo Masualle, the honourable Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe of the DTI, media representatives and key stakeholders.

In August 2015, VWSA Chairman and Managing Director, Thomas Schaefer announced an investment of around R4.5 billion rand in new product and facilities. The total investment exceeded R6.1 billion rand, which is partially due to exchange rate fluctuations and the approval of additional plant investments.

The majority of the investment spent was on Capital Expenditure for production facilities, local content tooling, quality assurance and manufacturing equipment as well as Information Technology upgrades. Localization remains a key priority for VWSA, with the new models at a 60% local content level, with on-going plans to achieve higher levels.

Volkswagen introduces the innovative One-line Concept for the first time as part of the investment. Traditionally vehicles are assembled on unique production lines. It has always been possible to build derivatives of the same platform on one line, but to build two completely different platforms on one line is a technical challenge, highly complex and requires new thinking and training for the employees. The introduction of the one line concept also includes a new integrated logistics concept. Whilst there are no short term financial benefits, there are synergies and efficiencies as well as people benefits that come about as the result of the one line concept.

VWSA produced 110 000 cars last year, this will increase to 133 000 for 2018 of which 83 000 will be exported to markets around the world. This will include not only right hand drive markets but also some left hand drive markets, especially for the Polo GTI. Maximum annual plant capacity is expected to be reached with a 3 shift operation of some 160 000 vehicles in 2019.

The Volkswagen Group retained its number one position in the passenger market for the 7th consecutive year in 2017, achieving a 21.8% market share. One in every 5 cars bought by South Africans last year is either a Volkswagen or an Audi. The Volkswagen brand in the run-out year, of its volume models, the Polo and Polo Vivo achieved a share of 18.9% meaning that the Volkswagen Brand was the passenger market leader, even without its sister brand Audi.

Premier of the Eastern Cape, the Hon. Phumulo Masualle, Chairman and Managing Director of Volkswagen Group South Africa, Thomas Schaefer, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry,

the Hon. Bulelani Magwanishe and MEC for Finance, the Hon. Sakhumzi Somyo.

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DIGITIZATION IN MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURING

Anyone who has ever ordered a new car knows that the list of options is long. The variety of options is constantly growing. Such customization entails major challenges for carmakers. Outwardly, many parts are virtually indistinguishable to workers – a seatbelt for German cars looks remarkably like one for non-EU cars. That is why safety-related parts are given barcodes, which require manual scanning. In the course of digitization, RFID is freeing employees from this routine task, while automatic inspection simultaneously gives them certainty that they have installed the correct parts.

A variety of options in motor vehicle manufacturing: Outwardly, many parts are

virtually indistinguishable to workers. © Fraunhofer IFF, Andreas Süss

Interconnected technologies boost process reliability in manufacturing. First, side mirrors and seats were tagged with RFID tags in a pilot phase. © Fraunhofer IFF, Andreas Süss

RFID technology makes motor vehicle manufacturers’ supply chain and

manufacturing operations more transparent. © Fraunhofer IFF, Andreas Süss

Pressure to optimize is intense on the floors of motor vehicle manufacturers’ factories: Variance is steadily increasing. Costs have to be contained. Fraunhofer researchers are now using RFID technology to introduce more transparency in motor vehicle manufacturers’ supply chains and manufacturing operations. This reduces time and labor, thus boosting cost effectiveness.

Boosting Process Reliability and Transparency

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF in Magdeburg are readying manufacturing and supply chain operations for digitization and Industrie 4.0 respectively. “Radio frequency identification or RFID tags on parts can boost process reliability and efficiency significantly,” says Marc Kujath, research scientist at the Fraunhofer IFF. “We have demonstrated this in feasibility studies and wireless tests conducted jointly with Mercedes-Benz Vans at their factory in Ludwigsfelde near Berlin.” Such RFID systems consist of RFID tags on parts and a scanner that reads out information optically. In a first step, the researchers analyzed which of the numerous vehicle parts are best suited for this and identified as many as forty parts. For the start, the experts focused on mirrors and seats for further developments.

Automatic Inspection during Assembly

The RFID tags are affixed to every single safety-critical part, individual mirrors for instance. Much like barcode, a serial number is stored on the tags, the major difference being that, whereas barcode merely stores information identifying the type of mirror, the number on an RFID tag delivers abundant information such as the vehicle in which a mirror is to be installed. Whereas barcodes have to be read manually with a handheld scanner one by one, RFID tags can all be read automatically and optically at the same time by one scanner – even when the parts have been installed. This means that information can be retrieved from RFID tags in seconds at any given time. This is a crucial advantage for manufacturing. For instance, the installation of all the requisite parts can be verified while a front or rear axle is being mounted. Previously, this was not checked until final inspection

– by employees conducting visual inspections and using paper lists. “RFID tags enable us to boost transparency,” explains Kujath.

From the technology to the operating specifications through system integration

The researchers from the Fraunhofer IFF delivered both the technology and the operating specifications. “This required several steps, which we tackled together with our partner Mercedes-Benz Vans. For instance, we reduced the blind spots in production scheduling. This means that a project manager now knows where the snags in the process are located – and can ask the right questions at the right time. We additionally thought the different roles through. A project manager ultimately needs different information than a technician,” adds Kujath. Standard tests at Daimler will follow in another step.


9 – 13 April 2018

MACH 2018MACH is the UK’s premier event for engineering-based manufacturing technologies. Taking place from 9-13 April 2018, MACH is poised to be the destination of choice for engineers and manufacturers, bringing together the best of UK manufacturing under one roof. With over 25 000 visitors across a 5 day period, a vibrant seminar programme and unrivalled networking opportunities MACH showcases the heart of UK advanced engineering.NEC Birmingham, United Kingdomwww.machexhibition.com

15 – 18 May 2018INTERTOOLIntertool is Austria’s only trade fair for manufacturing technology in the metal processing sector. It focuses on machine tools and precision tools for separating and forming work piece processing, as well as fixtures and fittings, techniques, technologies and systems along the entire process chain.Messe Wien, Austria www.intertool.at

23 – 26 February 2018

NORTECWhere decision-makers in manufacturing technology and mechanical engineering meet.Hamburg Fair Grounds, Germanywww.nortec-hamburg.de

20 – 24 February 2018

METAV 2018The 20th International Exhibition for MetalworkIng Technologies. Showcasing automation, robotics, manufacturing technology, production engineering, electronics, machine tools, measurement, instrumentation, quality assurance, metalworking, welding and cutting.Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre, Germanywww.metav.com

16 – 20 April 2018

wire DÜSSELDORFThe most important exhibition for wire manufacturers and processors.Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre, Germanywww.wire.de

16 – 20 April 2018

TUBE DÜSSELDORFInternational Tube and Pipe Fair. The Tube is the world’s leading exhibition for the pipe industry and thus the most important showcase for all professionals manufacturing, processing and using pipes. Focal product groups include raw materials, pipes and fittings, machinery for pipe manufacturing, process technology tools and related tools, measuring, testing and control technology, profiles and associated equipment as well as used machines for the mentioned areas.Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre, Germanywww.mdna.com

14 – 17 March 2018

GRINDTECInternational Trade FaIr for Grinding Technology.Messe Augsburg, Germanywww.grindtec.de

2018TRADE FAIRS & EVENTS


25 - 30 January 2018

IMTEX 2018 & TOOLTECH 2018Imtex is a specialised b2b fair featuring contemporary technological trends in metalworking machine tools and manufacturing solutions.Tooltech showcases machine tool accessories, metrology and CAD/CAM cutting tools, tooling systems and current trends in the tooling industry.Bangalore International Exhibition Centrewww.imtex.in

3 - 7 April 2018

SIMTOSCapture the future:4th Industrial RevolutionSimtos (Seoul International Machine Tool Show) is held bi-annually attracting decision makers of the automobile, shipbuilding, semiconductor, metal molding industry and other sectors in which machine tools are used. Represented products include all kinds of industrial machines as well as industrial robots, machine components, measuring intruments, machine controls etc.Kintex 1-2, Goyang, South Koreawww.simtos.org

15 - 18 March 2018

WIN EURASIA 2018Showcasing sheet metal processing to metal forming technologies, automation services to electric and electronic equipment, hydraulic & pneumatic services to intralogistics.Tüyap Fair & Convention Centre, Istanbulwww.win-eurasia.com

27-30 March 2018

INDUSTRIE PARIS 2018Professional manufacturing technologies exhibition for all industrial equipment that is required for production technologies: tools, machines, measurement, additives and software. A multitude of innovations will attract the professional visitors coming not only from Central Europe but also from Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. Conferences, material demonstrations and innovative animations will complete the programme.Paris Nord Villepinte, Francewww.industrie-expo.com

2 - 4 May 2018

FABTECH MEXICOShowcasing metal stamping, forming and fabricating equipment.Centro Citibanamex, Mexico Citywww.mexico.fabtech.com

14 – 18 May 2018METALLOOBRABOTKA19th International Specialized Exhibition for equipment, instruments and tools for the metalworking industry.Expocentre Fairgrounds, Moscowwww.metobr-expo.ru

15 - 19 May 2018FIMAQH 2018International Machine Tools and Technologies Expo. FIMAQH presents the widest range of machine tools, hydraulic and pneumatic automation equipment, metrology and measuring instruments, EDM, welding and cutting, CAD/CAM/CAE and robotics.Tecnopolis Villa Martelli, Buenos Aires Argentinawww.fimaqh.com

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10 – 15 September 2018IMTS 2018International Manufacturing Technology Show. Industrial decision-makers attend (IMTS) to get ideas and find answers to their manufacturing problems.McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, USAwww.imts.com

20 - 23 November 2018PRODEXInternational Exhibition for machine tools, tools and production measurement.Messe Basel, Switzerlandwww.prodex.ch

18 – 22 September 2018AMBAMB, the international exhibition for metalworking, is the leading industry trade fair and is one of the top five trade fairs worldwide for metal-cutting technology.New Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre, Germanywww.messe-stuttgart.de

25 – 28 September 2018MICRONORABiennial microtechnology and precision trade fair for cutting edge technology.Besançon, Francewww.micronora.com

5 – 7 June 2018LASYSInternational Trade Fair for laser material processing.Messe Stuttgart, Germanywww.messe-stuttgart.de

21 - 23 May 2019

SOUTH AFRICAN MANUFACTURING EXPOA showcase of South Africa’s manufacturing capabilities across a wide variety of industry sectors.Expo Centre Nasrec, Johannesburgwww.localmanufacturingexpo.co.za


TRADE FAIRS & EVENTS

10 - 14 September 2018ELECTRA MININGAFRICA 2018Ranked as the second largest mining show in the world and with global recognition for its broad reach across mining, construction, industrial and power generation industry sectors, Electra Mining Africa once again proves its status as a worldclass event attracting high numbers of quality exhibitors and visitorsExpo Centre, Nasrecwww.electramining.co.za

23 - 26 May, 2018

METALTECHMalaysia’s main trade event for metalworking and machine tool industries.Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysiawww.metaltech.com.my

23 - 26 October, 2018

EURO BLECHThe 25th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition will open its doors again in Hanover, Germany. As the world’s leading exhibition for the sheet metal working industry Euro Blech offers a global platform for the presentation of the latest technology to a specialized audience of the industry’s key purchasers and decision makers.Exhibition Grounds, Hanover, Germanywww.euroblech.com

7 - 11 November 2018TMTS 2018Featuring metal cutting machines, metal forming machines, machine tool accessories, components, parts, fluid power, CNC control systems and auxiliary equipment, cutting tools, toolholding and workholding devices, measurement instruments and smart manufacturing systems.Greater Taichung International Expo Center (GTIEC) Taiwanwww.tmts.tw

9 - 11 October 2018ALUMINIUM 2018Aluminium is the world’s leading B2B tradeshow for the aluminium industry and its key application areas. The show unites manufacturers, technology suppliers and end users through the entire production chain from raw material to finished products.Messe Düsseldorf, Germanywww.aluminium-messe.com

9 - 13 October 201831. BI-MUInternational exhibition dedicated to the Italian machine tools, robot, automation systems and ancillary products industry.Exhibition Grounds, Fieramilano, Italywww.bimu.it

1 - 6 November 2018

JIMTOF 2018The 29th Japanese International Machine Tool Fair.Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center)www.jimtof.org

28 May - 1 June, 201830 BIEMHThe participation of the world’s leading machine tool manufacturers makes this event practically unique in its field. The BIEMH is a market driver event that shows off the latest trends and needs of industries and brings visitors up to date in the field of manufacturing.Bilbao Exhibition Centrebiemh.bilbaoexhibitioncentre.com

16 - 19 May 2018MTA 2018The International Precision Engineering, Machine Tool and Metalworking Exhibition and Conference.Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC)www.mta-asia.com

2018

16 – 21 September 2019

EMO HANNOVEREMO Hannover – the world’s premier trade fair for the metalworking sector.Hannover Fairground, Germanywww.emo-hanover.de

2019

21 - 24 November 2018EMAF 201817th International Fair of Machinery, Equipment and Services for Industry.EXPONOR - Porto International Fair Leça da Palmeira, Portugalwww.emaf.exponor.pt

2 - 7 October 2019

MAKTEK EURASIAFair for the metalworking sector.TÜYAP Fair & Congress Centre,Büyükçekmece, Turkeywww.maktekfuari.com

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