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23.5.2013

A regular verification of clamping force is vital for a safe, precise, and productive process. Those who face tough competition can no longer afford to manufacture with theoretical clamping forces..... Read more...

23.5.2013

Doosan Infracore has recently held its 9th DIMF Show (Doosan International Machine Tools Fair) at its Namsan factory in Changwon.... Read more...

23.5.2013

Edgecam Solid Machinist has reinforced its leading CAM-partner credentials by gaining 2014 certification from Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault – forming a relationship that gives the “best in class” CAD and CAM solution.... Read more...

22.5.2013

The Samchully quick jaw change power chucks supplied by Thame Workholding make it possible to change jaws in less than one minute. For companies producing short runs of components the savings in setup time are significant and will pay for the investment extremely quickly.... Read more...

22.5.2013

Seco Tools (UK) Ltd, a leading supplier of complete machining solutions to the metal-cutting Industry is running a series of seminars focusing on best-practice machining of hard and difficult-to-machine materials.... Read more...

22.5.2013

Following on from the success of its partnership with the 4x4 In Schools Technology Challenge, which encourages children aged between 11 and 19 to design and manufacture a 4x4 off-road remote control vehicle, WNT (UK) has increased its backing of tomorrow’s engineers by becoming a Premium Partner of the Challenge’s umbrella body - Engineering ... Read more...

21.5.2013

Sheffield based CNC machine tool distributor Ward Hi-Tech are expanding further their sales force and have recently appointed Mark Lister to cover the North West Region of the UK.... Read more...

21.5.2013

Lubriserv are agents for many of the top cutting fluids suppliers in europe but in addition to this they have a large range of "own brand" metal working fluids.... Read more...

21.5.2013

Over recent months it's become evident that the amount of data and information being created by MTDCNC.com is almost sufficient to occupy an individual full time, if you want to make sure you get the most out of what is generated.... Read more...

20.5.2013

The Deputy Prime Minister, The Rt. Hon. Nick Clegg MP, has praised the planned New Apprenticeship Pathways designed by the University of Sheffield AMRC with the support of the...... Read more...

16.5.2013

It’s no secret that the work of an engineer is a grueling one. The very nature of an engineering job involves endless problem solving and the need for acute skills in Maths and Science.... Read more...

12.5.2013

Within the modern manufacturing industry newer technologies have given rise to innovative manufacturing procedures as older less efficient technologies are replaced by newer more precise and faster ones. There is a seemingly unstoppable momentum to the enhancements that factories, industries and machine shops are undergoing in their formerly tradi... Read more...

5.5.2013

When it comes to business and engineering, most conversations about ‘value’ almost always boil down to one thing - the net worth. Besides the typical factors in determining a company’s value (e.g., revenue growth, earnings growth, balance sheet strength or risk, and risks associated with the cash flow stream)... Read more...

5.5.2013

Today's engineering/manufacturing workplace enjoys the collective benefits of the great industrial revolutions, advancements and improvements of the past and existing technological innovations of the present.... Read more...

5.5.2013

In the manufacturing industry, Swarf (a.k.a. metalworking waste) is a very common and widely used term. Swarf can be any of the various debris or waste materials that are produced as a result of manufacturing processes. ... Read more...

3.5.2013

The worldwide competitive economy and the decrease in product life, forces engineering companies to either invest in brand new machine tools that can cost hundreds of thousands of pounds to buy new... Read more...

29.4.2013

Computerised Numerical Control (CNC) is considered to be one of the greatest inventions in the history of manufacturing technologies and with the industry having grown over the years, both with its overall footprint and impact, the relevance of newer technologies cannot be over-stated. The ability to control heavy-duty machines... Read more...

29.4.2013

The world of manufacturing is necessarily a continuously changing and evolving environment. Standing-still these days is just not an option. With the level of progress and the speed of development of science and technology in today’s fast-paced world..... Read more...

19.4.2013

Thanks to the advancements being made in science and technology with each passing day, many improvements are being made in manufacturing processes across a range of firms and industries. Newer methodologies are replacing the older more obsolete processes and the newer techniques used in manufacturing are assisting in the reduction in production tim... Read more...

12.4.2013

For those new to this concept, the simplest way to describe the process comes from the name itself 'Through spindle coolant'. Historically all machine tools NC or manual would use coolants or oils to keep materials cool and lubricated during machining processes.. ... Read more...

24.5.2013

Precision engineering in the motorsport industry is demanding and competitive, especially when supplying Formula One teams. That's why BH Blackmore strives to deliver an overall level of service, to surpass expectation, and to ensure that the supply of machined components is always within tolerance and time frame.... Read more...

23.5.2013

Penn Elcom products will be found on virtually every stage. General manager Roger Willems explains why that’s so: You simply have to keep both feet on the ground and enjoy what you’re doing.... Read more...

22.5.2013

Buying a new machine tool is something that takes a degree of commitment and everything has to be ‘just so’ before making a major capital investment, this is even more the case for the many small sub-contractors up and down the UK, Heywood and Palmer being a case in point.... Read more...

21.5.2013

Traditions are being maintained at a leading Midlands based specialist sub-contractor where the latest phase of machine tool investment has seen them maintain a fondness for VMC format machines and supplied from a familiar manufacturer.... Read more...

20.5.2013

An engineering subcontractor says Radan’s Project Nesting function has changed his life and completely revolutionised the way his company works.... Read more...

20.5.2013

Precision manufacturing specialist – Tokai Carbon Europe Ltd – has recently invested in a new, high-performance Doosan Puma 2600SY turning centre supplied by Mills CNC. ... Read more...

12.5.2013

Hanging upside down in mid-air is all in a day's work for top jet skiers Lee Stone, a freestyle champion at the age of 14 and World Pro Champion at 19, and Pierre Maixent, a seven-times world freeride champion... Read more...

11.5.2013

After months of research and testing suitable solutions for reclaiming their neat cutting oil back from their swarf. Federal Mogul UK awarded Lubriserv the project for a bespoke swarf centrifuge capable of processing drilling swarf.... Read more...

30.4.2013

A precision engineering subcontractor servicing a large number of diverse industries uses a combination of unique workholding, precision Haas machining centres and Edgecam software to protect its margins as customers demand price cuts, and material and consumable costs rise.... Read more...

26.4.2013

PureMedium CNC Ltd (PMCNC) is an advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacturing organisation centrally located in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. PMCNC machine press tools for the wind turbine, aerospace, defence and automotive markets...... Read more...