Cutting tool expert Iscar explains the difficulties in machining titanium and describes a solution – trochoidal milling. Andrew Allcock reports
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Anniversary celebrations, UK headquarters refurbishment, a fresh corporate strategy, plus new product and service offerings – all were part of a recent Sandvik Coromant event. Andrew Allcock was there
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Seco Tools (UK) is setting out to differentiate itself from the pack. Andrew Allcock visited to hear more from the company and how it intends to deliver this message (extended version)
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Steed Webzell assesses point-of-use vending, discovering there is growing interest in such systems when it comes to consumables such as cutting tools
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Mould toolmaker BK Tooling attributes its exceptionally busy past 18 months to investment in equipment through lean times that has enabled it to take advantage of offshored work now being repatriated to the UK. Machinery reports
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Components destined for use in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's largest particle accelerator at Cern, near Geneva, presented Kent-based Inca Geometric with interesting technical problems. Machinery reports.
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Complex parts, tight tolerances, difficult materials? Nothing a trip to Autosport 2012 won't resolve. Steed Webzell previews the main attractions
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Steed Webzell previews Southern Manufacturing 2012, which has grown to become the UK's largest regional manufacturing technology and subcontracting exhibition (with video links)
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An across-the-board tool analysis programme at A.I.M shows Iscar delivers; the elimination of material variation issues through Horn DD drill satisfies Paragon's needs; plus latest product developments. Andrew Allcock reports
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The demand for power shows no signs of letting up. Steed Webzell reports on a positively vibrant energy sector, for manufacturers prepared to invest, that is
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Metalcutting tool specialist WNT and XYZ Machine Tools have teamed up to establish a tooling/machine tool demonstration showroom in Sheffield. Andrew Allcock reports
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Sandvik Coromant threw open its Swedish HQ's doors in June to highlight a number of key developments that will take centre stage at the forthcoming EMO in Hanover, Germany (19-24 Sept). Andrew Allcock was there
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Cutting tool specialist Horn hosted a series of technology days in May, pitched as 'where theory meets practice'. Steed Webzell travelled to Germany to hear more
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Slashing cutting times at a paper machinery maker; a move to burnishing that has eliminated subcontract grinding; and an electric golf trolley maker that machines as a mark of quality, Andrew Allcock reports
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Andrew Allcock has seen inside BAE System's new multi-million pound titanium machining facility for the F-35 Lightning II (Joint Strike Fighter – JSF). Here is what he discovered (extended online version)
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Machinery is an official media partner of the forthcoming MEDTEC UK 2011 exhibition from 6-7 April at the Birmingham NEC. Steed Webzell previews the main attractions
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All machining operations should begin with precise setting of tools, but many are ignoring this fundamental practice. Steed Webzell reveals why this can be a costly error
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Machinery previews what is certain to be another rewarding event for visitors and exhibitors alike at Autosport Engineering 2011
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Tool grinding specialist Raynor Tool Services has boosted its businesses rapid turn-round credentials with the installation of another Walter Helitronic tool grinding machine. Machinery reports
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As the bedrock for all successful machine shops, milling operations are subject to ongoing scrutiny from cutting tool vendors. Steed Webzell reviews the latest innovations
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Trial and error engineering, surrounded by a cloak of secrecy is the way a key tooling supplier describes the current scenario of providing a solution to the machining of composite materials. Machinery reports
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Andrew Allcock was at a recent information dissemination event for a Technology Strategy Board-backed project looking at micro-machining. He reveals what new knowledge has been generated
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Andrew Allcock heard Sandvik Coromant's detailed reasoning behind its approach to boosting UK manufacturing's competitiveness – maximising throughput and economic tool life
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Key investment continues to drive the energy sector supply chain as sub-contract machine shops vie for competitive edge. Steed Webzell reports
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The arrival of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner at the recent Farnborough International Airshow was a reminder to UK subcontractors to prepare for the demands of this new era in manufacturing, as Adrian Fitts, WNT (UK)'s business development manager, points out
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