Machinery World - September 2016

Automated machine loading and the trend
toward Industry 4.0 are the central topics of
AMB 2016, according to Dr. Markus Klaiber,
the CTO of clamping and gripping specialists
SCHUNK. “Modern machining center
concepts must take three factors into account:
the shortest possible cycle times, maximum
system availability and the ability to respond
very flexibly to product modifications and
changes in demand,” emphasizes the
production expert, who sees a need for action
primarily in SMEs.
Manufacturers who use machining
technology face the challenge of having to
produce the largest possible parts spectrum
with the smallest possible number of
operations and minimal set-up times. At the
forthcoming AMB exhibition, Schunk will be
discussing its product lines and expertise in
this field in Hall 1 Booth 1G12.
At AMB, Schunk will present an
advanced line of system components for
automated loading of machining centers.
This will comprise numerous lowmaintenance
clamping devices and gripping
systems that ensure a stable production
process when the workpiece is changed. The
range of application extends from the
production of large series to efficient loading
in batch size one production. Highlights will
include the TANDEM-plus, the ROTA THWplus
and ROTA NCX power chucks, the
compact pallet-loading and clamping tower
solutions of the VERO-S series, the multifunctional
KONTEC KSC centric clamping
device, the PRONTO quick-change jaw
system and the PGN-plus and PGN-plus
Electric grippers, the world’s first grippers
with permanent lubrication in the multitooth
guidance.
Yamazaki Mazak is taking 12 machines to
AMB 2016 in Stuttgart, exhibiting the full
breath of its machine range and new
SMOOTH Technology, the world’s fastest
CNC.
The Mazak stand, which is themed ‘It’s all
about you’ in recognition of the company’s
continued focus on developing machines
which solve specific machining challenges
INTERNATIONAL –STUTTGART
SCHUNK TO DEMO THE BENEFITS OF
INDUSTRY 4.0
To increase process reliability and
efficiency in the machining process, Schunk
is also expanding the high-performance,
vibration-damping hydraulic expansion
holders of the TENDO E compact and
TENDO Aviation series. These holders
guarantee enormous clamping forces and
feature mechanical pull-out protection,
which is required for example in the aviation
and aeronautics sectors.
SCHUNK sees Industry 4.0 less as a shortterm
trend than as a logical consequence of a
development that has been going on for
decades. “Production systems of tomorrow
will feature excellent networking capabilities.
With the help of clamping devices and
gripping systems, these systems will be able
to constantly monitor their own status and
that of their environment,” explains Klaiber,
with a view toward the future and describing
the biggest challenge of machine
construction. “Industry 4.0 will put us a big
step ahead, as soon as automated,
autonomous systems can remedy their own
faults.”
Tel: 01908 611127
Email: info@gb.schunk.com
Web: www.gb.schunk.com
MAZAK TAKES 12 MACHINES TO THE SHOW
faced by its customers. The Mazak stand will
showcase horizontal and vertical machining
centres, 5-axis machines, turning centres, a
new machine from its entry-level range and,
for the first time at a German show, all three
variants of the company’s new SMOOTH
Technology, namely SmoothX, SmoothG and
SmoothC control.
The highlight of the show is likely to be
the new INTEGREX i-
400 AM, a
revolutionary hybrid
machine which
combines additive
manufacturing with
multi-tasking
capability. The i-400
AM integrates Direct
Energy Deposition
additive manufacturing
technology
into a 5-axis multitasking
machine to
offer machine users
600 UK TO EXHIBIT
COLCHESTER &
HARRISON LATHES
AND PRATT
BURNERD CHUCKS
600 UK in conjunction with their distributor,
Haberstroh GmbH & Co. KG, will
demonstrate leading examples of Colchester
and Harrison manual and CNC lathes
together with new workholding products
from Pratt Burnerd International on stand
E10, in Hall 6 at AMB Stuttgart from 13 to 17
September 2016.
On show will be the all new 2016 model of
the world renown Colchester Triumph centre
lathe, the new 3-axis Harrison Alpha XC
CNC combination lathe, plus an extensive
range of new chucking solutions from Pratt
Burnerd International.
Pratt Burnerd International will be
exhibiting heavy duty innovative manual
chucks, application driven variations of the
new Gripfast Combination Power Chuck as
well as introducing the all new Gripsafe
chuck force measurement gripmeter.
Tel: +44 (0) 1924 415000
Fax: +44 (0) 1924 415011
Email: hbamforth@600uk.com
Web: www.600uk.com
unrivalled hybrid technology and subtractive
manufacturing in one platform.
Richard Smith, Managing Director UK &
Ireland Sales Division, for Yamazaki Mazak,
commented: “AMB has become one of the
major European machining shows and we
are delighted to be bringing 12 state-of-theart
machines to the exhibition, from the most
sophisticated 5-axis and multi-tasking
technology through to entry-level machines.
All of the machines on display demonstrate
our philosophy of focusing on our customers
and devising solutions to the different
machining challenges they face every day. I
am particularly pleased to be exhibiting all
three variants of our SMOOTH Technology
for the first time at a German show and our
new INTEGREX AM hybrid manufacturing
machine, which combines additive and
subcontract technology in one platform.”
Tel: 01905755755
Email: sales@mazak.co.uk
Web: www.mazakeu.co.uk
28 Machinery World, September 2016