hp tooling 2019 #2

ISSN 2628-5444
high precision tooling
Machine Tools, PCD, PVD, CVD, CBN, Hard Metal 2019 - 2
Transparent Grinding Processes
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editorial
Is the glass half full or half empty?
Eric Schäfer
editor-in-chief
The opinions of economic
experts differ when it comes
to making forecasts for the
global economy. What is
certain is that trade conflicts
and other political and
economic turbulences are
weighing on the economy.
But whether the current
slump in growth is already the
beginning of a crisis or whether
it is just a dent or even a slight
weakness - as others think -
the coming months will show. Although investments
in mechanical and plant engineering are declining
worldwide, these declines are assuming a high level
in many places. Even the economic experts from the
IMF (International Monetary Fund) do not agree on
how to proceed.
EMO, the world trade fair for metalworking, could become
a trend barometer. The fair, which will take place
in Hanover, in September from 16 to 21, is always an
important sentiment indicator. No noticeable restraint
on the part of exhibitors can be observed in the run-up
to the fair. And the interest of the visitors also seems
to be unbroken. This is shown by this issue of “journal of
hp tooling”, which is once again packed to the brim with
trade fair innovations from exhibiting companies.
Once again, digitisation will be a major topic at EMO.
The extent to which digital transformation will change
the tool industry will be explained in the excellent
article by the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing
Engineering and Automation. In particular, it provides
small and medium-sized companies in the tool
manufacturing market with a precise concept for
implementing digital technologies. Further interesting
technical articles can be read on “Productive PCD precision
machining” and on a process that describes “Hybrid
coating for the tool industry”. They show how existing
processes can be further developed and perfected. In any
case, the glass is half full with sustainable ideas and the
right strategy.
You want to read about sustainable ideas and new
products even faster? Our new website has been
online since July: www.harnisch.com
There you will find the latest news between the print
editions of “journal of hp tooling”. Take a look and
convince yourself of our new online presence!
Eric Schäfer
editor-in-chief
KREBS & RIEDEL
Schleifscheibenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
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table of contents
cover story
Black Box no more - making generating gear grinding transparent
The machine tool, the tooling and the process are no longer separate entities 6
materials & tools
The power of carbon for lead-free machining 8
The revolution in cast iron turning 10
IGUANA - Evolution 2.0 - helical fluting included 12
Significantly better surface finishes thanks to vibration damping 14
Compression Routers in woodworking offer a superior cut 16
LACH DIAMANT looks back on 95 years - second part How the story continued 18
New Leitz DT Premium compact hogger 22
Milling instead of polishing 23
WJX - high feed milling cutters 24
processes
Machining structural parts for aircraft calls for purpose-built tools 36
Productive PCD precision machining
by Dr. Stephan Scholze, Josquin Pfaff, Dr. Karl Mayrhofer,
Gunter Steckel, Jana Haas-Wittmüß and Chris Graham 38
Hybrid coating for tooling
by Tibor Cselle, Andreas Lümkemann and Mojmir Jilek 42
CERATIZIT has re-imagined turning 45
Digital transformation is changing the cutting tool manufacturing industry
by Thomas Götz, Andreas Gebhardt and Dr. Marco Schneider,
Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation 46
machining center
New standard in universal external cylindrical grinding 49
Two world premier grinding machines 50
KERN Micro-Highest precision while milling around the clock 52
Automation, digitalisation and full machine power 54
The sequel to a successful event concept 55
Rugged and reliable machines for high production manufacturing 56
Two new HELITRONIC models 57
2-spindle hobbing machine with integrated chamfer unit for E-transmission 58
components
Production of involute and cycloidal gears for robotics 60
Up-to-date tool data from the cloud 62
Dyna Test bar for spindle inspection 63
Highly accurate linear sensor for rapid measurement of various surfaces 64
departments
fairs 26
companies 28
impressum & company finder 66
4 no. 2, August 2019

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with only one tool
360°
degrees of
freedom
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Visit us:
Hall 5 – B 70
High Dynamic Turning
THE REVOLUTION
IN TURNING
TEAM CUTTING TOOLS
CERATIZIT is a high-tech engineering group
specialised in tooling and hard material technologies.
Tooling the Future
www.ceratizit.com

cover story
Black box no more -
making generating gear grinding
transparent
Modern thinking no longer considers the machine tool,
the tooling and the process as separate entities
Blackbox no more!
Only high-accuracy gears
guarantee the proper functioning
and reliability of transmissions
in cars, aircraft, and industrial
machinery. Modern gearboxes
have to deliver reliable
transfer of torque at high power
density, to feature low weight
design and to function at low
Reishauer gear grinding machine made transparent
noise emission. From an economic
point of view, expenditure
must be low for both costs
per piece and life-cycle costs.
At the same time, uncompromisingly
high part quality and
process stability must be maintained
at a constant geometrical
and dimensional quality.
Continuous generating gear grinding
has established itself as the most
productive process for the hard-finishing
of high-precision gears. Generating
gear grinding is based on a
dressable vitrified bonded threaded
grinding wheel, also called a grinding
worm. In simple terms, the kinematics
can be understood as a worm
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cover story
Continuous generating gear grinding process in action
drive that features several machine
axes moving simultaneously to grind
the gear profile. A high-precision diamond
roll dresses the grinding worm
in such a way that the wheel profile
generates the final gear geometry. The
generating process delivers constant
accuracy at high production volumes.
The high output means, however, that
in-process measuring, as known in cylindrical
grinding, for example, is not
possible as the machine axes movements
are far more complex.
As the continuous gear grinding
machine can produce far more parts
per unit of time as a measuring machine
can measure, the parts have
to be measured outside the machine.
Furthermore, not all parts can be
measured, and users have to rely on
sample measurements. However, even
if the two pieces measured at either
end of a sample lot prove to be within
tolerance, one could never be sure
if all parts of that chosen sample are
within tolerance. Therefore, there is a
risk that parts that are not within tolerance
end up in transmissions.
Reishauer not only builds machines
but also manufactures the necessary
tooling such as threaded wheels, diamond
dressing tools, workholding,
and coolant nozzles. When all these
elements are in place, the grinding
process can be made stable and delivers
high-quality workpieces. As the
Greek philosopher, Aristotle, stated:
“Every tool achieves perfection by serving
one, instead of many purposes.”
All of which Reishauer adheres to
and gives it unmatched insight into
the grinding process. For this reason
Reishauer can now characterize and
monitor generating grinding - from
workpiece to workpiece - like never
before. Monitoring is not limited to
work pieces. Automatic testing cycle
measure and evaluate the machine
tool itself. As the machine and the
process have become more transparent,
the title “Black box no more”
was chosen for this very reason. The
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a
black box as “a usually complicated
device whose internal mechanism is
usually hidden from or mysterious to
the user.”
Process monitoring
The dressing and grinding intensities
are measured and monitored by
smart real-time data processing and
tested algorithms. For each workpiece,
all data generated during dressing and
grinding are recorded and stored in a
database and remain 100 % traceable.
Using the stored process and tooling
data, including workpiece identification
via DMC, offers the means of
comprehensive analysis. Due to process
interaction, and using preset evaluation
limits, workpieces that exceed
or fall short of these limits are automatically
removed.
Component monitoring
Recurring automatic testing cycles
measure and evaluate all the relevant
grinding machine axes involved
in the process, and thus enables early
detection of electromechanical deviations.
Maintenance costs are optimized
both in terms of planning and
diagnosis, and some potential EOL
anomalies may be avoided.
Summary of features:
• OEE
• production data acquisition
• process data analysis
• analysis of the state of
electromechanical components
• usage data handling (RFID)
• communication with measuring
machines (GDE, and others)
• preventive maintenance
• 100 % traceability
The Reishauer Process Monitoring
System will be first shown to the
public at
EMO 2019, hall 26, booth C109.
Walter Graf, Reishauer AG, August ‘19
further information: www.reishauer.com
no. 2, August 2019
7

materials & tools
The power of carbon for lead-free machining
Considerable savings on tool costs using carbon-based coatings
More and more manufacturers,
and the automotive industry
in particular, will have to face
the difficult challenge of machining
lead-free brass and copper
materials in order to remain successful
in future. But forwardlooking
suppliers of precision
ma chining tools such as Werkö
and coating specialists like
Oerlikon Balzers have good
news: specially designed tools
coated with BALINIT HARD
CARBON can stop tool costs
tripling or quadrupling.
The call for help came in 2015:
a plumbing equipment manufac
turer and Werkö customer
reported hugely increased tool
use in production of turning
workpieces, which now had to
be made from lead-free brass in
accordance with the German
Drinking Water Ordinance. For
this and other reasons, Werkö
has since focused on responding
to the difficulties of machining
these materials.
Machining lead-free non-ferrous
me tals remains a niche market. It came
into being partially as a consequence
of the EU Drinking Water Directive
98/83-EC, which restricted the lead
con tent of drinking water to 10 mg per
liter from 2013 for environmental reasons.
The RoHS and other similar directives
have also come into force in
many countries around the world to
limit the use of lead in electronic devices
and components. However, it is
the ELV (end-of-life vehicles) directive
2000/53/EC that will have the biggest
impact in future, as its exemption for
copper alloys containing up to 4 %
lead expires in July 2021.
Unless the exemption is extended,
automotive manufacturers will soon
have to machine more and more leadfree
or low-lead copper. As people increasingly
switch to electric and hybrid
vehicles, which use up to 3.5
times more copper
than vehicles
with internal
combustion
engines (not to
mention the electric
charging stations,
which
need copper for
contacts and
plugs), one study
suggests that the
demand for copper
will rise from
185,000 tonnes in 2017 to 1.74 million
tonnes in 2027.
“Companies processing copper and
brass need to prepare sooner rather
than later,” says Vicente Madrid,
Pro duct Manager and Direct Sales
Team Leader at Werkö in Königsee,
Thuringia. “Our plumbing equipment
customers found that switching to
lead-free brass quadrupled their tool
costs and led to long cycle times,
damaged tools and lots of scrap.” One
reason is that the lead which was previously
in the brass made machining
and chip breaking considerably easier,
and another is that some lead-free
substitute materials increase tool wear
through smearing and produce long
cylindrical chips, making the process
less safe. “This is a revolution in machining”,
says Madrid.
After intensive testing in their application
center, in 2016 Werkö eventually
developed a successful solution
using a special tool with a clever spiral
design and geometry. And when classic
PVD coatings proved ineffective,
BALINIT HARD CARBON, supplied
by the company’s long-term partner
Oerlikon Balzers, produced successful
results at the second attempt. For Rico
Fritzsche, Segment Manager Cutting
Tools, this is confirmation that Balzers
is on the right track: “Since 2014
we have gained invaluable expertise
in machining lead-free materials in
colla boration with our business and
research partners.”
Throughout this development
phase, BALINIT HARD CARBON
has consistently proved the perfect
choice. The carbon coating is chemically
inert, prevents built-up edge formation
and sticking, restores chip
flow and is also suitable for dry machining
thanks to its high hardness
(5000 HV) and low friction coefficient.
Three options are available,
with different coating thicknesses depending
on the application, and in future
customized pre- and post-treatment
will enhance chip flow and cutting
pressures for shank-type tools.
Combining these advantages with
the new, specially designed tool resulted
in extremely positive feedback
from Werkö’s plumbing equipment
customer, as it brought tool costs and
cycle times back to previous levels.
Werkö GmbH
Founded in 1938 in the
Thuringian town of Königsee,
today Werkö GmbH is a leading
provider of precision machining
tools for metalworking applications
(HSS, HSCO, Solid Carbide)
and is increasingly developing
customized solutions. With 76
employees, the company is part
of the global TDC Group, which
has sites in China, Mexico, Brazil,
the USA and elsewhere.
www.werkoe.de
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materials & tools
Carbide inserts coated with BALINIT® HARD CARBON extend
the service time and improve process reliability when machining
non-ferrous metals; the coating is thin, smooth, and with a high
hardness, making it ideal for the machining of brass and copper
Rico Fritzsche (left) from Oerlikon Balzers and
Vicente Madrid from Werkö
“There’s no one-size-fits-all solution
here - each need is different, and ultimately
it’s small details that will determine
performance”, says Edda
Enders. But Werkö’s fi nan cial director
feels the com pany is in a good position
thanks to the expertise it has
acquired, particu larly as its cus tomers’
first copper machining projects are
now up and running, and later in
2019 Werkö will move to a new site in
nearby Ilmenau with almost double
the existing production space. “We’re
well-equipped to deal with this niche
market as it grows”, says a confident
Enders.
information: www.oerlikon.com/balzers
Perfect machining of lead-free brass with
BALINIT® HARD CARBON
Thilo Horvatitsch is a
freelance author and
journalist for technical
and business topics,
with 25 years of
experience based in
Essenheim near
Mainz/Germany

materials & tools
The revolution in cast iron turning
New generation of coatings
Austrian carbide and tool specialist Boehlerit
has optimised the successful TERAspeed 2.0 coating
for use in cast iron milling. And now cast iron
turning applications are also set to benefit. A thorough
analysis of the market situation and coating
tests that were completed internally paved the
way for a new generation of coatings. The new cast
CVD coating makes the most of the advantages
of its individual components.
Alpha-aluminium oxide is separated by means of targeted
process management. It works as a heat shield and protects
the indexable insert from high temperatures. Underneath,
a medium-temperature titanium-carbon nitride layer provides
the required wear resistance. A thickness of 20 µm
and the optimised roundings of the edges ensure a high
level of edge stability and ideal cutting conditions.
The current geometries of the casting programme are
made with the latest generation of reference clamping systems.
Compared to older systems, the increased rigidity
and repetition accuracy makes for a reduction of the pressing
gap, which in turn increases press quality (burr-free
pressing). This has a positive influence on work flows further
down the line and significantly improves productivity.
BCK10T and BCK20T
The new
Boehlerit casting
grades
BCK10T and
BCK20T offer
top quality, excellent
machining
properties
and optimal
distribution of
cutting forces.
Quattrotec - intelligent turning applications
with new EasySafe system
Pentatec, the universal turning-drilling tool, already
replaces up to five ISO tools and reduces machining times
by up to 30 % as tool changing times and unnecessary tool
movements are eliminated. The innovative, revolutionary
Quattrotec tool system is the next step in this intelligent
machining concept, and the new EasySafe fitting system
with a notch constitutes yet another major advantage of
this product.
With the introduction of the new Quattrotec tool system,
Austrian carbide and tool specialist Boehlerit makes
it possible for users to drive down costs further in an even
broader material
range.
Thanks to the
special design
of the base
body, four machining
operations
- drilling
into solid
material (including
off-center
Quattrotec
drilling), in-
side turning, face cutting and longitudinal turning - may
be performed with low vibrations and just one single tool.
The EasySafe system is the uncontested highlight of the
Quattrotec: A notch on the underside of the indexable insert
ensures that it can be fitted into the seat speedily and
100 % correctly. Easy to install, safe to use!
In a tried-and-tested, highly diverse range of grades,
Boehlerit combines substrates of different levels of hardness,
with either a wear-resistant CVD coating or a universal,
process-safe PVD coating. The Kapfenberg-based tool
specialist uses different carbide substrates that are coordinated
in such a way as to achieve optimised machining
properties. The market launch at the EMO in Hanover already
saw no less than six directly pressed grades, and two
more ground varieties for non-ferrous metals will be added
in the next development phase. This means that the optimal
cutting material will be available for almost every application.
The innovative Quattrotec tool programme reduces machining
and tool changing times, saves tool places and
makes it possible to drill flat-bottomed blind holes. At the
same time, this highly stable tool system that was developed
from scratch also offers improved process safety and
increases efficiency and flexibility during application.
BETAtec 90P Feed and DELTAtec 90P Feed:
fine-tuning down to the smallest detail
The BETAtec 90P Feed tools are the ultimate edge milling
tools in the Boehlerit milling programme. The
BETAtec 90P Feed is a truly multi-functional tooling system,
thanks to the fact that the tool holders may also be
used with indexable cutting inserts for high-performance
cutting. This means a higher level of efficiency and flexibility
for users, while reducing not only the costs of the
tool holder, but also the associated warehousing costs.
The innovative tool system DELTAtec 90P Feed allows for
highest feed rates and may be used for both HFC and edge
milling. The multi-functional tooling systems are available
as face milling, end milling and screw-on cutters and, in
combination with the right cutting material grade, may be
used across the entire material group.
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materials & tools
Innovative cutting grades for a
broad range of applications
For the BETAtec 90P Feed tool system, Boehlerit has a
wide range of cutting grades available. One highlight is
the innovative Goldlox carbide layer (PVD AlTiN layer) for
the milling of steel materials, offering a high level of wear
resistance at high temperatures and an increased lifespan
on a range of steels. This cutting grade is particularly suitable
for high cutting speeds during dry or wet machining
in stable conditions. For this tool system, the Goldlox layer
is available in the grades BCP25M (multi-purpose grade for
the milling of unalloyed, low-alloy and high-alloy steel),
BCP35M (suitable for dry milling at low to medium cutting
speeds in difficult conditions) and BCM40M (ideal for
the milling of austenitic stainless steels and materials from
the Duplex group with low to medium cutting speeds).
These two cutting grades are used both on the indexable
inserts for edge milling and on the indexable inserts for
high-performance cutting. There is also the option of cutting
grade BCK20M for the edge milling of cast iron materials.
This grade is also suitable for steel machining and for
cold-work steels harder than 54 HRC.
In addition
to the Goldlox
carbide layer,
the DELTAtec
90P Feed tool
system also
comes with
a TERAspeed
2.0AlTiN layer,
d e p o s i t e d
by means of
HR-CVD technology
(HR =
High Reac tiv i-
BETAtec 90P Feed
ty). The patented
TERAspeed
2.0 AITiN layer combines opposing properties such as
toughness, outstanding layer hardness and wear resistance,
thanks to its high aluminium content and novel
nano structure. This innovative layer is used for highperformance
cutting in the grades BCP20M (for steel processing
using higher cutting speeds in stable conditions),
BCP30M (universal steel milling grade with a tough carbide
substrate for a high level of process reliability across a
broad range of steel materials), and BCK15M (for the processing
of grey cast iron GJL, spheroidal graphite cast iron
GJS, tempered cast iron and alloyed cast iron).
Alternatively, there is the option of the BCK20M grade
for cast iron machining using DELTAtec 90P Feed millers.
It has a tough K20 substrate and a thick PVD coating and
may be used either for high performance milling or edge
milling.
Precise edge and EFC milling with
18 mm cutting edge length
In 2018, Austrian carbide and tool specialist Boehlerit
added a version for 18 mm cutting edge lengths to its range
of multi-functional
milling
tools. Thanks
to the significantly
larger insert
size, this
version is particularly
suitable
for long
90-degree edges
with high cutting
values and
an extremely
DELTAtec 90P Feed
high precision
level. It not only makes for a soft cut, but also comes with
tech nical properties that speak for themselves: A maximum
cutting depth of up to 18 mm, in combination with
a helix cutting edge, result in maximised productivity
when finishing 90 ° shoulders with the BETAtec 90P Feed
tool. For the high-feed application sector, the Boehlerit
DELTAtec 90P Feed SD18 solution also offers the possibility
of achieving maximum feed rates and high levels of material
removal, with feed depths of 3.5 mm with a maximum
feed rate of 3.0 mm/tooth.
Small diameter range –
highly dynamic and efficient
Completely new, logical extensions of the existing
BETAtec 90P Feed and DELTAtec 90P Feed portfolio are indexable
inserts with small diameter ranges. The BETAtec
90P Feed tool system with an indexable insert size of 06
(LPMX06) is available as a face milling, end milling and
screw-on version for a range of 10 - 50 mm. The DELTAtec
90P milling tools are also available with an indexable insert
size of 06 (SDMT06) as end milling and screw-on versions
for a range of 16 - 35 mm.
The new tools are ideal for die and mould making with
materials of up to 62 HRC and extremely dynamic in terms
of performance as well as efficiency. For applications with
hardened materials, Boehlerit once again relies on a homogeneous
HIPIMS layer structure for optimised results in die
and mould making.
Yet another benefit of this product lies in the low strain
placed on the individual indexable inserts thanks to the
narrow pitch that makes high machining volumes possible.
The need for reworking is also greatly reduced due to the
minimal need for residual material. While the BETAtec
90P Feed is designed for HFC and 90 ° milling, the focus
of the DELTAtec 90P Feed lies on material removal, with a
focus on dynamic and efficient performance.
EMO 2019, hall 4, booth D06
further information: www.boehlerit.com
no. 2, August 2019
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materials & tools
Efficient machining of aluminium
The trend in milling is towards
PCD monoblock
LACH DIAMANT, the diamond tool manufacturer
from Hanau, Germany, is well prepared for
this topic. LACH DIAMANT is the only manufacturer
with 40 years of know-how in producing
PCD monoblock tools for serial production.
A LACH DIAMANT
PCD drill for
machining of
green carbide/ceramics
Using monoblock milling purposefully
means to profi tably “do
without” the time-intensive setting
of blades - pre-setting time -
when using cassette cutters!
Monoblock tools, e. g. “dia-compact”
by LACH DIAMANT, are de -
li vered as “plug & play“ and are immediately
ready for use. The mono
block PCD tool suite of LACH
DIAMANT at EMO features PCD
cutters from Ø 16 to 250 mm. Traditionally
proven monoblock cutters
like “dia-compact” are recommended
for HCS/HPC alumi nium
machining. In addition to the aluminium
milling pro gramme, information
for successful and costcutting
machining of composite
materials is being made available.
PCD diamond drill
Developed by the
Hanau diamond tool
manufacturer, the
long-term tested spiral
PCD diamond drills
meet highest demands
for the machining
of green carbide and
green ceramics:
● for perfect drillin
exit quality
● superior tool times
compared to coated
carbide drills
● re-grindable from
Ø 2.5 mm
Furthermore, LACH DIAMANT provides a large selection
of spiral PCD drills up to 12 mm Ø for fine machining of
composite (CFRP and GRP) and graphite components.
EMO 2019, hall 4, booth D40
LACH DIAMANT monoblock
cutters “dia-compact” are ready
for use thanks to
plug & play technology
further information: www.lach-diamant.de
IGUANA - Evolution 2.0 - helical fluting included
ZECHA has been manufacturing micro precision
tools for 55 years now and has many years of
experience in hard machining and diamond coating.
And this is the ideal starting point for making
innovative tools that employ existing knowhow
and cutting-edge coating technologies.
The machining of non-ferrous metals such as copper or
high performance copper alloys and delicate contours and
superb surfaces requires tried-and-tested tools such as the
high-end IGUANA mill cutters from ZECHA Hartmetall-
Werkzeugfabrikation GmbH from Königsbach-Stein. These
solid carbide tools with high wear resistance, sealed diamond
coating and laser-cut, sharp cutting edges master
the challenge with gusto. The latest developments in the
IGUANA tool family are two helical fluted lines: the 930
milling cutter series and the 975 twist drill series.
Optimisation of the laser process has enabled ZECHA to
manufacture the IGUANA series with integrated helix. The
almost freely selectable helical fluting of the tools promi ses
great improvements in further areas of use. Materials diffi-
cult to machine such as medical (fibre-reinforced) plastics
or lead-free brass alloys can be ideally machined thanks
to the positive helical characteristics - softer cut, rounded
groove forms, improved chip removal etc.
The new helical fluted milling cutters are available as
dual flute ball or torus milling cutters in diameters ranging
from 0.5 mm to 3 mm. In addition, ZECHA also offers
a triple-fluted shaft milling cutter in diameters of 1 mm to
6 mm. All three versions in the 930 series are suitable both
for wet and dry machining. The uniform geometric conditions
across the entire cutting edge length produces an
even softer, burr freer cut and the optimum chambers ensure
excellent chip removal and machining results.
Innovation - IGUANA drills
Apart from the new helical fluted high end IGUANA
milling cutters, ZECHA has also introduced a solid carbide
micro twist drill with diamond coating and lasersharpened
cutting edges to its tool range. The IGUANA
twist drills have a digressive helix with right-hand cutting
direction and are self-centring due to the X drill point
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materials & tools
IGUANA milling cutters and drills with
helical fluting (series 930 and 975)
located on the drill head. These drills, just like the
IGUANA milling cutters, have been furnished with a laser-machined,
sealed high performance diamond coating
with edge protection and are available in diameters ranging
from 0.8 mm to 2.0 mm.
IGUANA - laser-processed tools with integrated helix
Conclusion:
The high-end IGUANA series efficiently masters the typically
encountered challenges such as pre ci sion, tool life
and manual reworking. The line increases productivity, as
it results in less tool changeover and thus also lower downtimes.
IGUANA tools machine to a very good geometric accuracy
and produce virtually no burring, which is great
advantage as regards process capability. Never the less, it is
always true to say that only the perfect interplay of man,
machine and tool can achieve a perfect result.
further information: www.zecha.de

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Significantly better surface finishes
thanks to vibration damping
Vibration often occur during machining. This
leads to dynamic instability of the system. Inadequate
surface finishes, insufficient accuracy, high
machining noises, shortened tool lives and, in extreme
cases, broken tools and cutting edges can be
the result.
In order to minimise these vibrations and their consequences,
MAPAL has now developed an innovative system
for vibration damping in the tool shank, as particularly
tools for boring and milling with very long projection
length tend to vibrate due to an inadequate dynamic
rigidity of the overall system. When designing the new
system, the developers took into account all factors arising
from the interaction of the machine tool, the tool and
type of clamping as well as the component. The result: A
system for vibration damping that is matched to all common
types of machine stiffness. It can be used for machining
different materials with different tools.
The self-contained system of auxiliary mass and several
steel spring packages counteracts the deflection of the tool
body and minimises it. The vibrations can be up to 1,000
times lower compared to tools without absorber system.
Despite the long projection length, quiet,
stable running is achieved. This makes
it possible to work at higher cutting
speeds and significantly increases
the material
removal rate.
Vibration
damping is integrated
directly into the tool shank
of the new milling cutter arbor
WITHOUT
vibration damper
In addition, significantly better surface finishes are
achieved thanks to vibration damping. When milling case
hardened steel (16MnCr5), for example with a 250 mm
long combination of milling cutter arbor and milling
cutter with five cutting edges and ISO indexable inserts
(Ø 50 mm), the Rz value was halved from 7.8 µm to 3.9 µm
for material removal ae of 18 mm and ap of 3 mm compared
to the same tool system without vibration damping.
Milling cutter arbors with vibration damping in the
shank are available with internal coolant supply for clamping
Ø 16, 22 and 27 mm with a length of 200 and 300 mm
for SK40, SK50, HSK-A63 and HSK-A100 connections.
EMO 2019, hall 4, booth A18
WITH
vibration damper
Thanks to the new milling cutter arbors with vibration damping,
significantly better surface finishes are achieved during machining;
for comparison: The left milling paths were machined without
vibration damping and the right one with vibration damping
further information: www.mapal.com
Team Cutting Tools from CERATIZIT
A complete provider of machining solutions
With the world-leading flagship brands of Cutting
Solutions by CERATIZIT, KOMET, WNT and
KLENK making up Team Cutting Tools, the machining
sector has a genuine complete provider in
the shape of the CERATIZIT Group.
These famous names, which are known all over the
world, focus on what they do best, this being indexable indexable
insert tools, hole production, solid carbide and HSS
rotating tools, tool/workholding, and aerospace applications,
respectively. These highly specialised product brands
FreeTurn tool
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provide access to the best tooling systems
available; Team Cutting Tools is
able to deliver the perfect solution for
every machining requirement. These
machining solutions, over 100,000
items, can be found in the new complete
catalogue, which was published
in July. Users can also visit the new
online shop at cuttingtools.ceratizit.com
to view the full range and access the
complete programme.
Expert solutions for sectors
Besides having one of the most com -
prehensive standard portfolios, Team
Cutting Tools also offers sector-specific
solutions. Visitors to EMO can ex pe rience
its sector expertise first-hand. Interactive
presentation spaces are the
per fect platform for showing off core
skills in the automotive, aerospace,
energy technology and heavy machin
ing sectors. One of the highlights
making its world première at the fair:
additive manufacturing tools for the
machining of E-motors.
Experience Industry 4.0 solutions
CERATIZIT sets course for the digital
machining future. A central aspect
of this is the ToolScope monitoring
and assistance system. The system
permanently stores the signals that
are generated by the machine during
the manufacturing process. This information
is visualised and used to
monitor and supervise the machine
controller. Special, patented statistical
control processes are then employed
to depict the condition of the
tool and the machine. This not only
enables targeted wear and fracture
monitoring to be carried out, it also
greatly reduces manufacturing errors.
Visitors to the innovation center on
the stand will also discover the potential
offered by the sensory “spike”
tool holder from pro-micron and how
One Identity can be used to clearly
identify tools.
Impressive service
In addition to tool systems, digitisation
solutions and innovations,
CERATIZIT will also present its service
offering, which plays a key role
within the company. From project design
for customers to technical training
and the 24/7 supply of tools,
CERATIZIT offers many additional
services that companies in the metalworking
and processing industries can
find out about on the stand.
EMO 2019, hall 5, booth B70
further information: www.ceratizit.com
No exhibition without innovations.
The High Dynamic Turning and Free-
Turn tools from CERATIZIT have alrea
dy won several international
awards and will undoubtedly be
a mong the con tenders for the most
in no vative products at EMO. The new
tur n ing technology offers huge potential
for machining companies. With
the help of the milling spindle on a
multi-tasking turn/mill center, the
360 ° rotation clearance angle allows
the tool to be positioned at any angle
relative to the workpiece. Among the
many advantages are higher feedrates
and a longer service life, together with
shorter tool changing times and fewer
tools. All of which sounds fine in theory,
but does it actually work in practice?
Team Cutting Tools will provide
the answer with a live demonstration on
a turn-mill center on the CERATIZIT
stand. EMO will also see the unveiling
of the first standard range of Free-
Turn tools.
Hall 6 | Stand K67
NOVAMET 920
EFFICIENCY WITHOUT BIOCIDES
Efficient
excellent run-off
Clean
high flushing performance
Safe
boron- and biocide-free
Oemeta Chemische Werke GmbH | Phone: +49 (0) 4122-924-0 | products@oemeta.com
www.oemeta.com

materials & tools
Compression Routers in woodworking
offer a superior cut
Reducing waste and improve cutting finish
Simon Richardson ANCA
Product Manager gives some insight
into the use and applications
for solid carbide Compression
Routers (also known as
compound shear cutters) used in
the woodworking industry.
Compression Routers (CR) are used
for machining composite materials
and extensively in the woodworking
industry to cut solid wood and particle
boards. CR for woodworking applications
are distinct from other types
of shank tools as they have opposing
flutes and can have both right and
left helix cutting edges. Available in
roughing (with chip breakers) and for
finishing operations CRs are also produced
in a range of single flute and
multiple flute tools.
ANCA’s ToolRoom Software has
a dedicated package to produce all
types of Compression Routers with
the required geometry. In addition,
the digitising routines within the
software exactly follow the geometry
which means regrinding Compression
Routers is easy.
Benefits of
Compression Routers
Compression Routers are used for
machining wood, flat pack furniture,
kitchen cabinets and worktops. Materials
such as plywood and melamine
board have a finished face on the top
and bottom of the material. When the
board is cut “break out” or chipping
of the material on either side of the
board can occur and looks unsightly.
Severe break out or chipping after cutting
can mean the part is scrapped or
further finishing or sanding work is
required.
Simon Richardson says the benefit
of a Compression Router is when
it cuts the material the tool “compresses”
the chips towards the center
of the tool. The “upcut” part of the
router forces chips upwards while the
“downcut” section forces chips downwards
towards the tip of the tool.
Cutting tool manufacturers know
when grinding a CR, it can be a challenge
to maintain size consistently
between the up and down cut diameters.
For these types of tools fluting
can be a contributor to diameter
variance. ANCA’s LaserPlus system
supports measurement and compensation
of Compression Routers. It is
now possible to measure both up and
down cut diameters or single sections
of the router using the laser. This capability
is invaluable for companies
producing these tools as consistency
will be maintained between the cutting
diameters.
CR are used on CNC Gantry Routers
or five- to three-axis machining centers
for cutting many sheets of board
at the same time or multiple profiles
from one sheet (called nesting). CR
can cut boards to size, outer edges,
profile slots and drill holes through
the skin of the material. When using
a CNC router or machining center, a
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suction bed is required to rigidly hold
the material (some machines have
physical clamps). Suction beds have
pods for raising the work above the table
for edge profiling or undercutting.
Dust extraction and collection is
critical to ensure ade quate chip removal
to carry the chips away from
the work piece. Feeds and speeds
can be adjusted to increase the chip
load and take heat away from the
cutter, but the dust collection system
must be powerful enough to remove
chips from the work area.
Good housekeeping will also mean
that collets, collet nuts and spindles
should be continually maintained
as dust build up will affect
performance.
Compression Router geometry
Helix angles required for woodworking
are considered low when compared
to metal cutting tools. A helix
angle range between 22 ° to 30 ° would
be considered in many wood applications.
But clearance angles used are
a lot higher with materials such as
Medium Fibre Density (MDF) board
due to “spring back” after separation
from the chip. This “spring back” of
the material is why multiple OD back
offs are used on a CR and clearance
angles between 15 - 20 ° are standard.
As a rule, when machining softer
materials larger rake angles can be
used. Particularly when cutting wood
and MDF, a larger rake angle will lift
fibres rather than flatten them. When
machining wood materials, insufficient
clearance angles, with smaller
hook angles can have the following
negative effects:
● increased tool wear
● raised or fuzzy grain
● burning or glazing of the material
In addition to the tool geometry,
the operator must also consider the
following:
● grain directions in the material
● spring back of the material during
the cut
● the wear rate of the cutting edge
and how it reacts to the material
being cut
● resins in hard and softwoods
● glues included in the sandwich
materials such as plywood
● contaminates included in
materials like chipboard
further information: www.anca.com
16. - 21.
September
2019
Hall 4,
Booth D06
Quattrotec –
Intelligent turningdrilling
applications
with EasySafe system
■ Drilling into solid material with flat drilling
base (including off-centre drilling), inside
turning, face cutting and longitudinal turning
– performed with low vibrations and
just a single tool
■ EasySafe System – A notch on the under
side of the indexable insert ensures that it
can be fitted into the seat speedily and
100 % correctly
■ Optimal cutting material will be available for
almost every application
■ Reduces machining and tool changing times
www.boehlerit.com

materials & tools
LACH DIAMANT looks back on 95 years - second part
Poly - poly - or what?
How the story continued
Horst Lach, managing director
and CEO of LACH DIAMANT
agreed to write an ongoing series
of articles about the development
of diamond and CBN tools
and grinding wheels in modern
industries. The occasion: LACH
DIAMANT’s 97th anniversary in
the run up to EMO.
Horst Lach is known as a true industry
veteran, and we are ex cited
to have this pioneer of techno -
logy share some insights from 59
years of professional experience
in the diamond tool business.
In this part of this (almost) historical
review, Horst Lach looks
back to the first twelve months
after introducing the first polycrystalline
machining tools.
Where do we come from - what is
our destination? This was the question
after the first introduction of this
new cutting material “polycrystalline
diamonds” (PCD) at the Hanover Trade
Show in 1973.
Despite the word “poly”, the basis
here is “diamond” (Greek: Adamas),
naturally created from carbon in the
depths of the earth under heat and
pressure over millions of years. Diamond
in its monocrystalline form is
still the hardest of all things.
Even before people discovered its
beauty - “diamonds are a girl’s best
friend” - they made use of the hardness
of this “indomitable” material in
the earliest archaeological sites in India,
e.g. for the turning and levelling
of mill stones.
Tracy Hall and his first diamond press;
source «Higher Learning»,
edition July 2014
The industrial revolution, starting
in England around 1770, and its
powerful continuation in Germany
in the mid 19th century would not
have been possible without diamonds.
They were instrumental especially for
the production of steam engines and
locomotives. More precise grinding
machines, studded with wheels for
steel grinding, had to be developed,
and without diamond dressing tools,
only geometrically distorted surfaces
would have resulted. The demand for
natural diamonds from Brazil and
Africa skyrocketed during the following
100 years - and gained strategic
importance due to both world wars.
There was an increased need and desire
to grow diamonds or to produce
synthetic diamonds in order to become
less dependent on the commodity
markets in London and Antwerp.
The engineer who
implemented ideas
So it is no wonder that in 1954 engineer
Tracy Hall was the first who succeeded
in growing synthetic “manmade”
diamonds in the United States,
using a specially developed high-pressure
press. When General Electric first
marketed these synthetic granulated
diamonds, with sizes of approximately
170 microns, under the brand name
“Man Made Diamond” in 1957, it was
one more step towards another technical
revolution, which, to this day, is
affirmed through new innovations.
Milling with PCD - introduced for the first time on a Hermle milling machine with
triple-studded cutter head during Hanover Trade Show 1974
Once again, it was Tracy Hall who -
in 1967/68 - implemented the idea to
bake very fine diamond grains with
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car bide as a carrier material during
syn thesis. He was successful: The first
step towards a so-called polycrystalline
synthetic diamond cutting material
had been accomplished. EDG (Electrical
Discharge Grinding for dividing the
round plates which at first had a diameter
of approximately 3.2 mm) had
not yet been discovered. Therefore,
the carbide had to be scored with electro-plated
diamond cutting discs in
order to be able to break off either 90
or 60 degree segments afterwards.
A new cutting material &
the first users
What to do with this new innovation?
General Electric’s management
must have been faced with the same
question at that time. After all, in
1966/67 the key “monopoly players”
General Electric and DeBeers had introduced
metal-coated diamond granulation
and achieved super adhesive
strength in resin-bond grinding wheels, which in turn
made the use of carbide tools efficient for the industry for
Crude composite cutting inserts;
source «Bericht schnelleres Drehen, Bohren und Fräsen…»,
Horst Lach MM issue 11/1973
the first time. It was said that General Electric had good
reason to protect its own carbide business within the corporate
group - referring to its subsidiary “Carboloy”.
Nevertheless, the up-and-coming managers under
the leadership of Louis Kapernaros must have prevailed
within the big GE family. It was de cided to provide samples
of the new cutting material to three or four selected
diamond companies, including LACH DIAMANT. Appar -
ently, GE was curious to see whether the company - known
as “Borazon Pioneer” since the introduction of the CBN
grinding wheel in 1969 - would once again come up with a
lot of new ideas.
It was in the spring of 1974, shortly before the
Hanover Trade Show, the second year after the first PCD
presentation. Since the introduction of PCD for manufacturing
copper commutators, we had practiced PCD turning
instead of grinding and had tried to win new customers
among alumi nium processing companies such as
Westinghouse, Voith, Solex and Oechsle, an enthusiastic
PCD cus tomer - which is still surprising to me today. The
company worked with polyamide synthetic materials, and
produced small gears with imprinted numbers for the production
of vehicle odometers.
Looking back, many new and unusual applications were
added within a short period of time, e.g. the Dutch manufacturer
for Meerschaum pipes who could now produce the
mouthpiece faster and more precisely. As a thank you, he
brought his latest pipe selection to each trade show for several
years - which was a special delight to our sales manager,
engineer Günter Hobohm, a passionate pipe smoker.
LACH Precision Toll Grinder for single tipped PCD-Tools –
developed 1973 in license company Kelch
The automobile industry, later the main user of this new
technology, was not one of the first users. An attempt of
a North German diamond tool ma nu facturer to replace
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natural diamonds in the turning process of motor pistons
could not be successful at this time. The poly cutting edge
was considered to be too rough due to its poly saw character.
This only changed many years later when it was discovered
that its “roughness” would be perfectly complimentary
to an elastic film of lubricant; broken down cars
with seized pistons would be seen as a distant memory.
This new business segment which had been growing
rapidly within only a few months, also influenced
the strategic planning at LACH DIAMANT. A newly finished
industrial building, initially meant for the similarly
booming branch of diamond and Borazon CBN grinding
wheels, was turned into the first production facility
for PCD tools. From now on, LACH DIAMANT PCD tools
were marketed under the registered name dreborid®.
Internal turning with PCD tools –
current development status in 1973/74
Thereby, we were perfectly prepared for the manufacturing
of so-called “single-tipped” tools for the trade show
in 1974.
What kind of innovations did LACH DIAMANT deliver
for the future use of PCD tools? One example was PCDtipped
carbide according to ISO. After discovering the fact
that PCD cutting edges could be re-ground multiple times,
customers wanted to continue to use carbide clamping devices
for cutting inserts - for turning and milling! Milling?
Another application. PCD milling was born.
First PCD cutting inserts
made in 1973/74
At that time, the grinding wheel production moved into
a neighbour building, a large facility which happened
to become vacant, and stayed there until 1984 when we
moved to Donaustrasse in Hanau.
PCD milling as new technology
Rapid growth - combined with the demand for shorter
delivery times - forced us to find better conditions for
grinding this “beastly material” (as our former Master diamond
grinder Konrad Wagner dubbed it at that time).
After a search for a suitable machine, we finally found it
at the Kelch company. In the following years, this machine
was further adjusted to the particularities of PCD grinding.
After taking over the license and construction, LACH
DIAMANT is still building this machine, referred to as
“pcd-100/300”.
The patent issue
The highlight at our trade show stand in 1974 was therefore
PCD inserts for turning and milling. PCD milling was
demonstrated as a new technology on a Hermle milling
machine with 5.000 rpm - equipped with a triple-studded
cutting head. Alu minium and Duroplast parts as well as
composite materials were milled.
At that time, interest could be called “enormous” - it was
simply a success. At least until the alarmed junior manager
of a North German company (back then considered an industry
leader) appeared at our stand and asked reproachfully
why LACH DIAMANT dared to show PCD tools for
milling. His company had applied for the patent for this
technology. At least two licenses had already been won
in the Württemberg area. Well, in the end, the discussions
at the trade show resulted in a free license for LACH
DIAMANT. And as the reader might has already guessed,
the patent came to nothing.
It is only mentioned in passing that another technologically
sound idea was born during those days - reaming
with PCD, an application we then discussed with a young
man from Swabia for a potential cooperation.
Horst Lach
further information: www.lach-diamant.de
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The Art of Grinding.
A member of the UNITED GRINDING Group
S31
The versatile solution for large tasks.
EMO
HANNOVER 2019
16 – 21
SEPTEMBER
Hall 11, Booth B24
Are your grinding tasks complex and
diverse? Then we recommend the S31.
This is the system for small to large
workpieces. With a high-resolution B-axis
of 0.00005°, the flexible wheelhead enables
external, internal, and surface grinding in
a single clamping. Try out the revolutionary
StuderGuide ® guideway system with its
cushioning components in the direction of
motion.
www.studer.com – The Art of Grinding.

materials & tools
New Leitz DT Premium compact hogger
20 % less panel processing costs
At LIGNA, the world’s leading trade fair for
machinery, plant and tools for the woodworking
and timber processing industry, Leitz presented its
new diamond tipped DT Premium compact hogger
with optimized cutting geometry, improved
chip removal and additional damping elements.
The precision tool manufacturer from Oberkochen
is thus replacing its proven DT PLUS product and
enabling users in the furniture industry to achieve
significant increases in productivity and efficiency.
Individual customer requirements, the increasing variety
of decors and the increasing proportion of waste wood
in the panel material confront manufacturing companies
with new challenges every day. The associated numerous
tool changes, downtimes, frequent material changes and
fast wearing tools make it difficult for manufacturing companies
to keep processing costs low, but at the same time
to keep output and quality constantly high.
The new DT Premium compact hogger from Leitz offers
protection in such scenarios. Compared to the previous
model DT PLUS, the advantages of the further development
DT Premium are obvious. With a significantly longer
life time, impressive results were achieved in the long-term
test at various Leitz customers in terms of productivity
and effectivity.
Leitz compact hogger DT Premium -
excellent edge quality and smooth cutting surface by
adjusted cutting edge geometry (photo: Leitz)
Equally important, the long life time also has an effect
on the efficiency of the tool. Fewer tool changes and
downtime in series productions as well as the permanent
usability in batch size 1 production makes it possible to reduce
machining costs by up to 20 %. The constant cutting
width after sharpening, the perfect edges and smooth cutting
surfaces are further quality features that prove that
the new DT Premium compact hogger offers a convincing
price-performance ratio.
The new compact hogger is also convincing from the
point of view of sustainability. The resharpenability has
been significantly increased to 15 sharpening cycles and
the specially developed tool design reduces annoying
noise and avoids vibrations.
Leitz compact hogger DT Premium –
maximum efficiency due to long life time (photo: Leitz)
Productivity, efficiency, quality and sustainability describe
this new generation of Leitz compact hoggers in
brief. With this efficient and highly economic new development,
Leitz once again emphasizes its technological
leadership and sets a clear sign for customer and marketoriented
product development which takes into account
the trends of the industry and at the same time always focuses
at the advantage of the customer and user.
further information: www.leitz.org
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Milling instead of polishing
Paul Horn GmbH is expanding its tool range
for brilliant-finish milling. The monocrystalline
diamond-tipped (MCD) ball nose end mills are
intended for machining non-ferrous materials in
the tool and mould making industries.
Milling with MCD-tipped tools saves on polishing processes
when producing freeform surfaces. The new, larger
diameter variants reduce machi ning time, guarantee compliance
with the tightest tolerances and produce surface
finishes in the nanometre range.
Horn offers the expanded portfolio of MCD ball nose
end mills from stock. Diameters of 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm,
12 mm and 16 mm allow a broader range of applications to
be covered. All variants are single-edged and feature an internal
coolant supply. The solid carbide tool shanks enable
vibration- and oscillation-free machining.
quality. Financial savings are achieved due to the possibility
of retipping, lower tool costs and reduced machine
downtime. The internal coolant supply to both cutting
edges via the round shank cools the contact zone and carries
the chips away efficiently.
Horn offers the tools in profile widths (w) of 16 mm,
20 mm and 26 mm. Special profiles are precision ground
to suit the application. The maximum profile depth is
tmax = 17 mm. The maximum profile width is w = 26 mm.
The insert coating is specially selected for each application
and is available for material groups P, M, K and N. The
round shanks are available as standard with diameters of
16 mm, 20 mm and 25 mm in the A and E designs. All variants
have an internal coolant supply.
Using MCD tools, laborious polishing
processes are no longer needed
Horn offers customised form inserts based on the 117 tool system
for use on turning and mill-turn centers
The range of applications for brilliant-finish milling is
huge. In the tool and mould making industry in particular,
the method saves on polishing, while also increasing quality
in terms of precision, contour accuracy, flatness and
surface finish. It is therefore used in applications where the
surface qua lity of the mould needs to be matched by the
finish of the parts being produced. For example, they include
PET blow moulds and chocolate moulds as well as
applications in the medical technology sector. In addition
to brilliant-finish milling, Horn also offers solutions for
brilliant-finish turning with MCD tools.
Economic advantages
in series production
Turning with form tools allows customers to benefit
from economic advantages in series production. Horn offers
customised carbide form inserts based on the 117 tool
system for machining diameters from 16 mm upwards on
turning and mill-turn centers. The patented, precision insert
seat of the 117 system guarantees high concentricity
and minimal axial run out as well as high repeatability of
insert exchange to within microns. The precision-ground
cutting edges achieve a high level of accuracy and surface
The DDHM system
Horn presents DDHM, its CVD diamond-tipped tool
system for cost-effective drilling and countersinking of
sintered carbides and ceramics with a hardness of up to
3,000 HV. With the launch of this drilling and milling system,
Horn is further expanding its range of products for
machining fully sintered carbides. As they allow machining
to take place on conventional milling or turning centers,
these tools do away with costly and time-consuming
grinding and eroding processes. There is also an opportunity
for savings, as investment in expensive new machinery
can potentially be avoided. The DDHM system is particularly
aimed at customers in the tool and die making
sector owing to its ability to machine carbide punches and
dies efficiently.
The drills can be used for producing holes in solid material
to a maximum depth of ten times the diameter.
The CVD-D-tipped drills have a two-edged design and
are available in diameters ranging from 2 mm (0.079”) to
10 mm (0.394”). All versions feature an internal coolant
supply.
EMO 2019, hall 5, booth A54
further information: www.phorn.de
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WJX - high feed milling cutters
Mitsubishi Materials has
added a series of high feed cutters
to its comprehensive range
of indexable milling tools. WJX
has been designed to be multifunctional
and able to perform
at high feed rates to ensure usability
and efficiency across a
wide choice of applications.
The high feed capability of this new
cutter means it is ideal for rough machining
under the demands of modern
high efficiency conditions. WJX
achieves stable machining and lowers
cutting noise at high depths of cut
and even during interrupted machining.
This is due to its ability to reduce
the cutting resistance generated at the
initial point of contact between the
insert and material.
VQT6 end mill_end view
Inserts
The double-sided negative inserts
with the complex-shaped flank face
provides excellent economy, increased
sharpness and strength. The unique
cutting edge geometry forms short
chips and helps to prevent chip tangling
to further enhance usability. To
cope with the loads at high feed rates,
the increased insert thickness provides
the strength needed and helps
to prevent sudden fracturing. Further -
more, a straight section of the cutting
edge extends along the insert to
enable high feed machining even at
maximum depths of cut.
vides stable clamping without the
need to use a clamp bridge. In addition,
the dovetail insert pocket geometry
helps to absorb cutting forces.
The cutting edge also has a small wiper
face that provides good surface finishes
for rough machining. Overall,
the geometry of the inserts provides
the best features of tradi tional single
sided inserts, namely good ramping
performance and sharpness, whilst
also having the best double sided features
of cost effi cien cy and strength.
Grades and sizes
Five different grades of insert with
Mitsubishi’s latest generation of coatings
are available to cover an extensive
range of materials. This multiple
choice of grades permits the high efficiency
machining of steels and stainless,
cast iron, heat resistant alloys,
titanium and hardened steels
The face mill type cutter bodies are
available in Ø 63, 80, 100, 125 and
160 mm. Whilst the shank type is
available in Ø 42 mm.
VQT6UR –
new 6-flute conical taper
barrel end mills
VQ, the latest series of end mills
from Mitsubishi Materials has been
further expanded to include an innovative
new 6-flute, conical taper barrel
type. This latest addition has been
specially designed for high efficiency
finish machining of titanium alloy
blades and for milling other materials
from mild steel through to aluminium
alloys
The ability to outperform standard
ball nose end mills is provided by the
large conical taper barrel form that
blends seamlessly with the nose radius.
This larger tangential radius permits
a much greater overlap (ap) and
therefore greatly reduces the number
of passes required to cover the surface
area of the material being machined.
The larger overlap also leads to significant
improvements in the surface
finish. Additionally, the 6-flute geometry
permits greater feeds and
promotes further savings in machining
time.
VQT6 with turbine
When compared to ball nose end
mills, the conical taper form with the
much larger area of contact with the
workpiece during barrel milling could
lead to chatter and vibration, but this
concern is negated by the irregular
pitch geometry of the flutes. The radial
accuracy of ± 0.01 mm for the end
(RE1) and barrel radii (RE2) are also
key factors in maintaining consistent
geometrical accuracy of the finished
component. Furthermore, the 6-flutes
are reduced to 3-flutes to widen the
area at the nose radius to promote improved
chip evacuation. This end geometry
is ideal for root form machining.
Coating
VQ solid carbide end mills have
been treated with an innovative (Al,
Cr) N group MIRACLE SIGMA based
coating which delivers substantially
improved wear resistance. The surface
of the coating has been given a
smoothening treatment resulting in
better machined surfaces, reduced
cutting resistance and an increased
chip discharge capacity. The extreme
heat and oxidation resistance and
lower coefficient of friction of the new
coating means this next generation of
end mills can maximise performance
and help prevent tool wear even
under the harshest of cutting conditions
when machining difficult to cut
materials.,
VQT6UR sizes
Four sizes are available:
Ø 8, two Ø 10’s and a Ø 12. They have
an end radii (RE1) of 2 mm, 2 mm,
3 mm and 4 mm respectively and a
barrel radii (RE2) of 75 mm, 85 mm,
75 mm and 100 mm respectively.
The chip pocket area is left clear by
use of a dovetail geometry that prevents
the insert from lifting and proinformation:
www.mmc-hardmetal.com
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NC Helix Drill performs
multiple applications
Less machining time and tool costs
NC Helix Drill performs
multiple applications as rough
milling, slotting or drilling in
use of helical interpolation. Easy
to cut! It requires lower spindle
power consumption.
It surprises you that only four tools
can make Ø 13 ~ Ø 65 mm or larger
hole for NC Helix Drill, which benefits
you for tool inventory reduction
and cutting time saved. Here is an example
to show you how the result to
cut multi-stepped hole in AL6061T6.
Less machining time and tool cost.
Besides, the maximum ramping angle
of NC Helix can up to 20 ° whilst others
only 5 ~ 6 °.
For drilling depth, it’s from 2 x DC
for cylindrical shank that has helical
groove design to remove swarf rapidly,
and up to 8 x DC in screw-fit cutter
(with internal coolant) if adapts to our
extension bars or screw-fit tool holder
from market. Besides, it’s not subject
to machine on flat surfaces, but cut
workpiece in irregular surfaces and
variable conditions, such as half hole
on radius, angled surfaces, concave
surface, bolt hole, cross hole and etc.
The serrated cutting edge of insert
cuts chips short and small, and easier
to evacuate and eliminate swarf problem.
P40 and K20F are micro carbide
grades suitable for all kinds of steel,
stainless steel, cast iron, hardened
metals < HRC 50 °, and also recommend
for modern materials such as
Titanium or Inconel 718, or materials
that generate long or soft chips.
In such competitive era, multiapplications
of tools play a crucial
role in cutting industry, along with
inevi table trend of robotics deployment
in production, so it makes NC
Helix Drill a perfect solution in
automation production. If you’d like
to know more product details or applications,
please check our website at:
https://nine9.jic-tools.com.tw/
Welcome to contact us on
trade@jimmore.com.tw
EMO 2019, hall 5, booth A13
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FOR BRITTLE MATERIALS
EMO 2019
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A08
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LONGER.
HARDER.
further information: https://nine9.jic-tools.com.tw/
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METALEX 2019
German high tech in metal working
METALEX is the largest international machine tools and
metalworking trade fair in the ASEAN region. Germany
will be the partner country at METALEX in Bangkok. From
November 20 – 23, 2019, upon the initiative of the VDW
(German Machine Tool Builders’ Association), the German
Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy (BMWi) and
the exhibition and trade fair committee of the Association
of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA) will organise
a sector event within the framework of the partner country
participation of Germany. Under the motto “German
High Tech in Metal Working”, German machine tool manufacturers
and companies from the metal-working sector
will present themselves to the Asian specialist public on a
surface area of around 1,200 m 2 . In addition to the joint
stand, the sector event will also offer a special show with
machine demonstrations and a presentation forum.
Top German companies and technology leaders such
as CHIRON-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG, INDEX-Werke
GmbH & Co. KG, E. Zoller GmbH & Co. KG, Gebr. Heller
Maschinenfabrik GmbH, GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG,
Gühring KG and MAPAL Fabrik für Präzisionswerkzeuge Dr.
Kress KG will be represented at the largest metal-working
trade fair in the ASEAN region. Over 30 companies have al -
ready confirmed their participation at the sector event, as
they are convinced by the trade fair and market conditions.
METALEX
64,000 m 2 exhibition space
100,000 visitors from Thailand and
ASEAN countries
3,300 exhibitors from 50 countries
15 international joint stands
4,800 machines and products on display
METALEX 2019 will open up a new world of smart
metal working technologies, many of which will make
their debuts in ASEAN. This edition will put focuses on
the following profiles amongst many other metalworking
technologies and solutions:
• new technology for metal wire & cable as well as
tube & pipe
• new materials such as aluminum and
lightweight materials
• smart sensors such as micro-electromechanical systems
(MEMS), wireless and the internet of things (IOT)
further information: www.metalex.co.th
bauma 2019
Innovations for concrete cutting and drilling
TYROLIT presented at bauma in Munich special solutions
for the first time. Alongside the WSE811 MKII, the
upgrade of the world’s lightest compact wall saw, the newly
designed wall saw system WSE1621 sets new standards
in wall sawing with ultra- compact and exceptionally
lightweight system components as well as with the new
IoT technology MoveSmart.
The universal and user-friendly WCU17 wire saw, with
up to 17 m wire storage and compatibility with the drive
units and remote controls of other TYROLIT machines, is
the TYROLIT novelty in wire sawing. Another highlight
is the recently CE-certified WS30, a HF wire saw by the
TYROLIT subsidiary Diamond Products.
TYROLIT novelties for the construction trade sector
Right on time for the 100-year anniversary of the company,
TYROLIT presents a completely new, compact dry
cutting assortment that will be adapted within the next
two years. Further highlights are the new range of floor
grinders and floor grinding shoes, the new TBE400 table
saw, as well as the DRS250 core drilling system.
Special project solutions by
TYROLIT project services
Apart from the classic concrete drilling and sawing
equipment, TYROLIT offers a wide range of special tools
and machines for complex projects, like the world’s first
ATEX-certified wire sawing system, as well as the Dolphin
by 1Diamond for environmentally friendly subsea cutting.
further information: www.tyrolit.com
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Using a grinding machine, Element Six demonstrated
the difference in wear rate between polycrystalline diamond
(PCD) and tungsten carbide, to showcase the extreme
properties of synthetic diamond and the areas in
which it can outperform tungsten carbide. The test highlighted
the potential of PCD as a material to enhance the
performance of tools and machines in the construction
and mining industries.
The findings from the test echoed Bauma’s own key messages
this year around efficiency and sustainability, by
proving the ability to significantly improve the perforbauma
2019
Element Six showcased synthetic diamond capabilities
Element Six, a world leader in supermaterials and
part of the De Beers Group, showed a live wear
test at the Bauma exhibition.
mance and safety of machinery. Synthetic diamond tools
can exceed standard tungsten carbide tool life by 40 times
for applications such as road milling, reducing downtime,
fuel consumption and machining time, while improving
quality and surface finish.
Speaking at Bauma, Markus Bening, Global Sales Direc tor,
road, mining & wear parts at Element Six, said: “Based on our
experience developing synthetic diamond tools for road
milling and roof bolting applications, we see huge opportuni
ties for OEMs and toolmakers in construction and mining.
Feedback from end-users in Sweden, where synthetic
diamond is today’s standard for road milling jobs, has consistently
shown that the benefits can be game-changing in
terms of increased machining speeds and productivity.
further information: www.e6.com
The next chapter LASERFAIR Shenzhen success story
This year’s LASERFAIR Shenzhen was held from May 8 to 10
at the Shenzhen Convention Center (SZCEC) in southern
China. LASERFAIR Shenzhen has been an annual fixture
since 2015, and this year’s edition was the first one since the
show’s majority acquisition by Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai,
a subsidiary of Deutsche Messe AG and Fiera Milano.
LASERFAIR Shenzhen covers the full spectrum of laser
applications in manufacturing and is complemented by
a comprehensive program of conferences, among them
the World Laser Manufacturing Conference. This year,
some 170 exhibitors showcased their products and latest
innovations on 7,000 m 2 (75,350 sq. ft.) of display space.
Among them were big-name companies such as Han’s
Laser, Bodor, Laserline and Hymson. 12,843 trade professionals
attended the show.
New context and location as of 2020
In order to further increase the LASERFAIR Shenzhen
show’s international participation and reach a wider trade
audience, it will be staged in future in conjunction with
the new South China International Industry Fair (SCIIF),
starting in 2020. The SCIIF show brings together laser techno
lo gy, automation and robotics, metalworking and di gi tal
factory/IIoT content at one time and place. It will be held
2020, June 2 to 5, at the new Shenzhen World Exhibition
and Conference Center.
further information: www.laserfair.cn
THE ADVANCED SUPPLIER FOR
SUPERHARD MATERIALS
Synthetic Diamond and Cubic Boron Nitride Powder,
MESH and MICRON sizes.
PCD and PCBN, standard discs and specific blanks.
Learn more at www.duratec-superabrasives.com
DURATEC Hartstoffe GmbH
Viktoriastraße 5
42929 Wermelskirchen
Germany
P +49 (0)2196 1050
F +49 (0)2196 2050
info@duratec-gmbh.de
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Pioneer in technology of PCD sharpening
by laser ablation
ITA TOOLS Company is a polish manufacturer of
professional cutting tools located in Cracow with
production and service center in Mielec special industrial
zone and warehouse in Wieliczka. In total,
ITA TOOLS employs over 120 workers and offers
a wide range of tools for woodworking industry,
furniture production and processing composite
materials.
Laser ablation has many benefits, compared to
the traditional methods of sharpening processes,
such as:
• the sharpening area doesn’t warmup
• ultimate precision especially for DIA profile
cutting edges; thanks to the laser we are
able to sharpen any angle
• the possibility to sharpen chip breakers
• after laser ablation the cutting blade is
more acute, the laser cuts not eroding
• the laser cuts PCD and binder concurrent
• simple processing of coarse PCD
• expanding tool lifes
• no harm for the ecology
Laser ablation works by focusing a laser onto a substrate
to remove mate rial that is on it’s surface. The amount that is
removed depends on the intensity, pulse length, and wavelength
of the laser, as well as the material itself. The area
absorbs the laser that is being directed on it, thereby breaking
down the chemical bonds within the area. Laser ab -
lation is a very efficient, reliable and cost-effective method
further information: www.itatools.pl
3D Systems and GF Machining Solutions
expand partnership in Greater China
3D Systems and GF Machining Solutions, a division
of Georg Fischer AG, announced an expanded
partnership in the Greater China region that
will enable customers in the world’s leading manufacturing
region to enhance their metal parts
produc tion and redefine their manufacturing
environments.
By combining the strength of 3D Systems’ innovation
and expertise in additive manufacturing with GF Machining
Solutions’ renowned leadership in precision machining
and industrial automation, manufacturers will now be
able to produce more efficiently complex metal parts within
tight tolerances, and reduce total cost of operation.
“The Chinese and Taiwanese markets
are known for global manufacturing
leadership,” said Herbert
Koeck, executive vice president and
general manager, global go to market,
3D Systems. “Manufacturers in
this region are looking for ways to
transform their production work -
flows in order to maintain their competitive
position. Our joint metal
3D printing solutions with GF
Machining Solutions fit seam less ly
into the traditional shop floor and
are unmatched in the industry.”
As of August 1, 2019 manufacturers
in China and Taiwan will
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MACHINING
SOLUTION
FOR
CAST IRON ∙ AEROSPACE
HARDENED STEEL
be able to order 3D Systems’ and GF Machining Solutions’
co-branded scalable metal additive manu facturing solutions
(i.e., DMP Factory 500, DMP Factory 350 and DMP
Flex 350) exclusively through GF Machining Solutions.
The companies’ co-branded solutions - which integrate
traditional and additive manufacturing technologies - are
a new concept in scalable, digital factory automation that
includes software for digital production workflows, including:
enhanced part design, 3D printers, materials, electrical
discharge machining (EDM), milling equipment, advanced
post-processing technologies, and services. These new design
and manufacturing options can lead directly into improved
existing products, innovative new designs, new business
models, and new markets.
Customers in the Greater China region will also have
access to GF Machining Solutions’ Customer Innovation
Center (CIC) in Shanghai. Engaging with the CIC provides
customers with the ability to consult and collaborate with
experts from 3D Systems and GF Machining Solutions to
develop applications with metal 3D printing solutions
which include materials, services, hardware and software.
As part of this process, manufacturers will have the ability
to benchmark their parts and products to ensure quality
control and validate final parts against specifications -
ulti mately saving them time, money, and providing faster
time to market.
“China and Taiwan are strategic key markets for GF
Machining Solutions where we support our customers
with an organization of more than 350 direct applications,
service and sales personal,” said Laurent Castella, head of
market region Asia, GF Machining Solutions. “We are delighted
to enhance the support to our customers in the
transition towards additive manufacturing, with our new
Customer Innovation Center (CIC) in Shanghai and by a
dedicated group of additive manufacturing experts.”
3D Systems and GF Machining Solutions have a presence
in more than fifty countries, which includes production
facilities, research and development centers, and broad
sales and service networks encompassing internal teams as
well as channel partners.
information: www.gfms.com / www.press@3dsystems.com
EMO 2019
HALL 3, BOOTH C10
solutionteam@ceramtec.de
www.spk-tools.com ∙ www.ceramtec.com
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EMVA appoints new
Standards Manager
Werner Feith coordinates standardization
activities of the association
The European Machine Vision Association (EMVA) has
appointed Werner Feith as new EMVA Standards Manager.
Werner will be responsible to promote the European machine
vision standardization activities worldwide and to
coordinate the development process of machine vision
standards; as well as to identify new standardization needs
in a rapidly changing industrial environment.
Werner Feith received his education from TU München
as a solid state physicist. After some time with industrial
computer industry he founded Sensor to Image GmbH,
which started as a frame grabber company, but was soon
tuned to be an FPGA IP company supporting digital camera
interfaces defined by Gencam standard. Sensor to
Image became and is the world leader in industrial camera
interface IP supporting GigEVision, USB3-Vision and
CoaXPress. After selling Sensor to Image in 2017 Werner
Feith was attracted by the open position as EMVA Stan-
EMVA Standards Manager
Werner Feith
dards Manager to continue
his career in the industry
and share his vast experience
in standardization.
Since 15 years, the European
Machine Vision Association
(EMVA) is hosting the development
of standards for the machine vision industry with
the now well-known and widely used standards GenICam
and EMVA1288. GenICam standardizes the high level
inter facing of a vision device and a compu ter. EMVA1288
is a characterization and specification pro cedure for image
sensors and cameras used in machine vision. With the
Industrial Embed ded Vision Interface Stan dard and the
Open Optics Camera Interface Standard the EMVA currently
leads two new standard initiatives.
further information: www.emva.org
Intelligent ultrasonic system for
lapping and polishing
Systematically further developed, with more power,
well thought-out and with an elegant design summarises
what the ENESKAsonic, the new ultrasonic
system from the joke family, is all about.
Whether grinding, lapping, milling, polishing,
deburring, welding or cleaning is involved:
joke Technology (formerly Joisten & Kettenbaum)
has been a leader in the field of surface technology
for more than 79 years.
It is ideal for workpieces with a complex geometry and
is versatile in use. Particularly in the field of eroding and
punching, calling for extremely precise edges or highly
abrasive work with hard materials, the system can be
exploited to the full with an output of 45 W. The “100 %
Made in Germany” system was presented officially at the
Moulding Expo 2019.
Intelligent user friendliness took top priority during development.
With clearly arranged display and central rotary
controller, the ENESKAsonic is intuitive and easy to use.
The look, feel and the design of the new housing are convin
cing with its compact dimensions of only 135 x 235 x
200 mm. The integrated carrying handle shows how well
thought-out the design is. No conversion, folding out or locking
is necessary - simply grasp and change the workplace.
Easy control via touch display
The new touch display shows all the relevant information
(ranging from output, including frequency, to boost
function) at a glance. Individual, memorised settings can
be called up by double-clicking. Colored LEDs and acoustic
signals provide the user direct feedback as to which pa-
rameters are configured and whether for example a handpiece
is correctly connected or in use. Contrast and brightness
in the display can be adjusted, which is particularly
con venient when changing workstations. The integrated handpiece
support is also practical. The idle timer detects unused
handpieces and protects against wear and tear - and is
in di vi dually adjustable from between 0 - 120 min. The
ENESKA sonic is convenient and versatile with the option
for a further handpiece - different tasks with various different
settings can be performed in quick alternation.
“Tune up the frequency”
When polishing and lapping, the ENESKAsonic works
within a frequency range of 20 to 30 kHz. The frequency
of the handpiece, which weighs only 140 g, is now infin
itely adjustable - a major advantage during daily use. It
allows ergonomic and fatigue-free work, wherever finest
stock removal is required. The ENESKAsonic determines
the correct frequency for the clamped tools automatically
with the new Tune function. Workpieces can thus be processed
better in depth, ceramic fibre files do not need to be
shortened and can be optimally used at any length.
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This allows a markedly longer service life overall and accurate
stock removal. Boost mode is available for power-intensive,
extra abrasive work with sintered diamond files -
everything at full power. A cooling system integrated in the
control prevents the powerful electronics from overheating.
An external LED cold light source can be connected
or software extensions can be installed in the future via
a USB interface. A further advantage: ENESKA 2-1 series
handpieces can continue to be used; only the connecting
cable needs changing.
further information: www.joke.de
First Neo laser processing machine
in North America
“Cycle times are money”
In the spring of 2019, the first Neo laser processing
machine was delivered to North America. The
customer who invested in this machine was
Shape-Master Tool Company from Kirkland,
Illinois, about an hour and a half away from
Chicago by car. Shape-Master was founded in
1976 as a manufacturer of natural diamond tools.
Today, the company is one of the leading producers
of polycrystalline cutting tools in North
America, offering the industry’s best edge quality.
In addition, Shape-Master in the USA is a
pioneer in the application of laser technology in
this product range and thus the ideal user for the
Neo machine.
From Don Spolum, President of the Shape-Master Tool
Company, we wanted to know what aspects have led to
this investment and what hopes and expectations are
associated with it.
Don, the Midwest United States, where Shape-Master is
located, has a very strong industrial base. Why do your
customers choose Shape-Master over a competitor?
Don Spolum: Our specialty is custom tools. We produce
the right cutting edge, the right geometry and the most
efficient solution for each application. With such orders,
we can play out our flexibility and there we are usually
much faster than the competition. In concrete terms, this
means that we deliver customized tools on average twice
as fast as other providers. Of course, we also offer standard
tools. However, we value quality and precision in everything
we do.
How do you manage to be so much faster in terms of
delivery dates than other providers?
Don Spolum: This is not least a question of the equipment
with which we produce. We try to have the most
productive and modern equipment in our house. Look, we
want to do our job. We want to do it in high quality. And
we want to be fast and optimize our costs. My personal
approach is to be superior to our competitors in terms of
equipment and to work as efficiently as possible. If we succeed,
or since we succeed, we can deliver the right tools to
our customers within a short time.
Let’s talk about the Neo. With this investment you have decided
not only for a machine but also for the combined process of
laser roughing plus finishing on the grinding machine. Why?
Don Spolum: We will always continue to try and find
new ways we can get an order out the doors as fast and
efficient as possible. So, if the combined process of laser
roughing and grinding helps us to expedite cycle times,
well then it’s welcome. Cycle times are money.
In addition to PCD, will you be processing other super-hard
materials as well with the Neo?
Don Spolum: We manufacture tools from both PCD and
PCBN. In this respect, we will not only use the Neo for preprocessing
PCD. I assume that the Neo will also help us
with different PCBN applications. We’re always open to
learning new things and see how things work. You know,
the more we can learn, the better our decisions will be,
the more efficient we will be and the more our customers
will benefit.
Did Shape-Master have any arguments against the Neo before
making the investment decision?
Don Spolum: No, not really. There was one point that
we critically discussed. This concerned the manual operation
of the machine. That makes sense in small series. But
if we’re talking about lot sizes that span several hundred
tools, then you will not be able to avoid an automation
solution at least not if you want to exploit the full efficiency
of the machine.
How do you experience working with Agathon?
Don Spolum: Well, I think our common history speaks
for itself. We had the first Agathon 350 Combi EcoDress
and the Agathon first Evo Penta here in the US. We work
together well and we have a good relationship. I mean, it’s
been very good and awesome. But most important is service
and response times. There are other machine builders
on the market. But are they able to respond quickly when
needed? Are they able to make sure the machines are up
and running? Well, Agathon gives us the service we need.
So we are happy with that.
further information: www.agathon.ch
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LEUCO receives German Innovation Award
The prize that makes innovations visible
LEUCO received a “WINNER” award at the
German Innovation Awards for its “LEUCO
AirStream” milling system for woodworking.
The disposal of chips is a classic challenge in woodworking.
Constructive solutions to tools for targeted chip guidance
have to a certain extent been available for some time
in the industry, especially in the furniture industry. “The
AirStream was inspired by the scoops of sports cars. Transferring
the design to woodworking tools was a new tricky
and exciting task that has never before been applied in
this way,” reports Benjamin Sitzler, developer of the Air-
Stream system at LEUCO.
In the category “Excellence in Business to Business”, section
“Machines & Engineering”, the AirStream system solution
convinced and was honoured with the award Winner.
The jury deliberately honors innovations that are
available on the market and makes them consciously visible
through the award.
German Innovation Award
The prize is awarded to innovations that have a
lasting effect. The German Innovation Award does
not merely honour innovations, but those that
demonstrably generate added value for the user.
Even when it comes to the details of an overall
solution, the focus must be on radical user
centricity and thus on the individual.
The AirStream System is characterised by its targeted,
intelligent guidance of the resulting chips in the direction of
extraction. The advantage for the user is that 99 % of the
chips are sucked off, i.e. the machine remains clean and
virtually does not have to be cleaned.
In addition, the tool life of the milling cutter is longer, as
the cutting edges do not have to perform unnecessary
double cutting work. The targeted guidance of the air
flow also results in less uncontrolled air turbulence,
and the tool is pleasantly quiet in use for the user.
further information: www.leuco.com
ZECHA PRECISION TOOLS LIMITED
Sales and production site in India
For 55 years ZECHA Hartmetall-Werkzeugfa
bri ka tion GmbH has been synonymous for
precision and quality in micro-machining,
blanking and forming tools spanning a vast
range of sectors. The objective has always been
clearly defined: The provision of the best possible
customer solutions - for every application, every
material and however small the scale.
In order to be able to ensure a swift and flexible supply
of high quality tool solutions to customers worldwide,
ZECHA relies on maxi mum customer proximity and an
extremely close cooperation with reliable partners.
ZECHA PRECISION TOOLS LIMITED ensures that
ZECHA is suitably represented in the Asian region.
The move is an important strategic step in the expansion
of the Asian market. ZECHA has operated an Indian-
German joint venture with ZECHA PRECISION TOOLS
LIMITED (formerly Dagger Master Tools Limited), since
1999. It has allowed ZECHA to provide a professional contact
point for customers and their current needs for high
quality tool solutions. ZECHA has established its extremely
high production and quality standards on site, which is
why the renaming of the company into ZECHA PRECISION
TOOLS LIMITED on April 24, 2019, was the next logical
step in the successful partnership.
ZECHA PRECISION TOOLS LIMITED has been successfully
manufacturing high quality solid carbide microtools
since 1980 and also represents leading Swiss and German
precision machine and accessory brands in India. The tool
range consisting of catalogue products and individual tool
solutions fulfils the highest demands for precision, geometric
accuracy, quality and process capability.
further information: www.zecha.de
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A successful year for the MAPAL Group
Almost 5 % growth in 2018
The international MAPAL Group posted growth of
almost 5 % in 2018.
“The results that we achieved last year are quite satisfactory,”
says Dr Jochen Kress, President of the MAPAL Group.
Consolidated Group turnover climbed from € 610 million
in 2017 to € 640 million in 2018. In addition to turnover,
the number of employees also increased. The precision
tool manufacturer now has more than 5,500 employees
worldwide, with over 3,600 in Germany.
MAPAL has consolidated and further expanded its position
in all major regions. To achieve this substantial investments
in the locations were made in the past year. “In
Asia, we founded a new joint venture in Vietnam and acquired
the majority stake in ADICO, a manufacturer of
PCD and PCBN cutting materials,” specifies Kress. Asia
is still the second most important market for MAPAL after
Germany, even though growth rates in China have decreased
somewhat in line with the country’s overall economic
growth. The Group is also strengthening its presence
in the Americas. “We have expanded our location in
Fountain Inn, South Carolina,” explains Dr Jochen Kress.
A completely new plant was also opened in Mexico in
February 2019.
MAPAL is increasing
its involvement in various
industries, including
tool and mould
mak ing. There are challenges
ahead in the automotive
industry, too,
says Kress: “We intend
to build on our leading
position in machining
components for electric
vehicles.”
There is also a continued
focus on di gi ta -
li sa tion and thus on
MAPAL’s subsidiary
Dr. Jochen Kress,
president MAPAL Dr. Kress KG
c-Com, which has
broadened its focus. “We have seen in practice what many
companies are lacking, especially small companies, and
that is something that makes access to the digital market
easier for them,” says Kress. For this reason, c-Com offers a
range of modules
further information: www.mapal.com
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news & facts
companies
TSUBAKI focuses on continuity
On July 1, Henning Preis (49) took over as president
& CEO of TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP GmbH and
KABELSCHLEPP GmbH-Hünsborn. At the same time,
Michael Diebel (53) was appointed COO of KABELSCHLEPP
GmbH-Hünsborn. Kevin Powers, the previous managing
director, moves to the board of the traditional mediumsized
company and will also be taking on more tasks within
the US TSUBAKI Holding.
With the new members of the management, TSUBAKI as
the holding company and KABELSCHLEPP are focusing on
continuity in the management
of the globally
active company.
The two managers,
who reported to Kevin
Powers until the end
of June, had each already
been responsible
for the business areas
of Cable Carriers and
CAPS (Conveyor & Protection
Systems). This
ensures continuity in
management and orien -
On July 1, Henning Preis took over
as president & CEO of TSUBAKI
KABELSCHLEPP GmbH and
KABELSCHLEPP GmbH-Hünsborn
tation of the company.
Henning Preis has
been with the German
company for a good
three years already.
The business graduate previously held different management
positions within the SMS Group, including five years
in Brazil.
His counterpart Dipl.-Ing. Michael Diebel moved to
KABELSCHLEPP from a managing position with world
market leader Rittal in 2007. Since then, he has been responsible
worldwide for the CAPS business area, which
he now still heads up as managing director and COO of
KABELSCHLEPP GmbH-Hünsborn. “The global presence
of KABELSCHLEPP with a focus on Europe and
Asia is a particular
strength. As
a member of the
TSUBAKI Group,
globally active
cus tomers can be
supplied from local
production in
all worldwide relevant
industrial regions,”
concludes
Diebel.
Michael Diebel was appointed COO of
KABELSCHLEPP GmbH-Hünsborn
further information: www. tsubaki-kabelschlepp.com
New Technology & Education Centre
Development of turnkey cutting solutions
Mitsubishi Materials has opened a new technology center
- MTEC (Mitsubishi Technology & Education Centre) near
Stuttgart, Germany. The new center is housed in a modern
two-storey building and was officially inaugurated with an
opening ceremony on June 4th, 2019.
This state-of-the-art facility represents significant investment
for the present and future needs of Mitsubishi’s
development towards providing customers with turnkey
metal cutting solutions. To achieve this, MTEC houses the
latest high-technology turning, milling and Swiss type
machine tools, including a 5-axis machining center. These
new machines are complemented by advanced coordinate
measuring and quality inspection devices, together with
the latest in tool setting equipment.
Yutaka Tanaka, President of MMC Hardmetal Europe
(Holdings) GmbH (the European Headquarters of
Mitsubishi Materials Metalworking Solutions Company)
says “It is our expectation that this exciting new facility
will become well respected for providing a closer, direct
engineering contact with our customers. We aim to
give them answers that will provide improvements to their
application processes, as well as using our engineering
expertise for more advanced turnkey projects. MTEC
will also offer an important test bed for our own cutting
tool development and form strong links with Mitsubishi’s
other global technical centers in Japan, China, Thailand,
Spain and the USA. This link will enable a greater sharing
of accumulated machining data for the benefit of our
customers”.
The center is staffed by personnel from the European
project engineering team who will make this their new
home base. The team currently consists of twelve employees
and will expand as demand for their services increase. The
opening of MTEC Stuttgart is a milestone in Mitsubishi’s
history as it operates as a driving force for building synergies,
strengthening the collaborative framework between
Mitsubishi and international machine tool builders.
Mitsubishi Materials now operates two MTEC centers
in Europe, the other being in Valencia, situated close to
its production plant there.
further information: www.mmc-hardmetal.com
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companies
news & facts
First year as standalone company
Global hard and super-hard materials leader poised for
continued growth
Hyperion Materials & Technologies, an advanced material
science leader responsible for groundbreaking manufacturing
technologies, recently marked its first year as an independent
company following an investment from KKR and
is moving forward on a path of growth and development.
“In just a year, we have cemented the leadership team,
established an independent presence around the world and
engaged our entire workforce through an employee equity
program, all of which has allowed us to focus even more
on innovating for our customers and creating best-in-class
products,” said Ron Voigt, CEO of Hyperion.
One recent example includes the spring launch of the
BZN Compacts VS-Series, which features a new chain of
polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN) grades for fabrication
into tools capable of higher levels of productivity,
precision and consistency in hardened steel turning and
milling and powder metal machining. Another key advancement
includes the successful industrialization of diamond-faced
carbide valve and seat sub-assemblies used in
Rotary Steerable System (RSS), a directional drilling tool for
a major oil and gas client. Hyperion also developed unique
concepts and solutions for vitrified cubic boron nitride
(CBN) grinding applications.
While Hyperion Materials & Technologies is a relatively
new name in the industrial world, the company has a rich
legacy of expertise founded on decades of important scientific
breakthroughs. Hyperion formed in July 2018 through
KKR’s acquisition of Sandvik’s hard materials division,
Sandvik Hyperion. Sandvik, founded in 1862, is a Swedenbased
global engineering group and was one of the first to
start producing cemented carbide in the early 1940s. Commonly
referred to as tungsten carbide, this material is one
of the most successful engineered composites ever produced.
Its unique combination of strength, hardness and
toughness satisfies numerous demanding applications. In
2014, Sandvik Hyperion was formed through the merger
of Sandvik Hard Materials and Diamond Innovations, which
had evolved from GE Superabrasives, the company that
originally synthesized the first man-made diamond in the
1950s. While people often think of diamonds in jewelry,
synthetic diamond materials are used in a wide range of
industrial applications to cut, grind, lap, polish and coat
other materials. Diamond Innovations also pioneered the
use of cubic boron nitride (CBN) for cutting and grinding
applications.
further information: www.hyperionmt.com
INFO:
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Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
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Tel.: +49 69 756081-0 · Fax: +49 69 756081-74
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Milling cutters for the
new generation
Producing reliable purpose-built tools
Machining structural parts
for aircraft reliably, cost-effectively
and without defects calls
for purpose-built tools. Czech
civil aircraft manufacturer
Aircraft Industries depends on
milling cutters for high-volume
machining from MAPAL to get
the job done.
The story of Aircraft Industries began
in 1936. Since then, the company,
based in Kunovice in the Czech
Republic, has built more than 8,000
aircrafts of various types. The manufacturer
is currently focusing primarily
on the latest generation of its
L 410 model, the L 410 NG, which entered
series production last year. The
standard version of the aircraft, 90 %
of which consists of aluminium parts,
is designed for short-haul flights. The
multipurpose aircraft can transport
19 passengers and is also used for
transporting cargo from remote areas
to major cities.
The aircraft L410 NG is the latest
generation that Aircraft Industries
produces
The L 410 NG represents a significant
improvement on its predecessor,
featuring a new wing structure that
allows for higher fuel capacity and
thus a longer range. It is also fitted
with more powerful engines and cutting-edge
avionics.
Manufacturing parts quickly
and efficiently
In preparing for the production
of parts for the aeroplane, Aircraft
Industries revised its approach to machining
and, in 2015, installed a new
horizontal machining center for highperformance
aluminium machining.
“This enables us to manufacture our
parts more quickly and efficiently,”
say Libor Krchň áč ek and Oldř ich Zich
from Aircraft Industries, explaining
their decision to purchase the equipment.
At the same time, the company
was in the market for tools that satisfied
its requirements with regard to
machining speed, durability and surface
quality.
Parts for the L 410 NG - the skin on
the upper and lower surfaces of each
wing, which forms the outer shape of
the wing, as well as the integral subframe
and fuselage sections - are machined
from large blocks of aluminium.
“MAPAL’s glowing references and
experience in aluminium machining
made it our first port of call when we
were drawing up the process for machining
the aircraft skin,” the responsibles
from the Aircraft Industries
team recall. For milling machining,
Aircraft Industries contacted Petr
Macho, who is MAPAL’s technical
consultant responsible for the Czech
Republic.
PCD milling cutters offer
impressive performance
across the board
“We conducted some exploratory
trials with a PCD-tipped high-feed
milling cutter, and the customer was
thrilled with the tool right from the
start,” recalls Petr Macho. The fourbladed
milling cutter, which is designed
specifically for machining convex
surfaces, has a diameter of 20 mm
and features a special toroidal geometry.
At a spindle speed of 23,000 rpm
and a cutting speed of 1,445 m/min,
it produces an average surface roughness
of between 0.4 and 0.8 µm. “We
are very happy both with the surface
and with the tool life of the milling
cutter,” say Libor Krchň áč ek and
Oldř ich Zich.
Starting with this first tool, the
partnership gradually grew broader.
“Once we had made effective use of
the PCD milling cutter for machin-
from left: Libor Krchň áč ek and Oldř ich Zich
(Aircraft Industries) discuss the machining
with Petr Macho (MAPAL)
ing the surface of the wing skin, we
tested solid carbide milling cutters
for machining the integral subframes
of the main wing,” recalls Libor
Krchň áč ek. As Oldř ich Zich adds, “We
are absolutely delighted with the machining
quality and reliability of
these tools as well.” To rough machine
the entire structure, including
the pockets, the company uses the
SPM-Rough high-performance milling
cutter with a corrugated profile.
It impresses with high material removal
rates, excellent rigidity and
perfect chip flow at high machining
values. For example, it is capable
of operating at a feed rate up to 13 m/
min. “The bottom panel of the wing,
which is part of the fuel tank, is made
from 2000 kg of material - and after
35 hours, 73 kg is all that is left,” says
Krchň áč ek.
Aircraft Industries uses a solid carbide
milling cutter from the SPM series
for finishing the structures of the
The inside shape of the wing made of
aluminium is machined with MAPAL tools
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GrindTec
Aircraft Industries not only produces the components,
but also completely assembles the aeroplanes
main wing as well. It features polished chip flutes that ensure that chips are
removed reliably. “This was another milling cutter that delivered optimal results
right from the first test,” says Macho. The result is that all three tools are
now being used to great effect for manufacturing various parts of the aircraft.
“What matters to us is that the tools we use are reliable and provide accuracy
of repetition while still being cost-effective,” stresses Zich, “and all of that is
exactly what we get from the MAPAL tools.”
From parts manufacturing to final assembly
It is little wonder, then, that the decision-makers at Aircraft Industries not
only employ MAPAL tools for manufacturing parts but are also considering
using them for final aircraft assembly. “The latest stage in our partnership
has involved carrying out tests with combination tools for reaming and countersinking
for hand drills to machine the rivet bores,” says Macho. Aircraft
Industries has also tested a MAPAL reamer for reaming H8 bores in the aircraft
interior. These tests, too, have been successful, which means that MA-
PAL tools will no longer be limited to parts manufacturing but will soon be
appearing in final assembly at the Aircraft Industries factory in Kunovice.
GrindTec
2020
World‘s leading trade fair
for Grinding Technology
March 18-21, 2020
Messe Augsburg
Great results for the 643 exhibitors,
top grades by 19,100 visitors from
54 nations:
92 %
6 % 2 %
Aircraft Industries uses
different milling cutters, drills
and reamers from MAPAL.
from left: Reamer for H8 bores,
milling cutters for finishing
and roughing the pockets,
PCD high feed milling cutter
and a combination tool for
reaming and countersinking
for hand drills to machine
the rivet bores
92 % of the exhibitors * assigned
marks 1 („very good“), 2 or 3 for
their commercial results. 6 % were
content with them. Only 2 % were
not content with their results,
assigning a 5 or 6.
* Gelszus Messe-Marktforschung, Dortmund
Information +
participation documents
www.grindtec.de
further information: www.mapal.com
Technical sponsor: FDPW Fachverband der
Präzisionswerkzeugmechaniker, www.fdpw.de
Organiser: AFAG Messen u. Ausstellungen GmbH
Am Messezentrum 5, 86159 Augsburg, www.grindtec.de

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Productive PCD precision machining
PCD tools today
authors:
• Dr. Stephan Scholze, Josquin Pfaff, Agathon AG (Bellach, Switzerland)
• Dr. Karl Mayrhofer, Gunter Steckel, Tyrolit Schleifmittelwerkzeuge Swarovski KG (Schwaz, Austria)
• Jana Haas-Wittmüß, Chris Graham, Element Six (UK) Ltd. (Oxford, United Kingdom)
Agathon, Element Six and Tyrolit have developed
a com pre hens ive solution for economi cal
and quality-oriented ma chining of polycrystalline
dia mond (PCD) grades ranging from ultra-fine to
coarse grain sizes.
The demand for tools made from polycrystalline diamond
(PCD) is constantly increasing. The development is
driven by growing demands for the latest materials, such
as carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), their composites
(e.g. Al-Ti-CFRP stacks) as well as titanium and aluminium
alloys. With the growing demand, batch sizes in tool production
are also increasing, frequently reaching doubledigit
or triple-digit figures. However, more than 50 % of indexable
inserts fitted with PCD are produced in small to
medium sized companies (SMEs).
laser roughing, an Agathon Neo was used. Ground blanks,
which were fitted with PCD segments on one side, were
used as test material. The five different PCD specifications
of Element Six on table 1 are part of the investigation. In
the tests, inserts with the geometry DCMW11T304 were
made from these (see illustration 1).
SMEs particularly feel the increased cost pressure caused
by international competition. The manufacture of PCD
tools is demanding and rejects can be generated late in the
chain. SMEs are often limited with regard to a freely available
investment budget and consequently by the machine ry
available to them.
Thus, these manufacturers are looking to produce their
PCD tools in the most economical way possible. The economic
calculation can be influenced positively by many
parameters: short processing time, short retooling times,
minimal rejects, low costs of consumables, low
tool costs and of course low costs for the purchase
of the necessary machinery. Many of
those factors can be influenced very positively
by the hybrid process strategy described in this
article: pre-machining with laser, finishing by
grinding.
Method of investigation
Agathon, Element Six and Tyrolit have jointly
investigated how productivity and process capability
of PCD tool machining can be improved.
For this, numerous tests for pre-machining and
finishing were carried out. The results are now
available.
Economically two process variants are compared:
pre-machining and finishing on one
grinding center as well as pre-machining with
the laser followed by finishing by grinding. An
Agathon Dom Plus with emulsion as cooling
lubricant was used as a grinding center. For
designation
illustration 1: Indexable insert with final geometry
DCMW11T304, carbide base body with brazed-on
PCD segment
PCD
grade
PCD layer
thickness
[µm]
PCD layer
specification
range [µm]
characteristics
A CTB010 300 200 - 450 10 µm average grain size.
CTB010 is the workhorse PCD
B CTB010 500 400 - 600
grade ideal for many applications
where a good balance
C CTB010 700 530 - 880
of toughness and wear
resistance is required.
D CTM302 500 400 - 600
E CMX850 500 350 - 650
table 1: PCD specifications
A multi-modal PCD with
a combination of 2 μm to
30 μm grain sizes which gives
CTM302 excellent wear
resistance, edge strength
and edge quality.
As the finest grain grade, with
a mean grain size of

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Pre-machining with the grinding center
In the second test series, the impact of the PCD volume
on the grinding forces was investigated in more detail. For
this, the inserts were initially roughed with a D25 layer to
an exact inscribed circle measurement of 9.58 ± 0.01 mm
(PCD segment and carbide base body). Then grinding was
finished with a D8 grinding wheel to an IC measurement
of 9.525 mm (0.025 - 0.035 mm machining tolerance). Illusillustration
2: Element Six PCD disc
All grinding tests were carried out with vitrified-bond
diamond grinding tools of the form 12A2T dimensions
350 x 29 x 300 mm, 10 x 6 mm and grain sizes D8, D15 and
D25. The grinding wheels used were made with Element
Six grit, and the dressing tools were adjusted to the respective
diamond grit size.
The cutting edge of the samples was determined by measuring
the biggest chip of the PCD edge using a Keyence
microscope 2000 with 200 x magnification.
Impact of the cooling lubricant
When grinding the heat-sensitive PCD and brazing area,
the process window can be significantly extended by using
an emulsion as a cooling lubricant. Emulsion has roughly
double the specific thermal capacity compared to oil as
well as four times the thermal conductivity and a 10 times
higher evaporation heat. Preliminary tests with oil were
carried out to quantify the effects of these physical properties
on the grinding process.
illustration 3: Maximum normal (FN) and
tangential (FT) forces when grinding different PCD grades.
Inserts pre-lasered with Neo and finished with D8 wheel
Illustration 4 shows the rim wear on the grinding wheel
per insert. The progress of rim wear is similar and is between
8.0 µm and 21.5 µm per insert. When measured with
regard to grinding forces and rim wear, the PCD grade E
(CMX850) is the easiest to grind. The difficulty of machining
CTB010 inserts (C) with a layer thickness of 0.7 mm
is also evident through the increased wear of 21.5 µm
per insert.
These demonstrated that the PCD grade CTB010 with
a layer thickness of 0.7 mm was the most difficult to machine.
High normal forces lead to de-brazing of the PCD
segment. The cooling performance could be improved by
changing to a 5 % emulsion. The normal forces were markedly
reduced (smaller than 100 N) and de-brazing was
completely eliminated. All tests were carried out using
emulsion as the current investigation compares three PCD
grades with partly different layer thicknesses with uniform
grinding tools and without process adjustment.
Laser pre-machining
In the first test series, only the PCD segments were
roughed by laser to a machining tolerance of 0.04 -
0.05 mm. Then all the inserts were ground using the same
grinding process (identical grinding rim, identical process
parameters). Illustration 3 shows the grinding forces when
grinding five different PCD specifications (designated
A, B, C, D, E), whereby A, B and C are the same material
(CTB010) and only differ with regard to layer thicknesses
of 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm. Five inserts of each grade
were ground. The error bar shows the maximum and min i-
mum values measured per grade. It is apparent that the process
forces show a great variation, which depends strongly
on the PCD layer thickness as well as the PCD grade.
illustration 4: Rim wear of D8 grinding wheel depending
on PCD grade, inserts pre-lasered with Neo and
completely ground with D8 grinding layer
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tration 5 shows the normal and tangential forces during
finishing of the A, B and C inserts. Again, the inserts were
finished using identical tools and parameters. The increasing
process forces proportional to the PCD layer thickness
are clearly seen which, together with machining tolerance
and the edge lengths, corresponds to the PCD volume to
be ground. The difference between 0.5 mm (B) and 0.7 mm
(C) is more noticeable on illustration 5 than on illustration
3. The machining tolerance of the pre-grinding was the
same for all samples, only the PCD thickness is different.
Summary
The main influences on PCD grinding are the PCD volume
to be ground (given by thickness, edge length and
machining tolerance of the PCD layer) in combination
with the PCD grade, the diamond grit size of the grinding
tool as well as the cooling lubricant. Therefore, laser
roughing makes dual sense: firstly, the main part of the
PCD is removed with the laser. When roughing, the laser
works independently of the PCD grade, and the removal
rate is 100 x that of grinding.
Other variables that influence performance are the diamond
grain concentration and bond system of the grinding
tool as well as the dressing tool. The investigation confirms
that the use of emulsions for cooling leads to a higher
material removal rate and a higher process stability. The
dia mond grit size D8 selected for the grinding wheel makes
it possible to keep chipping of the cutting edge reliably under
10 µm for the PCD grades CTB010 and CMX850.
Depending on pre-machining strategy, a considerable
economic advantage can be realised. In comparison with
pre-grinding, the following applied for pre-lasering:
• laser roughing reduces the total process time
• laser roughing minimises the consumables (grinding
and dressing layers as well as cooling lubricant)
illustration 5: Maximum normal (FN) and tangential (FT)
forces when finishing roughed PCD inserts with D8 wheel
Illustration 6 shows the layer wear for grades Type A, B
and C for both pre-grinding and finishing. The non-linear
correlation between PCD layer thickness and grinding
layer wear is particularly noticeable during roughing.
In this comparison, the PCD grade C is the most difficult
to grind due to its thickness. Due to the removal of differing
amounts of material, the rim wear between illustrations
4 and 6 is different.
Table 2 serves for quantitative comparison. By lasering,
the main part of the PCD can be removed in under 40
seconds, while pre-grinding takes at least 60 seconds.
lasering +
finishing (D8)
pre-grinding (D25) +
finishing (D8)
roughing lasering pre-grinding (D25)
finishing grinding (D8) grinding (D8)
machining tolerance
(finishing)
0.04 - 0.08 mm 0.035 - 0.04 mm
median cycle time [s] 40 + 150 = 190 60 + 150 =210
grinding tool costs 1 x 2 x
operations 2 2
table 2: Comparison of process strategies
illustration 6: Rim wear for the pre-grinding process with
D25 (blue) and the finishing process with D8 (red)
The project partners
Agathon develops and produces precision grinding machines
for the manufacture of indexable inserts as well as
laser for the pre-machining of super hard materials. The
compact laser Neo with automation makes use of the advantages
of laser pre-machining for increasing batch sizes;
see illustration 7.
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See you soon!
German High Tech
in Metal Working at
20 – 23 November 2019
illustration 7: Laser Neo with automation, high autonomy with
two freely configurable standard palettes for indexable inserts;
the handling is derived from the Agathon grinding machines,
tooling and user interface for these are identical
Element Six is part of the De Beers Group and is a
world- leading company for synthetic diamond and tungsten
carbide supermaterials. Element Six produces various
types of PCD for numerous applications. The comprehensive
portfolio stands out due to its consistent high quality
with tight tolerances, even in the case of a large disc
diameter of > 70 mm. The high PCD quality is an important
prerequisite for stable industrial production processes.
This is the reason why complete control of the production
chain from grain to finished disc is vital for Element Six.
Element Six takes a collaborative approach, working alongside
its customers to develop solutions that meet their
needs.
Presented by:
Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy
In cooperation with:
Association of the German Trade Fair Industry
(AUMA)
Supported by:
German Machine Tool Builders’ Association
(VDW)
Organized by Messe Stuttgart
Tyrolit is one of the leading manufacturers of bonded
high-tech grinding tools for the most varied applications.
In the cutting tool sector Tyrolit offers tailored complete
solutions for customer-specific requirements. The ceramic
bonded grinding tools from Tyrolit have a superior service
life for the present PCD applications thanks to detailed research
in the area of the diamond grains and binding systems
used. Modern manufacturing methods for grinding
tools are a precondition for constantly high quality of the
grinding tools, which is a main contributor to the high
stability of the total process.
further information:
www.agathon.ch / www.e6.com / www.tyrolit.com
www.messe-stuttgart.de/metalex
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Hybrid coating for tooling
authors: • Tibor Cselle - Andreas Lümkemann, PLATIT AG, Selzach Switzerland
• Mojmir Jilek, PLATIT a.s., Sumperk, Czech Republic
Abstract: Today, the ARC and sputtering processes dominate
the PVD coating market. By combining mul tiple processes
during a deposition process, a hybrid layer is created to combine
the benefits of the different methods.
The feasibility of different procedures is primarily important
for SMEs, (small and medium-sized enterprises) because
they can offer their greatest advantage, flexibility, also in coating
processes. The true use of hybrid technology only applies
when the processes can run simultaneously, not just in succession.
The article presents various industrial practice results for
the use of hybrid layers for cutting.
Hybrid coating for tooling
No question, the PVD coatings of cutting tools are dominated
by the two main methods: ARCing and Sputtering.
The question is, what the ratio of these methods is in the
industry? The proportion of ARCing is estimated to be
about 80 - 85 %, that of sputtering 10 - 15 %. The remainder
can be assigned to the PECVD procedure.
What are the main advantages and disadvantages of
these two most important methods? Compared to sputtering,
the ARC technology generates a high degree of ionization
with high coating density. It reaches excellent adhesion
with high coating hardness and high productivity.
The sputtering technology generates far fewer droplets and
therefore, smooth coating surfaces.
Figure 1 compares the typical layer surface roughnesses for
the following processes:
● ARCing with lateral and central cathodes (LARC ® :
(Lateral ARC Rotating Cathodes) and CERC ® :
(Central Rotating Cathode),
● sputtering (SCIL ® : Sputtering Coating Induced
by LGD ® : Lateral Glow Discharge), and
● hybrid coating (LACS ® : Lateral Arcing and
Central Sputtering)
For most larger tools (larger than Ø 2 mm), the droplets
can be removed through polishing. There are several
methods available for this [1] , such as: brushing, micro
blasting (dry and wet), drag finishing and stream grinding.
The polishing of micro tools is not possible or very expensive.
Preferably the magnetic finishing can be recommended
for these very tools.
In which cases are we talking about
hybrid coating?
The use of multiple methods during a deposition process
(in a batch) creates a hybrid layer. Why? To exploit and
combine the advantages of different methods.
The realizability of different methods with an installation
is primarily important for SMEs, because they can
only exploit their greatest advantage, flexibility, if they can
change the layers quickly in day-to-day operations and
if they can react in the case of a cyclical change of businesses.
The ability of hybrid plants to realize successive
or simultaneous processes is of fundamental importance.
That’s why we made a distinction between
● sequential and
● simultaneous hybrid systems.
The true technological revolution is the ability to run
the processes simultaneously. The ARC cathodes generate
a highly ionized plasma, which enormously amplifies the
ion density of the sputtered particles. For this solution you
don’t need the expensive HIPIMS electronics (High Performance
Impulse Magnetron Sputtering).
Most clearly, one can see the advantages of hybrid layers
in the doping of ARC layers with sputtered boron [3], [4], [5] .
(Boron is just one example, the hybrid layers are by no
means limited to the use of boron, which has falsely
spread.)
figure 1: Coating surface roughness comparison of
ARC-, sputter- und hybrid-technologies
figure 2:
Hardness & compressive stress at a hybrid coating with boron
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The hybrid layer BorAC ® (AlCrTiN/BN) was simultaneously
deposited from three ARC cathodes and one sputtering
cathode, increasing the sputtering power in steps
(figure 2). By reducing the grain size from 57 nm to 16 nm,
the hardness increases with decreasing residual stress
of the layer. It is not self-evident, on the contrary, it is
surprising and amazing.
First practical results with
hybrid layers produced by LACS ® technology
Do these hybrid coatings also improve tool life for cutting
tools? Compared to conventional standard coatings,
the results are at least equivalent or better (figure 3). Whereby
a state-of-the-art, complex ARC layer (quadlayer ALL4 ® )
can still beat the first versions of the hybrid layer BorAC ® .
● High speed hobbing requires both high hardness and
high toughness. This is the area for which the hybrid
boron layer is already recognized as the best solution
(figure 5) and [3], [4], [6] . Alloyed (expensive) cathodes
with boron (e.g., in AlCrB) can be arced. Once the
optimum alloying ratio has been found using the
sputtering cathode (TiB 2
or B 4
C), the high
productivity layer can go into mass production.
But you will have lost the flexibility.
figure 3:
Using LACS ® -technology at milling in heat treated steel
There are no “veni, vidi, vici” (came, saw and won) in
cutting techno logy. It takes patience to find and develop
the right coatings to their right application fields. Here are
two applications where the results are very promising.
● For hard milling, the high hardness of the layer (with
a lot of silicon, up to 25 %) is decisive (figure 5). The
high toughness (only partly of course, due to the
lower residual stress) becomes relevant when the
same tool (with the same layer) is also used for
other applications. (e.g., figure 4).
figure 5:
Using LACS ® -technology for hobbing
How to find the optimal ratio between chromium, aluminum
and boron: if you must buy the alloyed targets for
every composition, the devel opment becomes expensive
and slow. If you can program the material shares independently
from the unalloyed targets by means of a coating
program [1] , it is much faster and less expensive.
Flexible coating system
for hybrid technology
Why the flexibility? It is vital for an SME. Much more is
possible with a system that has a modular design and can
gradually be expanded with options (figure 6) [1] :
The deposition of all standard layers (which are on the
market today) is already possible in a very economical way
with the 3 ARC cathodes of the eco version. Today, the
DLC option is primarily used to create lubrication coatings
as a top layer.
If the production capacity with the eco machine is no
longer sufficient, the turbo option can deposit 1 - 2 additional
batches per day.
Inserts are usually coated with alumina-based coatings
using the CVD process. The small and medium sized company
cannot afford a CVD system. The OXI option solves
this problem.
figure 4: Using LACS ® -technology
with boron and silicon at hard milling (63 HRC)
For certain tools one needs simple sputtered (smooth)
layers, e.g. TiN, TiCN for taps and deep hole drills.
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figure 6: The options of the hybrid coating unit Pi411
The SCIL ® option offers significant benefits when incorporated
into the LACS ® option and benefits from the high
ionization rate of the LGD of the ARC cathodes (without
droplet formation). This increases the performance of conventional
sputtering layers, such as TiB 2
, WC / C.
The LACS ® option can also be used to make conventional
coatings such as AlCrN. Good adhesion is guaranteed by
the LGD ® . The smooth layers are produced by the simultaneous
SCIL ® cathode with high ionization of the LGD ® .
The LACS ® technology becomes exciting, when including
thermally poorly conductive “doping” from the SCIL ®
cathode, such as boron from TiB 2
or B 4
C and Si from SiC.
Outlook
Technologically the hybrid techno logy promises a lot.
Whether the op por tunities are used, depends on the developers
and their managers, whether they will find the time
and ways to target the right areas of applications.The culmination
of flexibility is the next step that is still in development.
The SCIL cathode is made of carbon and uses
the LACS support to produce hard DLC, also ta:C layers [1] .
These layers extend the application horizon of the plant
further, towards coating of machine components.
References
[1] Compendium, 61st edition
PLATIT AG, Selzach, 2019
[2] Cselle, T., Lümkemann, A., Jilek, M.:
From Start-up to Hybrid Revolution
WerkzeugTechnik, no. 162, August 2017
[3] Lümkemann, A., a. o.:
Introduction of LACS ® Technology
ICMCTF, B1-2-MoA5, San Diego, May/2019
[4] Zemlicka, R., a. o.:
The New Hybrid LACS ® Technology
PSE, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, September 2018
[5] Tritremmel, C.:
Microstructure and mechanical properties of
nanocrystalline Al-Cr-B-N thin films
Surface & Coatings Technology
213, 2012, page 1-7
[6] Jungblut, F., o. a.:
Beyond HiPIMS - glatte und defektfreie Schichten
für besondere Zerspanungs herausforderungen
VDI-Schneidstoffausschuss, Dortmund, Februar 2019
further information: www.platit.com
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CERATIZIT has re-imagined turning
Uncompromising turning with complete freedom
High Dynamic Turning, or HDT for short, from
CERATIZIT has turned conventional turning
methods completely upside down. This new turning
technology combined with the dynamic Free-
Turn tooling, means that in the future it will be
possible to carry out all traditional turning operations
such as roughing, finishing, contour turning,
face turning and longitudinal turning with
just one tool. HDT is therefore a completely uncompromising
method of turning.
For 100 years, new cutting materials, new chip breakers
and a few new tooling systems have been invented to optimize
turning. However, the actual basic turning process
has remained unchanged. Even today, a contour is created
with an indexable insert at a fixed angle to the workpiece.
This has not changed even with the addition of controllable
axes in modern turning-milling centers, machines
which are intended to serve one purpose above all: to manufacture
a component as completely as possible within a
single machine. CERATIZIT has taken advantage of the
systematics of these turning-milling centers and developed
the High Dynamic Turning System. The simple idea behind
HDT: The tool approach and point of contact in the machine
can be varied as opposed to conventional turning.
Utilizing the milling spindle for
360 ° of freedom
Instead of the classic, static position of the insert in the
holder, the milling spindle is now used to produce the corresponding
approach angle to the workpiece. The use of the
spindle drive, in conjunction with the slim, axial tool design
of the FreeTurn tools by CERATIZIT creates a degree of
freedom of 360 ° without the risk of collision, thus providing
unprecedented flexibility. Due to the rotation around
its own tool axis, the cutting-edge change can be done
without interrupting the cutting process. Additionally,
the angle of approach is freely variable at any time and
can even be changed while cutting. This not only enables
flexible machining of almost every workpiece contour, but
also optimum chip breaking, higher feed rates and an increase
in tool life. Depending on the machine capabilities,
the technology can be used functionally in all areas of
turning operations. The approach of the milling spindle
on the Y/Z axis on turning-milling centers is widespread.
As a result, further possibilities can be achieved with HDT
that seemed previously unachievable. For example, cutting
from above and below is possible. Depending on the machining
area and workpiece size, this freedom can be an
important criterion.
FreeTurn inserts with more than
two variable features
In the future of High Dynamic Turning, the static
turning tools of the past will be replaced by dynamic
ones. One such dynamic tooling solution is FreeTurn by
CERATIZIT. The defining characteristic of FreeTurn tooling
is its simple structure. The tool holder, together with its
slim shank and axial concept which optimizes the direction
of the cutting forces into the spindle, form a stable
unit. At the front there is a multi-sided insert, which is
simply screwed in place. The trick: The patent pending
FreeTurn insert can consist of several cutting edges with
different properties. This allows for different angle points,
corner radii or chip breakers - even different coatings and
cutting materials are conceivable. The tool can therefore
be adapted to the machining requirements offering the advantage
of replacing several tools. This in turn leads to significant
savings in tool change times, tool magazine loadouts,
and tools themselves. One outstanding feature is
making components with highly complex contours without
limitation using only one FreeTurn tool. This flexibility
ensures that complex component holding can be quickly
and effectively adapted to the new machining situation.
The future of turning starts now!
With High Dynamic Turning and the FreeTurn tools by
CERATIZIT a new era in turning has arrived. In terms of
efficiency, HDT exceeds the conventional turning process
many times over and, as the experts from CERATIZIT are
convinced, will replace the classic approaches sooner rather
than later. After all, the new turning technology will continue
to open and reveal possibilities in the future to make
turning processes faster and more precise. The future of
turning has just begun with HDT, and CERATIZIT developers
are looking forward to supporting their customers
along this journey together.
The new turning technology combined with the
dynamic FreeTurn tooling, means that in the future it will be
possible to carry out all traditional turning operations such as
roughing, finishing, contour turning, face turning
and longitudinal turning with just one tool
further information: www.ceratizit.com
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Digital transformation is changing the
cutting tool manufacturing industry
by Thomas Götz, Andreas Gebhardt and Dr. Marco Schneider,
Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation
The Digital Transformation within economy
and society is from today’s point of view seen as
the 4th Industrial Revolution (figure 1). Worldwide
manufacturing companies must evaluate the new
digital technologies with respect to their business
model and competitors. In particular the small
and medium-sized enterprises within the cutting
tool manufacturing market lack a precise concept,
which steps need to be taken for the implementation
of digital technologies and which efforts and
benefits can be expected.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and
Automation IPA in Stuttgart developed a technology roadmap
for small and medium-sized enterprises in the tool
manufacturing market in Germany within a funded project
by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research “Innovationsforum
Zerspanwerkzeuge”. The results were presented
at the International exhibition for metal working
AMB in Stuttgart 2018. Due to the five functional areas
of the digitalisation ( [1] , figure 2) the roadmap for the
tool manufacturing industry is broken down accordingly.
Figure 3 displays for each area the state of the art and the
vision for the next years.
Data as an enabler for the
digital transformation
Data acquisition and data processing build up the foundation
of digital technologies and the digital transformation.
Today in medium sized businesses, a big amount
of data is being already collected and organized in ERP-
Assistance systems to increase efficiency and
compensate the shortage
of specialised staff
Assistance systems include
all technologies, which relieve
the worker from the
exe cution of his tasks. The
assistance systems currently
available on the market
essentially support users
with selective information.
Most of these solutions are
purely expert systems that
are neither mobile nor tailored
to the knowledge and
skills of the individual worker.
In the future, these systems
should be made simpler,
cheaper, more user-friendly
and adapted to the requirements
of the work tasks [1/8] .
When using digital assisfigure
1: Overview of the industrial revolutions and the technological enablers [16]
systems, mainly for the order processing. Data concerning
the whole product life cycle is rarely collected and
used [1/2] . To enable an increasing digitalisation, data acquisition
should be systematically expanded down to product
level. This is made possible by using sensors on the
machine and tool level, by accumulating, processing and
providing data in real-time concerning machine, process
and product. Due to the acquisition and evaluation of
data, conclusions can be drawn concerning quality, tool
life and from this a dynamic tool change can be initiated
even before defective parts are produced [3/4] . In spite of
some implementations of sensors on cutting tools, there is
still a need for intelligent tools, which can combine data
acquisition near the cutting zone by miniaturized sensors
with data evaluation to return the results for control and
adaption of the process parameters [1/5] . The growing use of
sensors in cutting tools and machine tools reveals that in
medium sized companies a high level of implementation
has already been achieved in the area of data acquisition
at the process level leading to an enormous amount of data
and data types to be dealt with. However, this requires
both IT infrastructures and Big Data algorithms, which
can process large amounts of data in real time [6] . For medium
sized companies, scepticism about Big Data applications
is caused by risks related to ensuring data quality and
security, protecting personal data and intellectual property
rights [1/7] . Eventually, many medium sized companies are
unable to see how data-driven business models can create
revenue from their customers.
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tance systems the workers
get optical, acoustic or haptic
signals through systems
such as data glasses, headsets,
RFID-gloves or sensor
bracelets. These interactive
assistance systems (IAS) provide
important information
concerning conditions (e.g.
tool life, wear behaviour)
and processes (e.g. quality)
in real time and enable
workers to make fast and
data based decisions to create
an efficient work flow
despite a higher complexity
of production processes [9] .
Decentral production planning and
digital business models as added value
in the digital transformation
The highest value creation, credited to the digital transformation
is based on the structural change from centralised
enterprise structures to a decentral organisation [13] .
The vision of the transformation process entails the goal
of a service oriented structure, in which every department,
unit, machine and tool together form a system of
autonomous units (Everything as a Service), which offer their
service to the company and the production network [1] . For
SMEs in the tooling market, service orienta tion today is
mostly restricted to spare parts supply, logistic services and
technical advice for tools and processes [1/14] . A substanfigure
2: Five functional areas of the digital transformation, according to [1]
Today many engineering apps are developed, which allow
real status and process data from production to be displayed
at any time, anywhere and on any end device. In
tool manufacturing, these applications enable SMEs particularly
to access more IT with low investment costs, e.g.
for the surveillance of capacities, of machines, process
opti misation and control, the detection of critical operating
conditions and quality management [10] .
work pieces to be machined, but will become a central data
source for the efficient control of all necessary production
steps. This will demand a distinct identification of every
tool e.g. by RFID or QR-code to allocate tool specific data
in interaction with the network partners like machines
and work pieces but also tool management systems or
regrinding services [6] .
In the field of machining,
assistance systems are used,
which - with the help of
small apps - assist the worker
in selecting appropriate tools
and suitable cutting parameters
or offer assis tance in
gen erating auto mati cally
the CNC code. These assistance
systems offer above all
to SMEs the possibility to
embed less qualified workers
in production processes.
Digital technologies
in interaction with
production networks
Most decisive for a sustainable
economic success in the
context of digital transformation
is the integration of value creation processes within
the single enterprise itself as well as the cross-company
networking and integration of value creation networks.
Unfortunately, due to a lack of data standards and communication
structures, the degree of networking among SMEs
is currently at a low to very low level [1/2/11/12 . The vision
of the digital transformation in the processing industry
involves an automated, cloud-based exchange of data (internet
of things) between components, planning systems,
cutting tools, manufacturing facilities and measuring
instruments without human intervention.
In the future, the cutting tools in the manufacturing
process will not only be responsible for the quality of the
figure 3: Technology roadmap within the five functional areas
of the digital transformation, according to [17]
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tial integration of custo mer feed back regarding to data
from products and cutting processes cannot be perceived
at present. Tool specific lifecycle data enlarges the business
models of tool manufacturers to IT-based services like payper-use-models
[15] . In these life cycle oriented models the
customer may not own the tools but pays the use per inch
or centimeter. Remanufacturing or regrinding services are
then data based and integrated in the total tool’s life cost
evaluation.
Smart factory - autonomous and self-organised
Autonomy comprises all digital technologies, which enable
an automated data analysis for the self control of the
systems. Partially, some applications are already used for
process and quality control and material supply based on
intelligent self organisational objects. However, currently
autonomy is hardly implemented in any system but part of
the future vision of cyber physical production systems [1] .
Within the cutting technology the cutting tool is seen as
the most important part, which will exchange information
about its status such as tool length, suitable cutting parameters,
wear status or regrinding values presently collected
and exchanged via many systems and subsystems and often
requiring manual intervention [1/3/11] . Despite the maturity
of individual applications, a smart factory, in which
production facilities as well as logistics and supply systems
communicate via internet and organise themselves autonomously,
is still a distant prospect [1] .
Digital transformation - positioning of SMEs
in the cutting tool manufacturing industry
Many digital technologies are available for SMEs today
but are hardly implemented by the tool manufacturing industry
for different reasons. Some companies try to avoid
high investment costs; others are concerned about the
loss of control over data and intellectual property. Nevertheless,
the digital transformation has started and all companies
even SMEs must face these developments to secure
their global competitiveness.
The companies may pass through the digital transformation
process more successfully, provided that the introduction
of digital technologies will take place stepwise depending
on the needs of every single company and with
the support of partners along the value chain.
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machining center
New standard in universal external
cylindrical grinding
For individual requirements
and large tasks
STUDER continues to cause a sensation with its
universal external cylindrical grinding machines.
After the introduction of the favorit last year, two
new innovations now follow with the S33 and
the S31.
At CIMT in Beijing Fritz Studer AG launched the S33
and the S31 machines, now with four distances between
centers of 400, 650, 1000 and 1600 mm. The distances between
centers of 400 mm and 1600 mm complete the portfolio
for long and short workpieces. Based on the STUDER
T-slide concept, these have an extended X-axis stroke. This
is now 370 mm and enables additional wheelhead variants.
STUDER has redesigned the machine column geometry
and added an innovative column temperature control.
This ensures improved dynamic and thermal stability of
the machines.
The cost and complexity of setup and resetting can now
be significantly reduced. This is made possible by the fixing
of the dressing device on the double T-slot dresser of
the longitudinal slide and by Quick-Set, the STUDER software
for grinding wheel alignment. The standard control
is a Fanuc 0i-TF with the efficient and user-friendly
StuderWIN programming software. Another benefit?
The StuderTechnology computer incorporates the world’s
greatest grinding expertise. With just a little information
StuderTechnology automatically calculates the optimal
grinding parameters in a matter of seconds. The customer
achieves good quality and a quick, stable process at first attempt.
Both machines can be easily automated for series
production thanks to the standardized loader interface.
S31 and S33 with a distance between center of 1000 mm
STUDER S33 - the productive machine
for individual requirements
The S33 has a new wheelhead, which can be equipped
with a motor spindle for external grinding and a high frequency
spindle for internal grinding in different configurations.
Three grinding wheels ensure that the workpiece
is machined even more individually and quickly - complete
machining in a class of its own! The machine has
a B-axis with an automatic 1 ° Hirth coupling. The maximum
workpiece weight is 150 kg.
STUDER S31 - the versatile solution
for large tasks
This machine features StuderGuide® guideways with
damping component in the direction of movement. The
B-axis can optionally be equipped with a direct drive with
a resolution of 0.00005 °. The wheelhead can take up to
three grinding wheels - a combination of external/internal,
up to a maximum of two external or internal grinding
spindles. For high-precision form grinding with the
Fanuc 31i-B control system, the S31 features a workhead
with direct measuring system and the StuderFormHSM
software program.
Advantages at a glance
Distances between centers:
400, 650,1000,1600 mm
StuderGuide ® guideway systems (S31)
- thermal stability thanks to innovative column
temperature control (distances between centers
400 to 1600 mm)
- double T-slot for dressing systems
- numerous grinding head variants
StuderWIN programming software with
StuderTechnology
- both machines can be fully automated
Engine room of the S31
further information: www.studer.com
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machining center
Two world premier grinding machines
A revolution in grinding productivity….
Curtis Machine Tools Ltd. will
unveil two new innovative grinding
machines for unrivalled productivity
in the field of high precision
grinding.
The world premieres of these revolutionary
machines from CMT will demonstrate
how The Vector Quad and The
Vector Pendulum will bring the grinding
of small parts into a new era of productivity.
They effectively will have double
the output compared to a conventional
grinder simply because they have twice
as many work spindles. The base area of
the quad is unchanged from that of the
Vector twin. The Pendulum is also a compact
grinding machine with twice the capacity
both with a price point that makes
the productivity gains much more attractive
than two machines.
“With this revolution in grinding, users
actually get two machines without having
to pay twice as much,” promises sales
manager Michael Blank of TECNOteam.
The Vector Quad is equipped with four
workpiece spindles and The Vector Pendulum
with two workpiece spindles. This
increases productivity when grinding
large volumes of small parts such as diesel
injectors, turbochargers or hydraulic
parts to previously unimaginable heights.
At the same time, the spark-to-spark time
is reduced because the loading / unloading
of the parts occurs automatically and
in parallel with the grinding process.
Double the output with the same footprint –
world first Vector Quad by CMT: two workpieces ground
simultaneously with automation in parallel giving a spark
to spark time approaching zero
The concept of the Vector Quad is based on the proven
Vector Twin. However, the new machine has an indexing
workhead with four spindles, enabling the outer diameters
or contours to be ground simultaneously on two workpieces
using the same grinding wheel, conventional plunge
grinding is just as possible as is peel grinding. The workpieces
can have a maximum diameter of 45 mm and be
held in either collets or chucks. Whilst two parts are being
ground, either the standard loading system or a robot
loads the two other spindles with the next two workpieces.
CMT will also be unveiling another world premiere at
the EMO exhibition with the Vector Pendulum. Here, the
grinding wheel oscillates between two independent work-
heads, each of which is can be set up for different operations
on the same component. With an inclination of up
to 30 °, the outer diameter and shoulder can be ground
for small parts up to 50 mm in diameter and 150 mm in
length. During oscillation from one workhead to the other,
the grinding wheel can be dressed, giving the ability for
the use of conventional grit grinding wheels, without the
cycle time sacrifice for dressing, giving a low consumable
cost, equally super abrasives can be used as the machine is
capable of spindle speeds in excess of 100 m/s.
EMO 2019, hall 11, booth D62
further information: www.tecnoteam.de
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machining center
Advanced machine
generation at
EMO 2019
The 3DMP ® (3D Metal Print)
process developed by GEFERTEC
has become the new industry
standard for additive manufacturing
in recent years.
With the support of minority shareholder
EMAG, the arc405, which uses
this method, is available in a new version.
With the increased maturity of
the arc405, the 3DMP ® process will
benefit from expanding its position in
the market and by establishing itself
as supplementary manufacturing process
to conventional processes even
further. The 3DMP ® process is based
on a proven arc welding technology
with wire as raw material, thus, making
it considerably cheaper and faster
than powder-based 3D printing. Also,
wire is available at a much lower price
point for most standard materials.
In addition to the new generation
of machines, the new process
head ARC QM Head with integrated
melt bath control for quality
monitoring will be presented at
the show. This component allows
for the welding process to be monitored,
recorded and documen ted.
All process parameters and a video
image are available for documentation.
By means of this quality control
the stability of the entire manufacturing
process can be demonstrated.
Furthermore, the new arc405 has a
larger build-up space, so that the maxi -
mum component volume increases.
Another advantage of the cooperation
between GEFERTEC and EMAG
Group is their mass production expertise.
As a result, GEFERTEC can meet
the constantly increasing demand for
arc machines while ensuring shorter
delivery times.
View into the
Application-Center
of GEFERTEC, where
the various machines
of the arc series
are in operation
Rough Milling,
Drilling & Slotting
Booth No.:
Hall 5, A13
P M K
TiAl6V4
Short &
Soft Chip
NC Helix Drill
Just four tools can drill dia. from 13-65mm
N
S
H
Reduce processing time!
Reduce your tool invenory!
Serrated
cutting edge
Ramping
Angle
Ø20 Ø25
Ø30
different Ø
by one tool
EMO 2019, hall 9, booth K03
further information: www.gefertec.de
JIMMORE
International Corp.
TEL: +886-(0)4-22605352
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machining center
KERN Micro-Highest precision
while milling around the clock
Company improves its overall performance
Precision, reliability and
economic efficiency have the
highest priority for Buschor
Praezisionsmechanik AG. With
two Kern Micro five-axis machining
centers, the Swiss company
has improved its overall
performance.
Werner Buschor leaves nothing to
chance. In order to manufacture the
high-precision parts which he supplies
to the optical and aerospace industries,
the Swiss medium-sized company
has structured the entire machining
process chain with incredibly
small tolerances. The entire production
area is air-conditioned, raw material
is always annealed once again
before the machining process begins.
The manufactured components are
checked by Werner Buschor and his
team on a high-precision Leitz measuring
machine.
Finally, the finished parts are always
being directly delivered to the customers
- this ensures that they are not
damaged during transportation. This
whole process underlines the “joy of
precision” - which Buschor has also
included in his company’s logo.
Werner Buschor has continuously
expanded and improved his process
Intensive cooperation: Werner Buschor (left)
and Kern sales technician Stephan Zeller
regularly exchange ideas about
optimization possibilities
picture: KERN Microtechnik
chain ever since he founded his company,
Buschor Praezisionsmechanik
AG, in Au in Eastern Switzerland in
1989. About three years ago, the
trained polymechanic needed and also
wanted to increase the process relia
bility of production once again.
Parts with tolerances in the microme
ter range were to be produced, auto -
matically and unmanned on nightand
weekendshifts. Looking for a machine
which could fulfill his needs,
he came across the Micro from Kern.
After an intensive and inspiring exchange
with Kern sales technician
Stephan Zeller and visits to Eschenlohe
in Upper Bavaria, Germany, he
invested in the first machine.
Buschor explains: “The Kern
Micro is the first milling center that
can stand up to our measuring machine,
which we had purchased two
years earlier. The measuring machine
has a measurement uncertainty of
half a thousandth of a millimeter
and the Kern Micro offers a positioning
accuracy of half a thousandth of
a millimeter. The first Kern Micro was
immediately connected to a 3R automation
system, with the possibility
of adding another machine. The large
tool magazine with 186 tools and the
repeatability of the Kern Micro are
ideal for automatic production.
“Finally, we can manufacture workpieces
that require the highest precision
unmanned”, explains the company
owner and adds: “Only this way
we can secure our profitability at our
high-wage location. The empty job
market is also forcing us to produce
with full automation.
“Since we no longer have to stand
at the machine to produce good parts,
we have time to take care of the other
important things. The other five-axis
milling centers already in place are all
automated but do not achieve the necessary
process stability in unmanned
operation,” says Buschor.
The tool changer is in between the
two machines and provides the tools
for both machines
Clear and easy to access: the Kern Micro tool
magazine offers space for 186 tools as
standard, allowing automatic production
picture: KERN Microtechnik
“It is a real pleasure to be able to
produce high-precision parts with
such a machine. When we measure,
it’s always amazing to see how precise
the machine works.”
The thermal stability of the machine
is a decisive factor for this high
process reliability. Kern sales engineer
Stephan Zeller explains: “With our
smart cooling management system,
we ensure that the temperature of
our structural components in our machines
remains constant with a max.
deviation of 0.2 C.”
For the developers at the machine
manufacturer in Eschenlohe, Germany,
it is very important to install
many elements vibration-decoupled
or vibration-damped. The patented
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light-metal axis structure and the
Kern software for volumetric compensation
bring the performance of this
high-tech machine to an unmatched
level. Another advantage for Buschor
is the compact design of the Kern
milling center. According to Buschor,
there was not much space left in 2015
when the first Kern Micro arrived:
“The ratio of installation area to part
size is huge; the Kern Micro allows
part sizes of up to Ø 350 mm with a
total weight of 50 kg and achieves this
on approx. 4 m 2 .”
It was a surprise for Buschor how
much accessibility the machine provides
despite of the compact design.
“You always have a perfect overview
over tools, parts and the whole machining
process”, explains Buschor.
For Werner Buschor, the space-saving
design has already paid off. When
the new orders did not stop coming
in, he installed a second Kern Micro
in 2017. Now, the tool changer is in
between the two machines and provides
the tools for both machines. The
purchase of a third Micro is already
planned.
The high process reliability is not
only important in unmanned operation.
Since Buschor also manufactures
prototypes with batch sizes of only
20 and up to 20,000 units, the two
Kern machines are frequently used for
these orders. “Especially with complex
parts, these parts were always
very challenging,” says Buschor. They
produced a test part, measured it,
made corrections, produced another
part, measured it and often corrected
it again. “With the Kern Micro, the
first part already fits, which makes us
fast and flexible.”
Support is key
The entrepreneur’s enthusiasm is
also due to the great support KERN
Microtechnik GmbH provides. Whenever
there are problems, Kern offers
outstanding support - for the machine
itself as well as for the complete manu -
facturing process.
One of Kern’s advantages is that
Kern has - in addition to the mechanical
engineering plant - also its own
parts production plant in Murnau,
The tool changer and the 3R automation
system are placed between
the two Kern machines
picture: KERN Microtechnik
Upper Bavaria. Of course, this plant
is well equipped with Kern machines.
The technicians working on these machines
are always up to date with the
latest application technology and are
available to assist customers with specific
milling tasks.
With his
motto, “The joy
of precision”,
Buschor meets
like-minded
people at Kern.
Stephan Zeller,
a trained master
precision
mechanic himself,
describes
the relation
with Buschor:
“It makes us
very proud that
we are able to
support the famous
‘Swiss
precision’ to
such a large
extent”.
Maximum precision: Werner Buschor and
his team inspect the components on a
high-precision measuring machine
picture: KERN Microtechnik
In order to provide these services
to customers in Switzerland, Kern also
has a service location near Zuerich.
From the Swiss location, service technicians
with know-how and spare
parts provide solutions and assistance.
Optical industry are the speciality of Buschor Praezisionstechnik AG
picture: KERN Microtechnik
further information: www.kern-microtechnik.com
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machining center
Automation, digitalisation and
full machine power
The four machine models exhibited
at the Hermle booth at
EMO represent Hermle’s portfolio
of products and services.
The 5-axes machining center C 42 U MT
dynamic, which combines the milling and
turning technologies in a unique manner
face initiated by VDW, Hermle is also
interlinked while at the EMO and
shows the connection with a C 32 U
dynamic. The area of generative manufacturing,
with components manufactured
using MPA technology, also
has its own area in the 560 m 2 exhibition
booth.
The C 42 U MT dynamic from the
HIGH-PERFORMANCE-LINE series
com bines the technologies milling
and turning in a unique manner. The
manufacture of a motor casing made
of 1.2312 steel, Ø 600 mm, intended
for aerospace engineering, demonstrates
the technologies in a single
clam ping. Trochoidal turning is used
as well and demonstrates the huge
benefits of combining both processes
in a single clamping.
With the C 32 U dynamic, Hermle
presents another 5-axes machining
center from the HIGH-PERFORMANCE-
LINE series. Here, the focus is on
spindle power. The demo machining
“Heavy-duty machining” impressively
shows the superior performance. With
a maximum speed of 15.000 rpm,
42 kW power and a torque of 148 NM,
the spindle in combination with the
highly rigid design of the C 32 in
mineral casting technology shows the
possibilities of intelligent milling strategies
combined with state-of-the-art
tool technology.
The machining of a motor casing
on a C 42 U MT (Mill/Turn)
The Automation sector, which at
Hermle’s currently accounts for approximatly
30 % of the machines delivered,
is growing steadily: The forecast
for the next few years sees an increase
of up to 50 % in machines delivered
with automation.
Hermle presents two different automation
solutions at the EMO: The
hand ling system HS flex adapted to a
5-axis machining center C 400 of the
PERFORMANCE-LINE series. On a mo du -
lar basis, the HS flex can be equipped
with several storage modules and can
be extended by a second stage to form
a multi-pallet system. When combined
with the Hermle Automation Control
System (HACS), HS flex offers enhanced
flexibility and operator comfort.
EMO 2019, hall 12, booth C36
They are supplemented by the special
exhibition ‘Digital Components’
illustrating the three sections “Digital
Production”, “Digital Operation”
and “Digital Service”. They provide a
solid foundation for intelligent order
management, transparent machining
processes, smart machine turning, paperless
shop floor, and sophisticated
technology cycles - the milestones for
the path to Smart Factory and Industry
4.0. With its individually configurable
home screen and the new Navigator interface,
Hermle guarantees user-friend -
liness and improved use of the touch
screen. With UMATI, the new interfurther
information: www.hermle.de
Connected to your needs
The GF Division’s customercentric
presence will bring together
a vast range of advanced
and intelligent solutions to take
manufacturers’ processes to the
next level of productivity.
Take a sneak peek into the future by
visiting GF Machining Solutions. With
its customer-centric theme, “Connected
to your needs,” the GF Division
will bring together a vast range of
ad vanced and intelligent solutions
poised to take manufacturers’ processes
to the next level of productivity.
These solutions go beyond GF
Machining Solutions’ renowned
Milling and Electrical Discharge
Machining (EDM) expertise to include
new technologies such as Laser texturing,
micromachining and Additive
Manufacturing (AM), and a continuum
of Customer Services as well as
productivity-enhancing software and
connectivity solutions.
Among the leading-edge solutions
GF Machining Solutions’ EMO 2019
guests will encounter:
Digital products to advance users’
Industry 4.0 readiness, including the
Open Platform Communications (OPC)
Unified Architecture (UA) protocol.
A common machine communication
language across all GF Machining
Solu tions machines, technologies
and services, the OPC UA collects and,
through the new rConnect Dashboard,
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makes accessible a wide range of data
that manufacturers can use to better
analyze and fine-tune their processes.
Thanks to the rConnect digital services
platform’s connectivity, users
have instant access to expert online
support.
The AgieCharmilles CUT AM 500,
a horizontal, fast wire EDM solution
that makes it easy to separate
additively ma nu factured metal
parts from the build plate while
maintaining geome trical ac curacy
and ensuring assembly rea di ness.
This machine is the perfect complement
to GF Machining Solutions’
and 3D Systems’ scalable, workflowoptimized
DMP Factory 500 and DMP
Flex 350 3D metal printing solutions.
The Mikron MILL S 400 U with the
HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 contouring
control represents the Mikron MILL S
range of high-speed Milling solutions
at EMO. This range boasts Automated
Machine Calibration (AMC) enabling
users to calibrate five-axis models at
any time to achieve greater machining
precision and Original Manufacturing
Calibration (OMC) ensuring
higher three-axis machine precision
straight from the factory.
The AgieCharmilles CUT P 550 PRO
with a groundbreaking and superbly
easy-to-use new human-machine interface
(HMI) to be launched in 2020.
Whether the machine operator is used
to working with the Vision interface
or is accustomed to ISO programming,
the new object-oriented HMI represents
an unprecedented alternative.
The DMP Flex 350, a robust, flexible
metal 3D printing solution from
GF Machining Solutions and 3D Systems.
With its improved print productivity,
this machine can drive users’
time to market with reduced cost of
operation.
EMO 2019, hall 27, booth B26
further information: www.gfms.com
The sequel to a successful event concept
What does the automotive
future hold? This question is
one way you could briefly summarize
the motto of the EMAG
Group’s 2019 Technology Forum
held at its headquarters this
May.
The Technology Forum is traditionally
held in the same year as the EMO
trade show and offers visitors a preview
of what EMAG will present at the
EMO. This year, the event provided
visitors with a comprehensive outlook
on what suppliers and manufacturers
will have to do to be prepared for the
changes in the coming decade.
High-caliber research experts reported
on how electromobility and digitalization
will change mobility. Visitors
were also able to see, first-hand,
the latest manufacturing systems and
machines available at a number of
themed booths. According to the visitor
survey conducted at the conclusion
of the event, this concept really
hit the mark. That is why EMAG is
hosting an “event sequel” at the EMO
exhibition in Hanover, Germany.
Solving problems requires the right
tools and expertise - one is useless
without the other. That is why EMAG
presents both at the EMAG booth at
the EMO in Hanover: The latest machine
tools and automation solutions,
which will celebrate
their world premiere
at the EMO.
EMAG will also
demonstrate the expertise
necessary to
combine these machines
and the variety
of technologies
available within the
EMAG Group’s umbrella
of companies,
to create the most efficient
manufacturing
solutions. In the “themed areas,”
which will be entirely dedicated to
the production of specific groups of
components, visitors will find answers
to their specific production questions
and the matching manufacturing solution.
These solutions range from
single-machines all the way to fully
automatic manufacturing lines that
are delivered to customers turnkey
and ready for operation - including
the entire development process.
E-mobility:
is everything going to change?
One of the mega topics at the EMAG
Group’s Technology Forum was e-mobility
and its implications for manufacturers
and suppliers. Visitors gained
the following insight: Yes, changes
are coming, but at a much slower pace
than expected. So, should we carry on
as usual? No, this is the perfect time to
position yourself and your company
for the future. Which components will
be needed? What manufacturing solutions
are available? What investments
should I expect? EMO visitors will find
answers to these questions, and more
at the EMAG Group’s booth. You will
find not only new components, but
things such as differentials or brake
discs that will still be required, regardless
of the drive technology implemented.
EMAG will be showcasing
the production solutions for not only
these components, but many more
revealing major insights from the
2019 Technology Forum.
EMO 2019, hall 17, booth C29
further information: www.emag.com
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machining center
Rugged and reliable machines for
high production manufacturing
JTEKT Toyoda Corporation
will showcase the FH500J highspeed
horizontal machining center
and Takisawa Taiwan NEX-
105 horizontal linear turning
center at EMO Hannover 2019.
Toyoda meets the growing demand
for producing components with high
metal removal rates, short cycle times,
and good surface finishes at a com-
FH500J high-speed
horizontal machining center
The TH3-MT continues to offer the
key benefits of TH series solutions:
high dynamics (up to 40 m/min rapid
feed with 3 m/s 2 accelerations) and interoperability
with the next generapeti
tive price. Toyoda’s FH500J horizontal
machining center is designed
for speed and production reliability –
featuring a 15,000 RPM, 50 HP
(37 kW), 303 Nm (223 ft-lb) high ac cele
ration spindle. This 40-taper spindle
is designed with four ceramic bearings
at the front of the spindle for unrivaled
rigidity and reduced vibration.
Its patented hydraulic preload system
brings your spindle up to 10,000 RPM
less than 1 s without spindle warm
up. This machine is equipped with a
direct drive B-axis table featuring an
index time (90 °) of 0.5 s. The FH500J
machining center - with the spindle
design, preload system, and high
torque features - allows machine shops
to take advantage of more aggressive
machining and high volume machining
in a compact footprint. Less than
2 % of FH500J spindles have needed
replacement.
In alliance with Takisawa Taiwan,
JTEKT Toyoda will also be displaying
the NEX-105 turning center at the
show. The NEX-105 is a compact solution
capable of mass producing small
complex parts, offering spindle speed
up to 6,000 RPM and fast indexing capabilities
on its linear roller bearing
guideway. This 6” chuck size machine
will be running live cutting demonstrations
throughout the show, featuring
a maximum swing of 15.7”
(398 mm), and a maximum turning
diameter of 6.7” (170 mm).
EMO 2019, hall 27, booth D86
NEX-105 turning center
further information: www.toyoda.com
High-productivity multitasking
machining centers at the EMO fair
Productivity, increased autonomy
and improved accuracy.
These are the axes of JUARISTI’s
innovation strategy, which in recent
months has led to the de velopment
of the new TH3-MT Multifunction
Center, optimised for
highly reliable boring, milling
and turning operations, and the
new ACD7 and ACD8 universal
heads, designed for maximum
precision 5-axis machining.
For JUARISTI, a company specialising
in the design and manufacture
of premium machining solutions, the
EMO 2019 trade fair will be a huge
opportunity to present the most disruptive
developments of the last year.
On this occasion, the company will
be exhibiting the advantages of the
new TH3-MT Multitasking Machining
Center, its commitment to fulfil
the needs of customers who demand
a machine capable of performing multiple
milling and turning operations
with greater productivity and precise
results, and the new range of 5-axis
universal heads.
The new machining center is a new
development in the TH series, the
JUARISTI 5-axis Multifunctional Centers,
which this time includes a milling
and turning table and a special
milling head with an optimised design
for milling and turning operations.
The center includes a comprehensive
automation package and has been com -
pletely redesigned to improve ergonomics,
extend service life and optimise
swarf and cutting fluid management.
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tion high feed and high swarf removal
tools. Thanks to its symmetrical design
with a column-centerd head and
four guides (two front and two rear),
it offers unbeatable precision, thermal
stability and high cutting power.
The major breakthrough has been
the introduction of a new special
head for turning and a turning table.
JUARISTI’s new head, dubbed the ACD8,
is a universal model that allows 5-axis
machining and reaches rotation speeds
of up to 8,000 rpm, with high power
(60 kW) and spindle torque (1,600 Nm).
The milling and turning table included
in the machine will have a
Ø 1,600 chuck diameter (options up
to Ø 2,000) with a 400 rpm maximum
speed and a five tonnes maximum
part capacity in turning and
ten tonnes in milling. Rotation speeds
reach 400 rpm.
The new machine features multiple
automated systems that can be adapted
to customer requirements, including
a quick-change matrix tool changer
with the capacity for up to 200 tools
and an FMS multi-pallet system.
Finally, the TH3-MT has gone
through an extensive redesign process,
achieving a more stylish and ergonomic
ensemble. The new design
achieves a more compact layout for
better floor space usage. Plus, it optimises
the swarf and cutting-fluid collection
system, improving the solution’s
autonomy and avoiding unproductive
downtimes due to manual
cleaning.
EMO 2019, hall 13, booth B03
further information: www.juaristi.com
New from the ground up
WALTER showed two new
HELITRONIC models at this
year’s Grinding Symposium of
the UNITED GRINDING Group
in Thun, Switzerland: the HELI-
TRONIC POWER DIAMOND 400
grinding and eroding machine.
WALTER’s latest machines feature
a grinding wheel/electrode changer
and extended traverse, and can
now machine tools up to 380 mm in
POWER 400
wheelchanger
length, surpassing the previous limit
of 280 mm. But the two machines
offer more than just longer workpiece
lengths. WALTER engineers
completely redesigned the HELI-
TRONIC POWER and HELITRONIC
POWER DIAMOND multi-functional
machines.
For example, the base of both machines
was completely remodelled.
The new, more rigid machine bed ensures
even better damping behaviour
which in turn facilitates greater precision
and higher surface quality. The
C-axis of the standard version of both
new machines is driven by a worm
drive. A low-maintenance and extremely
accurate torque motor is also
available as an optional feature.
The engineers also used the pneumatically
driven steady rests and tailstocks
from the HELITRONIC VISION
series. This means that the steady
rests and tailstocks are less prone
to leaks, require less maintenance
and are much cleaner. They also absorb
less heat than components that
use hydraulic oil, thus ensuring even
greater precision.
Like all “Two-in-one” machines
from WALTER, the new HELITRONIC
POWER DIAMOND 400 also uses FINE
PULSE TECHNOLOGY. Unlike the
previous models, the HELITRONIC
POWER DIAMOND 400
wheel-electrodechanger
POWER DIAMOND 400 and
HELITRONIC POWER 400 machines
can be automated with a top loader
for up to 500 tools, a robot loader for
up to 7,500 tools or the robot loader
25. The robot loader 25, which has a
carrying capacity of 25 kg including
grippers, was previously only available
as an option for HELITRONIC
VISION machines. Both machines
use the HELITRONIC TOOL STUDIO
grinding and eroding software.
information: www.walter-machines.com
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machining center
Time advantage of up to 50 %
First worldwide 2-spindle hobbing machine with
integrated chamfer unit for E-transmission-shafts
has a cycle time advantage of up to 50 %
Electric drives pose new
challenges for the conventional
method of manufacturing gearbox
parts, which is partially due
to the elimination of the combustion
engine as well as the
higher operating speeds.
These demands on quality not only
apply to gear hobbing - they equally
apply to secondary processes such as
chamfering. Deforming methods used
up till now, such as roll chamfering
however, are unsuitable for this. Existing
cutting processes are implemented
as a separate consecutive operation
with reclamping after the hobbing resul
ting in quality losses. For this reason,
Felsomat GmbH & Co. KG has
integrated its own process - Chamfer-
Skiving - in a 2-spindle hobbing machine,
with a tail stock for shaft parts,
so that the chamfer process can run
simultaneous to the hobbing, without
reclamping, resulting in a high
quality chamfer. Thanks to this special
configuration, chamfer matching
the drawing specification are possible
even with space restrictions. The innovative
system concept will be presented
at the EMO 2019 in Hanover.
“The quality requirements for hobbing
in an E-transmission have increased,
due to considerably higher
speeds compared to combustion engines”,
reports Johan Thijssen, Technology
Manager at Felsomat GmbH &
Co. KG. “On top of that, also a greater
diversity in electric motors and their
speed reducers is to be expected in
the coming years, so that short setup
times with a high repeatability are essential.”
In regards to the production
processes, this means that even secondary
processes such as gear chamfering
and deburring gain importance, and
these must be optimised in regard to
the final quality and machining time.
Greater complications in addition
arise with the E-transmission shafts,
whereby
the tool
has less
space
available
due to the
compact
design:
“Unlike
conventional
gear
wheels, the
tooth root
for E-transmission
shafts lies
very close
to the shaft
itself”,
explains
Thijssen.
“As a consequence,
they
increase
the space
restriction
and reduce
the tool’s
freedom
of movement.”
In order to enable high-quality chamfering simultaneous to the
hobbing time even with space restrictions, Felsomat GmbH & Co. KG
has developed a machining system in which, for the first time,
a ChamferSkiving unit is integrated into a 2-spindle hobbing unit,
eliminating cycle time losses
Nevertheless, in order to enable
high-quality chamfering simultane
ous to hobbing, even in the case of
space restrictions, Felsomat GmbH &
Co. KG has developed a system in
which a chamfering unit has been inte
grated into a 2-spindle hobbing machine
for the first time. Cycle time
los ses are thereby avoided. For the end
user it is also very important to be
able to handle an increasing variety of
parts at high production rates.
The 2-spindle concept
guarantees high productivity
with no idle times
The process variety in machining is
enabled by the 2-spindle design: the
separate operating tool heads allow
the workpiece to be hobbed on one
spindle, while in a secondary process,
for example, the chamfering is done
on the other spindle simultaneous to
hobbing process. The spindles thereby
rotate automatically into and out
of the hobbing area. Different process
variants between hobbing and chamfering
can be realised in one clamping
depending on the finishing condition
of the gear. “For example, a shaft
is clamped and first rough hobbed. It
then leaves the hobbing area and is
chamfered before being rotated back
into the hobbing area. A second hob
cut can be made to eliminate secondary
burrs in the gear flank. This second
cut can also be a gear finish hobbing
pass”, Thijssen explains.
The chamfering process itself was
also optimised, to enable a higher production
quality. The chamfer skiving
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developed for this purpose is based on
the principle of gear skiving. Thanks
to the split of the machining into two
tools for the acute and obtuse tooth
edges as well as the spatial position
of the tools, better chamfering results
are possible, even if there are space
restrictions. This makes it easier to
achieve even difficult geometries on
the workpiece and the desired chamfers
can be produced according to the
drawing specifications.
Space-saving and easy to set up
Despite the compact design of only
7 m² installation space, the system
concept is flexible and highly productive.
An advantage here is the wide
speed range achieved by the hob spindle,
which has a power of up to 27 kW.
In this way, all hob cutter types from
PM (powder metallurgy) to carbide
can be used with just one drive at
cutting speeds of up to 1,000 m/min.
This versatility in combination with
the 2-spindle concept enables the
system to hob and chamfer shafts
up to 300 mm in length with high
accuracy and according to drawing
specifications.
The especially developed
ChamferSkiving as well as the
split of the machining into two tools –
for the left and right tooth edges,
respectively - and the spatial position
of the tools, enable better chamfering
results, even if there are space restrictions
(source: Felsomat GmbH Co. KG)
“Since a wide variety of transmission
ratios will occur in the course
of new electric motor variants, it can
be assumed that due to the frequent
change of variants, it will also be necessary
to do set ups during the shift”,
Thijssen explains. “This is why we
paid attention to very short setup
times when developing this system.”
On top of that, loading and unloading
takes place simultaneous to the
hobbing time, and the system can
also be integrated into a production
line as a module. Since the 2-spindle
design allows the workpieces to be
machined more quickly, cycle times
can be reduced by up to 50 % compared
to a 1-spindle design. This has a
positive effect on the production time
of the entire line.
The new FHC 100 S hobbing
machine with integrated
chamfering process will be
presented at
EMO 2019 hall 26, booth C109
further information: www.felsomat.de
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NUM helps Taiwanese machine tool company
to automate production of involute and
cycloidal gears for robotics
NUM is helping the Taiwanese
machine tool company Chien
Wei Precise Technology to develop
innovative CNC grinding
machines for manufacturing
spe cia list gears used in robotics
applications.
Based entirely on NUM’s latest-generation
Flexium+ 68 CNC platform,
Chien Wei’s new machines are designed
to speed the production of both
involute and cycloidal profile pre cision
gears. They are believed to be the
first gear grinding machines on the
market that are capable of handling
both types of gear profile. There are
two versions of the grinding machine,
one for internal gears, the other for
external gears.
Founded in 1981, Chien Wei Precise
Technology Co., Ltd is based in
Fengshan District in southern Kaohsiung,
Taiwan. The company initially
specialised in precision machine tools
such as vertical grinders, jig grinders
and machining centers, together
with co-ordinate measuring machines
(CMMs). Over time, it also diversified
into robotic automation systems.
Chien Wei’s new gear grinding machine is
based entirely on NUM’s latest-generation
Flexium+ 68 CNC platform
Reduction gearboxes
for robotic applications
Most robotic systems demand
smooth, precise and highly
reliable low speed movement.
Deriving that movement from
a motor that runs optimally at,
say, 1000 rpm necessarily
involves some form of speed
reduction gearbox.
Designers typically have a
choice of two types of
reduction gearbox - planetary
drives and cycloid drives.
Robotic systems typically use either
planetary gearboxes equipped with
in vo lute gears, or cycloid drives based
on a combination of a reduced epitrochoid
rotor and a cycloid stator. While
planetary gearboxes have been around
for a long time and enjoy extensive
use, cycloid drives have far fewer moving
parts and offer more effi cient
means of achieving extremely high
re duc tion rates. A speed reducer with
a ratio of 200 : 1 would typically need
a chain of three planetary gear boxes
with twelve moving involute gears.
The same reduction ratio could be
achieved with a cycloid drive, using
one stator and one rotor. However, cycloid
gears are notoriously diffi cult
and expensive to manufacture.
In 2015, Chien Wei decided to bring
gear manufacturing in-house, by devel
oping its own gear grinding machine.
By producing its own gearboxes
the company could control quality,
shorten lead times and reduce costs.
It would also enable it to sell gearboxes
to machine builders - and possibly
the machines themselves to gear
ma nu facturers.
Chien Wei initially based its gear
grinding machine on a Fanuc series
0i-MF CNC system, which it uses for
other machine tools, together with
Mastercam CAD/CAM software and
its own CMM. But it soon became apparent
that the profile complexity of
cycloidal gears meant that CMM data
was inadequate for controlling the
ma nufacturing process. Another major
disadvantage was that customers
wishing to purchase the machines
would also need to invest in an expensive
CAD/CAM system and extra
personnel.
According to Chien Wei’s President,
Mr Lee, “We quickly decided that
what we needed was a CNC system
that fully supported gear grinding
from the outset, so that our customers
could simply input the parameters
of the gear they wanted, with the
CNC then controlling all aspects of
the machine’s dressing and grinding
pro cesses in real-time. NUM was an
obvious choice, because of its proven
expertise in CNC gear grinding applications.
The company was also willing
to collaborate in the joint development
of the CNC system, which
in cludes an application-specific HMI
(human-machine interface) and various
dedicated control functions.”
The new generation of Chien Wei’s
gear grinders together with NUM’s
new profile grinding technology now
provides the ability and flexibility to
manufacture both cycloid and involute
gears on the same machine.
Adrian Kiener, CSO Asia and Managing
Director of NUM Taiwan, points
out that this application highlights
the importance of NUM’s decentralised
support strategy. “By providing
direct access to the CNC experts and
extensive development facilities we
have here in Taiwan, as well as those
in many other countries around the
world, we are able to provide our customers
with a very fast response service
that helps them shorten their
time-to-market significantly. In combination
with the knowledge and experience
of our gear product group in
Switzerland, this led to the complete
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Typical planetary gearbox
Typical cycloid gearbox
package that NUM is providing. It
includes the user interface, technology
and calculations, as well as all the
NC cycles.”
Chien Wei’s internal gear grinder is
a 9-axis machine. The work piece table
is mounted on a linear axis that
moves axially towards the grinding
wheel, which is belt-driven (due to
space constraints inside the gear) and
mounted on a vertical axis driven by
a linear motor. As the grinding wheel
spins, it is driven up and down by the
linear axis, while the work piece table
moves in continuously. Both flanks of
the gear are ground simultaneously.
The machine also handles gear dressing.
During the dressing cycle, the entire
tool head is moved horizontally to
the right, and a symmetrical dressing
disk moves along the outer shape of
the grinding wheel in three sections,
right/left flank and tip. Cycloids as
well as involute shapes can be dressed.
The external gear grinder is an
8-axis machine. Broadly similar to the
internal gear grinder in operational
terms, it features a direct drive grinding
wheel. Again, like the internal
gear grinder, it also handles dressing.
However, in this case the shape of the
tooth gap can be reduced epitrochoids
or involutes. Manual correction of the
gear tooth shapes is possible on either
machine.
Both machines are controlled by
NUM Flexium+ 68 CNC systems,
equipped with NUM FS153i touchsensitive
operating panels. The application-specific
HMI that has been
jointly developed by NUM Taiwan
and Chien Wei controls both the
grinding and dressing cycles, and allows
users to fully specify the required
gear profile simply by entering the appropriate
parameters. Graphical DXF
(Drawing Interchange Format) files
can be imported from - and exported
to - CAD systems, and the system fea -
tures a comprehensive database for
grinding wheels and work pieces.
The NC programs are generated
entirely automatically, without any
need for operator involvement.
As Johnny Wu, Sales Manager for
NUM Taiwan, points out, “NUM’s
open architecture CNC platforms,
combined with the company’s willingness
to partner with machine
builders in developing applicationspecific
solutions, is a key differentiator
when it comes to choosing a CNC
supplier.”
Grinding the involute profile of an internal gear on Chien Wei’s new machine
further information: www.num.com
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Up-to-date tool data from the cloud
TDM Global Line 2019
At the EMO 2019 trade show,
TDM Systems will present its innovative
Tool Data Management
system, TDM Global Line 2019.
A solution for optimum tool
planning and provision that is
accessible from anywhere in the
world.
TDM Global Line 2019 manages
tools according to items, tool assemblies
and tool lists. The major advantage
of this system is that its central
database is available to users at all
company sites. The central installation
and configuration of the solution
reduces IT costs and promotes synergies
across multiple locations. The new
online tool “TDM WebCatalog” makes
Tool Data Management significantly
easier in many other aspects as well:
At any time, users can quickly access
tool data that is always up to date and
verified, and can integrate this into
their TDM solution with a simple
mouse click.
At the EMO 2019 in Hanover, TDM
Systems GmbH will present its TDM
WebCatalog to the public for the
first time. The cloud application will
be available to customers with TDM
Global Line 2019 and TDM 2019 as
of August. Using the TDM WebCatalog,
users can retrieve the current tool
data of leading manufacturers and retailers
such as ARNO, Hoffman Tools,
Sandvik Coromant and Walter. Other
interesting solutions are currently
being
prepared.
The cloud
catalogs
can be
used to
set up
completely
new tool
databases
within
the company,
as
well as
update
and supplement
existing ones.
The right tool is only a few clicks away, TDM WebCatalog
provides up-to-date and verified tool data from the cloud
TDM Global Line 2019 accelerates machining companies’ manufacturing
processes; the shopfloor work flow can be individually configured
Simple handling
and
time savings
“The highlight of the TDM WebCatalog
is that the data and graphics of
the selected tool can be sent directly
to TDM,” explains Eugen Bollinger,
Head of Sales at TDM Systems. “The
user does not have to create the tool
again separately; rather, it is directly
assigned to the appropriate class and
group structure.” The TDM WebCatalog
also impresses the users with its
flexible text search function. Regardless
of whether the user is searching
according to order number, supplier,
an application or technical parameters,
all the data required for further
processing is available within a very
short time.
Thanks to
the TDM
Web-
Catalog,
the timeconsuming
process
of
creating
a tool database
is
a thing of
the past.
Particularly
during
the introduction of TDM, this had
been a major hurdle for businesses.
“We speed up this process by up
to 80 %,” explains Bollinger enthusiastically.
TDM Global Line 2019:
efficient tool management
Those who wish to use the TDM
WebCatalog need to register with
TDM Systems and also be users of
TDM Global Line 2019 or TDM 2019
(or later versions). The interaction of
the cloud catalogs with current and
future releases will make the Tool Data
Management of machining compa
nies of all sizes more efficient than
ever before. The central, global ly
ac cessible database, the quick integration
of current and high-quality
tool data and an individually configurable
shopfloor work flow - along with
many other features - considera bly
speed up the entire manu fac turing
process. Additionally, TDM Systems
places great emphasis on the fact that
TDM is not an isolated solution.
Around 20 quality-tested and maintained
CAM interfaces ensure seamless
communication between manufacturing-relevant
systems - an indispensable
aspect in the age of Industrie 4.0.
EMO 2019, hall 9, booth F24
further information: www.tdmsystems.com
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Dyna Test bar for spindle inspection enables
customers to identify problems in time
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BIG KAISER, a global leader
in premium high-precision tooling
systems and solutions for
the metalworking industries,
has announced the Dyna Test, a
precision test bar for inspecting
spindles. Regularly inspecting
with the Dyna Test bar can
identify potential problems with
spindles and bearings, thereby
reducing down time and avoiding
expensive repairs. When machine
spindle damage is not detected
in time, it can have a major
impact on machining operations,
potentially causing product
rejections and excessive tool
wear.
When used, the Dyna Test device
is clamped in the machine spindle
and then rotated. A dial gauge measures
the deflection of the test mandrel,
checking the concentricity of the
spindle. While this test can, of course,
be performed with a tool and identifies
concentricity inaccuracies, it is
still necessary to determine whether
the problem is caused by the spindle,
the shank or the tool itself.
The Dyna Test bar identifies spindle
inaccuracies immediately, elimina ting
all other variables. To meet the re -
quirements of ISO9000, BIG KAISER
can provide a calibration certificate
with traceability on request. To ensure
the highest possible precision,
all Dyna Test bars are produced under
an extremely strict quality control
system.
BIG KAISER offers Dyna Test bars
for BBT, BDV, HSK and BIG CAPTO.
The test bars are protected in a sturdy
aluminum storage case.
Marco Siragna, Head of Product
Management at BIG KAISER, explained,
“By using the Dyna Test, customers
can ensure that undetected
spindle wear is not silently creating
serious future problems.”
further information: www.bigkaiser.com
Larson Electronics releases explosion-proof motor
Larson Electronics, a Texas-based
company with over 40
years of experience spearheading
the industrial lighting and
equipment sectors, announced
the release of an explosion-proof
motor for use in Class I, Division
1 hazardous locations.
This 0.75 HP unit is compatible with
three-phase 460 V AC 50/60 Hz and
features a NEMA 56 motor that can be
installed with industrial systems via
an integrated foot and C-face flange.
The EXP-MTR-3P-230-0.75 HP-1.8 K-
56C explosion-proof motor is rated
for use in Class I, Division 1, Groups C
and D; and Class II, Division 1, Groups
E, F and G hazardous locations. This
fractional explosion-proof motor is
for use in flammable work sites and
is thermally protected, operating on
460 V AC 50/60 Hz. This unit features
a 0.75 HP motor, offering 1.4 full-load
amps at high with 78.6 % full-load
efficiency. This unit can be surface
mounted and comes with a C-face
flange and foot mounting components.
Larson Electronics’ explosion-proof
motor is capable of generating
1,800 RPM and is totally enclosed and
fan cooled. This unit is IP55 rated and
features an ambient temperature rating
of 50 ° C. It is equipped with aluminum
endshields and features Class
F insulation with 1.0 service factor.
This motor comes with 24-inches of
+2/-0 leads for electrical connections
and an unassembled aluminum conduit
box. It is suitable for use in hazardous
locations, industrial facilities,
ma nufacturing and more.
information: www.larsonelectronics.com
no. 2, August 2019
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Highly accurate linear sensor for
rapid measurement of various surfaces
Color-coded deviation analysis between the point cloud measured by the Chromatic Focus Line sensor and
the CAD model (left) and raster image of a watch plate (right) (© Nomos/Werth)
The Chromatic Focus Line
sensor allows rapid capture of
measured values with over one
million measurement points in
less than three seconds. The measure
ment principle is based on
chromatic aberration, making it
largely independent of the surface
condition of the workpiece.
Werth Messtechnik presents the latest
innovation in its extensive selection
of sensors: with the Chromatic
Focus Line (CFL) sensor, entire workpiece
geometries are captured rapidly.
Using different lenses, the measurement
uncertainty and range can be
adapted to a particular application.
Due to the large axial measurement
range, exact tracking of the workpiece
geometry is unnecessary, so large areas
can be rapidly and easily captured by
scanning. Workpieces with large varia
tions in height may be scanned along
a pre-defined 3D path. The Chromatic
Focus Line sensor measures workpieces
with diffuse, reflective, and transparent
surfaces, as well as surfaces with
large inclination.
The CFL projects a series of about
200 white light points onto the surface
of the workpiece. The light reflected
from the surface is spectrally
analyzed to determine the distance
between the sensor and the surface.
This new linear sensor is the first to
be able to perform a complete 3D capture
of the workpiece with both high
accuracy and high speed. It measures
about one million measurement
points in three seconds.
The Chromatic Focus Line sensor has
another interesting function: in ad di -
tion to the wavelength of the re flec ted
light, its intensity is also analyzed and
a raster image of the workpiece surface
is generated. Subsequent analysis with
image processing soft- ware allows mea -
sure ment “in the image” of geometric
features or definition of the workpiece
coordinate system. The positions for
measurements with a variety of other
sensors are determined on this basis,
without requiring a sensor change.
With the unparalleled accuracy
of the CFL at high measuring speed,
precision components and micro-features
are measured. The sensor can be
used on highly reflective or transparent
workpieces, such as die stamps and
carbide or diamond tools, but also on
diffuse reflective plastic components.
The high point density allows the determination
of topography for a wide
variety of surfaces to be captured, such
as precision mechanical workpieces
like watch chassis plates. With in-process
measurement of LED array coplanarity,
semiconductor technology is
another typical area of application
for the CFL. The measurement result
is the entire shape of the workpiece
surface in the form of a point cloud,
which can be used to determine flatness
or roughness and to measure geometric
elements. A nominal-to-actual
comparison with color-coded deviation
plots is also possible.
further information: www.werth.de
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Filtermist International unveils two upgrades
at EMO 2019
UK based oil mist collectors
manufacturer Filtermist
International Limited, which is
celebrating its 50th anniversary
this year, will be introducing its
latest product developments at
EMO 2019.
Filtermist will be launching an improved
version of its F Monitor - a
mo nitoring system that advises machine
operators when the extraction
unit needs servicing, as well as warning
them of any potential blockages
which may reduce the effectiveness of
the system.
technology has also had to adapt. The
introduction of high-pressure coolant,
often using neat oil, can result in
a high-density mist containing large
volumes of submicron particulate
which either blocks or passes through
many traditional oil mist filters.
Designed specifically for the larger
FX models, FX Fusion combines a
hi-tech synthetic self-draining media
filter with Filtermist’s proven centrifugal
technology - offering a cost-effective
alternative to other products in
the high-pressure coolant market.
EMO 2019, hall 7, booth A62
further information: www.filtermist.com
Filtermist’s F Monitor 2 features Bluetooth
connectivity which allows it to
link to a dedicated app on a smart
phone or tablet which allows the
user to adjust the time, air flow, temperature
and vibration levels to suit
particu lar applications.
Also available is the F Monitor 2+
which, like the F Monitor 2, measures
airflow and time, with additional
functionality to measure vibration and
motor temperature via a sensor that attaches
directly to the Filtermist motor.
Both models use a globally recognised
traffic light system of colored
warning lights to alert machine opera
tors when an oil mist collector needs
servicing, or if any of the filters are
blocked.
FX Fusion
Filtermist will also be showing the
new size Fusion filter which has been
designed especially to fit onto Filtermist’s
FX4002 and FX5002 models,
crea ting FX Fusion. With the same
func tionality as the S Fusion neat oil
mist collector, FX Fusion is designed
to help customers solve their neat oil,
high-pressure extraction requirements.
Modern machining processes have
seen machine tool manufacturers increase
speeds and feeds to improve efficiencies,
meaning the surrounding

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