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NEWS NEWS NEWS 

JJ HARDY ADDRESSES SKILLS GAP 

WITH NEW MAZAK TURNING CENTRE 

A Hartlepool-based company is hoping that 

a new machine investment will help 

overcome the chronic skills gap for CNC 

machinists in the North East. 

JJ Hardy is investing in the new Mazak 

technology, a QTE-200 SG turning centre, as 

a way of plugging the skills gap for CNC 

machinists and introducing an unmanned 

shift as a way of keeping up with demand for 

its machining services. 

Andrew Pailor, Managing Director of JJ 

Hardy, says the new machine will increase 

turning capacity at the company’s Hartlepool 

site. “Our plan is to get more out of what we 

have. We will use technology, including new 

machines and, in time, additional 

automation, to increase our machining 

capacity with one manned shift and one 

unmanned shift each day.” 

He continued: “We have an older Mazak 

turning centre machine that has been a good 

solution for us and it has outperformed some 

of our more expensive competitor machines. 

However, it doesn’t have some of the 

equipment we need to get it to run 

unmanned. 

“The new QTE machine is an affordable 

solution that will be equipped with a 

Hydrafeed Barfeed, a parts racking system 

for finished components and an automatic 

tool eye for inspecting the tooling. Most 

importantly, we will also have the ability to 

monitor its work online, while it is running 

unmanned.” 

JJ Hardy was founded in 1856 in 

Hartlepool with the Pailor family taking 

control in 1929. Andrew Pailor took over 

from his father, the third generation of 

Pailors to run the company, in 2002. 

The company now has an eight-strong 

machine tool shop, concentrating on 

automotive and energy work, with a 

particular specialism in the rail sector, 

manufacturing a wide range of components, 

including bogie parts, hangar bolts, shackles, 

suspension links and impellers. 

Andrew also believes that Mazak 

technology can help him address the skills 

gap. “My mother and father who ran the 

company before me were committed Mazak 

users with one of the key reasons for their 

loyalty being the Mazak conversational 

programming CNC that has always been 

very easy for operators to learn. 

“The new QTE is equipped with Mazak’s 

latest MAZATROL innovation, SmoothEz, a 

touchscreen CNC that takes easy 

programming to another level. It’s now so 

easy to program that we can put CNC 

operators with much less experience onto the 

machine and they can be running it, 

unsupervised, very quickly. SmoothEz will 

help us address the chronic skills gap for 

CNC machinists in the North East and across 

the UK.” 

Described as a simple and compact 

machine design, the QTE is equipped with a 

high torque spindle and 12-position drum 

turret, along with capacity for 12 different 

tools. “The QTE is the latest stage of our 

journey. We started 165 years ago as a 

foundry, then became a machine shop before 

developing into a CNC machine shop. Now 

we are upskilling again with the latest 

technology to give us a competitive edge.” 

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ADVANCED 

GRINDING 

SOLUTIONS 

HALL: 17 STAND: 320 

Advanced Grinding Solutions (AGS) has 

booked one of its biggest ever stands of 100 

sqm at the forthcoming Mach show with all 

of the machines receiving UK debuts on their 

stand 320 in hall 17. None of these machines 

have been exhibited here before and 

therefore many UK engineers will be getting 

their first opportunity to see this range of 

advanced grinding and finishing machinery; 

the widest range on display at Mach. 

AGS is showing the new Rollomatic 

660XW GrindSmart multi-axis tool grinding 

machine with this being the first machine of 

several sold into the UK having been 

purchased by a leading UK cutting tool 

manufacturer. 

The unique hybrid design of this latest 

Rollomatic machine combines, for the first 

time, the power and performance of a blank 

prep cylindrical grinder with the flexibility of 

a multi axis tool grinder to allow for all 

machining operations to be carried in one 

single automatic operation on the same 

machine and in one clamping. Therefore, 

for the very first-time cutting tools may 

be machined complete in a highly 

efficient single 

MACH 2022 4-8 APRIL 

grinding process. The use of this technology 

also brings dramatic gains in production 

efficiency for tool manufacturers and the 

savings made are enormous because lengthy 

set ups on multiple machines are avoided all 

together, and the handling and storage of 

partly finished tools between machines is 

also negated completely. Typical production 

efficiency from the traditional multi 

machine production method for standard 

end mills is in the region of 11% 

and this is increased to some 

82% on the 

Rollomatic 660XW machine. There are also 

large savings in manpower as the number of 

different machine types needed is greatly 

reduced. This is a totally new design of 

grinding machine that despite combining all 

necessary grinding operations actually has a 

smaller footprint than standard tool grinding 

machines that do not have a true cylindrical 

grinding capability. Like all Rollomatics it is 

also an extremely accurate machine that is 

easily capable of holding tight tolerances of 

just 2um on tool runout across large batches 

of tools and as with all Rollomatic grinding 

machines comes with the industry leading 3 

years unlimited hours parts and labour 

warranty. 

Also on display for the first time in the UK 

is the latest Tschudin Cube centerless 

grinding machine. The Tschudin Cube 

machine benefits from a highly radical 

design that sets it apart from all other 

centerless grinding machines as was 

acknowledged by it winning the prestigious 

Red Dot Design Award. 

The Tschudin Cube machine enables 

users to achieve significant productivity 

gains and the machines particularly quick 

and flexible changeover times help to 

minimise machine downtime. What sets the 

Cube machine apart in particular is its very 

small size and radical open design for easy 

access. Users only need access to the rear of 

the machine to perform maintenance and 

servicing tasks, which means that several 

machines can be positioned together without 

any gaps. The grinder can be manually 

loaded in a very safe and ergonomic way 

outside of the grinding zone. The Cube uses 

Tschudins patented W-axis which has the 

workrest blade mounted onto its own CNC 

axis that allows for parts to be loaded to it 

outside of the grinding area making loading 

efficient, fast, and very safe. Traditional 

centerless grinding machines require parts to 


e loaded to a fixed work-rest blade that sits 

inside of the machine between the grinding 

wheel and control wheel making loading 

difficult, more expensive, and sometimes 

unsafe. This also makes changeovers more 

complex and therefore lengthier. The 

Tschudin machine overcomes all of these 

issues and claims to be the world easiest and 

fastest centerless grinding machine to set-up 

as the grinding and control wheel can be 

changed in only around 6 minutes. AGS has 

sold this highly advanced Tschudin grinding 

machine to Hydraulic Projects Ltd of 

Dawlish; a specialist manufacturer of very 

high precision hydraulic control valves and 

pumps. This is part of a large investment in 

new machinery as Hy-Pro, that were 

founded in 1966, and is still a family-owned 

company, looks to expand further and to 

increase its manufacturing capabilities at its 

base in Devon. 

Receiving its UK debut, and exhibiting 

here for the first time ever, is Comat with 

their C-120 filtration system. Comat 

Superfiltration systems are engineered to 

filter neat cutting oil to 2-3 microns (with a 

classification NAS 1638 – ISO 4406 better 

than new oil), whilst constantly maintaining 

MACH 2022 4-8 APRIL 

a stable temperature (+/- 0.2 degrees), 

without compromising filtration or flow 

rates so to ensure maximum consistency over 

time. Comat Superfiltration systems 

minimize the running costs to obtain the 

lowest cost per liter of oil filtered. The C120 is 

the latest generation of compact 

Superfiltration systems designed to manage 

a single machine tool, and is able to filter any 

type of contaminant (hard metal, high speed 

steel, medical steel, ceramic, brass) and to 

guarantee intelligent performance including 

energy saving and process optimization by 

remote monitoring from Comat’s 

headquarters near Milan to ensure systems 

are always delivery peak performance. 

FLP (Fine Grinding, Lapping and 

Polishing Machines) are showing their new 

FLP380 single sided lapping machine. The 

broad range of FLP machines also include 

twin wheel - double sided CNC Lapping / 

fine grinding Machines and visitors to the 

AGS stand are invited to attend to discuss 

their requirements for the face grinding of 

components. 

FLP Double Disc or twin wheel machines 

have 7 machines in the range offering a 

working disc diameter of between 540 and 

1,300mm. These can all be offered with full 

automation via linear or robotic solutions, 

and weigh between 7 and 16 tons. These 

advanced machines are offered as highprecision 

versions with granite machine beds 

and the latest machine controls, drives and 

measurement technology. FLPs machines are 

in use across many branches of engineering 

including automotive, aerospace, bearings, 

optics and ceramics. FLP machines ensure 

that components are produced to the closest 

possible tolerances and at the highest 

production rates. Operator friendly simple 

machine operation is ensured as is the lowest 

cost per machined component. 

Specialists from Krebs & Riedel will be 

present on the AGS stand to discuss all 

grinding applications and best use of their 

range of internal and external grinding 

wheels. Krebs & Riedel manufacture high 

quality conventional, diamond and CBN 

abrasives and are constantly introducing 

new types of wheels with improved grain 

structures and novel bonding systems that 

enhance grinding wheel quality and optimise 

performance. Companies involved in 

grinding are invited to meet the Krebs & 

Riedel specialists and to discuss their 

grinding issues and aims to improve their 

grinding processes. Apart from offering high 

stock removal rates to improve cycle times, 

combined with more consistent part quality 

by avoiding micro-cracks in the surface of 

sensitive parts, another large benefit of using 

Krebs wheels lies in large cost savings made 

possible by reducing wheel dressing 

requirements. This has the three major 

advantages of lower wheel waste due to less 

dressing, faster cycle times as wheels can be 

kept grinding longer in between dressing 

them, and also a reduced spend on expensive 

diamond rollers. Krebs and Riedel are 

developing new wheels all the time and 

those are added to the existing collection of 

over 60,000 different wheel types that are 

available from them. 

The range of grinding and finishing 

machinery receiving its UK debut can all be 

seen on the AGS stand 17-320 at Mach. 

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NEWS NEWS NEWS 

The pressure for manufacturing to increase 

productivity has never been greater as the 

industry recovers from the effects of the 

pandemic and the welcome ramp up of 

output starts in earnest. The problem in 

finding solutions to the constant demands to 

reduce cost and speed up production is often 

governed by access to machining time and 

limitations of engineering capacity. 

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costs, from optimisation of existing grinding 

operations to complete new part 

introduction; including defining tool paths, 

cut strategies, dresser design, as well as 

programming of CNC machines and first 

part pass off. 

Tyrolit have long been advocates of 

having highly experienced sales and 

engineering staff with knowledge of the 

industries in which they serve but have 

come to realise that the constraints on freeing 

up machine time and engineering support in 

their customers, means that despite a need to 

make improvements there is rarely the 

capacity to do so. 

Pete Dufty, Tyrolit Sales Director explains 

“We realised that finding qualified people 

with the exper tise and experience we needed 

has become increasingly difficult, but equally 

we could see our customers were also 

struggling to do everything that was 

required of them.” Tyrolit decided to expand 

their Application Engineering Team with 

additions of individuals within both medical 

and aerospace, that had real hands-on 

experience and knowhow at the highest 

level. 

When combined with the right software 

and the latest tools Tyrolit were able to offer 

practical help going far beyond expert 

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advice. Dufty explains “Customers were not 

only struggling to give us the time we 

needed on the machines they were being 

swallowed up with new part introduction. 

We made an offer to assist which was 

welcomed and the results were outstanding 

for both parties.” 

Tyrolit offered to take on the task of 

introducing a new part which included 

approach angles, dresser stack design, 

method and cut strategy, CNC programming 

and on machine prove out. The result was a 

“right first-time” part with a cycle time 

significantly faster than existing processes. 

Application Engineer Jim Kelsey highlighted 

that, “Knowing the grinding tools exact 

capabilities allowed us to fully optimise the 

process whilst always staying in a safe zone 

with regard to part quality and wheel wear.” 

Additionally, in an effort to save time, Kelsey 

explained “New parts are often introduced 

by replicating existing processes with little 

opportunity to revisit and make necessary 

changes or improvements.” The danger with 

this approach is clear - the potential for 

repeating errors or failing to take advantage 

of improved specifications 

Another recent project in Aerospace 

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equipment, Kelsey explained that “Over a 

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total process times, including the 

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machines of 1200 hours per year. The added 

bonus, as no changes were made to the 

grinding parameters there was no need to 

requalify the part, so no lab time and no risk 

to part quality. 

Further examples can be found in recent 

developments with Tyrolit’s vitrified CBN 

tools for the medical industry combined with 

recent additions to their application 

engineering team, which enabled a doubling 

of parts per wheel and a reduction in cycle of 

14% giving a total saving to the customer in 

excess of £400,000. 

Tyrolit’s intentions are clear: increased 

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FANUC BRINGS AUTOMATED CNC MILLING 

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New FANUC educational package combines 

ROBODRILL machining centre with CRX- 

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FANUC has long believed that investing 

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Most recently, the company sponsored the 

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effort to continue this level of support for 

young apprentices, FANUC is launching its 

latest educational package, combining a 

ROBODRILL vertical machining centre with 

a CRX-10iA collaborative robot. 

Hands-on experience 

Designed with students in mind, the 

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trainees to gain hands-on experience in 

programming and operating CNC machine 

tools, as well as cutting-edge robots. The 

package content is highly relevant for 

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everything instructors require for teaching 

purposes. 

Previous FANUC educational packages 

have been based on stand-alone industrial 

robot and collaborative robot technologies. 

The addition of a CNC vertical machining 

centre in the new package allows trainees to 

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to the unloading of a completed workpiece, 

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performance of rotary axes and for 

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The creation of FANUC’s new ROBODRILL 

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Big Daishowa (tool holders), Schunk (vices) 

and Mitsubishi (DIAEDGE cutting tools). 

The world of component machining needs an 

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THE NEXT GENERATION 

THE EVOLUTION OF ENGINEERING: 

JOBS THAT DIDN’T EXIST 10 YEARS AGO 

Engineering is constantly evolving and the 

technology we create is becoming more 

innovative in the modern age. Advances in 

technology continue to expand possibilities 

and inspire future engineers. This includes 

the increasing number of young women 

undertaking higher education qualifications 

in science, technology, engineering, and 

mathematics (STEM). 

As our technologies advance, new and 

exciting careers in engineering are born. 

From the innovation of advanced software to 

artificial intelligence and virtual reality, there 

are now lots of new engineering roles that 

didn’t exist 10 years ago. Here, we will 

explore some of these fresh positions in more 

detail. 

Advanced software engineer 

A software engineer is responsible for the 

development and programming of software. 

Software can come in a number of forms, 

whether that means internet browsers or 

operating systems. Throughout the 20th and 

21st centuries, the nature of this engineering 

software has drastically evolved. Experts 

have mastered the process of building objectorientated 

programming, and advanced 

software engineers can collect large amounts 

of data to curate new and innovative 

software. 

Oasys, a company leading the way in the 

future of technology, have created a 

pedestrian simulation software: MassMotion. 

This creates a 3D simulation of physical 

space and its pedestrians, thereby allowing a 

range of businesses to virtually render their 

spaces. In addition to this, the crowdmodelling 

software can be used for fire safety 

preparations and proximity modelling for 

COVID-19 regulations. To build software so 

capable is a sign that we’re living in the 

technological age, and this job certainly 

didn’t exist in this form 10 years ago. 

Artificial intelligence engineer 

Artificial intelligence (AI) allows 

technology to replicate the human 

capabilities of thinking and learning. The 

CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai, argues that 

the development of AI will be as impactful as 

the discovery of fire. Developments can come 

in many forms, from the creation of the 

metaverse to the rise of a mechanical 

workforce. In fact, robots may go on to lead 

the industrial sector, and experts have 

estimated that there will be 50,000 machinedriven 

warehouses by 2025. 

To create successful AI technology, an 

artificial intelligence engineer experiments 

with algorithms, solves troubleshooting 

problems, and identifies the relationships 

between data. A role dependent on curating 

the advancement of technology, AI engineers 

represent the evolution of engineering. An 

example of this is an automotive engineer. 

These engineers are in charge of designing 

and building automobiles. As the world races 

to create futuristic solutions to everyday 

actions, corporations have invented the 

driverless car. Automotive engineers utilise a 

mixture of sensors, cameras, and AI. This 

gives automobiles the ability to operate 

autonomously. A futuristic concept straight 

from the pages of a sci-fi novel, automotive 

engineers specialising in driverless cars are a 

relatively fresh addition to the workforce. 

Virtual reality engineer 

An exciting advancement in engineering, 

virtual reality (VR) is an opportunity to see 

something out of the ordinary. VR is a threedimensional 

and fully immersive digital 

experience. To create this technological feat, 

virtual reality engineers have developed 

sensory technology. The history of VR can be 

traced back to 1957 with the invention of 

head-mounted stereoscopic technologies. 

VR has come a long way since then. This 

can be seen with the invention of the Oculus 

Quest and other popular gaming equipment. 

As well as this, Mark Zuckerberg is 

launching plans to create a new and exciting 

metaverse. This is another virtual reality 

which allows users to communicate with 

each other and interact with their 

surroundings. In theory, this could allow us 

to go to work and attend school without even 

leaving the house. To make this possible, 

engineers utilise virtual reality alongside 

augmented reality and even cryptocurrency. 

A combination of futuristic tech and new 

skills, this job couldn’t have existed 10 years 

ago. 

Engineering will continue to evolve past 

our wildest expectations. After experiencing 

a three-dimensional reality completely outof-this-world, 

we can’t begin to comprehend 

the limitless possibilities. This will also lead 

to new jobs, and the younger generation can 

train to specialise in advanced software, 

artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. 

There is no telling what achievements the 

future of engineering has in store. 

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new 6054 Series of end mills. 

Complementing the depth of ITC’s four and 

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cutting tool experts have now expanded the 

six flute range with the arrival of the new 

6054 Series. 

Developed specifically for the machining 

of steel and exotic material types, the arrival 

of the 6054 Series offers manufacturers a long 

flute length for reaching into pockets and 

difficult to reach surfaces. The geometry of 

the 6054 Series provides end-users with a 

robust and stable platform that instils 

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WHEN SPEED COUNTS: FASTLINE 

DELIVERS INJECTION-MOULDED 

SPECIAL PLAIN BEARINGS IN 7 DAYS 

New toolmaking production line enables 

rapid delivery of customised igus plain 

bearings. 

Industrial parts and products must be 

delivered quickly and reliably, but the 

manufacture of special parts by injection 

moulding can take several weeks. Plastics 

specialist igus has expanded its in-house 

toolmaking department and can now offer its 

customers the “FastLine” express service. 

Lubrication-free, polymer plain bearings in 

special dimensions can be delivered within a 

few days at cost-effective prices. 

When customers need wear-resistant, 

non-standard plain bearings quickly, many 

either think of 3D printing or machining the 

parts from bar stock. But for high volume 

production of 1,000 parts or more, both 

processes are too expensive. So igus now 

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moulded plain bearings in special 

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few days. 

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Dumayne, drytech director at igus UK. “In 

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How does a customer find out when 

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AUTOMATION READY PRODUCTION 

TURNING CENTRES FROM WARD CNC 

Now available from stock from TW Ward 

CNC Machinery Ltd (Ward CNC) is the 

Takisawa TT1100GC twin-spindle turning 

centre and the single-spindle TCC1100GA. 

Unlike many twin-spindle machines in the 

marketplace, the impressive Takisawa 

TT1100GC is a gantry loaded machine that 

has been designed to take productivity, 

precision and performance to a new level for 

manufacturers in the automotive, electronic, 

medical and general engineering sectors. 

The gantry loading and unloading 

turning cell with an in-built component 

stocking system is the perfect partner for 

lights-out machining of precision small parts. 

With both spindles mounted on a singlepiece 

rigid bed casting, this machine 

incorporates precision hardened and ground 

box slideways and a high-speed servo turret. 

Emphasising the speed of this machine is 

the ultrafast loading and unloading of parts. 

Capable of loading components in 1.7 

seconds, the loader is positioned at the front 

of the machining chamber to significantly 

reduce the loading distance and the spindle 

moves forward to the loading position, 

reducing component transition times further. 

The load/unload system works in tandem 

with a supply and discharge station that is 

integrated into the machine envelope to 

minimise the machine footprint. The station 

can be configured as a three-guide bar type 

or as a centre pole type station with the part 

gripper available as a parallel or swivel type 

hand. Added to this, the machine 

incorporates a peripheral modular unit that 

presents a measuring unit, washing unit, part 

positioning via a camera system, phase 

determining unit and a turnover transfer 

unit. 

The machine has a compact footprint of 

2.8 by 3.3m including stocker and swarf 

conveyor. Within the machine’s envelope is a 

6-inch chucking machine that has a 

maximum turning diameter of 140mm and a 

turning length up to 121mm with X and Z- 

axis travel of 160 and 260mm respectively. 

So, if you are looking for a machine that can 

produce parts up to 80mm diameter with 

incredible speed, the Takisawa TT1100GC is 

the machine of choice. It is driven by a 

5.5/3.7kW spindle motor capable of reaching 

4500rpm and it demonstrates impressive 

power and torque levels for high material 

removal rates on the most challenging of 

materials. Flexibility for the most challenging 

of components that demand one-hit 

machining is derived from the two 10+10 

toolholders that can accommodate square 

shank tools up to 20mm and round tools to 

25mm. The one-hit capabilities are further 

enhanced by a turnover unit that allows 

simultaneous front and back machining. 

With sustainability and the environment 

being a key consideration for Ward CNC, the 

Sheffield company is delighted to introduce 

the new energy-efficient systems within the 

Japanese manufactured Takisawa 

TT1100GC. This includes a regenerative 

energy system that returns power to the 

supply when the motor decelerates. 

Additional environmentally friendly features 

include an internal lighting shut-off function 

that reduces standby power, a control panel 

cooling design that takes natural radiation 

into account to reduce electric power and 

much more. 

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WALTER 

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from Walter 

Walter now offers the high-performance 

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level of productivity and superior resistance 

to the formation of build-up on the cutting 

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titanium alloys in the aerospace industry and 

when machining stainless steel. The two-tone 

Tiger·tec Silver coating is designed to ease 

the detection of edge wear. Typical 

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components for the aircraft industry. 

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NEW TECHNOLOGY CAPS PHARMA BOTTLING PROCESS 

A regular customer of Sensor Technology Ltd 

has switched to its latest range of torque 

sensors. 

The new TorqSense SGR530/540, being 

introduced throughout 2020 and 2021, 

measures torque using a full four element 

strain gauge bridge. With this, four separate 

strain gauges are fixed to the drive shaft of the 

plant or machinery being monitored. The 

gauges are aligned so that each measures shaft 

deflection in a different direction as it rotates 

under load. Electronics within the sensor 

collects readings from all four gauges and uses 

them to calculate the torque value in real time. 

Sensor Technology has specialised in real 

time torque measurement for over 40 years, 

pioneering the use of wireless solutions based 

on radio frequency pick-ups that do away with 

the need for hard-wiring and unreliable slip 

rings. 

Strict international rules apply to the 

manufacture and packaging of pharmaceutical 

products and require that the correct 

environment is maintained within the bottle or 

other packaging following capping. To this 

end, Regulation USP 671 provides a guide to 

the torque range to be used for screw type 

containers with varying closure diameters. By 

ensuring that bottle caps are successfully 

applied to the bottles within the required 

torque tolerances, the integrity of the product 

can be maintained. 

NEW TOOLS FOR MILLING 

SMALL HOLES 

Tool manufacturer Horn has extended its range of products to enable 

circular interpolation milling of holes down to 8 mm in diameter. With 

its triple-edged 304 system, the company is offering a versatile, 

productive solution for internal groove, thread and profile milling as 

well as finish boring and chamfering. 

The insert has a diameter of 7.7 mm. In conjunction with various 

vibration-damping carbide shanks, which feature an internal coolant 

supply, the tool is more economical and versatile than solid carbide 

milling cutters for machining smaller diameters. 

The inserts are available in widths of 0.5 mm, 1 mm, 1.5 mm and 2 

mm. For milling circlip grooves, Horn offers the system with cutting 

widths of 0.8 mm, 0.9 mm, 1.1 mm and 1.3 

mm. In the case of the full radius versions, 

radii of 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm and 0.8 mm are 

offered. To enable the milling of chamfers, 

angles of 45, 30 and 15 degrees are 

available. Regarding the substrates, Horn 

uses coated grade EG55 for general steel 

machining and IG35 for machining 

stainless steels and superalloys. 

The Horn circular milling system offers 

users many advantages including a high 

level of reproducible quality. It is fast, 

reliable and achieves good surface finish. 

During processing, the tool plunges into 

the material either at an angle or 

horizontally and is interpolated either in a 

circle, or helically to produce a thread. 

www.phorn.co.uk 

Over the years Sensor Technology has 

worked with many OEMs to develop high 

precision, high speed machines for use in 

pharmaceutical plants and a range of other 

applications. One of these, an Oxfordshire 

neighbour of Sensor Technology, has for over 

10 years incorporated TorqSense units into its 

capping machines. 

Bottle capping is nearly always performed 

at very high speed, so that production targets 

are met. A major advantage of TorqSense is 

that it does not need to physically contact 

either the bottle caps or shaft of the torque 

head it is monitoring, instead using a radio 

frequency link. This means initial set-up and 

change over to new product runs is fast and 

efficient while operational reliability is not 

dependent on delicate slip rings. 

"All you have to do is set up a TorqSense 

transducer in the capping machine and turn it 

on." explains Mark Ingham of Sensor 

Technology. 

Significantly, the new SGR530/540 sensors 

are designed to be drop-in replacements for 

the older RWT430/440 units they are 

replacing. They are the same size and shape as 

their corresponding older model, with the 

same mounting holes, cables in the same 

position etc. 

"All we have had to do to the capping 

machines is a straightforward swap-out of new 

for old. It only takes a few minutes,” explains 

Mark. “Our new SGR TorqSense units are 

getting a realistic long-term work out on the 

capping machines, working for long hours at 

high speed, where they are required to be 

100% reliable and consistently accurate." 

Fast and accurate torque measurement is 

becoming more and more important as all 

sectors of manufacturing automate their 

physical processes while also needing to 

improve the recording of production 

performance data. TorqSense is used in many 

industries from automotive to materials 

handling, test and measurement, FMCG (fast 

moving consumer goods) production, power 

generation etc. Sensor Technology is working 

with user-partners in many sectors to assess 

the new SGR units in a range of working 

environment. 

https://www.sensors.co.uk/ 

HIGH-QUALITY ELESA MAGNETS 

Elesa expands its range of solutions for temporary fitting in the 

machinery and engineering sectors. 

Elesa magnets are an easy, efficient, and safe solution designed for 

all applications where non-permanent fixing is required. Equally, Elesa 

magnets are highly suitable for when it’s not appropriate to drill holes, 

but fixing is needed. Ideal for machine protection, automation sectors, 

and control systems. 

The Elesa range presents magnets in different materials, such as 

hard ferrite (HF), aluminium nickel cobalt (AlNiCo – AN), samarium 

cobalt (SmCo – SC) and neodymium iron boron magnets (NdFeB – ND). 

All of which meet numerous application needs. Covering a wide 

variety of shapes, dimensions, and performances, the Elesa magnets 

range includes cylindric magnets, U-shaped magnets with a passthrough 

hole in different dimensions also for small spaces; shielded and 

unshielded magnets for high and heavy-duty applications. In addition 

to ease of use, Elesa magnets are praised for offering additional 

important advantages that result in savings on cost and time. Product 

technical datasheets, along with drawings and tables with codes and 

dimensions are available on our website. 

www.elesa.com. 


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VARGUS INTRODUCES NEW 

INDUSTRY BENCHMARK 

As one of the world-leading developers, 

manufacturer and supplier of precision 

threading, grooving, turning and hand 

deburring tools, Vargus Tooling UK Ltd has 

now launched its new series of MACH 

Supersonic Threading products. Developed for 

unparalleled productivity when threading, the 

new MACH Supersonic Threading range is the 

new industry benchmark. 

The new series incorporates a complete 

range of thread turning tools and thread milling 

products. The patent-pending turning range 

has been introduced with a comprehensive 

range of MACH TT external inserts and 

corresponding MACH TT toolholders. The 

MACH TT external turning inserts are available 

with both a 55 and 60-degree partial profile, ISO 

metric, American UN, Whitworth for BSW and 

BSP, BSPT, NPT, NPTF, Round and Trapez, 

UNJ, MJ, API Round and Metric Buttress. 

This range of inserts that caters for the 

complete threading spectrum is capable of 

producing threads twice as fast as competitor 

products due to several unique innovations. 

Each of the respective thread geometries 

incorporates an improved rake with a 

reinforced geometry that creates a strong insert 

design with a high resistance that permits 

cutting at higher speeds and reduces the 

number of passes required. 

Adding to this geometry is Vargus new VK8 

insert grades that combine an AlTiN and TiN 

PVD coating to give exceptional durability and 

performance on a complete range of materials 

from steel and stainless, cast iron and 

nonferrous materials through to heat resistant 

alloys and hardened steels. The advanced 

surface treatment and improved profile design 

reinforce the strength of the cutting edge whilst 

providing a smooth surface finish and superior 

thread profile. This abundance of innovations 

reduces the number of passes required to 

dramatically decrease machining times and 

extend tool life whilst delivering unsurpassed 

thread quality. 

Every thread designation is available with a 

vast array of dimensions and thread pitches to 

meet all of the threading demands of the 

industry. Working in complete synergy with 

the indexable triangular inserts is the respective 

toolholder with the Vargus dovetailed 

clamping system that is extremely rigid for high 

load machining. The toolholders are available 

without or with through coolant facility that 

improves chip breaking and prolongs the life of 

the tool by delivering high-pressure coolant 

directly to the cutting edge with both a top and 

bottom coolant outlet channel. The tool shanks 

are available with a 12 or 16mm width and 

depth for application on Swiss-type sliding 

head turning centres with 20, 25 and 32mm 

toolholders also available for application on a 

complete range of turning centres. 

Additionally, the toolholders are available in 

lengths from 84.5mm to 170mm to suit specific 

machine tools. 

Complementing the thread turning range of 

MACH products from Vargus is the new 

MACH TM thread milling range. Like the 

thread turning range, the MACH TM thread 

milling line is available in a complete range of 

thread geometries to cater for the complete 

demands of any machine shop. The solid 

carbide high-performance treadmills 

incorporate an improved cutting-edge design 

with a reinforced geometry to allow cutting 

under high loads with maximum efficiency. 

Complementing this design is a large core 

diameter that increases the stability and 

strength of the MACH TM series to enable 

higher speed and feed rates. Further enhancing 

the ability to cut at high feed rates is a design 

feature that includes a fourth flute that further 

improves cutting performance and evacuates 

the swarf at speed. Assisting this tool design in 

removing chips from the cutting area is a 

through coolant facility that flushes the swarf 

from the cutting edge. 

For prolonged machining performance, 

Vargus has introduced its innovative new VH4 

high wear resistance TiCN PVD coating 

technology to its new MACH TM series. This 

advanced surface treatment enables the new 

thread mills to improve surface finishes whilst 

prolonging tool life by reinforcing the cutting 

edge. Creating further stability and rigidity for 

the cutting edge, Vargus has optimised the flute 

length of the MACH TM series - taking 

performance and tool life to a new stratosphere. 

The helical flute tools are available in a 

complete range of thread sizes and pitches to 

suit the end user’s requirements. For example, 

the ISO Metric thread mills are available from 

M3 to M20 with both coarse and fine pitch 

options with tool diameters from 3 to 16mm 

and lengths from 28 to 102mm with four or five 

flutes depending upon the selected tool 

diameter. This diverse range of sizes is also 

available in the NPT, BSP and American UN 

designations with thread mill sizes ranging 

from 1/8 inch to 2 inch depending upon the 

specified thread geometry. Like the MACH TT 

thread turning series, the MACH TM line is a 

high-performance range that is capable of 

cutting materials from steel and stainless 

through to cast-iron nonferrous materials and 

heat resistant alloys. For further information on 

how you can improve your threading 

performance, please contact Vargus UK. 

https://www.vargusuk.co.uk/ 

SAFETY FIRST: 

Enhancing safety for operators of machine tools 

and production lines, norelem’s range of noncontact 

safety switches offer a robust, reliable 

and easy-to-integrate solution for 

manufacturers. 

Designed for use on protective covers – 

including doors, flaps and hoods – the safety 

switches ensure equipment can be operated 

only when all covers are closed. Should a cover 

be opened during operation, the switch will 

automatically and safely shutdown the system 

to minimise risk of injury to operators. 

Available as either magnetically coded or 

RFID coded variants, norelem’s safety switches 

can be retrofitted to machinery to improve 

overall safety. With an actuator located on the 

moving part and the device’s read head 

mounted on the fixed part, no contact is 

required for successful operation, ultimately 

reducing maintenance and extending service 

life while improving overall safety. 

Marcus Schneck, CEO of norelem, said: “We 

know the importance of safety in 

manufacturing environments, both for the 

benefit of operators and for the efficiency of 

facilities. By preventing machine operation 

until all covers are closed, our non-contact 

safety switches can support manufacturers to 

reduce the risk of injury along their production 

lines and keep operations running smoothly. 

And with two variations available, we are able 

to provide the flexibility manufacturers require, 

without compromising the ultimate goal of 

enhanced safety.” 

norelem’s magnetically coded safety switch 

is designed to work effectively over a high 

switching distance, delivering greater 

operational tolerance which makes it possible to 

accommodate adverse environmental 

characteristics, such as vibration. As activation 

can only occur with a suitable actuator, the 

magnetic system is also able to protect against 

manipulation. 

Ensuring their suitability for manufacturing 

environments, both systems meet IP 67 

standards for protection against dust and water, 

in addition to the requirements for ISO 13849-1 

and IEC 60947-5-3. The RFID coded variant also 

adheres to EN62061 and IEC 61508 standards. 

www.norelem.co.uk 



HAINBUCH IQ ADDS INTELLIGENCE 

TO WORKHOLDING 

As one of the industry leaders in the 

workholding and clamping arena, Hainbuch 

has now taken innovation to a new level with its 

IQ range of chucks and mandrels. Chucks and 

mandrels with the new IQ technology manage 

and monitor production to improve workflow, 

productivity and consistency for the end-user. 

By incorporating measuring intelligence, the 

new Hainbuch IQ reduces measurement 

procedure times and scrap rates whilst 

improving productivity and process capacity, 

monitoring the defined clamping parameters 

and documenting the results for repeat 

production orders. How does the IQ system 

achieve all of this – by integrating sensor 

technology to deliver a solution that makes the 

transition to Industry 4.0 and digitalization a 

simplistic process. 

The IQ system provides many different 

measurements and monitoring possibilities, 

recording data and relaying the information via 

contactless transmission directly to the machine 

controller where it is analysed. The controller 

executes a setpoint comparison and if any 

deviations are found, an output message or 

correction is initiated. This makes long-term 

process control possible by using the data 

obtained through condition monitoring. The 

data between the rotating clamping device and 

a stator fixed on the headstock is transmitted 

with a field-bus system directly to the machine 

controller or a gateway. 

The intelligent new IQ system is available 

with the dead length and pullback TOPlus IQ 

hexagonal chucks and the SPANNTOP round 

IQ chucks. This caters for a clamping range 

from 3 to 100mm with the TOPlus and 3 to 

160mm with the SPANNTOP system. The IQ 

technology has also been integrated into the 

MAXXOS and MANDO mandrel ranges to 

support the clamping of components from 8 to 

200mm diameter across the range. This 

combination of options 

provides machine shops 

running everything from 

turning and milling 

centres through to 

grinding, measuring and 

assembly workstations, a 

completely new outlook 

on how to measure and 

control its clamping 

processes. 

New Measuring 

Possibilities 

The new IQ system 

makes it possible to 

measure a multitude of 

parameters such as the 

workpiece diameter, 

temperature, RPM, 

workpiece contact and 

clamping force, 

providing the customer 

with complete process control. The workpiece 

diameter can now be clamped and measured in 

a single step with no additional measuring 

machine, attaining a measurement accuracy of 

+/- 0.01mm diameter, this can help to detect 

whether the correct diameter has been 

produced in upstream machining processes. 

With regards to temperature, the IQ system 

can measure the temperature of the clamping 

device to within +/-0.1-degree C. By detecting 

gradual temperature changes during 

machining, the IQ enables any deviations to be 

accounted for in measuring procedures. For 

condition monitoring, the IQ can measure the 

spindle speed to a precision level of +/-1%. By 

monitoring the RPM with analysis diagrams, 

the system can detect any loss of inertia. 

The measurement of workpiece contact is 

conducted via sensors in the body and through 

the 3-point part support contact on the 

workpiece end-stop. This enables the IQ system 

to detect swarf on the component and end-stop 

to less than 0.03mm without complex air 

sensing control that requires rotary units and 

subsequent piping. Furthermore, the IQ system 

provides workpiece clamping force 

measurement to ensure that a continuous 

clamping force is maintained on the 

component. Any deviation from the calibrated 

clamping force value is therefore determined. 

This gives the end-user an understanding of 

whether the clamping force is suitable for the 

respective component and if the forces have 

been set correctly on the hydraulic unit or 

clamping cylinder – a factor that is essential for 

automated production scenarios. 

The new IQ system from Hainbuch can be 

integrated into most machine tools and requires 

very little preparation. For further information 

on how the IQ range can transform your 

machine tool, please contact Hainbuch. 

https://www.hainbuch.com/ 

ETG 

INTRODUCES 

LARGE TURNING 

SERIES 

For manufacturers looking for a heavy-duty, 

robust and cost-efficient large bed turning 

centre, the Engineering Technology Group 

(ETG) now has the perfect solution with the 

arrival of its Vulcan TC800 turning centre series. 

The beauty of this new range from 

Wellesbourne based ETG is its modularity that 

offers a solution for every machine shop that 

needs to turn particularly large parts. 

The TC800 offers a swing over the bed of 

1100mm with a maximum turning diameter of 

1020mm and a working length of 2200mm, 

making this machine the perfect complement to 

manufacturers in the power generation, oil and 

gas, and aerospace industry sectors. For 

efficiently turning parts in this large 

dimensional realm, the TC800 is powered by a 

37kW four stepped gearbox that generates 

exceptionally high levels of torque throughout 

the speed range up to the maximum 1500rpm. 

This enables the TC800 Series to undertake 

remarkably heavy-duty cutting with 

astounding material removal rates that 

demonstrates the stability and power of this ‘oil 

country’ powerhouse. This stability is further 

reinforced by the machine weight of 18,000kg 

and a footprint of 8.7m by 3.2m. 

From a flexibility standpoint, the TC800 is 

also available as a TC800L (long) variant with Z- 

axis travel up to 5190mm and an overall weight 

of 32,000kg that is packed into the 11.7 by 3.2m 

machine footprint. This enables ETG to offer a 

colossus turning centre to meet the dimensional 

requirements of the majority of large turned 

part manufacturers. Adding to the base TC800 

variant is the TC800M that supports 

manufacturers looking to reduce secondary 

operations through the application of live 

tooling stations on the 12-station tool turret. 

Utilising a servo turret to instigate powerful 

high torque milling with speeds up to 3000rpm, 

the TC800M is suitable for flexible production 

that will reduce cycle times and set-ups for end 

users. 

The concept behind this slant bed range of 

machines demonstrates impressive precision 

and productivity credentials with the Z and X- 

axes mounted upon ball-type, linear or boxway 

guideways with axis movement directly driven 

by servo motors for rapid traverse rates up to 

30m/min. 

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CONNECTED IN SECONDS 

Small pluggable energy chain from igus 

saves 80% assembly time. The plug-in 

principle of readychain micro-speed enables 

fast connection of e-chain systems in small 

installation spaces 

igus has launched a plug-and-play energy 

chain system called readychain speed that 

allows connection of fully assembled e-chain 

systems in seconds, with no tools needed. 

This reduces assembly throughput times or 

machine downtime, and planned 

maintenance work can be reduced to a 

minimum. By using the readychain speed, 

users can save 80% machine assembly time. 

And the new readychain micro-speed makes 

applications in particularly small installation 

spaces possible. 

Across all industries and applications, if a 

defective cable leads to machine downtime, 

the total downtime and follow-up costs can 

be high, sometimes several thousand pounds 

for a few minutes. With the ready-to-connect 

readychain speed from igus, the e-chain 

system can be easily and quickly replaced if 

cables fail, putting the machine back into 

operation immediately. The readychain 

micro-speed variant is for very tight spaces. 

With the new readychain micro-speed, 

igus has expanded its portfolio of quickly 

pluggable energy chains into small 

applications. With compact dimensions – 

20mm width and height – the system is wellsuited 

to applications with very little space, 

such as door locks in machine tools. It is not 

necessary to separate the wires from terminal 

Floyd Automatic Tooling has now 

introduced the new SWITCH-Line Series of 

interchangeable turning tools from Applitec. 

Developed to deliver fast, easy tool 

changeovers with precision, repeatability 

and consistency, the new SWITCH-Line 

Series has been designed for use with 

standard tool platens on turning centres. 

Applitec has created this innovative new 

line in response to customers that require 

quick and easy insert and tool changeovers 

with accuracy and reliability. This 

unsurpassed level of precision and 

repeatability is derived from a new ‘face and 

taper’ location system that not only improves 

positioning and accuracy but also stability 

and cutting performance. Furthermore, the 

impressive new design characteristics see the 

SWITCH-Line provide unparalleled ease of 

use and affordability, which has been a 

barrier to adoption with rival systems. 

The interchangeable heads are available 

for all Applitec insert lines including the 

TOP-Line, TURN-Line and the extremely 

popular ISO-Line. With the TOP-Line 

blocks using tools before changing a cable, 

because the plugs are integrated into the 

energy chain and the cable is fully connected 

on both sides. The counterpart, an 

attachment housing with socket, can be fitted 

to the machine housing. 

If a cable change is now required, the 

plug-in system can be replaced as quickly as 

the power cord of a laptop – no tools, no 

know-how, no hassle. Any employee can 

perform this task without having to worry 

about mistakes. Justin Leonard, e-chain 

director at igus UK, says: “Thanks to this 

flexibility, reaction speed is faster when 

failures occur, so that downtimes can be 

catering for all parting, grooving and 

intricate form machining applications and 

the TURN-Line and ISO-Line meeting, the 

diverse turning requirements of any machine 

shop; the new SWITCH-Line Series is the 

product of choice for manufacturers looking 

to improve productivity and performance 

with the added benefit of reducing machine 

downtime and tool changeovers. With a 

comprehensive range of insert dimensions, 

geometries and coatings to suit all material 

and application types, the new SWITCH- 

Line is perfect for all users of sliding head 

turning centres. 

To improve handling and tool 

shortened many times over. And with little 

investment.” 

With the readychain micro-speed, 

customers get an interface solution tailored 

precisely to their application. It is almost 

infinitely configurable and, like the larger 

readychain speed, can be combined with 

cables from igus' wide range of chainflex 

cables – including power, bus, Ethernet and 

fibre optic cables. The cables are protected 

against mechanical damage by the e-chain. 

“The required plugs, housings and 

connections can be customised individually,” 

emphasises Leonard. “The customer can 

obtain everything from a single source and 

every energy chain becomes a tailor-made 

product.” 

https://www.igus.co.uk 

FLOYD SWITCHES UP FLEXIBILITY WITH NEW TURNING LINE 

changeovers, Applitec has developed the 

system with a single screw release system 

that demonstrates the ease of changeovers. 

The program also incorporates a range of 

cylindrical tool holders with interchangeable 

ER collet holders and HSK designations for 

quick tool changes, further expanding the 

flexibility of the series. In addition, the 

SWITCH-Line Series allows for through tool 

coolant and high-pressure coolant facility via 

the Applitec JET-line or HEB Mini Plug 

system. Both coolant delivery systems can be 

fitted quickly and with ease to the SWITCH- 

Line Series with no time-consuming hose 

changeovers or bulky connections that can 

clutter the work envelope. To further reduce 

set-up times and maximise machine uptime, 

the SWITCH-Line Series can be pre-set away 

from the machine, so the operator has a 

simple task of adjusting a single screw to 

change the tool head. If you want to 

experience the ultimate in cutting tool 

flexibility and autonomy on your sliding 

head turning centres, contact Floyd 

Automatic for more information. 

www.floydautomatic.co.uk 



hyperMILL ® VIRTUAL MACHINING MAPS ALL 

PROCESS STEPS FOR CNC MACHINING 

OPEN MIND is further closing the gap between CAM systems and 

physical machine environments with its hyperMILL® VIRTUAL 

Machining solution. The integrated all-in-one system eliminates the need 

for various software solutions as it maps all steps virtually, giving 

manufacturers absolute control over the machining process. This 

includes programming, NC code generation and optimisation, 

simulation of the NC code and networking with the machine. 

At OPEN MIND, the development of a safe simulation solution starts 

long before the NC code. The CAD/CAM developer relies on in-house 

innovative solutions to build an integrated system where NC code 

generation and simulation are closely interlinked. The generated NC 

code is tested extensively, taking into account the limitations of the 

machine tool. It is guaranteed to run on the respective machines and all 

process-relevant data is available in the NC code simulation, delivering 

an unsurpassed level of accuracy and safety. 

Three modules for merging the virtual and real world. 

OPEN MIND has equipped hyperMILL® VIRTUAL Machining with 

three modules for merging the virtual and real worlds. In the Center 

module, real machining situations are virtually mapped for the machine 

and controller. They are then simulated based on the NC code. The 

CONNECTED Machining module enables in-depth networking and 

synchronisation with the machine. For example, the simulation software 

can detect deviations in the origin or tool positions. 

The Optimizer module provides powerful optimisation algorithms 

that ensure efficient multi-axis machining. It also automatically identifies 

the best solution for optimal machining results. Moreover, users can 

write the CAM programs for portal milling machines in the same way as 

for 5-axis machining centres. The Optimizer automatically adds the 

rewinds necessitated by rotary and linear axis limits and by collision 

control based on the machine’s digital twin. This eliminates unnecessary 

retract movements to safety positions between two machining steps with 

the same tool. When combining jobs with the same tool (linking), 2D and 

3D machining steps are transformed into smooth movements. The 

Optimizer can also distinguish between roughing and finishing 

operations. 

Intelligent part alignment at the push of a button 

Another tool for ensuring greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness in 

machining is the intelligent component alignment of CAM in real-time 

using hyperMILL® BEST FIT. The unaligned part is probed on the 

machine using 3D probing, and the probing points are sent back to the 

CAM system as a measurement log. hyperMILL® BEST FIT then 

precisely adjusts the NC code to the actual part position. The adapted NC 

code is subsequently simulated in the virtual machine on the actual 

clamping setup and optimised automatically. To ensure safe and accurate 

machining, the machine operator performs a final verification 

measurement. After that, the operator can start machining without 

having to align the part on the machine beforehand. The advantages 

include immense time savings, collision-free machining, and wellplanned 

processes. 

Email: info.UK@openmind-tech.com 

STARRAG’S NEW BUMOTEC 191NEO MILL-TURN 

CENTRE FOCUSES ON REDUCED COST PER PART 

The new Bumotec 191neo seven-axis mill-turn 

centre now available from Starrag UK offers 

potential customers in the medical device, 

luxury goods and micromechanics sectors, for 

example, irresistible money- and time-saving 

benefits for unrivalled low-cost machining of 

complex, higher-value parts. 

Evolved from Starrag‘s Bumotec flagship 

191 machining centre renowned for its 

reliability and high performance, the 191neo 

takes the possible production benefits available 

from one-hit machining to new heights thanks 

to: 

• Lower than ever machine cost, courtesy lean 

manufacturing techniques; 

• 15% reduction in tool change time; 

• 12% faster back-working movement; and 

• A higher torque (175 Nm) milling spindle. 

The result is a machine that can be offered at 

a significantly cost-competitive price to enable 

users to achieve lower than ever piece part 

costs. 

With ergonomic design that includes large 

window areas so operators can clearly see all 

working zones, as well as perfectly-positioned 

doors for excellent access, the machine can 

accommodate bar of 42 mm, 50 mm and 65 mm, 

and has 50 m/min traverse rates for its X, Y and 

Z axes travels of 410 mm, 200 mm and 400 mm, 

respectively. 

Main spindle options extend up to 22 kW 

with a torque rating of 175 Nm, while the 15 

kW/36 Nm sub-spindle operates at 6,000 

revs/min. Importantly, in addition to milling 

and turning routines, the 191neo can also be 

used for grinding, polishing, skiving, gear 

hobbing and diamond cutting with no set-up or 

fixture changes. 

Available in four options – P model with 

vice, PRM with multi-purpose pick-up vice, R 

with back-working spindle and RP version with 

combined vice and back-working spindle – the 

191neo is effectively available in 12 versions. 

Like its predecessor, the machine is also 

extremely stable during production and with a 

90-position tool magazine that operates in 

parallel with integrated tool breakage probing, 

plus a pallet system and being configured for a 

robotic, modular or custom-made automated 

cell, users have access to 24/7 production 

regimes. Other options include temperaturecontrolled, 

high pressure chip conveyor and bar 

loading. 

Focused on ‘digital transformation’ to 

ensure compatibility with the latest production 

technologies and remote access management, 

the191neo has a touch display with userfriendly 

and intuitive interface that can easily 

and quickly be used to swipe between screens 

to, for instance, monitor the progress of current 

machining operations, configure programming 

or track production in real time. 

lee.scott@starrag.com 


CASE STUDY 

PROFILE GRINDING IN GEAR MANUFACTURING 

Generating grinding with tools that can be 

dressed is an established technology in gear 

production. ZF Steyr Präzisionstechnik 

GmbH uses this process for a wide variety of 

applications, from prototyping to series 

production. Flexible machines manufactured 

by KAPP NILES and available in the UK 

from the Engineering Technology Group 

(ETG) can master all applications with the 

shortest set-up time. 

ZF is a world-leading technology group in 

driveline and chassis technology with 

around 230 sites in nearly 40 countries. One 

of these is ZF Steyr Präzisionstechnik GmbH 

in Austria. Approximately 500 employees 

produce components and gears for 

agricultural machines such as tractors, 

combine harvesters, forklift trucks and 

special machines as well as steering gear 

components for the automotive industry. The 

company rarely produces a large series for 

this portfolio, but rather focuses on small to 

medium series with high part variance. 

Typical batch sizes are 200-500 pieces, but for 

some products, it can also be as large as 5,000 

to 6,000. Capacity utilisation is high with 17 

shifts usually scheduled per week - three 

from Monday to Friday and two on 

Saturdays. 

Precision technology for large 

series production and prototyping 

The major issue for ZF Steyr is the 

extraordinarily high precision. The noise 

emission requirements require immense 

accuracy for some components. The steering 

gears, which are located near the passenger 

compartment, are a typical example. ZF Steyr 

relies entirely on the products of KAPP 

NILES from the Engineering Technology 

Group (ETG) for grinding purposes. Fifteen 

different machines are in production; some 

are brand new while others are from the 

1980’s. 

Otmar Schlachter, authorised signatory 

and Head of the Production Process and 

Tools Management at ZF Steyr, explains the 

long-standing cooperation: "With KAPP 

NILES, the combination of tool and machine 

works perfectly; the machines are always 

running. You do not always find this 

interaction between machine and tool with 

manufacturers from whom you only buy one 

part.” Lukas Aigner, Deputy Head of the 

Profit Centre Räder, adds: "The user 

interfaces are mostly the same, so an 

employee who is trained on one machine can 

also operate the others. In addition, many 

components are interchangeable. This 

facilitates the maintenance work." In general, 

KAPP NILES tries only to use as many 

standardised parts in a machine as necessary 

to simplify the spare parts maintenance of 

various machines for the customer. The 

service also includes remote diagnosis which 

allows a technician from KAPP NILES to get 

an impression of the machine in question 

before travelling to the site. At times, this 

might even completely save a journey to the 

customer. Even service works such as 

installing new software updates can be done 

online. 

‘DYNAMIC’ machine concept 

The latest acquisition at ZF Steyr is the KX 

260 DYNAMIC generating grinding machine 

(Fig. 1). A smaller version, the KX 100 

DYNAMIC, is already in use. Both are 

further developments of the multi-spindle 

design already realised with the KX 160 

TWIN. As a pick-up machine with integrated 

automation, it is characterised by a very short 

set-up and process times. The optional 

automated clamping device makes these 

machines equally suitable for series 

production with large and small batches. 

The KX 100 DYNAMIC has two separate, 

rotatably mounted columns whereas the KX 

260 DYNAMIC has only one. These are fitted 

with a vertically moveable pick-up axis, each 

equipped with a workpiece spindle. While a 

workpiece is being ground, the other pick-up 

axis removes the finished workpiece and 

loads a blank part on the workpiece spindle 

(Fig. 2). The workpiece is aligned outside the 

working space so that the workpiece spindle 

can be swivelled to the processing speed and 

synchronised into the workspace. This 

reduces the non-productive times. For the KX 

260, this can be reduced to 3.8 seconds. The 

multi-functional axis is used for discharging 

measurement and test parts (Fig. 3). 

Only continuous grinding with adjustable 

grinding tools is used as the processing 

method. Depending on the application, both 

dressing tools with an integrated head 

dresser and flexible tools with an 

independent head dresser can be used on the 

dressing unit. The ‘Topological generating 

grinding’ option makes it possible to produce 

gear grinding with or without targeted 

entanglement. The advantage of the machine 

concept is the full integration of automation 

functions since the parts can be loaded and 

unloaded from a belt without further 

handling devices. Optionally, a measuring 

30 Manufacturing Machinery World, March 2022

unit is available for measuring and 

evaluating all relevant gearing features. 

Automation even during the setup 

process 

The set-up operations on the DYNAMIC 

machines are also partially automated, such 

as the automatic screw change. For this 

purpose, only the interchangeable prism is 

manually swivelled out of the park position 

(Fig. 4). The machine then places the tool 

securely at the push of a button. The operator 

swivels the tool into an ergonomic position 

and changes the screw manually or with a 

hoist. Lukas Aigner: "The change can also be 

easily managed by new employees, as the 

machine shows the setup sequence on the 

display and provides point-by-point 

instructions on what to do. In addition, the 

employee must acknowledge every step, so 

no mistakes occur." 

Machinery for all tasks 

Otmar Schlachter says; "Quick machining 

times are important, especially for small 

components in large quantities. The pick-up 

CASE STUDY 

procedure is a valuable tool for this purpose. 

For us, however, the fact that the diamond 

dressing rolls are interchangeable on all 

machines is also very important. When a 

machine is occupied, we can move to another 

machine for an order. It is only thanks to this 

flexibility that we can manage our portfolio." 

(Fig. 5) 

Prototyping: Batch size 1 

integrated into day-to-day 

business 

Small and medium batch sizes are the core 

business at ZF Steyr. From time to time, 

however, prototypes are also required. In 

case of large series production of passenger 

cars, it is very difficult to organise such 

special orders. Nevertheless, the corporate 

group relies on these components. Otmar 

Schlachter explains: "Gear manufacturers 

want new features every 3-4 years. In the case 

of upper-class vehicles, the demands on 

performance and gearing keep increasing 

while the installation space remains the 

same. One has to produce prototypes quickly 

during operation.” 

"For this purpose, the production with 

adjustable discs is unbeatably fast. You take a 

grinding wheel, pull the profile on it and you 

can grind within one day. You would have to 

wait 8-10 weeks for a new tool. It is then 

ground out of the full material. In the case of 

a prototype, it is irrelevant if the machine 

runs for two hours." 

Ulrich Roos, Regional Sales Manager for 

Automotive Sales at KAPP NILES, describes 

how the machines support this process: 

"Some machines must be programmed block 

by block. Our controls can independently 

generate programs. First, you simply enter 

the gearing and technology data. The latter 

can even be left to the machine. It then makes 

suggestions for the number of cuts and 

strokes, speed, infeed depth, etc. Therefore, 

you do not need to know all the complex 

inter-relationships. If needed, you can of 

course make corrections based on your own 

experience. Once the input is complete, the 

machine generates the program at the push 

of a button." 

Integration into the overall 

process 

The described, varied tasks require 

individual solutions. Ulrich Roos says: "Our 

advantage is the broad product range: We 

are proficient in profile and generating 

grinding, combined with single-spindle, 

double-spindle and pick-up machines. 

Moreover, our machines are universal. We 

can also perform internal grinding on the 

large KX 500 FLEX. Hardly any other 

manufacturer has this wide range of 

processes and machine configurations in its 

portfolio." 

www.engtechgroup.com 

Manufacturing Machinery World, March 2022 31

CASE STUDY 

MOTORSPORT SUBCONTRACTOR STARTS FINISH- 

MACHINING LARGE CARBON FIBRE COMPONENTS 

Headquartered in Fontwell, West Sussex and 

operating from four sites near the south coast 

of England, GTR Composites 

(www.gtrcomposites.com) is probably best 

known for supplying Formula One teams 

with high quality carbon fibre components 

and assemblies. 

However they are much more than just 

motorsport experts, with an ever increasing 

reputation for special projects and all things 

automotive. The highly specialised 

subcontractor has produced lightweight 

chassis and other large parts from composite 

materials for a long time, but at the beginning 

of 2021 it started final-machining them to 

tolerances measured in tens of microns. 

Introduction of this new service followed 

the purchase of a German-built 

Zimmermann 

FZU400 

(https://kingsburyuk.com/machines/zimm 

ermann-fzu) 5-axis machining centre, 

installed at GTR's Bognor Regis facility at the 

end of 2020 by UK sales and service agent 

Kingsbury. Having a 4,000 x 3,000 x 1,250 

mm working envelope, the portal machine 

was selected from a shortlist of three due to 

its ability to hold very high accuracy. 

For example, a positional tolerance of 50 

microns is achieved on features across a full 

chassis, while holes and counterbores are 

held to within 10 or 20 microns. As the 

components being produced are of high 

value, GTR adopts a policy of having an 

operator permanently in attendance, even 

when the FZU400 is running overnight. 

Simon Kingdon-Butcher, joint owner 

(with John Biddlecombe) of GTR said, “The 

investment has allowed us to expand our 

business not only in the motorsport sector 

but also on special projects and into more 

production chassis work for road-going 

supercars. We are presently producing 14 

chassis for the research and development 

phase of such a vehicle. 

“The Zimmermann machine stood out in 

terms of its rigidity, which translates into the 

tight tolerances we are able to hold when 

cutting carbon fibre. We’re able to impress 

our customers by hitting really tight limits 

that our competitors cannot achieve. This 

investment has quite literally moved us 

ahead of the rest. 

“High spindle power - 34 kW continuous 

/ 41 kW peak - enables us to rough 

aluminium moulds, while spindle speeds up 

to 24,000 rpm means their surfaces can be 

finish-machined to very high quality using 

minimum quantity lubrication. 

“MQL also enables us to mill and drill 

carbon fibre components containing titanium 

or aluminium inserts in the presence of a 

specific type of coolant approved by our 

customers.” 

He added that their other large capacity 5- 

axis machining centres are focused on 

pattern making and while carbon fibre can be 

cut on them, the parts would typically be of 

less demanding accuracy than the 

Zimmerman FZU400 is capable of delivering, 

despite its much larger working envelope. 

However, the machine is also used for large 

pattern work and he regards the versatility of 

the new capacity as an ideal fit for GTR. 

The company is no stranger to making big 

components in large quantities, having 

produced 250 chassis in recent years for the 

MoD's Foxhound patrol vehicle. Transition 

to final machining of larger structures and 

assemblies in carbon fibre, which entails 

cutting cycles of up to 60 hours, is therefore 

proving seamless for the subcontractor. The 

addition of production volumes for 

supercars is seeing work for the motorsport 

sector, although remaining at a constant 

level, fall gradually from 90% of turnover to 

probably around two-thirds as the company 

expands. 

The HSK-A63 spindle head of the thermosymmetrically 

designed Zimmermann 

FZU400, which is fitted with extraction to 

manage the carbon fibre dust, has ± 300- 

degree C-axis rotation and an A-axis swivel 

of +125 / -95 degrees, resolution being 0.0001 

degree. Tools are exchanged automatically 

from a 61-station magazine. Acceleration at 

up to 3 m/s2 to 60 m/min feed rate in the 

linear axes ensures high productivity and 

short non-cutting times. 

About the subcontractor's relationship 

with the machine supplier Kingsbury, Mr 

Kingdon-Butcher concluded, “We've had 

some horror stories with unreliable machine 

tool companies in the past but we made the 

right choice this time. 

“Kingsbury's local engineering support, 

service and parts availability could not be 

better. Back-up has been impressive since 

they installed a pair of smaller 5-axis 

machining centres of a different make a 

couple of years ago and it is proving to be so 

again. 

“They understood the high knowledge 

level of the GTR machinists they were 

instructing after the Zimmermann was 

commissioned and tailored their training to 

suit their needs. It was a good all-round 

experience.” 

A video of Simon Kingdon-Butcher 

speaking about the installation of the 

Zimmermann FZU400 at GTR Composites 

may be viewed at: 

https://kingsburyuk.com/video/gtr 

www.kingsburyuk.com 

32 Manufacturing Machinery World, March 2022

ROCOL SHAVES 

COSTS FOR 

SHEARING 

MANUFACTURER 

CASE STUDY 

Located on the Stroudwater Business Park in 

Stonehouse, Lister Shearing has a rich history 

that started when R A Lister & Co used their 

42 years of experience in the agricultural 

industry to develop their first electric 

shearing machine. Working with Australian 

shearer Jim Davidson, the company released 

the No 3 shear, which was renowned for its 

ability to cut closer to the skin. This 

engineering success was just the beginning of 

a revolution in sheep shearing, today Lister 

Shearing is a name synonymous in the 

agricultural industry. 

The company has evolved beyond 

recognition over the last century and the 

Gloucestershire business now manufactures 

clippers, trimmers and handpieces, combs 

and cutters, blades, machines and drives and 

accessories. Much of this extensive product 

portfolio passes through the company’s 

extensive CNC machining facility that 

utilises cutting fluids from ROCOL. 

Providing background on the company, 

David John from Lister Shearings says: “We 

manufacture sheep shearing equipment and 

horse clippers, and any means of removing 

hair from an animal anywhere in the world. 

We are over 110 years old, starting in a 

factory 10 miles away from our current site. 

We moved here around six years ago due to 

expansion and the business keeps on 

growing.” 

Alluding to the company’s secrets to 

success, David John says: “We just keep 

listening to what the customer requires, we 

look at their needs, the animals and discuss 

with them. We are part of a team involved in 

animal welfare everywhere and we have 

worked on our quality down the years. The 

future is also quite exciting as we are part of 

the Wahl Group and we are looking to 

expand into different parts of the world and 

taking the big opportunities in South 

America where we are looking to grow with 

a new customer with a retail base out there. 

Europe is another market that is expanding, 

as we continually see where and how we can 

expand around the world.” 

Discussing shop floor activities, machine 

shop manager, Mr Kryspin Skabk says: “We 

are manufacturing blades for clipping 

machines that are very well known in the 

market with the shearing equipment. This 

starts from the bodies through to the 

shearing cutters. We forge, laser mark, lap 

and polish them.” 

With CNC machining and grinding on the 

site, Lister Shearings has enlisted the support 

of ROCOL for its cutting fluids. Alluding to 

this, Kryspin says: “Since we moved to 

ROCOL to supply our coolants, we have got 

fewer problems with regards to flooding and 

foaming. It is a much better and more stable 

coolant and it costs less than the competitors 

fluid that we used to have. The service is 

amazing, as we have guys coming on-site 

and looking after us. They treat the coolant, 

save us money on disposal, and for me, it’s 

the best manufacturer of coolant.” 

Using ROCOL’s ULTRACUT 320 on its 

CNC machining and grinding centres, 

Kryspin says: “This is a huge advantage from 

the perspective of having just one type of 

coolant. This makes it easier for operators to 

know what coolant is going into the machine 

and we don’t have to supply different 

coolants that could cause problems from the 

purchasing department through to the 

people who are responsible for maintaining 

the machines. It is a really good coolant for 

grinding and milling.” 

Highlighting the changeover process 

from a previous coolant supplier, Kryspin 

says: “We went through a long learning 

curve and it took us some time to do it, but 

ROCOL never gave up on the process. It 

probably took us 12 months to set it all up, 

but with huge thanks to ROCOL and with 

their patience, we have got through that 

process and we are a very happy customer.” 

Discussing the trial and implementation 

process, Ian Fenney from ROCOL says: “It 

has gone well here and the customer is really 

happy with the results so far. This was quite 

an extensive trial that we run for up to 9 

months until we proved the product out. 

First and foremost, you have to get a product 

that will cut the material and deliver on the 

job. Thereafter, it was about solving all the 

problems this particular customer had. It was 

a slow and vigorous process where we 

proved that we could cut the material, as this 

was first and foremost. Then, we had an issue 

with foaming - it is a massive issue here and 

they had previously bought 55 litres of antifoam. 

Waste was another factor and we have 

cut that dramatically. Kryspin and his team 

are delighted, so that is a massive tick in the 

box.” 

Referring to applying the coolant across 

different machine tool types, Ian says: “We 

are using ULTRACUT 320, a cutting and 

grinding product that is working 

fantastically well.” 

The impressive results derived from the 

extensive implementation process are a 

credit to not only the engineering expertise 

applied by the ROCOL team but also the 

properties of the ULTRACUT 320 product. 

ULTRACUT 320 is an extreme pressure longlife 

semi-synthetic cutting fluid that extends 

tool life, promotes excellent surface finishes, 

provides long and predictable sump life, 

resists foaming, emulsifies tramp oil and 

inhibits corrosion and staining of 

components. Furthermore, ULTRACUT 320 

can be applied to a diverse range of 

applications as it is suitable for both cutting 

and grinding machines and it can be used 

with a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous 

materials. 

Alluding to the ULTRACARE support 

package from ROCOL, Ian adds: “The 

support we have provided here is what we 

provide to all of our Ultracare customers. 

Without giving too much away about the 

processes here, it is a difficult job to achieve. 

What they are doing here is unique and there 

is an element of very traditional 

manufacturing alongside modern 

manufacturing technologies.” 

www.rocol.com 


MICRO MOLDING 

MICRO MOLDING – NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENCE 

Aaron Johnson, VP of Marketing and Customer Strategy, Accumold 

Micro molding has been a key technology 

assisting OEMs as they strive for smaller and 

smaller parts. The drive towards 

miniaturisation across industry means that 

micro system technologies are becoming 

more and more important, and micro 

molding fits the bill for many manufacturers 

as it has mass production capabilities and 

relatively low production costs. 

But success in micro molding can be 

difficult, primarily because it is not simply 

scaled down macro molding, instead 

requiring a root and branch re-assessment of 

the rules that dictate the behaviour of plastic 

when forced under pressure into a mold 

cavity. As such, success is not just predicated 

on the quality of the micro molding 

technology used, it is very much a product of 

the levels of expertise and experience that 

drives the process. Success is therefore 

directly a product of supplier selection, and 

the ability to assess accurately just what it is 

that your short-listed micro molding supplier 

brings to the table. 

Exceptional micro molders have the best 

equipment, but much of their time is spent 

pushing this equipment to or beyond its 

limits, and when it cannot do what is needed 

to fulfil a complex micro molding project, 

they adapt it or develop new technology 

solutions. It is only through experience that 

you are able to truly wrestle a micro molding 

challenge to the ground and move mountains 

to achieve what may be perceived by less 

experienced practitioners as impossible 

goals. 

HOWDY PARTNER 

If it’s been said once, it’s been said a 

thousand times, the absolute key to micro 

molding success is not just selecting the right 

micro molding expert, but also forging a 

profound and healthy partnership 

relationship. 

At the levels of precision and complexity 

that can be achieved when micro molding, 

very few OEMs have the in-house 

capabilities to fulfil production, so they must 

reach out to micro molding experts. The 

micro molder should have the expertise and 

ability to influence and optimise design, 

advise on material choice, understand the 

repercussions of design on tooling and 

assembly — what can be termed Design for 

Micro Moliding (DfMM), and therefore be 

seen as a strategic partner in product 

development. 

So knowledge and understanding DfMM, 

micro tool fabrication, micro molding, and 

micro automated assembly must all be 

within a micro molder’s skill set. In short, the 

requirement is that a micro molder is truly 

vertically integrated 

VERTICAL INTEGRATION 

Put simply, vertical integration is a strategic 


structure which means that a company owns 

the supply chain for its products or services. 

Fundamentally, this is considered to be 

important as it implies a certain and robust 

degree of control over operations (something 

under particular scrutiny today as companies 

assess the damage inflicted by the disruption 

caused by the coronavirus pandemic), an 

ability to offer lower prices, and also having 

increased market control. 

Vertical integration conveys a likely 

advantage over competitors, reinforced by 

the ability to provide a lower-cost, higher 

quality product or service to customers. 

Independence from suppliers in the value 

chain is key, as this allows control over costs, 

and the unpredictability that occurs when 

relying on 3rd party supply. Vertical 

integration increases process efficiency, and 

this promotes greater time efficiency and 

shorter lead times. 

But the need for vertical integration goes 

further than this in the micro molding arena, 

as when dealing with often dimensionally 

tiny parts or features (with micron 

tolerances), the risk of tolerance creep if parts 

are passed from facility to facility are too 

risky. Once designs have been optimised, 

tooling must be undertaken in house, 

molding too, and validation, as well as any 

potential automated assembly. 

GETTING THE MOST FROM 

TECHNOLOGY 

So your short-listed supplier is vertically 

integrated. 

Guarantee of product success, however, is 

also predicated on the fact that each 

“department” in product development is 

also equipped with the best technological 

solutions. Despite this article’s focus on the 

requirement for knowledge and expertise in 

micro product development teams, this kind 

of goes without saying. Micro molders must 

Invest in best-in-class technology solutions, 

but this investment is only justified if these 

solutions are driven by expert and 

experienced engineers who very often don’t 

just get the best out of them, but in some 

instances adapt them to constantly push the 

envelope and strive for the impossible. 

Customers are driven by the quest for 

innovative and usually ever more complex 

and ever smaller plastic parts and 

components. It is only a micro molder with 

the best technology at their fingertips and a 

profound understanding of the micro 

molding process that will meet these 

challenges. From a supplier selection point of 

view, it is all about pedigree. 

Not all micro molders are the same, even 

if their customer-facing profiles look the 

same. Micro molding projects are often 

highly strategic, highly complex, and also 

expensive. Only through careful supplier 

selection can you ensure that you are 

MICRO MOLDING 

working with a micro molding partner that 

has the capabilities and values you need to 

ensure optimal manufacturing outcomes. 

You know the questions to ask, and it is 

vital that you are not shy in asking them. 

After all, this is your project, and you owe it 

to yourself to get to grips with and 

understand the beating heart of the micro 

molder that you are working with and which 

will become a long-term product 

development partner. 

• How does the micro molder work, and to 

what extent do they promote 

collaborative relationship interdepartmentally 

internally and with 

customers? 

• Is the micro molder REALLY vertically 

integrated? To be sure, check the facilities 

for yourself. 

• Does the micro molder have decades-long 

experience in design and material 

assistance? 

• Are micro tools fabricated ENTIRELY inhouse? 

• Does the micro molder have decades-long 

experience molding to micron tolerances? 

• Does the micro molder use third-party 

micro molding technology or has it 

developed its own to strive for optimal 

outcomes? 

• Does the micro molder have a full suite of 

in-house validation technologies? 

• Does the micro molder have the 

infrastructure and space to scale up to 

high-volume manufacturing? Go and visit 

the micro molder’s facilities. There is a 

world of difference between a micro 

molder residing in a 130,000 square foot 

facility and one residing in a 20,000 square 

feet. Facility. 

• How long has the micro molder actually 

been micro molding? Important here, not 

working in micro manufacturing, but 

actually micro molding. 

• Can the micro molder demonstrate 

adherence to necessary standards such as 

ISO 13485, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. 

SUMMARY 

Ultimately, the key take-away — and what 

scrupulous and cutting-edge micro molders 

ask prospective customers to do — is look 

properly under the hood before selecting a 

product development partner. No-one in the 

sector benefits from poor product 

development outcomes, which are primarily 

due to customers engaging with micro 

molders that cannot fulfil the specific 

requirements of often exacting applications. 

A micro molder needs to be able to 

demonstrate a combination of cutting-edge 

technology options and substantial 

experience and expertise using these 

technology options to meet and often exceed 

customer expectations. 

There is no substitute for a visit, and top 

micro molders will insist that you attend 

their facilities before true engagement. When 

you do this it will be very obvious very early 

whether claims technology and expertise 

claims can be substantiated, and indeed 

whether the micro molder is physically big 

enough and has the infrastructure in place to 

scale up to meet your production needs. 

www.accu-mold.com 


NEW SETTER ASSIGNMENT FEATURE OFFERS MORE 

PRECISE SCHEDULING 

An update to PSL Datatrack's Sequential 

Scheduler module, which is designed to 

calculate start and end dates for all process 

operations associated with a specific works 

order, has been introduced. Users of the 

module now have the option to manage 

machine setter availability to create a more 

precise production schedule and provide 

customers with more informed delivery 

information. 

Previously, the timing calculations were 

based on machine capacity or target dates for 

job completion and did not take into 

consideration the availability of machine 

setters. This enhancement addresses a 

problem that can be faced in the machine 

shops of subcontract precision engineering 

companies where the challenge is to balance 

the workload of shop floor staff. They may 

need to assign a certain setter to a specific 

setting task because of experience with 

certain jobs or particular machine tools, or 

simply not have the resources to operate a 

‘one setter to one machine’ policy. 

Using job priority levels as part of a full 

PSL Datatrack production control software 

system, the calculated schedule will now 

overcome situations where a particular 

machine setter might need to attend more 

than one machine simultaneously. The order 

of work through the machine shop can be 

more efficiently managed, meaning staff 

have a clear plan of their workload and 

upcoming jobs. 

If a machine becomes available for a 

particular works order but the setter is 

already in the process of setting another 

machine, the Sequential Scheduler will 

recognise that the task must wait for that 

setter to become available. When scheduling 

with a specified setter, the system first looks 

for cost centre capacity then checks for setter 

availability on the same day. If the setter is 

not available the system moves to the next 

day and repeats the check on cost centre and 

setter availability. 

If the setter is available but for less hours 

than the machine, the remaining hours are 

zeroed for that day on the basis it cannot be 

used for anything else until the setup is 

complete. This cycle repeats until the setup 

can be completed. 

The Sequential Scheduler Listing Screen, 

Gantt Chart report and ‘Work To’ lists have 

also been updated to provide clear visibility 

of scheduled setters. With the scheduling of 

production no longer based purely on 

machine availability this new update 

represents another step on the ladder of 

continuous improvement for many 

subcontract precision engineering 

organisations. 

PSL Datatrack customer Technoset 

Limited are already reaping the benefits of 

this new feature. Operations Director, Adam 

Land, comments: “The update enabling us to 

assign a setter to a works order has been a 

gamechanger. Quite often our schedule 

would require a setter to be in two places at 

the same time but now, using the option to 

review machine and person availability, a 

more realistic and achievable schedule is 

created.” 

“When we view this in a Gantt chart 

format, the order of work is clearly visible to 

both management and the shop floor and is 

perfectly sequential. We aim to become a 

paperless production environment in the 

next two years with digital status boards, 

schedules and Shop Floor Data Collection 

(SFDC) already in place,” he concludes. 

For more information, visit www.psldatatrack.com or contact PSL Datatrack, Lily Hill House, Lily Hill 

Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2SJ, Tel: +44 (0) 1344 827312, Email: sales@psldatatrack.com 


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Web: www.centralgrindingservices.co.uk 

CNC MACHINE TOOLS SPARES AND 

SERVICE, REPAIRS 

CNC SYSTEMS LTD 

Fanuc Systems & Fuji AC and DC drive repairs, supply of spares and 

installation. 

40 Redwoods, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 1JN Tel: 07740 187341 Tel: 01932 

830492 

Email: offices@cncsystemsltd.co.uk 

Web: www.cncsystemsltd.co.uk 

CNC PROGRAMMING & TRAINING 

GARDNER CNC 

For Training: Programming: CAD/CAM Systems: Technical Assistance 

and more. Help is just a phone call away. 

1 Green Hill Farm, Bishop Itchington, Warwickshire CV4 72SS 

Tel: 01926 614882 Fax: 01926 614884 

Email: info@gardner-cnc.co.uk 

CNC RETROFITTING 

MACHINERY PLANT SERVICES LTD 

Specialists in Retrofitting all types of Press Brakes and Guillotines - 

App. UK Agent for CYBELEC Controls 

38a Doddington Road, Earls Barton, Northampton NN6 0NF 

Tel: 01604 811634 Fax: 01604 811123 

Web: www.cybelec.co.uk 

Email: info@machinery-plant-servs.com 

CNC TURNING / MILLING 






Tel: 0161 627 4610 Fax: 0161 628 3141 

Email: sales@bandhgears.co.uk 

Web: www.bandhgears.co.uk 

N.A.B. PRECISION TOOLING LTD 

Up to 2 metres Diameter CNC Turning 900 Diameter x 4 meter BC. 

Knowl Piece, Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Herts SG4 0TY 

Tel: 01462 456565 Fax: 01462 420039 

Email: nab_sales@btconnect.com 

Web: www.nabprecisiontooling.com 

CNC VERTICAL BORING 

N.A.B. PRECISION TOOLING LTD 

Up to 2 metres Diameter CNC Turning 900 Diameter x 4 meter BC. 


Tel: 01462 456565 Fax: 01462 420039 

Email: nab_sales@btconnect.com Web: www.nabprecisiontooling.com 

S E R V I C E P R O V I D E R S - I n c r e a s e y o u r c u s t o m e r b a s e f o r l e s s t h a n £ 2 a w e e k 



COIL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 

BULLDOG INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS 

Rollforming machinery, Decoilers, Straighteners, Pressfeeds, CNC 

folding, Shearing, Fully automated production lines, Cut to length, 

Slitting and all coil process machinery. 

SK9 7TN. 

Tel: 0161 477 0775 

Email: sales@bulldog-uk.com 

Web: www.bulldog-uk.com 

DEEP HOLE BORING 

HONE-ALL PRECISION LTD 

Capacity Available – Call us today! 

AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015 & Rolls Royce approved supplier for: Deep 

Hole Boring, Deep Hole Drilling, CNC Honing & CNC Turning, ø2.5mm – 

220mm internal diameter x over 3 metres long. Prototype to production 

batch, aluminium to aermet, for the highest levels of quality and 

service, contact us for a quote today! 

Cherrycourt Way, Leighton Buzzard, Beds. LU7 4UH. 

Tel: 01525 370666 

Email: sales@hone-all.co.uk 

Web: www.hone-all.co.uk 

SUBCON DRILLING LTD 

ISO 9001 : 2000 Quality Assured Company. The UK Leader in Ejector 

Drilling, Gun Drilling & Honing, fast response and turnaround. 

Subcon Drilling, Unit 6, The Heron Business Park, Eastman Way, 

Hemel Hempstead HP2 7FW. Tel: 01442 205960 Fax: 01442 205961 

Email: dean@subcondrilling.co.uk 

Web: www.subcondrilling.co.uk 

DEEP HOLE DRILLING 









Tel: 01525 370666 



DIGITAL READOUT EQUIPMENT 

MACHINE DRO 

DRO supplier of all major brands including M-DRO, Newall, Acu-rite, Mitutoyo. 

Linear and rotary encoders specialist. Install, repairs and spares. 

Machine DRO Dept, Pindar Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0BZ, UK. 

Tel: +44 (0)1992 455921 Email: sales@machine-dro.co.uk Web: www.machine-dro.co.uk 

WARREN MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS 

Independent DRO company offering sales & service on all makes of 

DRO. 

9 Woodford Road, Burton, Latimer, Northants, NN15 5UX 

Tel: 01536 722712 Fax: 01536 609025 

Email heather@warrenmeasurement.co.uk 

FINANCE FOR MACHINERY 

CITY AND EUROPEAN ASSET FINANCE LIMITED 

Independent finance broker funding machinery of all types, new or 

used on Hire Purchase or Lease. 

Bay Tree House, Ricksons Lane, West Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6HU 

Tel: 01483 280111 Fax: 01483 280117 

Email: dmcphillips@leasingfinance.com Web: www.cityandeuropean.co.uk 

Contact Name: Duncan McPhillips.City and European Asset Finance Ltd is 

authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 

FULLY AUTOMATED PRODUCTION 

BULLDOG INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS 

Rollforming machinery, Decoilers, Straighteners, Pressfeeds, CNC 

folding, Shearing, Fully automated production lines, Cut to length, 

Slitting and all coil process machinery. 

SK9 7TN. 

Tel: 0161 477 0775 Email: sales@bulldog-uk.com 

Web: www.bulldog-uk.com 

GEAR CUTTING 






Tel: 0161 627 4610 Fax: 0161 628 3141 

Email: sales@bandhgears.co.uk Web: www.bandhgears.co.uk 

GRINDING 

CENTRAL GRINDING SERVICES LTD. 

Precision grinding, 1 offs - batchwork, all materials, universal, surface, 

centreless and thread grinding universal up to 2 metres long 

3 Pomeroy Drive, Oadby Industrial Estate, Oadby, Leiceester, LE2 5NE 

Tel: 0116 2718188 Fax: 0116 2718199 Email:info@centralgrinding.co.uk 

Website: www.centralgrindingservices.co.uk 

GUARDING 

CRESCENT MACHINERY 

PUWER Inspections, all types of machinery guarding. Mechanical 

barriers or infra-red guarding, full perimeter interlock guarding. 

Group Rhodes Limited, Unit 21, Calder Vale Road, Wakefield WF1 9RD. 

Email: information@grouprhodes.co.uk 

Tel: +44 (0) 1924 371161 

GUILLOTINE BLADES 

CRESCENT MACHINERY 

Regrinding + Turning Service, same day regrinding if pre-booked. 

New blades any size or make of machine. 

To cut all materials. Onsite service all makes of Guillotines. 

Group Rhodes Limited, Unit 21, Calder Vale Road, Wakefield WF1 9RD. 

Email: information@grouprhodes.co.uk 

Tel:+44 (0) 1924 371161 

GUN DRILLING 









Tel: 01525 370666 





Drilling, Gundrilling & Honing, fast response and turnaround. 

Subcon Drilling, Unit 6, The Heron Business Park, Eastmman Way, Hemel 

Hempstead. 

Tel: 01442 205960 Fax: 01442 205960 

Email: subcondrilling@aol.com Web: www.subcondrilling.co.uk 

HONING 

APPERLEY HONING LTD 

Honing capacity available from 3.00mm to 750.00mm diameter and 

lengths up to 15metres. ISO 9002 

Contact: Michelle Sanders, 

Malmesbury Road, Kingsditch Trading Estate, Cheltenham GL51 9PL 

Tel: 01242 525868 Fax: 01242 224738 

Email: michelle@apperleyhoning.co.uk 

Web: www.apperleyhoning.co.uk 




HONING 









Tel: 01525 370666 





Drilling, Gun Drilling & Honing, fast response and turnaround. 

Subcon Drilling, Unit 6, The Heron Business Park, Eastmman Way, Hemel 

Hempstead. 

Tel: 01442 205960 Fax: 01442 205960 

Email:dean@subcondrilling.co.uk Web: www.subcondrilling.co.uk 

INSPECTION EQUIPMENT 

MIDLAND METROLOGY LTD 

Profile projectors, vision systems, hardness testers, granite plates/tables/squares – 

used inspection equipment, calibration laboratory. 

Unit G3, Little Heath Industrial Estate, Old Church Road, Coventry CV6 7ND 

Tel: +44 (0) 2476 638280 Fax: +44 (0)2476 638772 Email: sales@midland-metrology.co.uk 

LAPPING 

KEMET INTERNATIONAL LTD 

70 years experience in Lapping and Polishing Systems and 

Consumables, fast and efficient contract Lapping service. 

Cuxton Road, Maidstone, Kent ME15 9NJ 

Tel: 01622 755287 Fax: 01622 670915 

Email: sales@kemet.co.uk Web: www.kemet-lapping.co.uk 

PRECISION LAPPING LTD. 

16 Marine Way, Hogwood Lane Industrial Estate, Finchampstead, Berks 

RG40 4RF 

Tel: 0118 973 5989 Fax: 0118 973 7241 Web: www.precision-lapping.co.uk 

LASER CALIBRATION 

C.D. MEASUREMENTS LTD 

Specialists in laser calibration of machine tools & measuring 

equipment. UKAS accredited. No. 0344 for on site calibration. 

Chomlea House, Hadfield Road, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbys. SK13 2ER 

Tel: 01457 852929 Fax: 01457 860619 www.cdmeasurements.com 

MACHINE TOOL REBUILD 

BLUE DIAMOND MACHINE TOOLS LTD 

Suppliers of new and used machine tools, rebuilding and repairs, 

suppliers of new tooling and sub-contract slideway grinding, CNC 

retrofitting. 

Unit 6B, Hackworth Park Industrial Estate, Shildon, 

County Durham DL4 1HG 

Tel: 01388 776052 Fax: 01388 774770 

Email: sales@bdmtools.co.uk 

Website: www.bluediamondmachinetools.co.uk 

METROL 

CNC SYSTEMS LTD 

High accuracy sensors. Used on CNC Lathes, Machining Centres and Grinders. 

40 Redwoods, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 1JN 

Tel: 01932 830492 Mob: 07740 187341 

Email: offices@cncsystemsltd.co.uk Web: www.cncsystemsltd.co.uK 

PRESS SERVICING MAINTENANCE 

GROUP RHODES LTD 

(Competitive OEM Mechanical and Electrical repairs to Rhodes, HME, 

Bentley, Cowlishaw Walker and other makes. Full Spares service and 

free advice on CE/PUWER legislation. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and CE 

(Lloyds) approved) 

PO Box 740, Calder Vale Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PE. 

Tel: +44 (0)1924 371161 Fax +44 (0)1924 370928 

Email: sales@grouprhodes.co.uk Website: www.grouprhodes.com 

T.M.A. ENGINEERING LTD 

Power Press Specialists, Service, Spares, Repairs, Insurance 

Inspections, Maintenance, Guards. 

95-111 Tyburn Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 8NQ 

Tel: 0121 328 1908 Fax: 0121 322 2017 

Email: sales@TMAeng.co.uk Web: www.TMAeng.co.uk 

PRESSBRAKE TOOLING 

PK TOOLING 

New & Used Pressbrake Tooling supplier for most makes of machines 

282 Newton Road, Rushden, Northants, NN10 0SY. 

Tel: 01933 355726 

Email: sales@pktooling.com Web: www.pktooling.com 

PRODUCTION CONTROL SOFTWARE 

PSL DATATRACK 

Production control software for sub-contractors and precision engineers. 

Quotations, Sales & Works Orders, Process Layouts, Stock Control, Purchasing, 

Scheduling, Shop Floor Data Collection, Quality & Tooling, Traceability, Financial, 

CRM. 

Lily Hill House, Lily Hill Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 2SJ 

Tel: 01344 827312 or 08456 345931 

Email: machworld@psldatatrack.com Web: www.psldatatrack.com 

ROLLFORMERS 

FORMIT LIMITED 

Design & supply of cold Rollform Equipment & Tooling, Press Feeding 

& Coil Processing Equipment. New & Used Machinery For Sale 

Unit 3, City Estate, Corngreaves Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands B64 

7EP. 

Tel: 01384 895150 Fax: 01384 895303 

Email: sales@formit.co.uk Web: www.formit.co.uk 

ROLLING MILLS 

DURSTON ROLLING MILLS 

Rolling mills for all applications 

Progress House, Hospital Hill, Waterside, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1PJ 

Tel: 01494 535388 Fax: 01494 792966 

Email: sales@durston.co.uk Web: www.durston.com 

ROTARY TABLES 

1st MACHINE TOOL ACCESSORIES 

4th & 5th Axis tables and custom-buillt solutions. 

1 The Headlands, Downton, Salisbury, Wilts SP5 3JJ 

Tel: 01725 514000 Email: enquiries@kitagawaeurope.com 

SAWING 

ADDISON SAWS LTD 

(Sawing machine and consumables specialists. Est. 55 years) 

Attwood Street, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 8RU 

Tel: 01384 264950 Fax: 01384 264955 

Email: sales@addisonsaws.co.uk Web: www.addisonsaws.co.uk 

BEHRINGER LTD 

(SAWING MACHINE SUPPLIER ESTABLISHED OVER 100 YEARS ) 

Subsidiary of the parent company Behringer GmbH, in Germany. Behringer, 

Behringer Eisele and Vernet Behringer products 

Complete range of billet cutting and mitre cutting, band saws and circular 

cold saws and plate saws including Vernet Behringer structural fabrication 

processing equipment. 

Handling equipment to suit specific requirements 

After sales and service and support across the UK with next day delivery. 

Demonstrations available at our service centre 

Tel 01296 668259. Web: www.behringerltd.co.uk 

E mail info@behringerltd.co.uk 

ADS PRECISION LTD 

For all your metal cutting needs. Suppliers of new & used metal sawing 

bandsaws & circular saws (from manual to automatic CNC), Bahco bimetal 

& carbide bandsaw blades, spare parts for a wide range of saws, 

breakdown, repairs & servicing, lubricants and in house subcontract 

cutting/sawing, CNC milling, turning and machining. 

710a-716 Penistone Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2DF 

Tel: 0114 2347352 Fax: 0114 2347362 

Email: sales@adsprecision.com Web: www.adsprecision.com 

JHP MACHINE SALES LTD 

UK agents for BEWO and RUSCH Sawing Machinery, Manual to 

Automatic and CNC Bandsaws, Automatic Tube Saws, Circular Saws, 

Blades, Breakdowns, Spares, Service and Repairs to a wide range of 

machinery. 

EchoENG: A wide range of Machine Tools i.e., Press Brakes, 

Guillotines, Machining Centers. Lathes, Mills and much much more. 

UK agents for DYNOBEND Bending and Tube end forming Machines. 

Unit 2 Phoenix Park Ind Est, Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh SO50 6PQ 

Tel: 02381 942827 Email: sales@jhpengineeringservices.co.uk 




SCRAP METAL RECYCLING 

H. A. MASON (METALS) LTD 

Buyers of all non-ferrous scrap metals 

Two Woods Lane, off Mill Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands DY5 1TA 

Tel: 01384 79841 Fax: 01384 76414 

Email: info@masonmetals.co.uk Web: www.masonmetals.co.uk 

SERVO MOTOR & DRIVE REPAIRS 

EUROSERV LIMITED 

Specialist Repairs to all Manufactures of Servomotors, Spindle Motors 

and Drives + Associated Equipment. 

Unit 16 & 17, Whitworth Road, Armstrong Industrial Estate, Washington, 

Tyne & Wear 

NE37 1PP. Tel: +44 (0)1915 193344 Fax: +44 (0)1915 368707 

Email: enquiries@euroservltd.net Web: www.euroservltd.net 

SERVICE & REPAIR 

TPH MACHINE TOOLS 

Offer Service & Repair on most Metalworking & Fab Machines, 

both Electrical & Mechanical 

Tel: +44 (0)1708 523916 Email: miket@tphmachinetools.co.uk 

Web: www.tphmachinetools.co.uk. Established 1923 

SHOT BLAST MACHINE ENGINEERS 

DOUG BOOTH & SONS (SHOTBLAST) LTD. 

The largest UK stocks of new and re-conditioned shotblast machines 

of all types. 

Olympia Works, Church Street, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorks WF5 9DG 

Tel: 01924 274887 Fax: 01924 262219 

Email: paul@dougbooth.co.uk Web: www.dougbooth.co.uk 

MNB PRECISION 

MNB offer precison services including CNC Milling and Turning, Jig 

Boring, Spark-Erosion, Wire-Erosion, Grinding and Shot Peening up 8M 

long. 

Units 3-5 Binns Close, Torrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9TB 

Tel: +44 (0) 2476 695 959 Fax: 08721116698 

Email: info@mnbprecision.com Web: www.mnbprecision.com 

SLIDEWAY GRINDING 

BLUE DIAMOND MACHINE TOOLS LTD 

Suppliers of new and used machine tools, rebuilding and repairs, 

suppliers of new tooling and sub-contract slideway grinding, CNC 

retrofitting. 

Unit 6, Hackworth Park Industrial Estate, Sheldon, County Durham. 

Tel: 01388 776052 Fax: 01388 774770 

Email: sales@bdmtools.co.uk Web: www.bluediamondmachinetools.co.uk 

SPINDLE BUILD & REPAIR 

ROTATECH 

Specialising in all types of machine tool spindles, both mechanical & 

electromechanical. Complete removal and re-installation service offered. 

20 Cavans Way, Binley Industrial state, Binley, Coventry CN3 2SF 

Tel: 02476 452600 Fax: 02476 452645 

Email: sales@rotatech.com Web: www.rotatech.com 

SUB-CONTRACTING - GRINDING 

CENTRAL GRINDING SERVICES LTD 

Precision Internal & External C.N.C. Grinding, 50 offs up to large qtys, 

all materials including Exotics, Carbide & Coatings. ISO 9001-2000. 

3A Pomery Drive, Oadby Industrial Estate, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5NE. 

Tel: 0116 271 8188 Fax: 0116 271 8199 

Email: carl@centralgrinding.co.uk Web: www.centralgrindingservices.co.uk 

SUBCONTRACTING – HONING 

DELAPENA GROUP 

Delapena subcontract honing facility provides fast, efficient and cost 

effective superior honing service. 

With our comprehensive suite of delapena honing machines we are 

known for precise, controllable and repeatable honing. 

Request a quotation today. 

The Delapena GroupThe Runnings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. GL51 9NJ 

Email: t.elliott@delapena.co.uk Tel: 01242 516341 

SUB-CONTRACTING - SAWING, MACHINING, 

MILLING, TURNING & LATHE SERVICES 

ADS PRECISION LTD 

For all your metal cutting needs. Suppliers of new & used metal sawing 

bandsaws & circular saws (from manual to automatic CNC), Bahco bimetal 

& carbide bandsaw blades, spare parts for a wide range of saws, 

breakdown, repairs & servicing, lubricants and in house subcontract 

cutting/sawing, CNC milling, turning and machining. 

710a-716 Penistone Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2DF 

Tel: 0114 2347352 Fax: 0114 2347362 

Email: sales@adsprecision.com Web: www.adsprecision.com 

THREAD CUTTING 

KINGSTON ENGINEERING Co (HULL) LTD 

Specialist manufacturers and producers of bespoke Power Screws. We 

offer a variety of specialised engineering services and based on using 

materials and specifications to suit customer's exact needs, we 

produce complimentary nuts and fittings. 

Pennington Street, Hull, HU8 7LD 

Tel: 01482 325676 Fax: 01482 216438 Mobile: 07901 857045 

www.kingston-engineering.co.uk Email : paul@kingston-engineering.co.uk 

TOOL MAKERS 

JCP SERVICES LIMITED 

Tooling For Tin Box & Bakewake Plus Precision Engineers. We 

specialise in the manufacture of tin box, bake ware and progressive 

tooling. Press work also undertaken. We also offer a large variety of 

precision engineering CNC machinery. 

Unit 50, Wakefield Commercial Park, Engine Lane, Bridge Road, Horbury 

Junction, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 5NW. Tel: 01924 278585 

Email: jcpservicesltd@gmail.com Web: www.jcpservices.org.com 

TUBE MANIPULATION 

HLP TUBE FORMERS LTD 

Specialists in CNC Bending, Cutting, Welding & Fabrication 

Unit 17 Pant Glas Industrial Estate, Bedwas, Caerphilly, CF83 8DR 

Tel: 029 2086 2122 Fax: 029 2086 0823 

Email: info@hlptube.co.uk Web: www.hlptube.co.uk 

VALUATION PLANT & MACHINERY 

TPH MACHINE TOOLS 

Offer Service & Repair on most Metalworking & Fab Machines, 

both Electrical & Mechanical 

Tel: +44 (0)1708 523916 Email: miket@tphmachinetools.co.uk 

Web: www.tphmachinetools.co.uk. Established 1923 

VERTICAL BORING 

N.A.B. Precision tooling ltd 

Up to 2 metres Diameter CNC Turning. 


Tel: 01462 456565 Fax: 01462 420039 

Email: nab_sales@btconnect.com Web: www.nabprecisiontooling.com 

WATERJET CUTTING 

CROSS ENGINEERING SWANSEA LTD 

Specialists in Waterjet cutting. 2 number twin head Flow machines 

4mtr x 2mtr capacity, any material upto 200mm thickness also sub 

contract machining and fabrication capacity 

Garngoch Industrial Estate, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 9GE 

Web: www.crosswaterservices.co.uk www.crossengineering.co.uk 

Tel: 01792 893491 

WORKHOLDING 

1st MACHINE TOOL ACCESSORIES 

High quality work holding, fixturing, clamping, chucks & collets 

available from stock. 

1 The Headlands, Downton, Salisbury, Wilts SP5 3JJ 

Tel: 0800 783 0510 Email: enquiries@1stmta.com 



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FEATURES PROGRAMME 

2022 

MAY 

u Laser, Plasma,Waterjet Cutting 

u Spark Erosion, EDM & ECM 

u Metrology inc Inspection & quality control 

SEPTEMBER 

u CAD/CAM 

u Chains & Bearings 

u Laser, Plasma, Waterjet Cutting 

JUNE 

u Robotics & Automation 

u Chucks, Clamps & Workholding Equipment 

u Drilling & Milling 

OCTOBER 

u Robotics & Automation 

u AeroSpace Engineering 

u Metrology inc Inspection & quality control 

JULY 

u Grinding Deburring & Surface finishing 

u Cleaning & Degreasing. 

u Waste Management 

NOVEMBER 

u Grinding Deburring & Surface Finishing, 

u Medical engineering 

u Drilling & Milling 

AUGUST 

u Sawing Machines 

u Tooling 

u Lubricants & Coolants 

DECEMBER 

u Welding, Laser, Plasma & Waterjet Cutting 

u Lubricants & Coolants 

u Autosport Engineering 


Online Auction Sale 

Asquith Butler, Giddings & Lewis Horizontal Boring 

and Milling Machines 

Bidding Ends: Tuesday 12th April 2022 at 3pm (UK Time) 

·Asquith Butler LE5000 Horizontal 

CNC Boring and Milling Machine, 

Siemens Sinumerik 840C CNC Control, 

Travelling Column on Bed, X Axis Travel 

6800mm, Y Axis Travel 3500mm, 

Z Axis Travel 1500mm, 

Programmable Universal Milling Head 

·Asquith Butler LE5000 Horizontal CNC Boring 

and Milling Machine, Siemens Sinumerik 

840C CNC Control, Fixed Column, Travelling 

Bed with 2000mm Diameter Rotary Table 

(360° indexing) X Axis Travel 3000mm, 

Y Axis Travel 1950mm, Z Axis Travel 1500mm, 

Programmable Universal Milling Head 

·Giddings & Lewis G50 Horizontal Boring 

Machine, Numeripath 800M Pendant Control 

Panel, Table size 2500mm x 1220mm with 

1820mm x 1220mm Rotary Table, X Axis 

Travel 2440mm, Y Axis Travel 2052mm, 

Z Axis Travel 1580mm, Spindle Travel 900mm, 

Spindle Diameter 130mm 

For Full Information please visit our Website: www.cottandco.com 

Please Contact Our Office for Further Information: Cottrill & Co, 401—407 Tyburn Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 8HJ 

▪ Tel: + 44 (0) 121 328 2424 ▪ Email: info@cottandco.com ▪ Website: www.cottandco.com ▪ 

Cottrill & Co is a Trade Name of Cottrill & Associates Ltd 

ADVERTISERS INDEX 

1st Machine Tool Accessories . . . . . . .25 Kerf Develpment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 

Amada UK Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Mills CNC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 

Ashmores Pressbrake Tooling . . . . . .15 MTA MACH 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 

Blue Diamond Machine Tools Ltd . . .17 New Century . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 

Central Grinding Services . . . . . . . . .21 Penico Gauges Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 

Cottrill & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 PSL Datrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 

Excel Machine Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 SEC Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 

F. Bode & Son Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Subcon Drilling Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 

Floyd Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Technova Precision Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . .21 

GM CNC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 W.G. Challenor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 

Guhring Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Walter GB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 

Hexagon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Westermans International . . . . . . . . . .11 

IGUS (UK) Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 World Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 

International Metal Technology . . . . .44 XYZ Machine Tools . . . . . .Front Cover 

ITC Tooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Zebra Worldwide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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