The Mitsui Seiki VL30 Series high-speed vertical machining centers were developed specifically for high-speed / high-precision hard milling of mold components as well as graphite and copper tungsten electrodes. The VL30 Series features high thrust, high-efficiency linear motor drives for… Continue Reading →

Japanese-manufactured Kitagawa rotary workholding systems that are usually fitted to lathes are now being offered for highly efficient static workholding on the table of machining centres. In the UK and Ireland, sole agent for these YS Modular Systems is 1st… Continue Reading →

FEIN, the leading power tools and accessories manufacturer, has launched the world’s smallest compact core drilling machine with right and left rotation, the KBC 36 Magforce, to the UK’s metalworking market. The Magforce has a tiny installation height of just… Continue Reading →

The complex movements in industrial applications demand twistable cables with a long service life. chainflex® robotic cables from igus® have been specifically designed and tested for these requirements, making them the perfect solution! For more information on robotic cables visit… Continue Reading →

The VGrind tool and cutter grinding machine has been around for almost 10 years, with VOLLMER making periodic iterations and upgrades to account for industry evolution and technological advancements. Now, the Biberach manufacturer has introduced three new VGrind variants all… Continue Reading →

Based just outside Dundee, Quest Precision Engineering Ltd has been on a trajectory of continuous growth. The Scottish manufacturer initially acquired two Nakamura-Tome turning centres through the pandemic and it has just added another two of the industry-leading turning centres… Continue Reading →

Occupying a footprint of only 12.5 square metres, the new Robo2Go MAX from DMG MORI allows large lathes and turn-mill centres to be easily and flexibly automated. The robotic system is designed for handling workpieces from 40 mm to 400… Continue Reading →

Mazak has responded to market demand for a high-specification entry-level machining centre with a large Y-axis stroke by launching the new VCE-600. Designed to deliver superior productivity at a competitive price, the new machine is ideal for subcontractors and jobshops… Continue Reading →

Gühring has now expanded its grooving and parting-off to include a new grade with a blade width of 3mm for parting-off stainless steel materials. The System 222 expansion adds to the existing indexable inserts for steel materials. With two cutting… Continue Reading →