Renishaw, a world leader in precision engineering technologies, has revealed a range of new metrology and additive manufacturing equipment at IMTEX 2017, which is taking place at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre from 26th January to 1st February. The new products were announced in a speech made yesterday at the company’s exhibition stand by Dominic McAllister, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Bengaluru.

In his speech, Mr McAllister praised Renishaw’s long term commitment to India which has been hugely beneficial to both the company and the local economy. He said: “Renishaw has been trading in India since 1983 and today it employs 350 highly skilled people across the country, including a wholly owned subsidiary here in Bangalore and a large facility in Pune. Many of its employees in India directly contribute to the R&D and manufacture of its exciting measurement and metal 3D printing technologies which are being demonstrated at IMTEX.”

The new products announced by Mr McAllister are designed to meet the requirements of the advanced manufacturing sector in India; from the need to produce parts with increasing complexity and tighter tolerances, to the drive to reduce costs, to increase speed of operation and the requirement to improve the ease-of-use for new technology.

In June 2016 Renishaw opened an Additive Manufacturing Solutions Centre at its Pune site, which aims to increase the adoption of metal 3D printing technologies by Indian manufacturers. At IMTEX the company introduced the RenAM 500M additive manufacturing system, which the Deputy High Commissioner said “has been fully designed to be used for serialised production of complex metal components directly from CAD using metal powder fusion technology.” Highlights of the system include a Renishaw designed and engineered optical system with dynamic focussing, automated powder sieving and recirculation, a 500 W ytterbium fibre laser and patented high capacity dual filter SafeChange system.

As demands on component tolerances increase, manufacturers are now required to consider all error sources from the machines producing parts; angular errors as well as linear and straightness errors. Therefore at IMTEX, the Deputy High Commissioner also announced Renishaw’s new XM-60 multi-axis calibrator which is capable of measuring all six degrees of freedom from a single set-up, in any orientation for linear axes. It offers significant improvement in simplicity and time saving over conventional laser measurement techniques. The XM-60 uses the XC-80 environmental compensator to correct for environmental conditions.

The Deputy High Commissioner also announced the India launch of Renishaw’s new vision measurement probe (RVP) for use with the REVO-2 5-axis measurement system on co-ordinate measuring machines. Thin sheet metal parts, components with large numbers of holes (as small as 0.5 mm), and parts which are not suited to tactile measurement can now be fully inspected with the RVP system. The new probe increases the multi-sensor capability of REVO-2 by adding non-contact inspection to the existing touch-trigger, high-speed tactile scanning and surface finish measurement capability of the system.

In addition to these key new products, visitors to Renishaw’s IMTEX stand were also able to see the company’s new high productivity machining cell concept which demonstrates how the ability to monitor key process inputs, analyse data and continuously improve manufacturing processes facilitates increased productivity and higher accuracy. The company believes that simply measuring the output of a manufacturing process using ‘tailgate’ inspection is not enough and, more often, too late to control all the variability in that process. It is critical that checks and measurements are also made before, during and immediately after machining to control both common-cause and special-cause variation.

Also demonstrated were the new MODUS 2 metrology software suite which simplifies the programming of CMMs, plus Renishaw’s full suite of machine tool probes, calibration products, metrology fixtures, styli and position encoders, including the new VIONiC digital encoder and the Queen’s Award winning RESOLUTE absolute encoder.

Vollmer, Germany based tool grinding technology manufacturer is impressing visitors with its recently launched machine Vgring 160, Grinding machine for the complete machining of solid carbide tools up to 50 mm diameter. The company is present at Hall 2B stall D102.

With the launch of the Vgrind 160, Vollmer has launched a five-axis grinding machine for the production of solid carbide tools up to 50 mm diameter – in conjunction with multi-layer machining.

Some features

• New wall concept:
Very rigid, compact construction with optimal accessibility and overview for the operator.
• Multi-layer machining:
Two vertical grinding spindles with the grinding wheel set in the C-axis pivot point. Reduced machining times thanks to shorter linear-axis travel distances.
• Modern control-panel concept: Height-adjustable, with touchscreen, 19″ diagonal screen size and optimum view into the machining chambers.
• NUMROTOplus:
The reliable, intuitively operated software with 3D workpiece and machine simulation, combined with collision monitoring.
• Tool Automation:
Even more flexibility for your manufacturing processes – with eight HSK-50 tool positions for the grinding wheel sets. Both grinding spindles can be loaded with complete flexibility.
• Workpiece Automation:
Such as with the VOLLMER HP 160 pallet magazine or the HPR 250 free-arm robot for increased capacity and flexibility.

Bangalore-based Nimble Machine, a division of UCAM Pvt Ltd., is demonstrating its revolutionary Noah series – 6 axis CNC Gear Hobbing Machine at on going IMTEX 2017, in Bengaluru. Launched during the IMTEX 2015, the machine has received good response from the industry. UCAM specializes into manufacturing of precision CNC Rotary Tables, Index Tables and Pallet Changing Solutions for Machine Tool applications.

Some of the features of the machine:

Machine Configuration:
There are three linear axes with precision pre-loaded Ball screws & Servomotor driven supported on generously dimensioned precision Roller guide ways – Radial (X) feed, Axial (Z) feed & Tangential (Y) feed. It has three rotary axes – Hob swivel, Work spindle & Hob drive.

Machine Structures:
The base is a massively structured casting adequately ribbed for extreme rigidity. The column moves on Precision Roller guide ways mounted on Bed and also houses the Radial & Axial feed drives Rigid column with Tail stock support provided additionally with Tail stock parking position for ease of heavy component loading.

Hob Spindle & Swivel Arrangement:
The Hardened and Precision ground spindle runs to an accuracy of less than 2 microns run out on diameters and face. The built-in Direct Drive Motor is driven with a high power for cutting at higher cutting speeds. Also, the Servomotor driven tilt axis enables quick and wide range of angle setting.

Work Drive & Support System:
The Direct Drive Torque Motor imparts very high torque thereby having lower vibrations during cutting and maintenance free. The Auxiliary Tail stock column acts as a support provided for work holding and hence avoid slenderness during cutting, and giving an improved cutting performance.

CNC System
The Powerful and High precision Electronic Gearing feature replaces conventional Index and differential change gears. Its digital drive technology offers enhanced response and control. UCAM specializes in manufacturing of precision CNC rotary tables, index tables and pallet changing solutions for machine tool applications.

The French oil and lubricant specialist is showcasing its range of titanium machining solutions at ongoing IMTEX 2017. The company showcasing products like Stabilis 9230, Safkool 6420, Biocool 3740 and Biocool 3210 among other cutting fluid solutions. The exhibition is scheduled from January 26^th to February 1^st at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).

MOTUL TECH offers a range of premium products especially designed for the machining of titanium.

Stabilis 9230
The Stabilis 9230 Is a high performance multipurpose fine emulsion kind soluble concentrate including a high quantity of base oil and high performance complex ester. It has been especially designed for severe machining operations and demanding markets such as the aeronautical one.

This product is answering the more demanding HSE legislation. It is free of: bactericide, isothiasolinone, DEA, chlorine, nitrite, sulfur, phosphorus additive, formaldehyde and formaldehyde releaser.

The Stabilis 9230 will bring the following benefits:

• Reduction of tool wear
• Optimization of surface finishes
• Better release of tramp oils
• Increase of the in-use product shelf life due to its high bio-stability and stability
• Increase of the output
• Decrease of the consumption
• Reduction of allergy risks

Safkool 6420
The Safkool 6420 is a multipurpose semi-synthetic soluble concentrate including a high performance complex ester. It has been especially designed for standard to severe machining operations and demanding markets such as the aeronautical one.

This product is answering the more demanding HSE legislation. It is free of: safety labelling, DEA, chlorine, nitrite, sulfured additives, phosphorus additives, formaldehyde and formaldehyde releaser

The Safkool 6420 will bring the following benefits:

• Reduction of allergy risks
• Increase of the in-use product shelf life due to its high bio-stability and stability even in very hard water
• Limitation of product losses through chips of machined parts
• Better release of tramp oils
• No foaming issue within the water hardness range [50ppm-800ppm]
• Cleanliness of the working environment thanks to the fineness of the microemulsion

Biocool 3740
The Biocool 3740 is a high performance synthetic soluble concentrate including a high amount of a specific PAG. It has been especially designed for sever machining operations requiring some very high pressure (up to 600 bars) and demanding markets such as the aeronautical one.

This product is answering the more demanding HSE legislation. It is free of: safety labelling, bactericide, isothiasolinone, DEA, chlorine, nitrite, sulfur, phosphorus additive, formaldehyde and formaldehyde releaser.

• The Biocool 3740 will bring the following benefits:
• Good sludge and micro-chips settling
• Decrease of tool wear
• Better surface finish of the parts produced
• Optimal release of foreign oil
• Increase of the productivity and the cutting speeds
• Cleanliness of the working environment
• Clearer visibility during machining operations
• Increase of the in-use product shelf life due to its high bio-stability and stability even in very hard water
• Reduction of allergy risks

Biocool 3210
The Biocool 3210 is a synthetic soluble concentrate especially designed for standard machining and grinding, it is totally suitable for demanding markets such as the aeronautical one.

This product is answering the more demanding HSE legislation. It is free of: safety labelling, DEA, chlorine, nitrite, sulfur, phosphorus, sulfur additives, formaldehyde and formaldehyde releaser.

The Biocool 3210 will bring the following benefits:

• Good sludge and micro-chips settling
• Limitation of product losses through chips of machined parts
• Optimal release of foreign oil
• Cleanliness of the working environment
• Clearer visibility during machining operations
• Increase of the in-use product shelf life due to its high bio-stability and stability even in very hard water
• Reduced consumption
• Reduction of allergy risks

ANCA, Australia’s leading CNC machine tool manufacturer with its Indian operations based in Bangalore, The company has organized for live demonstration of its flagship products like FX5 and MX7 Linear tool & cutter grinding machines and its in house developed software, ToolRoom. The company is showcasing at Hall 3A Stall A103.

Both machines use ANCA LinX linear motors for axis motion (X & Y axes). In conjunction with linear scales, a high level of machine precision and performance is achieved, resulting in superior tool accuracy and surface finish. With LinX Linear Motors there is no loss of machine accuracy over time due to wear and it is not affected by temperature variations.

The FX5 is part of the FX tool and cutter grinding machine range, and is ideal for everything from light manufacturing, to regrinding and even full production. Its best performance and productivity range is for cutting tools up to a diameter of 12mm (1/2”).  This machine is generating huge interest among Indian buyers.

FX range includes the entry level FX3 includes a single wheel pack spindle and 9.5kW spindle. FX5 includes a two-wheel pack changer and options for auto tool loading. The FX7 includes a higher power 19kW spindle with robot options for tool loading and changing of 6 wheel packs.

Another highlight at ANCA’s stall is the MX7 Linear grinding machine, which is part of the MX tool and cutter grinding machine range.  MX7 Linear is designed for volume production tool grinding up to 25mm. MX7 Linear includes a 38kW spindle with highly flexible 6-wheel pack changer as standard, and options for automatic tool loading and tool measurement.  At a lower price point, is the MX5 which includes a 2-wheel pack changer and 26kW grinding spindle.

The new ToolRoom 2016 software from ANCA offers customers a variety of new features to boost productivity and improve usability. Flexibility to design and manufacture complex tool geometries has always been one of ANCA’s strengths. Features included in this latest release are new operations for Formed flute from solid and polish, cylindrical grinding, corner radius and a new profile software. Collision protection on machines is also part of ToolRoom 2016 to avoid wheel and collet collisions during grinding.

Another software product on display at IMTEX is ToolDraft, ANCAs latest software package for creating 2D cutting tool drawings. A fully dimensioned functional drawing with tolerances and multiple views can be created with minutes from a pre-existing template. This will help customers to create drawings of cutting tools manufactured on ANCA machines without relying on third party software.

 ANCA’s new Management Suite displayed at IMTEX is a game changer for the CNC grinding industry. The software enables customers to monitor the operational performance of their machines no matter where they are in the world and provide live production data to make informed operational improvements. Management Suite provides machine analytics which give companies the ability to produce highly accurate reports on machine usage, enabling them to identify waste and increase overall equipment efficiency.”

Italy based company Speroni, manufacturer of Tool Presetting and Measuring systems is demonstrating its high end tool presetters and measuring system at ongoing India’s largest machine tool exhibition IMTEX 2017. The company is showcasing its proven MAGIS and FUTURA series of tool presetters. The exhibition started on 26th of January in Bangalore and will continue till 1st February.

STP MAGIS
The new STP MAGIS generation of tool presetting and measuring system from Speroni has revolutionized the value of entry level tool measurement.The innovative MAGIS control delivers all of the needed measuring features and functions in a user friendly, clean and trouble-free single screen user interface. As for all of the Speroni Tool Presetting & Measuring Systems, the structure of MAGIS is completely made of aged pearlitic cast iron in order to guarantee the best thermal stability for Indian kind of manufacturing Setup.

Contrasting most presetter designs, the homogeneous structure of MAGIS resolves all of those issues one encounters on systems which use light alloys and/or granite that have a different and unstable reaction to changes in the temperature and the environment. Homogeneity is a key design element which has been proven on Speroni systems for now over 50 years and in the metalworking field for even longer. The choice of materials for the basic structure of our systems is made in order to guarantee this fundamental design criterion.

STP FUTURA
The new STP FUTURA line of tool presetting and measuring systems, is the expression of Speroni’s 50 years of innovative technology. Based on key construction concepts which have always been copied but never equaled, the new STP FUTURA line introduces new levels of ergonomics, ease of use and precision in the tool presetting and measuring world.

The modular design and vast number of configurations available, offer the right solution for every measuring need guaranteeing at the same time full upgradability in the future as your company’s needs grow. The solid design, together with our excellence in manufacturing, eliminates the need for frequent recalibration due to changes in temperature during the work shift; as well as guaranteeing the precision and repeatability of your system year after year.

Speroni Spa has also recently established Speroni India Pvt. Ltd. to cater to the increasing demand of Speroni products in the country. Headquartered in Pune, Speroni India Pvt. Ltd. is headed by Ravi Moolya, General Manager, Speroni India Pvt Ltd. Speroni India will be directly involved in sales & service of Speroni products in the Indian sub-continent.

The specialist tool for pocket milling from Hoffmann Group’s GARANT MasterSteel product range scores top marks in all disciplines

Hoffmann Group is launching a new universal milling cutter for high-performance steel cutting from the MasterSteel product range. The GARANT MasterSteel PickPocket is designed for all milling disciplines. The tool is suitable for milling slots and pockets, as well as for side milling. However, its manoeuvrability for ramping and helical milling makes it particularly impressive. This all-rounder even achieves outstanding performance for drilling. The GARANT MasterSteel PickPocket is therefore the ideal tool for anyone who is looking for a flexible solution for a wide range of tasks with a single solid carbide mill.

The new GARANT MasterSteel PickPocket features an innovative front cutter geometry with three cutting edges and a drill tip recessed towards the milling shaft. The concept with three cutting edges enables very large flutes in comparison with a classic four-cutter design, which is why swarf can be routed away better. This makes the tool an excellent match for aggressive ramping and plunging.

The outstanding smooth cutting action and stability of the tool are due to the unevenly spaced end face and a dynamic helical pitch, together with a special core diameter increase. The crescent shape of the end face makes the cutting edges particularly robust for plunging and ramping. At the same time, the positive rake of the solid carbide mill makes it very free-cutting and therefore ideally suited for machining fragile and thin-walled components.

Hoffmann Group is expanding its GARANT MasterSteel product range with the new GARANT MasterSteel PickPocket universal milling cutter. In the summer of 2015, the first solid carbide mills from the range opened up a new performance class for solid carbide milling cutters. With these, Hoffmann Group offers state-of-the-art high-performance millers for any application.

The GARANT MasterSteel PickPocket is available for a diameter of 5.7 to 20 millimetres in the standard length and also with a longer neck from Hoffmann Group e-shop at www.hoffmann-group.com and from the 2016/2017 catalogue.

Latest developments and technologies such as turning, grinding and milling-boring of DANOBAT and SORALUCE brands will be showcased at the main Indian Metal-cutting Machine Tool Exhibition, IMTEX 2017.

During this edition DANOBAT GROUP will emphasize on its latest solutions for different industries such as;

• Energy, including solutions for windmill parts such as the hub and nacelle, solutions for hydraulic or gas parts such as compressors and turbine cases, thermal energy solutions, and developments for oil&gas parts such as tubes, pipes, balls and valves among other components,
• Solutions for capital goods and yellow goods components such as long reach boom arm, main booms, bucket, mining components, gearbox cases, machine tool components such as columns, etc.,
• solutions for the railway industry where DANOBATGROUP offers stand alone machines and turnkey projects for the production and maintenance of the rolling stock. DANOBATGROUP will also showcase the case study of the project developed for RCF (Rail coach factory), Rae Bareli, a fully automatic axle, wheels and wheelset machining, assembly and inspection line, that turns out a new wheelset every 18 minutes,
• and solutions for the automotive industry, such as DANOBAT grinding and turning machines for crankshafts, transmission parts, shafts, etc.

Besides, the stand will also showcase the latest developments on DANOBAT high production grinding and turning machines for small and accurate parts, as well as the most advanced technological developments implemented in SORALUCE milling boring machines and vertical turning centers, highlighting the DAS (Dynamics active stabilizer), a technology that has recently been recognized as the Quality Innovation of the Year and taken the Best of Industry Award. DAS system reduces the risk of chatter during the machining process, provides 100% cutting capacity through the complete workpiece volume, Increases productivity up to 300%, Improves workpiece surface quality, extends the tool life and works in real time, among other benefits.

On the stand visitors will also be informed about the benefits of DANOBAT GROUP´s local team and service department that is exclusively dedicated to India, and which includes supporting the customer with the identification of the right part of the supplied machine, offering the best price for necessary spares, successful order execution of the ordered spares, offering the economical annual maintenance contracts for the variety of products which are being manufactured by various companies under DANOBAT GROUP flagship, installation & commissioning of the machines & attending various breakdowns of these machines under warranty & on ad-hoc basis post warranty. These activities also include geometry verification of the machines as per ISO standards, laser calibration, ball-bar test, load test etc.