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In the new version 1.1, the powerful software ACCON-OPC-Server UA of the Swabian specialist for industrial communication now also supports SINUMERIK controllers for machine tools. Another innovation raises the security of previous OPC DA servers to the next level.
Optimate GmbH presents its App of the same name at the EuroBLECH in a new design and with ex- tended functionalities. For the first time, the new version of the Op- timate App will be introduced to a broad professional audience in Hanover.
Baumüller is participating in EuroBLECH 2022 and is presenting itself as a complete partner for every phase of the life cycle. At EuroBLECH 2022, drive and automation specialist Baumüller will be presenting modern technology solutions for sheet metalworking machines in hall 27, stand C155.
With the new RC2 and RC4 coatings, Paul Horn GmbH is exhibiting new developments in the field of high-performance tool coatings. The high toughness and hardness allow the machining of steels at high cutting speeds and lead to a significant increase in tool life.
The sharpening specialist VOLLMER has boosted their VHybrid 260 grinding and erosion machine, and now achieves a surface quality of 0.05 μm/Ra (micrometre/average roughness value) when eroding PCD tools (polycrystalline diamond). The process innovation succeeded thanks to the optimisation of the Vpulse EDM Generator.
With the DC118 Supreme solid carbide drill, Walter is signalling the start of a new performance class for challenging applications. The "180° drills" differ from standard solid carbide drills in particular due to the high rigidity they provide against deflection, the good centring accuracy and four chamfers, which enable excellent guidance after plunging.
Closed loop between WENZEL gear inspection system and Nidec gear grinder. IMTS 2022 will host a variety of gear technologies that will set the tone for manufacturing innovation in the years to come. At the forefront is the integration of data for process control, providing outstanding solutions to manufacturers. WENZEL America and Nidec’s collaboration started with the mutual drive for serving their customer with excellence through data management.
For this purpose, the components are guided along in a process water basin upstream of a patented ultrasonic sonotrode, whose generated vibrations cause the burrs to oscillate in an energy-efficient manner and break off with sharp edges in a process-safe manner. Since July 2022, the start-up ultraTEC has been a company of the international VOLLMER GROUP from Biberach an der Riß.
Automated manufacturing promises greater productivity, quality and safety – factors that promote sustainable competitiveness. With the integration of hardware and software, DMG MORI is consistently gearing its entire product portfolio towards automation in machine tool manufacturing.