Thread cutting in high-tensile tool steel

For tool makers and manufacturers, machining material 1.2714 is a regular challenge when it comes to the tool life achieved during thread cutting. A company based in Saarland introduced the Walter Prototyp Paradur HT some time ago and is now able to report that its tool lives have more than doubled.

Stamp of approval

Taiwanese press producer, Lien Chieh Machinery Co., Ltd., has specialised in the manufacture of different types of hydraulic presses for over sixty years. Founded in 1947, it has focused on the development of a comprehensive range of technically advanced hydraulic, hydroforming, deep drawing and forging presses designed to offer high levels of performance. As it turns its attention to a range of new hot forming and mechanical press developments, International Metalworking News for Asia (IMNA) ta

Birth of a new machine

Changes in design philosophy and product trends in the industry can often leave manufacturing unprepared to produce new designs. These changes are usually slow and subtle but occasionally they are dramatic and obvious. Recently, this has been the case for industrial laser material processing.

Thailand's MAT and its winning formula

Over the years, Material Automation Thailand (MAT) has provided its customers with high-quality and cost effective solutions using PLM products. SantiratKirdpokem, Assistant Manager, CAD/CAM/CAE Software Division of Material Automation Thailand (MAT) shared with International Metalworking News for Asia (IMNA) how the company thrived in an emerging market where more complex products and new customer requirements are business as usual.

Perfectly joined powertrain components

With more complex constituent components and even smaller batch sizes, powertrain production is facing many challenges. For a large number of applications in this sector the heat-shrink assembly process is almost predestined. Where control cams and/or gears have to be mounted on shafts, heat shrink assembly brings about a considerable reduction in component weight whilst guaranteeing a high degree of functional density of the shaft.

UWC Holdings thrives using cutting edge technology

Penang-based Unique Wire Cut Holdings (UWC) was founded over twenty years ago in Malaysia. Although the company originally started out as a trading company that sold wire cutting machines, the current business covers much wider areas of interest. However, through hard work, a clear vision and perseverance, the company a true success story. Currently, UWC specialises in the creation of top of the line electro mechanical parts, precision components, and sheet metal fabrication for a number of indu

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