Enhancing machine tools interoperability

Most CNC systems have a closed architecture and only provide a data link via their PLC, limiting data collection to the PLC's scan rate. The inflexibility of this approach, which also demands custom client software for each machine type, drove an industry initiative to bring Internet style connectivity to manufacturing equipment.

A conversation with Bo Shomaker of Sandvik Coromant

Swedish supplier of cutting tools and tooling solutions, Sandvik Coromant was founded in 1942. Over 70 years later, the company is 8,000-strong, in 130 countries.

Milacron expands in Czech Republic

Expansion plans to raise capacity and service levels for the Uniloy, DME and TIRAD product brands   

Dow's PacXpert Flexible Packaging Technology wins award

 Dow’s latest flexible packaging innovation will advance packaging solutions in India   

Perfecting metal cutting results

There is no all-purpose workpiece material for machined products. Different product applications require workpiece materials with widely differing performance properties.

John Donlon of Hurco discusses five-axis machine launch and its value

John Donlon, Executive Vice President of Hurco Companies, Inc., was recently in Singapore for Hurco's open house. International Metalworking News for Asia (IMNA) spoke to him about the benefits of five-axis machining, the future of Asia-Pacific's manufacturing landscape, and trends to watch out for.

Not all lasers are identical

There are two ways to create microvias: conventional mechanical drilling and a laser-based process. The major advantage of mechanical bits is that the complex mix of materials presents no problems. On the downside, they cannot achieve diameters less than one-tenth of a millimeter, they can drill only about 20 vias per second, and they wear out within minutes.

8 questions with Nice Machine's GM

Dongguan Nice Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd's General Manager Mr Wenfu Li talks to International Metalworking News for Asia (IMNA) how the company started, keys to success and plans for the future.

Hurco Open House in Singapore

Unleash the Power of 5 is the main theme of the recent Hurco Open House exhibition in Singapore. Several new machines have been brought in to the demonstration area specifically for this event.

Understanding the concept of five-axis machining

Tool Center Point Management (TCPM) - or Rotary Tool Center Point Control (RTCPC) as it is sometimes referred to – is a feature within advanced machine tool controls that significantly simplifies the complexity of 5-axis programming and setup.

Bühler Aeroglide apprenticeship program praised

US Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez commends Bühler Aeroglide for its new workforce development and education initiative in North Carolina

Pt Sanki Cranes Indonesia: Leading the heavy lifting solution

PT. Sanki Cranes Indonesia was the first Japanese hoist crane manufacturing facility in Indonesia. It is established in 2011 provided with more than 60 years of experience in Japan. PT. Sanki Cranes Indonesia produces heavy duty cranes that are designed to improve the customer’s processes by moving loads ergonomically and safely.