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RGC REMAINS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING THE QUALITY STANDARDS OF PRODUCTION IN SOUTH AFRICA

 

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RGC Engineering has been a beacon of innovation in providing quality solutions and equipment for Dimensional and Non-destructive testing and Tooling for the South African manufacturing engineering landscape since its inception in 1960.

Originally established as a precision engineering manufacturing company, RGC Engineering has evolved into a leading Precision Metrology and Inspection Equipment provider.

Over the decades, we have not only grown but also solidified our position in the industry through strategic partnerships with industry giants such as Mitutoyo, Marposs and GOM, now Zeiss GOM Metrology. These partnerships are a testament to our unwavering commitment to our core values: Quality, Precision, Efficiency, Service and Expertise, and they have significantly contributed to our ability to provide top-notch solutions and equipment.

Our mission is not just about providing quality solutions for the manufacturing sectors in South Africa. It’s about empowering our workforce through education and training, both for our personnel and customers, on the use of advanced inspection systems. At RGC Engineering, we believe that investing in the best and most efficient technology is not enough. We also invest in our people, because we know that they are the key to achieving our goals and maintaining our commitment to excellence.

Zeiss GOM Metrology – ScanBox 5130: Revolutionizing Automated Inspection

The ScanBox 5130 is a game-changer in automated inspection and digitization. Designed to handle complex parts such as hang-on parts, assemblies, and airfoils, the ScanBox 5130 stands out as an all-in-one solution. It optimizes series inspection and provides full-field measuring results for CAD comparison in record time. This capability is crucial for visualizing deviations from GD&T standards accelerating production, maintenance and repair processes.

One of the standout features of the ScanBox 5130 is its ability to operate autonomously. This feature significantly increases machine utilization, reduces measuring cycles and allows our clients to obtain quicker and better results, allowing them to deploy their staff more efficiently. The ScanBox 5130 is not just a tool but a vital component that enhances productivity and ensures precision in every measurement.

GOM Scan 1: Compact Precision with Advanced Technology

The GOM Scan 1 from Zeiss GOM Metrology is a testament to how advanced technology can be packaged into a compact and robust design. Featuring Blue Light Technology and the stereo camera principle, the GOM Scan 1 delivers exact 3D data, making it indispensable for quality control.

The lightweight solution allows you to capture 3D data intuitively. Easy to operate, GOM Scan 1 is the specialist for simple and fast measurements of small to medium-sized parts – even in confined spaces. This synergy ensures that quality control is not only precise but also efficient. The GOM Scan 1’s advanced capabilities and user-friendly design make it a perfect fit for R&D, enabling reverse engineering of parts with remarkable accuracy.

Mitutoyo Solutions: LH600F, MiSTAR 555, and Measurlink Software

Mitutoyo LH600F: The LH600F height gauge is an advanced tool offering easy operation through a keypad and touchscreen navigation, making it suitable even for beginners. It boasts a best-in-class accuracy of ± (1.1+0.6L/600) μm. The LH600F is used for various measurements, including 2D and perpendicularity measurements, with enhanced data output functions that simplify measurement data management. The contextual guidance on the large-screen touch panel supports operators, ensuring they understand each step in the measurement sequence, making it easy to obtain accurate and repeatable measurements.

Mitutoyo MiSTAR 555: The MiSTAR 555 is a cornerstone of our precision inspection capabilities. Known as the shop-floor CMM, it can be used next to or even on the production line. The MiSTAR 555 combines inline and near-line precision measurements with easy usability, unprecedented versatility, and a space-saving design. Its three-sided open architecture simplifies moving workpieces on and off the measuring table, reducing operator workload and enhancing efficiency.

Mitutoyo Measurlink Software: Coupled with Measurlink software from Mitutoyo, we have transformed our data management and analysis processes. Measurlink supports real-time data collection with live SPC charts to alert operators and additional analysis tools and reports for quality control and operations. Its customizable interface allows for the addition of photos and videos, guiding operators on specific measurements. Designed with Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory in mind, Measurlink provides the scalability and interoperability needed in today’s factories.

Marposs Inline Inspection Equipment: Ensuring Real-Time Quality Control

At RGC Engineering, real-time quality control is paramount, and Marposs’ inline inspection equipment plays a critical role in achieving this. Marposs offers various inspection equipment for industrial inline, next-to-line, or during-production analysis. Currently, the M1 Star gauges are the most used equipment for internal bore diameter measurement. Coupled with the Merlin gauge computer, measurements can be seen directly, and the part can be evaluated and processed on the spot.

The Marposs M1 Star gauges, with the Merlin gauge computers, are widely used in the automotive industry to measure the finest tolerance bore diameters. These probes provide real-time dimensional feedback while simultaneously machining the part. The probes also enable parts to be marked correct or incorrect on the spot before they move to the next production stage.

Integration and Future Vision

Each piece of equipment has its own role in inspection, but when combined, they enable a comprehensive overview of the production process from start to finish. At RGC Engineering, we strive to help customers achieve the best quality end products by training their operators or inspectors on using the instruments or helping them set up a metrology inspection area. Our new building renovations include a state-of-the-art metrology, training, and inspection area, complete with the ScanBox 5130, Mitutoyo Crysta Apex models, and the Mitutoyo MiSTAR 555, alongside all Zeiss GOM scanning systems and Marposs gauges.

RGC Engineering is not just about providing cutting-edge equipment and solutions. We are also about building a brighter future for the industry. That’s why we are in the process of establishing a training institute where Inspection Instrument Operators and Metrologists can enrol in training to use their tools and understand their measurements thoroughly. This initiative is a clear demonstration of our commitment to improving workforce skills and maintaining high-quality standards in production, and we are confident that it will contribute significantly to the industry’s growth and development.

In conclusion, RGC Engineering remains dedicated to advancing the quality standards of production in South Africa. Through our strategic partnerships and unwavering commitment to innovation, we are excited to continue leading the way in precision engineering and inspection.

For more information, please contact RGC Engineering – Tel: 011 887-0800.

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NEXT GENERATION SHOULDER AND HIGH FEED MILLING LINE

TaeguTec recently launched the CVKT line of inserts and cutters, in the Ø6-20 mm diameter range for miniature machining.

The WIN-MILL line, including CVKT inserts and holders, are small-size end mills optimized for the miniature industry. Featuring indexable inserts with Ø8 mm, 2 effective teeth end mills, the WIN-MILL line is an excellent choice for cost reduction. The increased number of teeth means it is a high productivity solution that replaces carbide end mill machining.

Further, WIN-MILL end mills can be applied to various milling applications as the inserts are available in shoulder milling and high feed machining types. The contact between the V bottom insert and the cutter pocket maximizes clamping stability for both, high feed and ramping machining, enabling excellent performance in multiple applications.

For more information please contact TaeguTec – Tel: 011 362-1500.

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Xill·tec® – POWERFUL MILLING IN A PLUG & PLAY SOLUTION

Walter rounds off its range of solid carbide universal milling cutters

With the Xill·tec® MC230 and MC233 Advance milling cutters, Walter already introduced two ranges of solid carbide milling cutters that are powerful and can be used universally – for all ISO materials from groups P, M, K, N and S, as well as for all standard roughing and finishing applications and milling strategies. As part of a second launch stage, the tool manufacturer is now rounding off its range with Xill·tec® two-edge and eight-edge milling cutters, offering diameters of between 2 mm and 25 mm and cutting lengths from 1 to 5 × Dc. With these long cutting lengths, Walter is embracing the trend for dynamic milling as a standard application in the universal range. One of its major advantages is that the entire tool length can be used with accordingly high material removal rates. There are also various geometries, each developed for a particular application, material or machining strategy.

The Xill·tec® MC230 Advance basic range also sees the addition of new Xill·tec® milling cutters from the MC233 Advance range. These are designed with chip breakers and are therefore suitable for high chip volumes, for example for dynamic roughing. In other words, they are suitable for applications where the chips need to be kept short, despite using long cutting edges and safely carried away. When compared with their market competitors, both milling cutters have a tool life that is around 30% longer when used at the same cutting speed and with the same material. This is thanks to geometries whose variable helices are coordinated with the number of teeth and cutting edge length, combined with the new tough WK40TF universal grade with TiAlN coating. The latter was developed and manufactured by Walter in-house for Xill·tec® solid carbide milling tools.

For more information, please contact Spectra Carbide Tooling Technology – Tel: 021 555 4144.

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LOGIQ-8-TANG NEW 90° CUTTERS CARRYING TANGENTIALLY CLAMPED INSERTS WITH 8 CUTTING EDGES

ISCAR recently introduced new cutters that carry tangentially clamped inserts with 8 right-hand cutting edges, intended for face and shoulder milling. They are suitable for a wide range of workpiece materials including different types of steel, stainless steel and cast iron and are designed for roughing and finishing operations in the automotive, die and mould industries and for general engineering.

The T890HT cutters feature 90° cutting edge angle and a rigid dovetail clamping configuration. Coolant channels are directed to each cutting edge, while polished coating of the cutter body facilitates chip flow and protects against corrosion and wear.

The tools include T890HT ELN endmills in 32 and 40 mm diameters with cylindrical and Weldon shanks and T890HT FLN Face mills in 40, 50, 63, 80, 100 and 125 mm diameters with coarse and fine pitch. The endmills and face mills are for machining square shoulders, slots and face milling.

The following inserts are produced from ISCAR’s latest SUMO TEC carbide grades, which significantly increase productivity:

  • T890 LNHT 1306PNTR, a four-sided tangentially clamped insert for general use, featuring 8 right-hand cutting edges, 0.8 mm corner radii and a 9.5 mm maximum depth of cut.
  • T890 LNAT 1306PN-W, a wiper insert with 4 cutting edges for finishing operations, 0.6 mm x 45 deg. chamfer and a wiper for high surface quality.

For more information, please contact ISCAR South Africa (PTY) LTD – Tel: 011 997-2700.

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CHIPLESS THREAD MANUFACTURING IN WROUGHT ALUMINIUM AND CAST ALUMINIUM ALLOYS

REIME NORIS expands its product portfolio for wrought aluminium and cast aluminium alloys with two newly developed cold forming taps.

Both tool types, like all taps of the “NEO” series, are made of HSSE-PM substrate. However, they differ in geometry and coating in order to achieve outstanding results in the respective field of application.

NORIS SPANLOS NEO AL

The NORIS SPANLOS NEO AL cold forming tap has been developed especially for the machining of wrought aluminium alloys. The geometry with an asymmetrical pressure point shape acts in the forming direction through a relatively steep stroke with very low torque. The stroke on the back is much flatter and thus has a supporting effect. This combination results in an enormous increase in tool life. A DLC (diamond like carbon) coating reliably protects against cold press welds, which are found frequently in these materials.

NORIS SPANLOS NEO GAL

The NORIS SPANLOS NEO GAL cold forming tap has been developed especially for thread forming in cast aluminium alloys. The geometry has a steeply pronounced symmetrical stroke both in the forming direction and at the back. The special feature is a sliding surface in-between, which offers targeted resistance to the particularly high abrasiveness of these cast materials. A multi-layer TICN coating, which has proven particularly effective in cases of abrasive wear, functions as a coating here.

In the standard product portfolio, the metric dimensions common for these materials, up to and including M10, are available, from M4 also with coolant hole. As in the entire range of NORIS SPANLOS tools, these two new types are also available from stock only with lubrication grooves.

For more information, please contact Duncan MacDonald – Tel: 011 444 4345

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HIGH PRODUCTIVITY VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS – DNM SERIES

New DNM series VMC

With a global installed base in excess of 30000 machines, the DNM series is a popular and proven mainstay in DN SOLUTIONS’s product line. With a range of different models, sizes and capacities, there is definitely a DNM machine to meet customers’ needs.

Featuring the largest machining area in its class the new DNM series vertical machining center offers increased Y-axis travel and a higher table load. The direct-coupled spindle for higher productivity improves the machines’ performance and environmental-friendliness, while higher productivity is achieved by reducing the tool change time and improving all axes feed rates plus acceleration/deceleration times.

DNM series VMC with the largest machining area in its class.

This environmental-friendly machine is designed for stable and easy operation with the EOP function that can be accessed via the pop-up window on the NC main screen. Grease lubrication for axis roller guideways is supplied as standard.

For more information, please contact PUMA MACHINE TOOLS – Tel: (011) 976 8600.

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HURCO MACHINING CENTRES AT MACH 2024

Regarding Hurco Europe’s prismatic machining equipment at MACH 2024, the accent was on 5-axis machining as well as automation of both 3-axis and 5-axis vertical machining centres (VMCs). There was a Hurco ProCobot Profeeder assisting the production of parts on a VM20i 3-axis VMC and an Erowa Robot Compact 80 feeding a trunnion-type 5-axis model, the VMX30Ui.

The ProCobot picks and places components and removes them after machining, with the app running directly in the Max 5 control and visible on the screen. Minimal information needs to be entered to set a job, so changeover time can be as rapid as 30 minutes, making plug-and-play, small-batch automation a reality. The Erowa cell, on the other hand, transfers the workholding as well as the part on a pallet. The choice of system depends on the application. Both solutions lend themselves well to Hurco’s typical customers, which tend to undertake small to medium batch runs.

Hurco SRTi 5-axis VMCs are popular because they have a swivelling spindle head and flush rotary table, a configuration that can be used as a 5-axis production centre or a 3-axis machine that exploits the full working volume. A VMX42SRTi with 1,067 x 610 x 610 mm travels represented this range at the show. It has directly-encoded torque motors driving both the B-axis spindle and C-axis table. Linear scales and 20-bar coolant through the spindle are standard features.

Another Hurco 5-axis machining centre at the exhibition was the cantilever-type VC500i. Ergonomically designed for easy operator access, it has a 520 x 450 x 400 mm working volume and a ± 100-degree swivelling trunnion carrying a rotary table, ideal for machining five faces of a component in a single set-up. As with any 5-axis centre, it drastically reduces the number of separate operations needed to completely machine a part compared with using a 3-axis machine.

A VMX60Ti 3-axis VMC equipped with a rotary-tilt table demonstrated the versatility of this alternative 5-axis machining arrangement, particularly for prismatic machining of shaft-type components. Capital cost can be saved, as a smaller capacity machine can often be selected compared with if a dedicated 5-axis machining centre were to be used.

In addition to the popular 3-axis VM10i, which combines a small footprint with the capacity (660 x 406 x 508 mm) and performance (11 kW / 12,000 rpm) of a big 3-axis machining centre, there was a VM ONE 3-axis VMC with a smaller Z-axis travel of 356 mm. It addresses a need, especially among subcontractors, for an entry-level machine that is super-compact, yet still capable of producing prismatic parts weighing up to 1,500 kg.

Powered by proprietary WinMax software, the Max5 control includes a solid model import option that allows 3+2 routines to be programmed on the shop floor from an IGES CAD model imported as a .STP file. It is fast, uncomplicated and takes the load off manufacturer’s CAM stations.

The CNC system supports both conversational programming via a colour LCD touch-screen and/or input of NC code generated off-line, with merging of the two sets of data achieved via an NC Merge function.

For more information, please contact TH Machine Tools – Tel: 012 259 1375.

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TONGTAI IMPROVES SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OF CNC’S IN MANUFACTURING

By Paul Savides, Managing Director, PBS Machine Tools

Dealing directly with OEMs like Toyota and first-tier suppliers who provide products to Ford, VW etc., we have found the world is changing. A white paper from the World Economic Forum and Kearney illustrates the changing nature of manufacturing, which was evident even before it was exaggerated by the Covid pandemic. This is also the case in South Africa.

Now, Varietal Manufacturing is Upon Us

Mass Customisation has created a problem in traditional production financing models regarding mass production. Consumer demand is causing manufacturers to produce more model variants, and this is greatly affecting economies of scale because they sell less of each model. This is causing numerous OEMs in the automotive industry to begin divestment, particularly due to mass customisation.

The biggest casualty in divestment is the loss of jobs, due to the need for more manufacturing capabilities and agility as they change to smaller batches. However, the benefit is a larger supply chain that must be manned, monitored and controlled.

Our role has evolved to become a Value Integrator

As our strength lies in value integration, PBS Machine Tools acknowledged that we need to align with associates that we could not only collaborate with, but also promote as our trusted partners.

Developing Relationships to Future-Proof production

Tongtai Machine & Tool Co. Ltd is an ideal partner for manufacturers who are interested to future-proof their production and indeed their business. Industrial design emphasizes that future-proof products must have a high durability, which means a good cost performance ratio. This is very true as Tongtai has proved in the South Africa market that:

  • They are a leading provider of integrated solutions
  • They produce machines that bring performance and value to the customer
  • Spares and service requirements for over 1,000 machines is <4% of total turnover

Examples of solutions Tongtai have provided through full turnkey projects in the automotive industry in South Africa include:

  • Hub and shaft
  • Brake disc
  • Brake drum
  • Flywheel
  • Timing chain cover and
  • Rear axle machining lines
  • Cam Cover

In another instance, Tongtai showed their versatility when they were prepared to depart from their core business to meet a customer specific demand , and they provided us with an automated, heavy duty 6M X-Axis horizontal machining cell for use in the railway industry to machine bolsters and side-frames for trains, in one setup.

Future-Proofing your business

The potential to future-proof any business is assured with Tongtai’s methodology and products. A current example of this is the smart manufacturing, High Mix – Low Volume (HMLV) system Tongtai developed for the automotive industry which is flexible and capable of providing a manufacturing solution that allows selective:

  • Customer driven small volumes
  • Large varietal production to meet needs
  • Enabling agile manufacturing and
  • That can easily satisfy mass customisation

Advances such as this, in equipment critical to the manufacturing process, can bring immense value in enhancing the operational efficiency of a company. It also allows a manufacturer to follow the “units of production depreciation” financial model that allows you to determine the value of an asset based on usage and anticipated lifespan.

Capacity Utilization Indicators

Combining this with an OEE model that enhances time utilization, piece performance and piece quality, Tongtai can enhance the future of any business using CNC machines.

This is accomplished with the introduction of Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions including sensors, edge computing, full line management and maintenance systems that are now available if you are a single or multiple machine tool user.

We have the tools and, are just a call away to assist you in future-proofing your company for future generations.

For more information please contact PBS Machine Tools – Tel: 011 914-3360.

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HELICAL MOTION

A typical HELIMILL insert - a helical cutting edge is formed by the intersection between the helical side and the shaped top surfaces of the insert.

 

The introduction of the ISCAR HELIMILL in the 1990s marked a significant milestone in milling tools. It revolutionized the design of milling tools with indexable inserts, establishing a new approach that would shape the industry for years to come. This breakthrough was achieved using a parallelogram-shaped carbide insert, featuring a helical cutting edge formed by the intersection of the insert’s helical side and shaped top surfaces. The HELIMILL concept offers several advantages.

Firstly, the consistency of the rake and relief angles along the insert’s cutting edge, when mounted on a tool, reduces cutting force variations and ensures a smooth cutting action. Secondly, the uniformity of the insert’s cutting wedge enhances its strength. Lastly, the helical cutting edge’s proximity to the imaginary cylinder generated by a rotating tool improves accuracy compared to the straight edge found in previous generation milling inserts. These advancements have elevated milling performance to new heights.

Over the years, continuous improvement has led to significant changes in the classical HELIMILL inserts. The helix of the cutting edge has become more aggressive, and the top surface topology has become more intricate. Combined with advanced carbide grades, these new designs have ushered in a new level of performance. However, the parallelogram insert shape limits the number of indexable cutting edges to two.

To maximize the efficiency of cemented carbides, a new round of insert development was initiated. The successful adaptation of the helical cutting edge to triangular inserts addressed this limitation. The triangular insert concept not only provides three cutting edges but also offers additional benefits. When compared to other shapes with equal cutting-edge length, the triangular shape provides a wider central area. This allows for an increase in the central bore size, enabling the use of a clamping screw with a larger thread. As a result, the insert securing is strengthened, contributing to the overall durability of the milling tool assembly. Additionally, the triangular shape enhances the ramping-down cutting capability.

Overall, the introduction of the ISCAR HELIMILL and its subsequent advancements have revolutionized the milling tool industry. The use of helical cutting edges and triangular inserts has significantly improved performance, accuracy and durability, pushing milling capabilities to new levels.

A HELI-3-MILL face milling tool with triangular inserts – the insert provides already 3 indexable helical cutting edges

A proximate successor to the HELIMILL is the HELI-3-MILL, a family of milling tools introduced by ISCAR in the last decade, featuring triangular indexable inserts. The advantages of the “helical triangle” highlight why this family has gained popularity in the market. However, it is important to note that this does not mean the triangle shape will completely replace the traditional parallelogram contour with helical cutting edges soon. The parallelogram shape still possesses its own competitive edge.

Paradoxically, the narrow width of the parallelogram-shaped insert, which is considered a drawback when compared to the triangular shape, also offers certain advantages. Firstly, a narrower insert allows for an indexable design suitable for smaller tool diameters. Secondly, this insert geometry reduces the depth of the chip gullet, strengthening the cross-section of the tool body. This feature is particularly important for extended flute cutter designs where higher strength and rigidity of the body are crucial. The parallelogram insert structure also permits increased corner radii. Additionally, the classical shape is well-suited for high feed milling (HFM) inserts, which can be mounted in existing pockets, effectively transforming a 90-degree tool into an efficient HFM cutter. Moreover, the “helical parallelogram” has a smaller overall length compared to the “helical triangle” for the same cutting length. Therefore, it would be premature and incorrect to dismiss classical parallelogram inserts.

As a result, the development of 90-degree indexable milling cutters harmoniously combines both approaches, utilizing both triangular and parallelogram-shaped inserts. While the triangular insert concept dominates modern designs, the parallelogram insert principle remains relevant. The HELIMILL platform continues to be updated with new advantageous products. ISCAR’s recently developed products related to milling cutters with parallelogram-shaped inserts demonstrate that the traditional design approach remains effective and capable of meeting the demands of modern manufacturing. Milling high-temperature superalloys and titanium (ISO S group of applications), as well as difficult-to-cut austenitic and duplex stainless steel (ISO M group), present challenges. Effective coolant supply, particularly pinpointed high-pressure cooling (HPC), can significantly reduce heat load on the cutting edge, enhancing lubrication and chip removal.

An exchangeable milling head carrying rectangular-shaped inserts with HPC option -decreasing chip gullet enables increasing tooth density.

This, in turn, leads to higher cutting data and enables larger radial engagements, resulting in a higher metal removal rate (MRR). Moreover, HPC facilitates the production of tighter and curled chips, allowing for tool designs with smaller chip gullets and higher tooth density. Taking these factors into consideration, ISCAR has expanded its HELI2000 family (the latest version of the HELIMILL) by introducing new tools that incorporate the high-pressure cooling (HPC) option within the tool body. The design of these tools has been optimized using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). They are available in both integral-body configuration and as relatively small-sized exchangeable heads with indexable inserts, which are compatible with ISCAR’s modular systems MULTI-MASTER and FLEXFIT.

HELI2000 integrates the HELIMILL and HELIPLUS families, combining their latest developments into a single portfolio. This includes the introduction of two new highly efficient carbide grades: IC5600, designed for machining steel (ISO P group), and IC716, specifically tailored for cutting titanium. Additionally, the insert range has been expanded with new cutting geometries. This includes inserts with a high positive chipformer for milling titanium, chip-splitting cutting edges for productive roughing and other designs. Furthermore, the range now includes inserts with reinforced cutting edges for high feed milling of hard materials up to HRC 60 hardness (ISO H group).

An insert for high feed milling is mounted in the existing pocket of a milling tool.

These new products are also part of ISCAR’s HELIALU family, which consists of milling tools with parallelogram-shaped inserts for machining aluminium alloys (ISO N group). The expansion of this family includes indexable endmill heads with threaded adaptations for both MULTI-MASTER and FLEXFIT systems, providing the option for high-pressure cooling (HPC). The screw-in design configuration of the heads significantly enhances the customization capabilities of HELIALU tools, allowing for a wide range of MULTI-MASTER and FLEXFIT shanks, adaptors, extensions and reducers to be utilized. Therefore, the development of the “helical parallelogram” has not ceased, and the traditional HELIMILL continues to gain momentum. This development follows a gradual upward helix, revisiting past turns but at a more advanced stage, much like in dialectics.

For more information, please contact ISCAR South Africa (PTY) LTD – Tel: 011 997-2700.

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THE NEW MASTER CLASS FOR EVERY SHOP FLOOR

Outstanding milling performance and high rigidity at a competitive price – the new M1 is all about “Designed for Profit!”

Nowadays, the biggest challenge for most of the companies is to constantly reduce production costs in order to stay competitive. DMG MORI has met customer needs and market requirements with the new M1 machine. It fits onto every shop floor in the world, from very small companies or start-ups which need a cost-effective solution, as well as big production plants which are looking for a simple and accurate 3-axis milling machine. The combination of uncompromised DMG MORI quality with an unbeatable price makes the M1 a perfect solution for all 3-axis parts which do not require a machining process on more expensive and more technologically advanced milling centres. That’s what “Designed for Profit” stands for.

Thanks to the unique design, based on a monolithic machine bed and fixed table, the M1 achieves exceptional performance in its class. High static and dynamic rigidity as well as perfect damping properties result in a stable machining process. The new M1 assures high surface quality, increased tool life and all that combined with a highly attractive price. The huge thermal capacity of all components makes the M1 less susceptible to thermal deformation. What is more, the in-line spindle, developed and built by DMG MORI, has already been installed on more than 3,000 machines worldwide.

Fully digitized with IoTconnector as standard

With the new M1, DMG MORI offers its customers an easy-to-operate and user-friendly Control SIEMENS 828D. More importantly, NC programs can be easily and quickly transferred, since Siemens 828D and 840D are fully compatible. Like any other DMG MORI machine, M1 is equipped with an IoTconnector which secures connectivity at customer shop floors as well as access to the digital future. The IoTconnector enables users to benefit from many DMG MORI software and digital solutions like NETservice, Service camera or my DMG MORI customer portal.

The M1 is a perfect solution for all 3 axis workpieces that do not require machining on expensive and technologically advanced machining centres.

Variants of success

DMG MORI meets different equipment requirements with the three perfectly coordinated variants M1 Complete, M1 Plus and M1 Pro. What the equipment versions have in common is simple, fast and smooth commissioning. After delivery, the machine is ready for operation within just one day. The M1 variants can be configured digitally and ordered directly even more quickly and easily. With the intuitive operating concept, the desired machine configuration can be put together with just a few clicks, regardless of time and location. Customers can communicate directly with DMG MORI technology experts at any time during their online session. In addition, the configurator enables holistic combinations from DMG MORI’s technology and solution portfolio. The M1 variants, their additional options and the portfolio of DMG MORI Qualified Products (DMQP) merge into the desired solution in no time at all.

For more information, please contact RETECON – Tel: (011) 976 8600.

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