productThe EGM magnetic gripper from SCHUNK is designed for the flexible handling of ferro-magnetic workpieces without interfering contours. In contrast to most other magnetic grippers, the permanent magnets of the SCHUNK EGM are not actuated pneumatically but are actuated electronically. Only a short electrical pulse is required to activate and deactivate the EGM range, which is said to make the gripper very energy efficient.
productAdvanced cutting tool manufacturer SGS Carbide Tool has joined customers and founding members of the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) – Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Aero Engine Controls – by signing a long-term partnership agreement.
productMEGA-Drill-Inox is the latest addition to the MEGA-Drill range from MAPAL, which has been introduced to address the growing requirement for efficient drilling of difficult-to-machine materials like stainless steels and high-temperature alloys used in the aerospace industry.
productPremier Deep Hole Drilling has drilled an engine block for one of the rarest Aston Martin race cars, a DBR2. The car, which is being funded by classic car enthusiast Jonathan Dormer, required a new engine block to be sand cast to the original design.
productOpen Mind, developer of hyperMILL, software for programming CNC machine tools, and CGTech, developer of Vericut software for simulating CNC machine tools, have announced a renewed agreement.
productFrom a former lace mill in Nottingham, C&H Precision Finishers provides support to many aerospace/aero engine manufacturing companies, and others that call upon its polishing and finishing expertise as an ad hoc subcontract service. It, in turn, is helped by products from Meister Abrasives.
productAvailable through Good Hand, Exairs Ion Air Gun removes static electricity, contaminants and dust from three-dimensional parts prior to labelling, assembly, packaging, painting or finishing. It is engineered for safe operation and manufactured to recognised to component safety standards. The shock-less Ion Air Gun neutralises static electricity and cleans at distances up to 4.6m.
productBAe Systems Surface Ships has increased the production capabilities of its component finishing department with the installation of a high-capacity blast cabinet with custom-built handling features from Hodge Clemco.
productTo minimise the risk of feedstock contamination in the plastics industry, S+S Inspection has combined its Safemag and Protector contamination detection and removal systems to provide maximum protection and minimum material loss.
productWith a footprint of less than 1m, the Ecoline-D from S+S fits easily into conveyor systems to give a compact, high specification metal detection system at a competitive price.
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