metalworking

Researchers in the US have found a previously unknown type of metal deformation and a method to suppress it that could make life easier for manufacturers.

Roland DG Corporation, a manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D has made its SRP Player CAM software compatible with the Roland DG monoFab SRM-20 desktop milling machine.

Scanning probes speed up form-data collection and feedback to machining cells, reducing CMM fixturing and cut probe calibration time dramatically.

In uncertain times, you can earn a lot from those who manage to keep afloat. Hartley Henderson asked a couple of manufacturers about their success.

Austech 2015, the advanced precision manufacturing and machine tool show, will showcase the latest machine tool configurations as well as fresh stylings.

Dormer has launched a new solid carbide drill for machining a variety of materials including steel, stainless steel, cast iron, copper and aluminium.

Sandvik Coromant has compiled five tips to help metalworkers and machinists machine through tough titanium.

High speed milling has been with us for a while now. However, it hasn’t quite had the impact it could have had. Matt McDonald asks why.

For small to medium operations that value versatility and economy over speed and precision, waterjet cutters are one of the best metal cutting options.

Seco has widened its range of efficient solutions for demanding materials with further additions to its high-performing turning grades, TH1000 and TH1500.

Don Graham looks at eight common insert failure modes and explains that manufacturers can analyse used tooling to predict usage and maximise tool life.

From education to exchanging notes to being able to “say yes more” as a supplier, the benefits of clustering are well-known.

This country’s love of giant things is well-documented, but all those books, articles and documentaries chronicling the Big Banana, Big Prawn, Big Merino et al. may have to be updated now that ART 3D has released its Sabertooth 3D printer system.

Specialist tool manufacturer Mapal Australia will cease production at its Ballarat factory in November and, as a result, seven employees will lose their jobs.

Sydney-based metal working business Ogis Engineering recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. As the company looks towards its next half century, it continues to look for new ways to develop and innovate.

Customers will now be able to pre-test their desired Kemppi power source using their own materials and consumables; and try various welding software options.

Being close to and understanding customers are important to any business. SolidWorks – owned by French software giant Dassault Systemes – takes this to the extreme, and claims that nine tenths of the changes made for its 2014 suite of products have come from users’ suggestions.

CMA Corporation, the Metals recycler with operations in Australia, New Zealand and Asia has gone into voluntary administration.

Officially launched on July 1, the Manufacturing & Engineering Institute of Australia aims to be a bridge between established, larger industry associations and small metal manufacturers.

The departing CEO of Sydney-born and US-based recycling company Sims Metal Management will stay with the company as a part-time consultant.