MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY


Aptex appointed UK distributor


Metallographic laboratory equipment producer, ATM GmbH has appointed Aptex Ltd to distribute its range of sample preparation equipment and consumables in the UK.


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he ATM range includes precision and abrasive cut-off machines, mounting presses, grinding, polishing and etching machines and hardness testers. Ancillary products include image analysis hardware and software and microscopes. Available as


single machines or as combined elements, such as Systemautomat, which automates the grinding and polishing processes of the specimen preparation process, all ATM equipment has been designed for building into integrated laboratory systems. Steve Bradley, Aptex managing director comments: “We specialise in sample


preparation, image capture and analysis for the metallurgical and materials industries. Being appointed to distribute ATM’s equipment gives us an extended and total supply capability for independent laboratories and for in-house laboratories at materials producers and processors. Preparation equipment is the ideal complement to our existing ranges of Akasel material polishing and grinding products and Clemex Technologies‚ computerised image analysis systems.” Key to the new supply capability are the ATM ŒBrillant‚ wet abrasive, sectioning and cut-off machines, produced


either as standard machines or custom built. They are available in a range of sizes including machines for small and precision parts, thin section cutting or precise serial sectioning and with manual or automatic cutting feeds. Computerised controls allow for networking with laboratory PCs and for cutting parameters to be stored and recalled as required. ATM points out that several machines have unique wheel movements for difficult to cut parts, geometries or materials. Also, all machines are built to high quality and international standards and are constructed from welded steel and powder coated aluminium plate.


Simufact expands engineering service team


Simufact Engineering GmbH, a provider of software and services in the area of bulk metal forming has announced that Dr. Gabriel Barton has joined the Simufact team.


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elying on his know-how in the area of incremental forming simulation, Dr. Barton will focus on ring rolling and open die forging applications and will add a new focus and fresh ideas to the engineering service


department. His experience in the development of simulation software and models will help Simufact to broaden the application range of the Simufact software. “I am looking forward to the challenges waiting for me in


my new position as project leader engineering at Simufact,” said Dr. Gabriel Barton. “Engineering projects are often the key to a successful and long-term use of forming simulation in companies. Regardless whether the customer is planning a kick-off project, needs the transfer of technology and knowledge, or would like to outsource entire development tasks, Simufact, with its competence and know-how in forming simulation and in the implementation of simulation technology, can enlarge the benefit for the customer.” “The addition of Dr. Barton to our engineering service


department enables us to better coordinate the growing number 82 Fastener + Fixing Magazine • Issue 67 January 2011


of project requests we receive and to lead each of them to success“, said Michael Wohlmuth, managing director of Simufact Engineering GmbH. “With his long-time experience and his know-how in forming technology and simulation, he is the ideal addition for us and a competent contact person for our customers. We are looking forward to working with him in our team.” Dr. Gabriel Barton has a vast experience in forming


technologies and simulation applications. In his role as a research staff member at the Institute of metal forming, RWTH Aachen, Dr. Gabriel Barton was responsible for research projects. He received his PhD in the area of finite element modeling of hydrostatic extrusions of magnesium alloy. Also, in his former position as a project leader at acut Aachener Umformtechnik GmbH he was responsible for the preparation and execution of consulting, optimisation, development projects for the forming industry, and the development and implementation of finite element simulation models.


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