Edgecam’s 5-axis capability and Waveform advanced machining functionality were demonstrated at SGS Tool Europe’s headquarters and manufacturing
facility.The Edgecam User Group Meeting and 5-axis Workshop included high performance cutting tool presentations along with machining demonstrations and live cutting shown on 3-axis and 5-axis DMG machining centres. SGS technical manager Barry Ward
SGS, EDGECAM AND DMG-MORI HIGHLIGHT ADVANCED MACHINING CAPABILITIES “We use Edgecam to support
explained that while Waveform toolpaths could be applied to most SGS high performance cutting tools there were crucial points to be considered that would help make the
ideal tool selection. These include raw material, type and power of the machine tool, work-holding rigidity, tool-holding quality, tool protrusion, internal corner radii, chip evacuation and coolant supply. His presentation encompassed
established SGS products such as the
Z-Carb AP and V-Carb; more recently developed products include the Series 51 T-Carb that has been specifically designed for trochoidal toolpaths; Series 66 Multi-Carb designed for stability with high feed finishing capabilities featuring an increased number of flutes: Series 33 specifically designed for aggressive ramping, pocketing and slotting of stainless steel as well as titanium and Inconel. Triumph Actuation Systems’ facility has three Edgecam seats complete with the software’s 5-axis machining module to support its Mazak multi-axis machine tools.
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production and SGS solid carbide tools so it is great to see the companies working together,” says NPI manager Karl Sharp. “The presentations have given us a few ideas combining the high performance tooling with Waveform techniques.” The company always re-evaluates
its manufacturing operations and previously seen benefits from the application of SGS tools with high efficiency NC toolpaths created in Edgecam. “We have already made savings of around 10% on our longer machining cycle times,” explains Sharp. “We have touched on
Waveform’s capability in the past but never really dived in. Now we have the impetus to reduce cycle times and increase tool life.”
www.sgstool.com
SUPPLY CHAIN SOFTWARE FUELS ENGINE FOR GROWTH FOR UK ECONOMY
Despite the recent slowdown in UK manufacturing activity from 53.3 on the Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index in November to 52.5 in December, 2014 was still a strong year for British manufacturing but companies looking for growth face a tough challenge ahead. Manufacturers supplying the big retailers are under growing pressure to reduce costs and in order to protect their margins suppliers are focusing their
attention on the ‘cost to supply’. So how do smaller companies in particular cut costs and simultaneously pursue growth? Critical to taking cost out of the
manufacturing supply chain is ‘visibility’ achieved through integrating software solutions across an enterprise to deliver significant competitive advantage in terms of customer service, performance and profitability. Such joined-up IT forms the basis for
enabling sustained growth. Only by having slick, automated processes in place can a business see its capacity to perform and understand its potential for growth. These systems provide the clarity and confidence needed for business expansion. For many SMEs such technology has been regarded as only available to large companies. However, the threshold for
introducing high visibility supply chain software is now within the
SCHAEFFLER’S ROGER EVANS WINS MANUFACTURING CHAMPION AWARD
T
he eighth annual National Apprenticeship Week was
held 9-13 March. Led and co- ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service the week included hundreds of events and activities across England. The initiative celebrated apprenticeships and traineeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy. I would like to hear about your
experiences of employing apprentices - not only during this special week but in recent years - and publish as many as possible on our website. Apprentices are the future of UK manufacturing.
Susan Deane Editor
4 MARCH 2015 | FACTORY EQUIPMENT
Managing director at Schaeffler (UK) Roger Evans MBE has won the Manufacturing Champion Award in the EEF/Aldermore Future Manufacturing Awards. The Award celebrates the achievements of individuals who through vision, dedication, hard work and tireless involvement have made a significant contribution to UK manufacturing. “This Award is testament to my
team as much as me,” comments Evans. “It recognises the importance of people in the manufacturing sector and the difference they can make and I am absolutely delighted to have won.” Schaeffler UK’s world class
manufacturing plant in Llanelli, South Wales produces precision engine components including general bearings and mechanical tappets for the automotive industry. The plant employs 250 people including an annual intake of four apprentices. “British manufacturing needs
ambitious leaders to drive economic
reach of businesses with a turnover of just two or three million. This wider accessibility of functionally rich manufacturing and supply chain technology could be a vital ‘engine for growth’ for the UK economy. Many start-ups embrace technology from the outset. They have a clear idea of what they want to become and fully understand what systems they want in place to give them a competitive edge.
www.theaccessgroup.com
EVENTS
Maintec 2015 NEC
24-26 March 2015
www.maintecuk.com
Sustainability Live 22-23 April 2015 NEC, Birmingham
www.sustainabilitylive.com
Safety & Health Expo 16-18 June 2015 ExCel. London
www.safety-health-expo.co.uk
growth and promote manufacturing success,” says Chris Meldrum, regional sales director of invoice finance at Aldermore. “Roger is passionate about manufacturing and dedicated to seeing it go from strength to strength. He is helping to drive UK industry forward and is a worthy winner of this prestigious award – we wish him the best of luck for the national finals.”
www.schaeffler.co.uk
The Energy Event 15-16 September 2015 NEC, Birmingham
www.theenergyevent.com
PPMA
29 September-1 October 2015 NEC, Birmingham
www.ppmashow.co.uk
MACH 2016 11-15 April 2016 NEC, Birmingham
www.machexhibition.comPPMPP
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