3D printing uses choice of metals


Dense and complex parts built using Renishaw’s pioneering additive manufacturing (3D printing) process, were on display at the company’s stand. The system uses a range of metal powders, including aluminium, titanium and inconel. The laser melting technology involves fusing the metal powder in layer thicknesses ranging from 20 to 100µm using a high powered yterrbium fibre laser. The company also


showcased its new, improved surface finish measurement probe (SFP2) for use on its REVO -2 five-axis measurement system. Combining surface finish measurement and dimensional inspection on the CMM presents advantages over traditional inspection methods requiring a separate process, says the company. Powered by five-axis measurement technology, the SFP2’s automated surface finish inspection offers significant time savings, reduced part handling and greater return on CMM investment. The Equator flexible


gauge was also exhibited, now offered with intelligent process control (IPC) software, providing the functionality to automate tool offset updates in CNC


manufacturing processes. It offers improved capability in precision part machining, reduced setting and process adjustment time, and integration with automation systems, says the company. Finally, there was the


XM-60 multi-axis calibrator, which provides an accurate laser system that incorporates a patented optical roll measurement and fibre optic launch system, allowing the measurement of all six degrees of freedom from a single set-up. www.renishaw.com


Store and charge devices via the cloud


Manufacturer and distributor of store and charge solutions for mobile devices, Nuwco, showed TechGuard Connect featuring Bretford Connect, a cloud-based web portal on the Smartboxx stand. It allows for real-time locker management from anywhere, says the company. The system raises the bar for management and tracking of assets, says the company, with a cloud-based service that enables remote locker management capabilities from anywhere. TechGuard Connect


paired with the cloud- based management software supports remote


Finishing media selection optimises processes


With approximately 15,000 ceramic and plastic based media types, Rösler claims to offer the largest portfolio of mass finishing media in the world. The media program is


consistently high quality due to the numerous quality control procedures throughout the production process, says the company. This begins with the selection and control of eco-friendly raw materials. Raw materials


for ceramic media are specially formulated, ensuring optimum performance at the lowest possible wear rates. Shaping of the media takes place in pug mills designed and built by the company. The results are not only the tightest tolerances in the market but also high process stability for any mass finishing application, says the company. For the production


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locker management from anywhere in the world. IT administrators are able to access real-time locker statistics, remotely unlock bays, and provide a full audit trail. There are RFID card or


keypad options to manage devices. To help create an audit trail, RFID access allows facility managers to monitor locker usage. www.smartboxx.co.uk


of plastic media, the company uses raw materials which achieve such a fine finish that the components can be treated to a mirror polish in a subsequent dry polishing process. www.rosler.com


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