Gear wheels can be 3D printed


Cost-effective, lightweight and maintenance-free bearings and cable management systems were shown by igus. Developed to combine


the advantages of the E2/000 and E4.1 in one product range, the E4.1L has interior clip-in slotted separators that save up to 80% assembly time. Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, was another key focus for the show. The company’s online configurator


enables engineers to configure gear wheels. Entering the specifications (tooth module, number of teeth, width and inner diameter) automatically displays a 3D model that can be exported as a STEP file and uploaded onto the online 3D printing service. www.igus.co.uk


Machine tool range meets subcontractors’ demands


It is essential to be as flexible as possible and to be able to advance seamlessly to the next level of technology, says Hurco. The company’s machine


tool range is designed specifically to meet this demand. The same Max5 control is fitted to the simplest three-axis machining centre, the high specification five-axis machines and the firm’s entire lathe range. Conversational prompts guide the user through


the programming process. There are canned cycles for all of the usual routines, calc-assist to find intersection points and clear graphical representation on the nine- inch colour LCD screen. The VM5i, three-axis


machining centre was also at the show. It provides full machining centre performance, despite requiring a space that is less than 2m in height, depth and width. It provides 8,000 rpm and 7.5kW of power from the spindle and has a 16-station automatic toolchanger. There was also the


updated XP version of the TM8i lathe, with some control system


enhancements. www.hurco.co.uk


Rubber and membrane keypads can be backlit


Custom plastic injection and compression moulded components together with bespoke metal products have been supplied by G English Electronics for over 40 years. It also offers a variety of


services including rapid prototyping, tooling and contract manufacturing. As a supplier of custom


silicone rubber and membrane keypads, it offers backlit solutions with carbon ink, carbon pill or mechanical tactile applications. Custom designed


plastic housings have competitive tooling charges and unit costs and a quick turnaround of


four to eight weeks from concept to production. The company also


supplies bespoke manufactured zinc and aluminium alloy die casting, sheet metal stamping and forming, welding, CNC machining, aluminium extrusion and powdered metallurgy (sintering). The company is the


UK distributor, and largest partner in Europe, for Sunon thermal management products. The manufacturer of electronics cooling fans produces a range of AC, DC and the recently introduced EC fans and motors. www.gelec.co.uk


PCB services adapt


to customer needs Fabrication services on rigid, flex and rigid-flex PCBs are provided by Hoiho PCB. The company provides a mix of volume and the availability of quick turn services, to cater for most PCB needs. Quality and


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customers’ needs have led to investment in technology, automation and equipment for a stable supply of quality PCBs from technology innovative manufacturing zones in Guangdong Province, China. www.hoiho.hk


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