The solid carbide deep drills are optimally protected with an innovative coating with HiPIMS technology in the cutting edge area. The head coating also ensures frictionless chip removal and is therefore the prerequisite for the reliable production of deep bores. The remaining length of the MEGA-Deep-Drill-Steel remains uncoated. “In our opinion, there is nothing smoother than a polished solid carbide surface”, Michael Villwock, Product Manager for Solid Carbide Tools, reaffirms the approach. Spherical cutting edges provide a high level of stability and thus ensure a long tool life and high level of productivity. The point angles were selected so that the deep drills always start the cut with the chisel in the pilot bore. The standard range available from stock includes length ratios of 15xD to 40xD and the diameter range from 3 mm to 16 mm, with the long designs up to 9 mm. Adapted pilot drills are available for difficult drilling conditions. With the MEGA-Deep-Drill-Steel, deep drilling is possible without pecking cycles at very high feed rates. The tools are suitable both for use with internal cooling and for minimum quantity lubrication, which has a positive effect on the tool life in steel machining. Field tests have shown that the new deep drills from MAPAL meet the highest requirements for tool life and performance even with demanding materials. Compared to its predecessors, up to 50 percent higher feed rates can be achieved.

Metrology Mentor is a Nexus application that automatically creates measurement routines directly from CAD data in line with international standards (ISO & ASME). Using Metrology Mentor, customers can generate and manage measurement routines via a single dashboard and establish a digital thread for smarter metrology workflows. Benefits Mentor autonomously creates measurement programs that are rapid, reliable, and repeatable. Customers can be confident knowing Hexagon makes data integrity the priority. To establish a digital thread for smarter metrology workflows, customers generate and manage measurement programs on a dashboard. Creating measurement programs is reduced to a few simple clicks increasing proficiency and enabling better use of labor. Easily and automatically create measurement programs without human bias or mistakes and publish programs to multiple CMMs with one click.

MM Media Ltd, the publisher of Machinery Market magazine, has been acquired by Suffolk-based Micropress Printers Ltd, and the publication has joined the new owner’s growing Countrywide Publications division, effective from 1 June. Following 14 years of owning the business, MM Media’s four directors felt that a recent approach by Micropress represented an ideal opportunity to secure the long-term future of Machinery Market which has been serving the engineering industry since 1879. Micropress offers many synergies which can only enhance the Machinery Market brand and scale its offering to the UK and international manufacturing and engineering sectors. It will be ‘business as usual’ moving forward. The current directors and staff will remain in place under the Countrywide Publications banner, continuing to manage the magazine, its websites, and social media channels. Countrywide Publications publishes a wide range of titles across the agricultural, forestry, leisure and tourism sectors. These include Anglia Farmer, Midland Farmer, Essential Farm Machinery, NFUS’s Scottish Farming Leader, Confor’s Forestry & Timber News and The Motor Caravanners’ Club’s Motor Caravanner. The company also collaborates with organisations such as the Broads Authority and Norfolk Wildlife Trust on their flagship publications The Broadcaster and Tern. With an extensive portfolio of monthly, quarterly, and annual titles, Countrywide Publications brings a wealth of publishing expertise and a strong track record of engaging wide and diverse audiences across multiple sectors.

Stone Junction, the Staffordshire technical PR agency, has hired a Swedish account executive in the second quarter of 2023 to boost the number of languages spoken and available for clients to draw on. Beatrice Ulups, 24, joins the team to increase the overall language capacity to twelve languages between 35 people. As the first Swedish speaker to join Stone Junction, she will strengthen the agency’s capacity to reach key Scandinavian industries and media sectors, such as engineering, automotive manufacturing, technology, telecoms and cleantech. Ulups adds Swedish to a list of languages spoken at Stone Junction that already includes German, Spanish, French, Urdu and Punjabi, to name a few. This expansion will directly benefit clients such as Sandvik Coromant and WEG that operate in northern Europe and Scandinavia. “The youthful, development-focused culture at Stone Junction attracted me straight away,” said Ulups. “I saw this as an opportunity to learn about the technical side of the public relations industry and work on some fascinating STEM clients in an environment that encourages proactivity and self-development.” “Diverse language capabilities are crucial to what we do and the international services we offer,” remarked Laura England, client services director at Stone Junction. “Our expertise lies in maximising the skills that our recruits bring to the table while developing their other areas of expertise. This is what enables our tailored and flexible output.” It isn’t just foreign languages that Stone Junction offers. Banks of long-standing journalist relationships and deep understanding of international markets have translated into successful PR campaigns across the globe. For more information on how Stone Junction can help expand your international reach, visit https://www.wechangeminds.com/international-pr/

Replacing a drill by a milling cutter to drill bores into a workpiece is a suggestion that takes some getting used to and initially causes many manufacturers to frown. However, the technology change makes sense for some parts, especially in the field of e-mobility. MAPAL shows that this not only allows greater process reliability, but even shorter machining times. [Read the full article below]

The MTI has been shortlisted as part of the East Midlands Chamber Leicestershire Business Awards with the winners due to be announced at a gala dinner on 20 September 2019 at Athena in Leicester. The MTI is an innovative collaboration between education and industry designed to address skills shortages in the new disruptive technologies surrounding connected and autonomous vehicles and electric cars. The long-established Leicestershire Business Awards were launched to celebrate the very best of the region’s thriving business community and its partners.

The MTI is an innovative collaboration between education and industry designed to address skills shortages in the new disruptive technologies surrounding connected and autonomous vehicles and electric cars. Marion Plant, OBE FGCI, Chair of the MTI operations board and Principal and Chief Executive of North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College said, “As lead partner in the development of the MTI, we’re proud to have been recognised in this way at the Innovation Awards. The MIRA Technology Institute really is an innovative solution to the increasing problem of skills shortages within the rapidly-changing automotive sector. The MTI offers a full spectrum of training opportunities from apprenticeships to bespoke and commercial courses for businesses from across the sector, from SMEs to large organisations. “The MTI provides access to a unique skills escalator, enabling progress to higher and degree level apprenticeships and beyond. This means that, for the first time, individuals can start an apprenticeship at Level 2 or above and progress to PhD level with the same training partnership. As a dedicated resource for the automotive industry, the training is highly relevant and can be accessed by the full range and size of businesses within the sector including Tier 1 automotive businesses within the supply chain, and major international corporates.” The Leicestershire Mercury Innovation Awards were launched to celebrate the very best technology, services, digital advances, and creative thinking in the region. The awards event welcomed over 200 people and featured a business expo and guest speakers who shared their expertise in innovation.

When searching for ways to improve their efficiency levels most manufacturers concentrate their efforts mainly on increasing the productivity of their manufacturing plant and improving the effectiveness of their operational systems. Although achieving progress in these areas is important, a growing number of businesses are discovering that significant efficiency gains can also be made in the areas of inspection and quality control. For instance, the impressive speed and accuracy of the latest generation CNC Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) allows users to lower their inspection times and by extension reduce their lead-times. In addition, by cutting the time that elapses between the manufacture of components and their inspection, parameters that are found to be drifting from nominal conditions can be identified much sooner, adjustments made and company scrap levels slashed. Last but not least, the ability of the latest generation CNC CMMs to perform rapid unmanned inspection routines on large batches of complex components releases quality control staff to perform other duties. All of these advantages contribute to companies’ bottom lines and ensure rapid returns on their advanced CNC CMM investments . muk-sss-photo.jpg Typical of the forward-thinking businesses that have not only improved their production efficiency standards but have also upgraded their quality control efficiencies by embracing the use of a cutting-edge CNC CMM is Sunbury-on-Thames based SSS Gears Limited. Read more on our website

Tenon Engineering Ltd is a leading precision manufacturing company specialising in the integrated design and manufacturing of complex electromechanical assemblies. The Dorking, Surrey based business’ in-house manufacturing resources include, multi-axis machining, cylindrical grinding, precision sheet metal fabrication and electromechanical assembly, alongside specialist coil winding and electrical motor manufacturing. Tenon’s engineering resources cover mechanical, electronics and firmware design, production engineering and analytical reverse engineering. The ISO 9001 certified company’s services are underpinned by a robust quality management system, ensuring that high standards of quality, accuracy, efficiency, and reliability are embedded into all of the business’ activities. To support Tenon’s company-wide quality philosophy and to aid its high-precision capabilities the business provides its skilled quality control staff with a range of cutting-edge inspection equipment. An example of Tenon’s willingness to invest in its important quality function is the company’s recently purchased advanced Mitutoyo ROUNDTEST RA-2200 CNC instrument. Read more on our website...

The MLG’s Development A customer was using slide rails with ball bearings, such as the Aluminium Mini Slide ARW2-16 and the Aluminium Mini Slide AR3-16, in motor-driven equipment. During a consultation, the customer relayed that movement was gradually becoming slower and more difficult to move. This caused the equipment to stop due to the overloading of the motor. The underlying issue for this problem stemmed from the creep phenomenon* caused by the vertical use of slide rails with ball bearings. To solve this problem, we began the development of a rail that does not cause creep (i.e. it does not stop midway and moves smoothly).

Congratulations to our Finance Director, Mo Suleman, AKA ‘The People’s Champ’, for winning big twice at the East Midlands Leadership Awards! Mo had an exciting night networking with some of the region’s best across an audience of 250 business owners and leaders. Coming away with not one but two awards including Finance Leader and Leader of the Year. Another awards night, another triumphant evening for Bloc Digital, well done Mo!

Now more than ever, it's crucial to make decisions that positively impact your business's finances. This includes creating, building upon, or reimagining your workshop infrastructure. From enhanced efficiency to initial cost savings, discover why upgrading your workplace storage with modular equipment from bott is a financially worthwhile decision for your business. Initial cost savings Modular workshop storage equipment can be installed and reconfigured quickly, minimising disruption to your operations. Reduced downtime translates to maintaining productivity and avoiding the costs associated with prolonged work stoppages. Integrating mobile equipment helps reduce downtime by enabling tools and consumables to be efficiently moved to the working area. As such, this setup allows you to modify your workspace without incurring significant expenses. Workspaces are maximised Our Projects team is dedicated to crafting the perfect layout for your new workspace. Benefit from a complimentary consultation, either onsite or virtually, allowing us to delve deeper into your specific needs and requirements. Long-term savings cubio range provides a comprehensive, heavy-duty, modular workshop storage solution. This range of modular storage equipment can be adapted to your workspace without the need for you to invest in entirely new products, saving money on future upgrades and adjustments. This durability reduces the need for frequent replacements, resulting in long-term savings on equipment costs. Summary Choosing Bott Ltd. ensures not only quality and durability but also significant cost savings. With our meticulous in-house design, testing, and manufacturing processes, you can trust that your modular workshop storage systems are built to last. Our UK-manufactured products offer outstanding reliability and performance while reducing expenses. Plus, all our equipment is backed by a 10-year extended guarantee, providing you with added peace of mind.

Motion Design Tec is Sugatsune’s unique technology for creating diverse movement. Selecting the appropriate motion for the work environment improves equipment and device operability by making components like doors and lids easier to use, thereby enhancing efficiency, safety, and the overall value of machinery and facilities. Stops at Any Angle - Free-Stop Motion This mechanism holds a flap, lid, or cover in any position. Silent & Safe - Soft Motion This mechanism slows down opening and closing speed of flap, lid, or drawer. Lifts & Opens Easily - Assist Motion This mechanism helps open heavy doors or lids. Click to Stop - Detent Motion This mechanism holds a flap, lid or cover at a certain angle. Innovative Openings - Unique Motion These mechanisms allow for various different door opening movements. Controlled & Seamless - Multi-Linear Motion Ensures smooth guidance under multidirectional loading conditions. IDEAS IN MOTION Imagine a future where your ideas incorporate innovative motion technologies that enhance the daily lives of people with smooth and intuitive movements. Motion Design Tec, or MDT, takes an innovative approach, combining unique designs and sophisticated movements to create a safe, stress-free, and comfortable environment. Additional Functions of Motion Design Tec - Simple Installation and Adjustability As part of the motion technology, Motion Design Tec allows for an easy installation and adjustment of the door, lid or flap for a perfect result and smooth operation. MDT creates the ideal motion for customers, boosting user confidence to help people achieve their goals with ease and precision.

We believe great marketing starts with great people and our recent team trip to Lille proved just that. From strategy sessions packed with insight and collaboration to high-flying indoor skydiving, river boat rides, escape rooms, and more croissants than we’d care to admit, it was an inspiring few days. We shared ideas, challenged perspectives, and strengthened the connections that make us such a powerful team. It was part learning, part adrenaline, and all Motion. Discover the people, passion, and purpose behind our marketing.