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New CBN tools from Horn Horn announces an expansion of its product portfolio to include tools tipped with cubic boron nitride (CBN) for machining difficult materials such as superalloys and hardened steels. The ultra-hard material is capable of smooth machining even during interrupted cutting when hard turning and grooving. By extending its existing standard ranges of Supermini 105, Mini 11P, 229 and 315 systems, Horn is able to deliver the CBN tools quickly from stock. The Supermini system is available in left and right hand versions with different corner radii. The CBN-tipped variants are for internal machining from a diameter of 2 mm. Different
Following a remarkably successful debut at the MACH exhibition, the GM Group has further expanded GM Group has grown its team by appointing a new Area Sales Manager for the South of the UK. Joining the Oldham-based machine tool specialist, Andrew Yeomans is a seasoned engineer with more than 35 years in the industry. The new appointment will target sales of the Victor CNC portfolio and build brand and market awareness in the Southern counties. As the UK’s exclusive distributor for the Victor CNC machine tools, the GM Group has witnessed significant growth, which more than justifies both the company’s recruitment drive and the investment in a new facility that is planned for completion this Autumn. The company is investing heavily in its factory expansion, new staff and infrastructure investment to enhance customer service, support and sales. Starting his career as a mechanical engineering apprentice in the late 1980s, Andrew followed his comprehensive apprenticeship programme in several roles as a CNC machinist before progressing to a team leader position at the prestigious Westwind Air Bearings facility in Poole. Following a successful period at Westwind, Andrew spent the next decade as a technical sales engineer with several world-leading cutting tool manufacturers. In Growth at GM Group
lengths of solid carbide body are available. Tools in the Mini family can be used from an internal diameter of 6.8 mm and are also available in left and right hand versions. CBN is the second-hardest material after diamond. Tools made from CBN wear much more slowly than other cutting materials when used appropriately. It is consequently possible to achieve higher dimensional and profile accuracy, even when machining hard materials such as steel up to 70 HRC. n
2011, the experienced engineer moved into machine tool sales, spending the last 10 years supporting all types of businesses from small subcontract job shops to OEMs in all industry sectors, identifying and meeting the needs of manufacturers with tailored machine tool solutions – from consultation and sales through to training and commissioning. Commenting upon the new appointment, GM Group Director Nicola Howard says: “We had a phenomenally successful debut at the MACH show in April and the number of enquiries for Victor machines in the South of the UK, more than justifies the appointment of Andrew. The Victor brand of machine tools is renowned for its build quality, performance, longevity and also the remarkable diversity that caters for all applications. The Victor range encompasses everything from small and simple machine tools through to large multi-axis machining centres and twin-spindle triple turret turning centres with Y-axis – and much more. We have a complete range of high-performance machine tools that can cater for every industry sector and customer. With more than 20 years of working with manufacturers in the South of the UK, Andrew’s unfathomable knowledge of the area combined with his industry expertise will certainly accelerate our market penetration in the area.” n www.gm-cnc.com
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