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Increase sliding-head turning productivity
When grooving components radially, axially or internally to micron precision on a sliding-head lathe, or when carrying out longitudinal turning or parting- off, production output may be raised following the introduction of a redesigned insert clamping method by cutting tool manufacturer, Horn. Its S224 grooving system formerly used a clamping screw on the front of the holder, but it has now been relocated to the side and changed Group Rhodes to showcase innovations for aerospace Group Rhodes will be showcasing its innovations in superplastic forming and diffusion bonding at the Advanced Engineering exhibition (1-2 November) at the NEC, Birmingham. The company will also highlight its extensive range of state-of- the-art machinery for hot and cold forming of metals and composites, and complete turnkey solutions for specialised machinery within the aerospace industry. Group Rhodes’ operations director James Gascoigne said: “The Advanced Engineering Exhibition is a great opportunity for our team to demonstrate the innovative work that is being undertaken at Group Rhodes. It is the perfect environment for us to meet with industry experts and discuss all the aspects of our ever-growing portfolio.” www.grouprhodes.co.uk
to a cam lock action. It means that an insert can be indexed or replaced quickly without having to remove the holder from the lathe. The
screw is readily accessible from the front when the tool is sitting in the gang toolpost and the insert can easily be removed or secured using a torque wrench and star bit. The process of presenting a fresh cutting edge to the component is therefore faster, reducing downtime and maximising productivity. www.phorn.co.uk
Unison enjoys a fantastic FABTECH FABTECH 2023 Chicago proved to be a huge success for Unison Ltd. Over the course of the four-day event in September, the tube and pipe bending machinery manufacturer secured a significant number of high-quality enquiries. Paul Krickeberg, CEO of Sharpe Products, one of North America’s leading specialists in custom tube and pipe bending and tube laser cutting, also visited Unison Ltd’s show booth to view the all-electric Unison Breeze CNC tube bender that would soon be on its way to his company. www.unisonltd.com
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