One-Minute Jaw Changeover

A video published by Kurt Manufacturing Company shows how its DoveLock’s machinable jaws “swap out” easily in 60 seconds for job changovers. Simply loosen the three quick-clamp bolts at the top of the master jaw and sliding it forward at an angle or sideways out of the master jaw. Read more

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International Metalworking News for Asia – Dec issue now available!

International Metalworking News for Asia’s (IMNA) lead feature in December is a “New depth in drilling deep through-holes.” The Mechanised Edge Profiling (MEP), is an engineered tool, guided by a machine tool’s CAM program, to remove burrs quickly and consistently. This method combines innovative tool design with 5-axis toolpaths to enable fast, repeatable deburring of holes deeper than 10 times diameter. 

Big news in our enterprise close-up column this month is an interview story of Philip Norman of Ross Robotics. He has worked as an author, architect and artist before designing a new construction toy that used a much simpler array of parts than existing kits. Philip has presented what can only be described as an “eyes wide open” approach to engineering using nature, art, mathematics and science as inspiration for the design of his modular robots.

Other articles explore the fast-evolving arena of laser cutting, and optical metrology products which are now replacing traditional CMMs. Laser cutting is ideal for working on small tubes that must be cut to high dimensional accuracy because the laser light makes no contact with the material. Adding laser cutting to a laser welding and marking/ engraving capabilities, offers designers a one-stop shop for system integration. On the other hand, optical scanners are faster and cheaper in comparison to the traditional CMMs. As a result, optical scanner products are more widely implemented for smart factories.

This December issue also looks at areas of growing interest. For example, the Vietnam market. The country is rising as a major player in the regional manufacturing industry. And growth is not reserved for just one industry, there are three major industries that will likely boom, and general parts manufacturing is one. Hurco EVP discussed the region’s growth including expanding operations there on a one-on-one interview. Got a topic, issue or technology you’d like to see addressed in IMNA magazine? Please let me know! Email me at kathryn@ ringiertrade.com.

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Being creative in a challenging market

When doing business in Vietnam, as with most Asian countries, it’s always important to remember that continuing financial success is very reliant on developing solid business relationships, whether it’s with your customers, agent or partners. There are many examples of quick talking foreign companies setting up operations in Vietnam, thinking that their marketing and financial weight would carry them through, but failed to understand the subtleties associated with doing business in Vietnam; consequently, these companies weren’t around for very long.

However, there are also many examples of smart companies that had been operating in different parts of Asia for a number of years and knew the importance of building and maintaining strong business relationships, which could often take some time to cultivate, and it’s these type of companies that are servicing the Vietnamese market successfully. One such company that has many years’ experience creating excellent business partnerships in Vietnam, and indeed throughout Asia, is the Swiss manufacturer of cutting and bending machines, Bystronic.

Anthony Evans, IMNA Vietnam correspondent, managed to catch up with Mr. Johan Elster, Bystronic’s President of the company’s international Business Unit Markets, and asked him about the company’s strategy for the Asian market, and what type of Bystronic products does the Vietnamese market demands.

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International Metalworking News for Asia - October issue

Leading off the interview feature in October issue of International Metalworking News for Asia (IMNA) is Namson Technology and Engineering, a Vietnamese manufacturer of laser marking, cutting, and laser engraving machines. Vice Director Bryan Dang talks about the company’s products and the challenges they face competing against the well-established international brands. Peter Vickers of Hypertherm points out today’s industrial cutting solutions, which are now more significant with its speed and accuracy. He goes on saying that metalworking industry may hold even more compelling uses for this technology in the Asia Pacific region in the future. Vickers speaks of the areas he sees that needs more focus, and what he is bringing to Singapore headquarters that will ensure the required objectives are met. Highlighted at the Software & Control section is the changing landscape of the automotive manufacturing in Asia. The demand for vehicles is growing in the region with the biggest global potential. As a result, a digital enterprise that is open and collaborative can usher in a new automotive ecosystem. One which will include all aspects of the traditional products, services and the relationships between consumers, the vehicle and the enterprise, in both virtual and physical form. Notable in this issue is Anthony Evan’s report on the recent MTA Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh. Anthony writes, “As a way of getting a true understanding of a country’s potential industry growth, one is much better off looking at the buying habits of a country’s manufacturing sector, and their investment into new technologies, equipment, and machinery.” The large number of exhibitors and the large number of sales made at this year’s MTA Vietnam indicate that the Vietnamese manufacturing sector is indeed alive and well, and very optimistic about the coming years. This month we published a supplementary issue of IMNA Vietnam for our readers in the region. Vietnam is one of South East Asia’ hot spot regarding industry development. Most overseas companies are committed to servicing this growth by providing quality products, process solutions, and a superior after sales service. Finally, your comments or suggestions are welcomed. Feel free to offer any general comments you may have about material or articles on this magazine or offer a suggestion on how we can improve. We also welcome article contributions that you feel would be a good reference for other’s to read.

1st ASEAN Automotive Summit 2015

Join 1st ASEAN Automotive Summit 2015 on November 16-17, 2015 at The Landmark Bangkok Hotel [BTS Nana. Organized by Thai AutoBook & TEBA (Thai European Business Association) and supported by Ringier Trade Media Ltd. ( Conferences and Events), the Summit aims to help manufacturers, institutions and distributors deal with the challenges and opportunities in the rapidly evolving Southeast Asia manufacturing and automotive market. It brings together industry professionals from across ASEAN who are looking for manufacturing stratagems, who are eager to know how the industry is evolving, and who are interested in anticipating the market’s needs. We hope that you decide to attend and we are looking forward to seeing you there.

International Metalworking News for Asia

In this edition of International Metalworking News for Asia (IMNA) is a feature titled, “Finding the right tool for your automotive design needs.” It explores ASEAN’s position as a hotspot for global manufacturing. Find out more in the Software & Control section.

Didier Lacroix, senior VP for International Sales & Services at Cognex Inc. said that machine vision is necessary for many robot-driven operations in automotive production. In the Tooling & Workholding column, he explained how 3-D vision system can help in the production of vehicles that involves the manufacture and assembly of various parts and components.

We have been hearing a lot about additive manufacturing recently. Although additive manufacturing is not a new concept, it might be less familiar in countries around the region with less developed manufacturing infrastructure. David Wong S K of Nanyang Polytechnic’s Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) has joined IMNA’s Editorial Board. He talked about the wider adoption of AM that will radically impact manufacturing processes and productivity in the Industry Focus section.

In addition to the regularly scheduled June issue, we interviewed companies, such as GF Machining Solutions, Schunk and ABB, during the MTA Singapore exhibition.

Also, this month we published a supplementary issue of IMNA Vietnam for our readers in the region. The IMNA June Vietnam Supplement Magazine shines a light on the dynamic and fast-growing Vietnam market. It offers useful case-in-point solutions to real world development challenges in the manufacturing industry.

Lastly, visit the new industrysourcing.com/metalworking website designed with a fresh new look and user-friendly navigation, updated with the latest information about the metalworking industry in Asia.