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.

Read the full interview? Click: Bystronic in Vietnam: Being creative in a challenging market. If you wish to read our E-zine click International Metalworking News for Asia October issue