Splined shaft connections as per DIN 5464 and 5480 are used extensively in modern mechanical engineering, and they are used to transfer high torque with or without length compensation. Normally, spline profiles are milled with a hob cutter or form milling. Nevertheless, if a very high level of precision is required, then splined […]
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Another Schneeberger Corvus for Forst. SSP delivers another Schneeberger Corvus machine to Forst – yes, on the hottest day of the year our dedicated team helped to unload then installed another Schneeberger grinding machine – making that 4 Corvus machines in the Forst factory in Leicester – these 5-axis CNC high-performance grinding machines are ideal […]
New Generation NG-X machines from Schneeberger
New Generation NG-X machines from Schneeberger Schneeberger has been producing grinding machines since 1923 but their latest, redesigned range of NG-X (new generation) machines represents a big change in the machines design, meaning the machine footprints are considerable smaller but the X, Y and Z axes travel are greater allowing increased capacity in the machines. […]
Part Marking by Schilling – March 2019 Special Offer
Part Marking by Schilling – Electrolytic Part Marking Equipment Offer valid during March 2019 Special Offer Price £875.00 + VAT and delivery (normally £1,075 + VAT) Complete Starter Kit – Electrolytic Etching Economical and efficient: The Eco-Set of Schilling’s Etching Series Complete with Electyrolyte, Neutralyte, Stamp & Marking Felt Electrolytic Marking of metal items of […]
But which machine do I need?
The Schneeberger range of machines is very versatile – but which machine do I need? They can do a miriad of jobs and can produce a massive variety of tooling, some very specific to certain industries, i.e. medical tooling. To this end we have produced a chart to show the various applications and uses. See […]
Already half way through January!
Yes – we’re already half way through January ! So, we got through 2018 – we’re already half way through January 2019 – what have we done to change the way we think or do things? Well, so far, not much. The New Year started with the inevitable colds, coughs and after we all discussed […]
Medical applications from Schneeberger
Schneeberger machines come in a variety of sizes, shapes and can be used for a whole host of applications – including medical applications. Hip rasps The grinding paths along textures (spirals, slanted lines, etc.) are generated based on a predefined 3D model. The spiral angle, cutting angle and number can be selected freely in the […]
Lapping Paste, description and its use
Lapping paste for general use (steel, etc.), available in various grades, strengths and syringe size. Colour coded for ease of identification. Available in 5, 10 and 20g vials. Oil and grinding pastes have contrary functions, while abrasive increases the rubbing and cutting the oil seeks to reduce it. However oil is used to control the […]
Pemamo installation – complete !
Mathieu, from Pemamo head office in Switzerland, was here in the UK last week to install, set up and test a new Pemamo MVRL160 machine for our customer. Whilst here he carried out some training on the machine too. The MVRL160 is a vertical honing machine for high precision honing and can be supplied with […]
‘Factory Fortnight’ – to close or not to close – that is the question!
Factory Fortnight – a thing of the past? In the 50’s and 60’s the annual factory fortnight, an enforced shutdown to give staff leave during the school holidays, and a chance for machinery to be maintained, was very common. It can be argued that these annual shutdowns helped with pre-planning and production schedules, ensuring enough […]