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2019-09-11 Live at EMO 2019: VMC 450-5 MT Turning/Milling Center – Five Axes for Dramatically Shorter Machining

Live at EMO 2019: VMC 450-5 MT Turning/Milling Center – Five Axes for Dramatically Shorter Machining
Large components and complex geometries—in heavy machining, this combination is far from rare and is always synonymous with a high expenditure of time and rising costs. A primary reason for this is that the variety of machining processes required, from turning to gear cutting, are typically performed on different machines that are not completely linked with one another. Additionally, the variety o Go to press info

2019-08-27 Live at EMO Hanover: The new MIND-L 1000 from EMAG eldec

Live at EMO Hanover: The new MIND-L 1000 from EMAG eldec
Precisely timed cycles, extremely accurate heating patterns and perfect integration in the production process—the advantages that induction hardening provides propel the implementation of the process in many application areas in the automotive industry: An increasing number of drive train, steering, transmission and engine components are induction hardened. Against this background, the newly devel Go to press info

2019-08-26 EMO 2019: Laser Cleaning Machine of EMAG LaserTec

EMO 2019: Laser Cleaning Machine of EMAG LaserTec
EMAG LaserTec is known first and foremost for highly productive laser welding systems. The focus is indeed on the word “system”: In addition to the actual welding process, steps that occur upstream or downstream of the welding are frequently integrated as well. Proper cleaning of the workpieces prior to welding is an important process step, as this determines the resulting quality. Impurities from Go to press info

2015-11-24 A Boost for Crankshaft Manufacturing

A Boost for Crankshaft Manufacturing
Grinding a crankshaft is an art in itself, as the demands made on this essential component found in every engine are huge: ever longer runtimes demand the highest precision in their manufacture. The radii not only have to be perfectly round, but the bearing surfaces have to be of perfect quality, too... Go to press info

2015-10-28 Turning / milling centers for complex chucked parts

Turning / milling centers for complex chucked parts
The machines in the VMC MT series are ideal production systems for chucked parts with complex geometries. Whether they are used for prototype production or for fast changes in small production runs, the VMC MT series from EMAG is ideally designed to meet the demands of flexible production situations thanks to the ergonomic accessibility of the machining area... Go to press info

2015-10-20 How modular machines simplify production

How modular machines simplify production
The newest modular automation system for fast and efficient linking to complete manufacturing systems as well as the new modular machine platform for processing large components will show not only how modularity simplifies production, but how it can also increase productivity... Go to press info

2015-07-30 Increased flexibility through process integration

Increased flexibility through process integration
When the time comes to finish such hardened workpieces as shafts, a variety of processes can be used. Hard turning and scroll-free turning, for instance, are two options that can indeed be done quickly... Go to press info

2015-07-27 Non-circular gears? No problem!

Non-circular gears? No problem!
Sometimes, there is no need for consistent movement or power transmission for machines, engines and pumps. In fact, such consistent movement could cause considerable problems... Go to press info

2015-04-22 VM 9 – Low-Cost Production of Small Batches

VM 9 – Low-Cost Production of Small Batches
With the new VM 9 modular turning machine, EMAG has introduced a platform that covers a broad spectrum of applications thanks to the combined turning, milling and drilling technologies and intelligent machine design. The highly accessible machining area and workpiece spindle fitted at the bottom ensure short tooling times and maximum flexibility in the production of workpieces in small series... Go to press info

2015-04-21 Hard turning and grinding combination

Hard turning and grinding combination
When will hard turning and grinding combination machining be the norm? At the end of production, workpieces must go through a grinding process to achieve the desired surface quality: this has been the standard in manufacturing for various reasons. First, hardened workpieces could not be processed with standard turning. Second, besides grinding no other technology was capable of producing... Go to press info

2015-03-09 Standard machine design

Standard machine design
Production lines, which link several machines together, often pose a problem in the transporting and loading of workpieces. Many factors must be considered in planning such a line, such as the space available in the production facility, the footprint of the machines as well as the automation components, the transfer height, cycle time of each workpiece on each machine, etc... Go to press info

2014-11-17 Oil field technology

Oil field technology
The machining of threads on delivery pipes and casings perfected. Whether we are talking about North America, Asia or Russia, the oil and gas industry is possessed by a spirit of optimism. Geological discoveries have led to a massive increase in the estimated reserves of many countries. This coincides with the opening up of new potentials for the use of innovative technologies. According to the ex Go to press info

2014-10-27 Grinding at the highest precision

Grinding at the highest precision
Finding the right balance between flexibility and productivity is the high art of designing machines for cylindrical grinding. This demand is met with the HG 2 machine for cylindrical grinding. From batch sizes of 50 shafts up to and including 3-shift operations every application of the cylindrical grinding technology for shafts is covered. The object of the HG 2... Go to press info

2014-10-13 Machining of threads on delivery pipes perfected

Machining of threads on delivery pipes perfected
Whether we are talking about North America, Asia or Russia, the oil and gas industry is possessed by a spirit of optimism. Geological discoveries have led to a massive increase in the estimated reserves of many countries. This coincides with the opening up of new potentials for the use of innovative technologies... Go to press info

2014-09-05 PMD 2 Grinding Machine from EMAG

PMD 2 Grinding Machine from EMAG
International competition in the automotive industry continues to increase, as do the technological demands on vehicles, and with them the costs. But increasing prices in the face of stiff competition in the market is no longer easily defensible. According to a McKinsey study, the costs incurred in the manufacture of passenger cars must be reduced three to four percent per year to... Go to press info

2014-06-30 Induction hardening in gear manufacturing

Induction hardening in gear manufacturing
The classical hardening method is case-hardening, where the complete workpiece has to be heated for hours to reach the desired hardness. This kind of hardening has its disadvantages, especially when it comes to the mass production of gears. One of them is the enormous expenditure of time and energy and the reason behind the development, over the last few years, of induction hardening gas... Go to press info

2014-05-02 Powertrain components perfectly joined

Powertrain components perfectly joined
With ever more complex constituent components and ever smaller batch sizes, powertrain production is facing many challenges. For a large number of applications in this sector the heat-shrink assembly process is almost predestined... Go to press info

2014-03-17 Commercial vehicle production: reduce costs

Commercial vehicle production: reduce costs
The market for commercial vehicles is experiencing a lively development. For example, emerging economies have a great need for new technologies in the production of HGVs or agricultural machines, to enable them to achieve the desired growth in construction industry and agriculture. At the same time, competition is hotting up... Go to press info

2014-02-07 EMAG at the METAV: development of production

EMAG at the METAV: development of production
Shorter cycle times, flexible batch size machining and greater component quality are all demands that increase the pressure on the metalworking industry to innovate. Key sectors, such as the automotive industry, are changing rapidly. That tailor-made production solutions play an important role in this, is demonstrated by the machine builders at EMAG... Go to press info

2014-01-24 Gear production is speeding up

Gear production is speeding up
Drivers have already become used to the sixth gear – and the development continues. For instance, there are plans afoot for a 9-gear transmission system for automatics gearboxes. The reason is an obvious one: it allows for the car to be driven at optimal speed for longer. That saves petrol. The development goes hand in hand with the continuing pressure to optimise... Go to press info

2013-10-02 EMAG displays new manufacturing system

EMAG displays new manufacturing system
Approximately 30 percent of the costs for mechanical engineering solutions nowadays are for IT and automation technology – a percentage that is increasing apace according to a survey the VDMA (Association of German Machine Tool Manufacturers)... Go to press info

2013-09-20 eldec hardening machines

eldec hardening machines
Shorter model life-cycles and increasing demands on quality, accompanied by many technological innovations, are driving developments in high-tech industries – such as car or aircraft manufacture – ever harder... Go to press info

2013-08-30 VL 2 Pick-Up Turning Machine

VL 2 Pick-Up Turning Machine
At the EMO 2013 EMAG will be presenting the VL 2 single-spindle vertical pick-up lathe for the machining of small chucked components. Nowadays, everywhere you turn in an industrial production environment... Go to press info

2013-07-18 A partner in emerging markets

A partner in emerging markets
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that the world economy will grow by 3.5 percent this year, with the impetus coming less from Europe but rather more from dynamic, newly industrialised countries... Go to press info

2013-06-24 A red hot connection

A red hot connection
The composite camshaft is still gaining ground in the marketplace. The main reason for this is the considerable weight reduction it brings, compared to its one-piece rival... Go to press info

2013-05-13 EMAG expands to China

EMAG expands to China
For the German machine tools industry, China continues to be the most important export market. According to the German Machine Tool Builders' Association, imports from Germany to China increased... Go to press info

2013-03-28 VT 2-4 Vertical Turning Machine

VT 2-4 Vertical Turning Machine
According to market experts the demand for electric motors is going to grow dramatically – and this at a time when the new transmission systems are becoming highly efficient. It is the express desire of the EU... Go to press info

2013-03-22 Energy efficiency: Keeping sight of total costs

Energy efficiency:  Keeping sight of total costs
Saving energy in the metal processing industry isn't just a question of protecting the environment. For years, energy consumption has been a decisive cost factor capable of surpassing even the investment costs of the... Go to press info

2013-03-18 Hard turning on EMAG turning centre

Hard turning on EMAG turning centre
As hard as it gets – and still the costs are reducing. These days, our cars are full of high-tech materials that ensure a long life for the individual components and make the car safe to drive... Go to press info

2013-01-14 Small grinding center offers big productivity boost

Small grinding center offers big productivity boost
High output levels – short cycle times. This is exactly what the VLC 100 G Vertical Grinding Center from EMAG, for small chucked components with a maximum diameter of 100 mm, was developed for... Go to press info

2012-11-16 “Energy Efficiency Award“ for EMAG

“Energy Efficiency Award“ for EMAG
From most efficient manufacturing technology to economical design and construction, the machine builders at EMAG have shown their combined, in-depth know-how and experience in... Go to press info

2012-09-06 Another new machine from EMAG: VT 2-4 for shaft machining

Another new machine from EMAG: VT 2-4 for shaft machining
The external dimensions of the VL 2 P and the VT 2-4 for small flange- and shaft-type components alone make it obvious that a very special machine concept is hitting the market... Go to press info

2012-08-23 Universal turning solutions for manufacturing companies

Universal turning solutions for manufacturing companies
With their VL 5i the machine tool specialists at EMAG have developed a comprehensive solution for small and medium size manufacturing companies... Go to press info