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Melbourne-based R & I Instrument & Gear is a precision machining/engineering company that supplies a range of specialised components to OEMs in a number of niche markets including medical & scientific Instruments, the defence and aerospace industries. The company is a registered Quality Endorsed Company meeting both requirements for ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D. Established in 1948 by Bob Brown, Jeff Rowell and his wife Joyce took over the business in 1978 and in 1993 their son Andrew Rowell took over as the Operations Manager and is currently General Manager. In 1999 the Company came under the control of the Hardman Read the full article…

Neidlein Face Drivers, manufactured in Germany, enable shafts to be turned in one set-up between centres allowing the entire surface of the workpiece to be machined which in turn boosts productivity. Neidlein face drivers are mechanical clamping systems whereby workpieces are clamped centrically using a movable centre pin. By using a mechanical system, not hydraulic, it guarantees that there is no movement of the part datum point. Temperature fluctuations that usually affect hydraulic face drivers have almost no effect on the Neidlein driver. The Face drivers are power operated by the thrust of the tailstock. Because the centre is securely Read the full article…

Given product innovation is something that’s in Lang Technik’s DNA it comes as no surprise that the company launched several new products at EMO Milan – the world’s premier trade fair for the metalworking sector. Over the years the company has been responsible for numerous workholding innovations that reduce costly changeover time, reduce operator workload and maximise productivity. The New Lang Haubex Automation System carries on that tradition. The Haubex transforms a tool magazine into a flexible and cost-effective automation solution for small batch production that can be adapted to almost any CNC machining centre. The heart of HAUBEX is Read the full article…

Barfeeders are an effective way to increase the productivity of any CNC turning centre and can be retrofitted to any entry level CNC machine as well as multi-tasking turning centres. However, not all barfeeders are created equal. The Hydrafeed Barfeeder offers a number of key benefits over other brands in the market to further enhance productivity. A key feature of the Hydrafeed Barfeeder is that it is a full servo-driven barfeed eliminating the need for compressed air. The Hydrafeed also has the versatility to accommodate different bar diameters and lengths including random bar lengths. Suitable for both bar or shaft Read the full article…

Tool presetters improve quality and boost productivity by precisely measuring any tool off-line with micron accuracy. This enables a CNC machine to keep cutting so machine uptime is optimised and tool life is maximised. Tool presetters provide three key features in the one machine: measuring, presetting, and inspecting tools. They save set-up time, improve accuracy and produce better quality parts whilst minimising scrap. A state-of-the-art image processing system measures the cutting edges of tools in seconds, then saves and documents the measurement results so time-wasting fine adjustments are a thing of the past. Adjustable boring bars can be easily set Read the full article…

Like many companies involved in supplying recreational equipment AL-KO International are benefitting from the travel restrictions that are seeing Australians holidaying and staying in their own backyards. Sales of RVs and associated products have skyrocketed this year and AL-KO are riding that resurgence and the resultant interest in getting out on the road and exploring new destinations. The company manufactures, markets, and distributes a comprehensive range of products for the trailer, caravan and RV markets in Australia and New Zealand. It is best known for its high-quality running gear range which includes axles, brakes, and suspension products. In addition, AL-KO Read the full article…

US manufacturer Mitee-Bite is the innovator of compact, low-profile edge clamps geared towards improving productivity and providing solutions for difficult workholding applications. Their revolutionary Pitbull clamp remains the lowest profile, highest-holding force clamp in the industry today. The company is now launching a new product to add to their extensive portfolio of clamps. The Heavy-Duty VersaGrip™ gripper is designed for those aggressive operations on harder materials while providing the versatility to hold just about any workpiece shape that can be imagined. The rotatable, flat, serrated top face allows for additional holding force in horizontal pockets in jaws or hard stops. Read the full article…

Any company that is involved with workpiece milling, has access to Lang Technik’s Makro-Grip technology which provides a workholding solution to almost any clamping requirement from raw material to the finished workpiece. The company has been responsible for numerous workholding innovations that reduce costly changeover time, reduce operator workload and maximise productivity. One of the many benefits of using Lang Technik products is their patented Quick Point zero-point clamping system. This allows for a one time installation – once the base plate is mounted and aligned to the machine tool table and the zero point is defined, workpieces and fixtures Read the full article…

Air cleaners are designed to capture and clean exhaust air contaminated with oil and emulsion mists and fine particles that are emitted by machine tools such as lathes and milling machines. However, whilst many air cleaners may claim to clean the air completely, in reality many are unable to extract the invisible superfine particles which constitute the greatest threat to workers heath: mist particles with a diameter below 3-5 μm. These particles can get into the lungs first and then into a person’s blood, potentially causing health issues. All Reven Air Cleaners feature Reven’s patented high-performance X-CYCLONE® separating system. X-CYCLONE® Read the full article…

In anticipation of continued growth and to further strengthen the company’s management team, Matthew Williams has been appointed General Manager of Dimac. Matthew will be working closely with MD Paul Fowler to ensure they continue to provide customers with innovative and productive solutions combined with professional levels of service, support and back up. “Matthew’s intimate knowledge of the CNC machining industry and the needs of our customers will be of huge benefit to the business,” said Dimac’s Managing Director, Paul Fowler. Matthew’s extensive industry experience includes managing sales for a leading CNC woodworking machinery provider for the past five years. Read the full article…