February/March 2018 Volume 23 No. 1

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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 VOLUME 23 • NO. 1

INSIDE

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Machinery & Accessories Market – FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018

8 SHEETMETAL AND BENDING MACHINERY

18 NEWS – INTERNATIONAL 18 CECIMO AND EPMA TO DRIVE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FORWARD 20 OERLIKON AND BOEING PARTNERING IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING WORK 22 AIRBUS COMMERCIAL PARCEL DELIVERY DRONE ‘SKYWAYS’ 22 WIRE 2018 AND TUBE 2018 – BIGGER THAN EVER 23 ALUMINIUM 2018 – NEW TOPICS TO MEET THE FUTURE

24 NEWS – LOCAL 24 MANUFACTURING INDABA 2018 TO FOCUS ON INDUSTRY 4.0 AND IOT 24 AUTOMATION INDUSTRY TO HELP FAST TRACK ECONOMIC GROWTH 26 METALS AND ENGINEERING SECTOR TO GROW MORE IN 2018 26 SEIFSA AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE – CALL FOR ENTRIES 28 COEGA EIA LANDMARK APPROVAL FOR ADZ 28 ISUZU MOTORS SOUTH AFRICA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

38 RESEARCH 38 EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES IN MANUFACTURE OF METAL COMPONENTS 39 AUTONOMOUS 3D SCANNER SUPPORTS INDIVIDUAL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 40 FLEXIBLE BONDING – HARD AND SOFT AT THE SAME TIME

42 TRADE FAIRS

30 CUTTING TOOLS TALK

34 PRODUCTS

Unit 9, 30 Golden Drive, Benoni, Gauteng - South AfricaTel: +27 (0) 11 849 5600 Fax: +27 (0) 11 849 5602

Email: [email protected]

Find more product information at

www.hurco.co.za

50 Years of InnovationHurco has been advancing the

manufacturing industry for 50 years. From the � rst

computer controlled back gauge in 1969 to our

patented UltiMotion system, we are dedicated to

technology innovation that makes manufacturing more e� cient and manufacturing companies more pro� table.

MTM®MTM®MTM®MTM

Gauteng: Tel: (011) 453-5459 Fax: (011) 453-5442 Cell: 082 465 5924 (Rick) e-mail: [email protected] Town: Tel: (021) 706-0502 Fax: (021) 706-0503 Durban: (031) 700-5070 Fax: (031) 700-5077

Amada’s totally integrated approach to sheetmetalfabrication allows you to take part concept and design all the way through to finished production in a single seamless manufacturingenvironment.

The Amada Product Portfolio includes:CNC TURRET PUNCH PRESSES, CNC LASER CUTTERS,

CNC PRESSBRAKES, NC HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL SHEARS, SOFTWARE, BANDSAWS, BANDSAW BLADES, SALES & SERVICE.

ENSIS 3015 AJ

The perfect balance of low energy usage and high speed productivity

LCG 3015 AJ

ENSIS 3015 AJENSIS 3015 AJ

Thin and thick materials can be cut at 2-kw power

®

The new AE-NT servo drive turret punch press offers high performance

and reduced operating cost in one package

HS Series Press BrakeFor a wide range of products from small to

large work pieces

Hybrid Drive System

HG Series Press Brake

High speed and Accuracy for all production environments

Further evolution of a best seller

punching machine with drastic

set-up time reduction and process integration

MTM®MTM®MTM®MTM

Gauteng: Tel: (011) 453-5459 Fax: (011) 453-5442 Cell: 082 465 5924 (Rick) e-mail: [email protected] Town: Tel: (021) 706-0502 Fax: (021) 706-0503 Durban: (031) 700-5070 Fax: (031) 700-5077

Amada’s totally integrated approach to sheetmetalfabrication allows you to take part concept and design all the way through to finished production in a single seamless manufacturingenvironment.

The Amada Product Portfolio includes:CNC TURRET PUNCH PRESSES, CNC LASER CUTTERS,

CNC PRESSBRAKES, NC HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL SHEARS, SOFTWARE, BANDSAWS, BANDSAW BLADES, SALES & SERVICE.

ENSIS 3015 AJ

The perfect balance of low energy usage and high speed productivity

LCG 3015 AJ

ENSIS 3015 AJENSIS 3015 AJ

Thin and thick materials can be cut at 2-kw power

®

The new AE-NT servo drive turret punch press offers high performance

and reduced operating cost in one package

HS Series Press BrakeFor a wide range of products from small to

large work pieces

Hybrid Drive System

HG Series Press Brake

High speed and Accuracy for all production environments

Further evolution of a best seller

punching machine with drastic

set-up time reduction and process integration

Simple, inexpensive, compact• Variety of materials • Enhanced productivity in thin sheets • Low investment and operating costs • Simple to operate • Simple design and short installation time

FIBER LASERS

AD-R PRESS BRAKESFast, stronger, accurate with new design

PLASMA CUTTERSSHEARS IRON WORKER PUNCH/LASERPLATE ROLLING MACHINE SECTION ROLLERS BANDSAW

Local: 08600 DURMA (38762)International: +27 11 865 4090

[email protected] | Byron 083 231 1955www.durma.co.za

THE WINNING FORCE

Other machines available:

• CNC punching machines

• Variable rake swing beam and mechanical shears

• CNC plasma cutting systems

• L angle processing centers

• Plate roll benders

• Profile benders

• Iron workers

• Bandsaws

• Corner notchers

• Laser and Plasma Consumables • Press Brake Tooling • Eccentric Presses • Press Feeding Equipment and Compressors

Local: 08600 DURMA (38762) | International: +27 11 865 4090 | [email protected] | Byron 083 231 1955 | Sean 073 167 5913

Auto loading system

LASER PIPE CUTTING MACHINES

THE WINNINGFORCE


[email protected] 083 231 1955 | Sean 073 167 5913

MACHINES MACHINES

Tube transfer system

Chain transfer system

Auto loading gripper system

Measuring profile length

Z Axis

Hydraulic profile holder

Simple, inexpensive, compact• Variety of materials • Enhanced productivity in thin sheets • Low investment and operating costs • Simple to operate • Simple design and short installation time

FIBER LASERS

AD-R PRESS BRAKESFast, stronger, accurate with new design

PLASMA CUTTERSSHEARS IRON WORKER PUNCH/LASERPLATE ROLLING MACHINE SECTION ROLLERS BANDSAW



THE WINNING FORCE

Other machines available:

• CNC punching machines

• Variable rake swing beam and mechanical shears

• CNC plasma cutting systems

• L angle processing centers

• Plate roll benders

• Profile benders

• Iron workers

• Bandsaws

• Corner notchers

• Laser and Plasma Consumables • Press Brake Tooling • Eccentric Presses • Press Feeding Equipment and Compressors

Local: 08600 DURMA (38762) | International: +27 11 865 4090 | [email protected] | Byron 083 231 1955 | Sean 073 167 5913

Auto loading system

LASER PIPE CUTTING MACHINES

THE WINNINGFORCE



MACHINES MACHINES

Tube transfer system

Chain transfer system

Auto loading gripper system

Measuring profile length

Z Axis

Hydraulic profile holder

CELL: +27 83 384 9326 CELL: +27 83 411 6620 TEL: +27 31 700 [email protected] [email protected] FAX: +27 31 700 534159 GOODWOOD ROAD • MAHOGANY RIDGE • PINETOWN • RSA • 3610 www.magnumtools.co.za

GAUTENG: GIULIANO PALUMBO CELL: +27 82 659 0301 TEL: +27 11 437 8903/15/27 [email protected] 36 KNIGHTS ROAD, GERMISTON, 1400 SOUTH AFRICA

MTM®

Hedin Lagan Die-Splitter

Designed for dies with dimensions between 1400 and 3600mm x 1500mm and with weights of up to 15 tonnes.

Can be equipped with permanent magnets to allow opening tool and rotation of upper section by 180° in just 2 minutes.

Ideal for large and small dies alike.

Maximum die dimensions mm 3.600 x 1.500Maximum die weight Tonnes 15Maximum weight of upper section Tonnes 8Total power kW 13Total machine weight Tonnes from 9 to 12

Aero-Turn CNC Lathe BT-380L

Maximum swing over bed mm 600Maximum turning diameter mm 410Maximum turning length mm 740Chuck size inch 10Bar through diameter mm 76Z/X axis rapid traverse M/min 24/20Turning tool size mm 25Boring tool size mm Ø40

One-piece constructed 30° slant bed design for low gravity, big swing and effi cient chip disposal.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) applied.

Made in Sweden

Hydraulic Press

Aero-Turn CNC Lathe Aero-Turn CNC Lathe

Pressing force 60 TonTable top 800 x 650mmTappet surface 800 x 650mmClear distance between the posts 810mmThe maximum distance between the top ram and table:Maximum piston stroke 500mmMaximum closing speed 300mm/SMaximum pressing speed 80mm/SMaximum return speed 250mm/SRetraction force 20 TonHydraulic cushionsMaximum sheet metal holder pressure 25 TonMaximum forming depth 200mmSize of the pressure plate 650 x 450mmMotor power approximately 18kWExternal dimensions: Width: 1800mm Depth: 1500mm Height: 3700mmWeight approximately 5500kg

With toolingWith toolingWith tooling

Punching force 30 TonsMaximum sheet size 1250 x 2500mmMaximum sheet thickness 6.35mmNumber of tool stations 32Machine weight 18 tons

Z/X axis rapid traverse 60 M/minMachine type 0 - TypeFanuc CNC system 10.4" graphic screen 0 Type body, fl oating clamp

JFY VT300 Hydraulic CNC Punching MachineUsed

Used

2007 ModelUsed Used

CELL: +27 83 384 9326 CELL: +27 83 411 6620 TEL: +27 31 700 [email protected] [email protected] FAX: +27 31 700 534159 GOODWOOD ROAD • MAHOGANY RIDGE • PINETOWN • RSA • 3610 www.magnumtools.co.za

GAUTENG: GIULIANO PALUMBO CELL: +27 82 659 0301 TEL: +27 11 437 8903/15/27 [email protected] 36 KNIGHTS ROAD, GERMISTON, 1400 SOUTH AFRICA

MTM®

Hedin Lagan Die-Splitter

Designed for dies with dimensions between 1400 and 3600mm x 1500mm and with weights of up to 15 tonnes.

Can be equipped with permanent magnets to allow opening tool and rotation of upper section by 180° in just 2 minutes.

Ideal for large and small dies alike.

Maximum die dimensions mm 3.600 x 1.500Maximum die weight Tonnes 15Maximum weight of upper section Tonnes 8Total power kW 13Total machine weight Tonnes from 9 to 12

Aero-Turn CNC Lathe BT-380L

Maximum swing over bed mm 600Maximum turning diameter mm 410Maximum turning length mm 740Chuck size inch 10Bar through diameter mm 76Z/X axis rapid traverse M/min 24/20Turning tool size mm 25Boring tool size mm Ø40

One-piece constructed 30° slant bed design for low gravity, big swing and effi cient chip disposal.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) applied.

Made in Sweden

Hydraulic Press

Aero-Turn CNC Lathe Aero-Turn CNC Lathe

Pressing force 60 TonTable top 800 x 650mmTappet surface 800 x 650mmClear distance between the posts 810mmThe maximum distance between the top ram and table:Maximum piston stroke 500mmMaximum closing speed 300mm/SMaximum pressing speed 80mm/SMaximum return speed 250mm/SRetraction force 20 TonHydraulic cushionsMaximum sheet metal holder pressure 25 TonMaximum forming depth 200mmSize of the pressure plate 650 x 450mmMotor power approximately 18kWExternal dimensions: Width: 1800mm Depth: 1500mm Height: 3700mmWeight approximately 5500kg

With toolingWith toolingWith tooling

Punching force 30 TonsMaximum sheet size 1250 x 2500mmMaximum sheet thickness 6.35mmNumber of tool stations 32Machine weight 18 tons

Z/X axis rapid traverse 60 M/minMachine type 0 - TypeFanuc CNC system 10.4" graphic screen 0 Type body, fl oating clamp

JFY VT300 Hydraulic CNC Punching MachineUsed

Used

2007 ModelUsed Used


BYSTRONIC’S AWARD-WINNING XPERT 40 PRESS BRAKE MOBILE BENDING CELL

Global fabrication is demanding an ever-greater variety of sizes and shapes of bent parts. Bystronic’s

Mobile Bending Cell, which operates in tandem with Bystronic’s Xpert 40 press brake, provides a solution to this challenge with a remarkably compact design. In fact, the Xpert 40 was designed to be transportable by forklift, so that it can be easily moved for optimized deployment.

With the combination of automation and press brake, it is still possible to bend one-off components. Simply move the Mobile Bending Cell to one side and take manual control. When it is time to start a production run, the Mobile Bending Cell can be quickly and easily re-engaged, as it automatically aligns itself with the Xpert 40.

Although compact, the Xpert 40 still features an impressive 40-ton bending capacity and can carry out 1,028 bends an hour – three times more than larger press brakes. The ByMotion control system provides for high levels of dynamics with bending speeds of more than 25mm/sec.

This Bystronic combination also offers superb precision thanks to ByMotion software, which regulates the relationship between speed, power and balance. This gives unmatched component consistency during long production runs.

Energy conservation continues to be a major concern for South African fabricators. The Xpert 40’s process control offers substantial savings and reduced maintenance costs, by using a third less power than other press brakes.

Ease of use was a paramount parameter in the design of the Mobile Bending Cell/Xpert 40 combination. With the Xpert 40’s control system, it is also possible to control the Mobile Bending Cell from a single touch screen. The ByVision Bending user interface has been designed to be process-oriented and intuitive; and has been equipped with an extensive database of sheet-metal types and bending tools. Operators can speedily decide on the appropriate tool set, the angle sequence and the bending force required.

ByVision software can be accessed by mobile devices. For example, an operator using a tablet can review the bending parameters and, if necessary, change these from anywhere inside the facility.

ByVision Bending software also seamlessly controls the Xpert 40’s Xpert Tool Changer. This system allows for the fast automated changing of tools, which, in turn, delivers reduced set-up times and improved bending quality. Remarkably, the Tool Changer scans any new tool and automatically includes it into the Xpert 40’s magazine,

without having to re-programme or call on a service technician.

The Xpert 40 is equipped with the Fast Bend e-camera safety device, the least intrusive and most effective safety system in the bending industry. A monitoring service called the Observer is an option with the Mobile Bending Cell. This allows users to monitor all real-time processes in the press brake. The system supplies live stream and process data to mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops.

It is with good reason that this automated press brake combination has been referred to as the Swiss Army knife of bending. In de-veloping the Mobile Bending Cell, Bystronic took customers’ feedback into account regarding their requirement for compact ergonomics, speed and productivity – not to mention energy and cost-savings.

With its plug and bend principle of operation, the compact Mobile Bending Cell can quickly be set up and activated in any manufacturing environment. The Mobile Bending Cell’s ease of deployment and extensive range of applications will be a significant value-add in any fabrication or manufacturing environment. The Xpert 40/Mobile Bending Cell combination offers a fast, versatile and cost-effective alternative to larger press brakes. As such, for a busy steel fabricator, this compact press brake system offers unmatched return-on-investment and profitability.

For more information, please contact First Cut – Tel: 011 614-1112.

The Bystronic mobile bending cell.

The Bystronic mobile bending cell at work.

Great innovation deserves to be rewarded. In the case of the foremost Swiss OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Bystronic

– a leading global provider of high-quality solutions for the sheet-metal processing industry – their Mobile Bending Cell was recognised with an award for innovative solutions in the field of sheet-metal processing at the Blechexpo 2017 exhibition. This remarkable bending technology is available in South Africa from First Cut, Bystronic’s South African distributor.

Lifting and Transport Equipment

THE PERFECT SOLUTION

Tel: (011) 678-0092WAK TRADING (PTY) LTDGround Floor Fairland House, 193 Smit Street, Fairland 2195E-mail: [email protected]

Simple and safe operation, standard range for loads up to 100 metric tons, special designs for specific lifting and transport problems made to order, sturdy castors for any application, adjustable and steerable

castor - trolleys for transport in workshop facilities, revolving transport trolleys.

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GERMANY’

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PANEL BENDING – NOW FULLY AUTOMATIC PROCESSING WITH TOP PART FLEXIBILITY

Panel bending with maximum part flexibility is now even faster – with the TruBend Center 7030, TRUMPF’s

new and fully automatic bending cell. The machine turns the parts automatically, freeing up the operator and increasing the productivity of the bending process. The usual benefits of TRUMPF panel bending are retained: short side lengths, small profiles and parts with formed sections, recesses, diverse radii or multiple negative bends – the machine reliably bends them all with precision. The laser-based ACB angle measurement system enables operators to work with greater precision and in conjunction with TRUMPF TecZone Fold (the fastest offline programming tool on the market), more efficiently than ever.

Fully automatic machine with top part flexibility

Using the new rotary part manipulator, the TruBend Center 7030 can bend parts fully automatically. The manipulator secures the sheet and rotates it as needed into the required position. Here, axis speeds of 3,000 millimeters per second make it possible to achieve significantly increased productivity

compared to the semi-automatic TruBend Center 5030 panel bender.

When it comes to positioning smaller parts, the patented 2-axis part manipulator also comes into play. The synchronized interaction of rotary and 2-axis part manipulator allows what is for fully automatic panel bending an unusually large degree of freedom to shape components. With its TruBend Center 7030, TRUMPF is alone in the industry in offering a fully automatic panel bending machine with an additional vertical axis for the 2-axis part manipulator. This makes for unprecedented flexibility, since the gripper modules can fasten onto parts in a variety of positions, making it possible, for example, to secure narrow profiles on their edge or grip them with clamps and bend them. This benefit is offered only by TRUMPF. Without this additional feature, many parts would be impossible to manufacture. The vertical axis also ensures that the operator can easily remove parts with downward edges.

The TruBend Center 7030 is designed to allow for a wide range of shapes and formats, including sheets of aluminum up to 4 millimeters thick, mild steel up to 3 millimeters thick, or stainless steel up to 2.2 millimeters thick. The machine handles extremely short side lengths, boxes up to 220 millimeters deep, small profiles, narrow or negative bends, and diverse radii. A single tool can be used to achieve these different bending radii very quickly – and that increases both creativity and productivity by allowing product designers to incorporate more curves in trim panels or create exceptional geometries. Because the machine operates with extremely high precision (the accuracy of repetition is precise to within hundredths of a millimeter) and uses bending tools that are mechanically stable, it can process with

a minimum of tool marks – which is a great advantage in the case of stainless steel and painted sheet metal.

First angle measurement system for automatic panel bending

Precise angles are essential for bending. The main threats to achieving this precision come from variations in material characteristics such as strength, spring-back and fluctuations in material thickness. To ensure precise angle measurement, the TruBend Center 7030 is fitted with TRUMPF’s tried and tested Automatically Controlled Bending (ACB) solution. This makes it the first fully automatic panel bending machine to have an angle measurement system, which means quality parts from the outset. The two ACB laser modules for negative and positive bends are placed with the additional bending tools and they automatically move into position for the measurement process. The laser then projects a line onto the sheet and a camera detects the position of the line and calculates the part angle in real time.

Another special feature of the TruBend Center 7030 is the extremely powerful TRUMPF programming software TecZone Fold. This is the fastest programming tool on the market and it has already won over users of the TruBend Center 5030. TecZone Fold automatically creates bending programs in a few seconds – as well as 3D-simulations complete with collision monitoring, which makes efficient workshop programming possible for the first time for panel bending. This operator-friendly software is included in the base model and it runs on the control unit as well as on the office PC (as an offline version). That makes the TruBend Center 7030 extremely economical even for manufacturing small batches or single parts.

For more information, please contact Retecon – Tel: 011 976-8600.

Panel bending with maximum part flexibility has now got even faster – with the TruBend

Center 7030, the new and fully automatic panel bending cell.

Using the new rotary part manipulator (highlighted in blue), the TruBend Center

7030 can bend parts fully automatically: the manipulator secures the sheet and rotates it

as needed into the required position.

The TruBend Center 7030 is the only fully automatic panel bending machine with an additional vertical axis for the 2-axis part

manipulator. This makes for unprecedented flexibility, since the gripper modules (highlighted in blue) can fasten onto components in a variety of positions.

TruBend press brakes spark a passion for bending technology. From the smallest electronic components to thick,large- format metal sheets, they allow you to tackle an unparalleled range of parts with maximum productivity.With their exceptional precision and user-friendly operation, they cover all the bases. TruBend machines have beencarefully designed to create an ergonomic workplace – and operators love working with them! That makes TruBendpress brakes the perfect foundation for your success. Isn’t it time to choose TRUMPF?

Born to bend.More in it for you;press brakes fromTRUMPF.

Retecon (Pty) Ltd

Tel. 011 976 8600 [email protected] www.retecon.co.za

P.O. Box 1472 KEMPTON PARK, 1620


For your Used Machine Tool requirements

Established 1988

Tel: (011) 476-3211 / 476-3213

In a journey that left behind half a century, Ermaksan is taking firm steps to the future by continuing to develop innovative technologies.

Ermaksan is a pioneer with an impressive research and development department and 80 000 square meters of modern production facility in Bursa Turkey. The highly

qualified 700 strong staff compliment is dedicated to the manufacture of high quality machine tools.

For more information, please contact F&H Machine Tools – Tel: 011 397-4050

A JOURNEY THAT LEFT BEHIND HALF A CENTURY – ERMAKSAN

With 80 000m2 area, the biggest production plant under one-roof in its sector.

3 000 machines manufactured annually.

The factory is equipped with the latest industry leading precision CNC machine tools. Under the supervision of expert engineers, the factory produces over 3 000 machines annually. Ermaksan, one of the world’s leading companies in the manufacture of sheetmetal machinery is represented by F&H Machine Tools in southern Africa and exclusive dealers in a further 70 countries around the world. All offer strong technical support and are backed up by a factory team of expert sales and service engineers.

Ermaksan designs and manufactures durable, productive and value based machinery by continuously meeting customer demands and striving to exceed industry standards.

Ermaksan manufactures a range of products with innovative technologies to meet the needs of a broad range of industries, such as heavy duty, wind turbine manufacture, lighting pole, transportation, power plants, defence and ship building. Their range of products include CO2 and fibre optic lasers in many different configurations, plasma cutting machines, a full range of CNC press brakes up to 14 200mm x 2 000 ton, CNC hybrid servo motorized press brakes, punch presses, guillotine shears and iron workers. Allied to these products, Ermaksan also offers sheet and product handling systems, pipe cutting options, automation and other customer specific solutions.

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The Amada EP panel bender has been developed to realize new levels of production with speed efficiency and

versatility being key aspects.

With improved production versa tility over a full range of material sizes and an extensive range of automation options, the EP will provide a blank – to – bending solution to meet any specific needs. The servo drive system employed, ensures 100% repeatability, exceptional high speed and very low maintenance costs. The automation options ensure continuous production flows at the desired speeds.

Key benefits of the EP panel bender are extended range of shape sizes, large range of material thicknesses, high possibility of complex shape production and simple visual programming. All these benefits will

eliminate any limitations that are associated with conventional panel bending.

The addition of two press brake models, namely the HS and HG series assures that Amada has a press brake to cater for any bending requirements. The HS series press brakes are down-stroking machines, available with different back-gauge options and bend lengths from 2 meters up to 4 meters. The simple touch screen control allows the operator to set all bending conditions according to tooling being used and material being bent. Various back gauge options provide for a simple 2 axis machine or the more sophisticated 4 or 6 axis versions.

With the larger open height of 470mm and stroke length of 200mm, deep bending can be realized with less interference. The Eco-

For more information, please contact Amada –

Tel: 011 453-5459.

EP-2500 Panel Bender.

HS 1303 Press Brake.

AMADA – CATERING FOR ANY BENDING REQUIREMENTS

Drive system behind this operation ensures significant energy saving, compared to conventional machinery.

The HG range of press brakes has been developed for high speed and accuracy in all production environments. The combi-nation of the high rigidity frame and the new hybrid drive system allow for process range expansion. The newly developed NC unit has strengthened display functions which allow the operator to check the forming information, view 3D models, while bending the components correctly from the first part. The hybrid crowning system will ensure a bend angle accuracy of ±15' anywhere along the bed length.

An option of the Bi-S or Bi-L angle measuring system together with the thickness detection system (TDS) will ensure repetitive accuracy through automatic compensations being made to the program.

THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR YOUR TRANSPORT PROBLEMS

WORLD FIRST - Swivelling safety lifting toe-system, for continual adjustment to the load in a varying inclination of up to ±10%.

• Safe working and lifting with the jack through patented safety lifting toe-system.

• Easy maintenance by single exchangeable pump unit - safety pressure relief valve with dirt filter preventing overloading.

• Sturdy swivelling feet - for easy and safe positioning in every situation.







• Simple and safe operation• Standard range for loads up to 100 metric tons• Special designs for specific lifting and

transport problems made to order• Sturdy castors for any application• Adjustable and steerable castor -

trolleys for transport in workshop facilities

• Revolving transport trolleys

• High performance and reduced friction through design protected slide shoe system.

load in a varying inclination of up to ±10%.

Tel: (011) 678-0092WAK TRADING (PTY) LTDGround Floor Fairland House, 193 Smit Street, Fairland 2195E-mail: [email protected]

QUALITY

‘MADE IN

GERMANY’

M I Y- MOVE IT YOURSELF


FLEXIBLE CONTROL MAKES SHOPS MORE PROFITABLEHurco upgrades control’s technical

specifications

When software engineers at Hurco develop features for the Hurco control powered by WinMax® software, they focus on features that will make customers more

profitable, according to the company. Additionally, the flexibility of the Hurco control is especially valuable for shops that have a high mix of parts because it is equally powerful for industry standard NC programming as it is for conversational programming.

In order to support large programs that are becoming increasingly common with CAD/CAM and industry standard NC, Hurco recently upgraded the already robust technical hardware specifications to 128-GB Solid State Storage Drive, 4 GB of RAM and 3,000 bps of processing power. As for conversational programming, Gerald Roch, co-founder of

Hurco, invented this method of user-friendly programming in 1974 and the Hurco engineering team is continually improving it by inventing new features and evolving the user interface. For example, Hurco has introduced many 5-sided conversational features that make it possible to program at the control on a 5-axis machining center without a CAM system. Transform Plane is one of the key features that eases the transition from a 3-axis machining center to a 5-axis machining center to manufacture 5-sided parts because it essentially changes programming on a 5-axis machining center back to 2.5D programming that is used on a 3-axis machine. The machinist simply establishes the initial part origin and pro grams the first side of the part. Then, he enters the axis angle(s) to the next side, programs the features on that side of the part and tells the control the axis angle(s) to the next side. After following those steps for each side of the part, Transform Plane does the rest, calculating the tilting and rotating required.

“Hurco engineers have focused on the development of 5-sided programming features like Transform Plane because the fastest way for shops to instantly increase their profit margins on existing parts is to transition from 3-axis machining to a 5-sided machining process on a 5-axis VMC. It’s been a major initiative at Hurco since 2008 to make sure that the Hurco control leads the industry in making this transition to 5-sided machining as easy as possible in an effort to help customers be more profitable,” said a company spokesperson.

Another control feature that shops of all sizes find valuable is NC/Conversational Merge because it combines NC programming with conversational programming. With NC/Conversational Merge, the machinist can call up an NC program and apply popular conversational features, such as pattern operations, scaling, tool probing, and part probing, to G-Code programs.

For more information, please contact Hurco South Africa – Tel: 011 849-5600.

Informing the Machine Tool Market in southern Africa

Published online at

www.machinetoolmarket.co.za

STANDARD MACHINES

MID-RANGE MACHINES

ADVANCED MACHINES

Plasma & consumables by

Machines Consumables Support

Completely affordable entry level machinesBed sizes range from 1300x1300mm to 3000x1500mm

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NewsInternationalCECIMO AND EPMA TO DRIVE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FORWARDCECIMO, the European Association of the Machine Tool Industry and EPMA, the European Powder Metallurgy Association, signed an agreement, which aims at promoting additive manufacturing through diversified actions.

Additive Manufacturing is defined as the process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to subtractive manufacturing methodologies. Among the main opportunities, there is design

flexibility, mass customization, process sustainability and rapid product development. The overall challenge for AM is to move from a prototype solution to a main manufacturing method and be integrated into existing production environments.

CECIMO and EPMA will therefore work together to support Europe’s industry through this critical change. Both associations will exchange information on advocacy activities in additive manufacturing to better coordinate their own actions and get the utmost of it. EPMA and CECIMO will also look for opportunities on EU project proposals in future calls.

CECIMO is the association conveying the concerns of the AM industry to the EU authorities. Representing key companies in the AM ecosystem, it engages with policy actors for the creation of an enabling policy, and regulatory and business framework for the uptake of additive technologies in Europe. This includes initiatives such as developing specific AM standards within the remit of EU regulations, advising the European institutions on the AM priority research areas for the next EU budgetary programme and producing curricula to boost AM in education. CECIMO is also partner, in several EU projects, which encompass a wide range of issues such as regulatory and business barriers for industrial AM in Europe, AM skills gaps and bottlenecks in training, emerging AM business models. Furthermore, CECIMO organizes high-level conferences in the European Parliament with leading AM businesses and European policy-makers, and hosts the meetings of its own industry-driven AM Working Group, gathering experts from across Europe.

EPMA who represents Powder Metallurgy in Europe, has been working to increase the awareness of Additive Manufacturing technology, with a special focus on metal powder Additive Manufacturing and to foster the synergy in the metal AM community through research programmes, workshops, benchmarking and exchange of knowledge. Through its European Additive Manufacturing Group (EuroAM) the EPMA has launched several initiatives including a flyer and a well-received Introduction to Additive Manufacturing brochure, the organization of Metal AM Seminars and the coordination of internal collaborative AM Projects such as the Quality Test for Selective Laser Melting Powder project. EPMA also organises Europe’s largest Metal AM technical programme within its annual international “Euro PM” Congress and Exhibition event. EPMA participates in several European funded projects to represent Powder Metallurgy and support the Metal AM industry in its R&D effort.

This partnership points at the advancement of additive manufacturing in the industrial landscape and at the removal of barriers to the future development of this technology.

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“The year’s second half saw a breakthrough on the domestic market,” comments Dr. Wilfried Schäfer, Executive Director of the sectoral organisation VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association) in Frankfurt am Main. “While domestic orders were still falling by double-figure rates in the year’s first half, the German industrial sector in the year’s second half threw off its caution and opted for massive investment,” he adds. In particular, following EMO

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NewsInternationalOERLIKON AND BOEING PARTNERING IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING WORK

Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company and Oerlikon, a leading technology and engineering

group, signed a five-year collaboration agreement to develop standard materials and processes for metal-based additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing, popularly known as 3D printing, is a controlled process in which material is joined or solidified to create a three-dimensional part.

“This agreement is an important step toward fully unlocking the value of powder bed titanium additive manufacturing for the aerospace industry,” said Leo Christodoulou, Boeing Chief Technologist. “Boeing and Oerlikon will work together to standardize additive manufacturing operations from powder management to finished product and thus enable the development of a wide range of safe, reliable and cost-effective structural titanium aerospace components.”

Dr. Roland Fischer, CEO Oerlikon Group said, “this program will drive the faster adoption of additive manufacturing in the rapidly growing aerospace, space and defense markets. Working together with Boeing will define the path in producing airworthy additive manufacturing components for serial manufacturing. We see collaboration as a key enabler to unlocking the value that additive manufacturing can bring to aircraft platforms and look forward to partnering with the largest and most respected aerospace company in the world.”

Boeing and Oerlikon will use the data from this collaboration to support the qualification of additive manufacturing suppliers to produce metallic components using a variety of machines and materials. The research will initially focus on industrializing titanium powder bed fusion additive manufacturing and ensuring parts made with this process meet the flight requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Defense. The strong collaboration between Boeing and Oerlikon will enable the companies to meet the current challenges to qualify

materials and processes for aerospace and provide a route for the adoption of additive manufacturing with a qualified supply chain that achieves quality and cost targets.

Since 1997, Boeing has been a leader in researching and implementing additive manufacturing in the aerospace industry and currently has about 50,000 3D-printed parts flying on commercial, space and defense programs. In 2017, Boeing became the first aerospace manufacturer to design and install a Federal Aviation Administration-qualified 3D-printed structural titanium part on a commercial airplane, the 787 Dreamliner. With the creation of the Boeing Additive Manufacturing organization in 2017, Boeing is focused on using additive manufacturing to generate value for customers by enabling greater affordability, quality, customization and speed-to-market innovation.

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Builders’ Association).

Hannover 2017 in September, orders veritably soared: plus 41 percent in October, plus 67 percent in November and plus 37 percent in December.

The flood of orders is attributable not least to the good performance of the global economy. All around the planet, the economies are running superbly on broadly based foundations. Capital investment at the most important customer sectors and machine tool consumption are rising in all regions.

“So the customer sectors are confident of lucrative business and are upsizing their capacities,” explains Schäfer. “This is benefiting all technologies in the machine tool industry,” he adds. Most recently, forming technology, too, has been booking large-scale orders again, which had been absent in the preceding months.

Overall, the investment boom has once more boosted the machine tool industry’s results. Production output in 2017 reached another new record level, with a plus of four percent and 15.7 billion euros.

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NewsInternationalAIRBUS COMMERCIAL PARCEL DELIVERY DRONE ‘SKYWAYS’

This inaugural flight demonstration follows the launch of the experimental project with the Civil Aviation

Authority of Singapore (CAAS) in February 2016 to develop an urban unmanned air system to address the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the air delivery business in cities such as Singapore. The collaboration was subsequently extended in April 2017 with Singapore Post (SingPost) becoming the local logistics partner to the project.

Airbus Helicopters is the overall Skyways system architect and provider, contributing its capabilities in drone platforms as well as its concept of future parcel delivery. This concept involves systems and structures that allow drones to land, dock with secure structures, discharge or take on payloads, and then fly off to other destinations.

Airbus Helicopters is at an advanced stage of the Skyways project. The research and development phase is progressing well, with equipment and facilities installed at the NUS campus. Various tests are already underway and the unmanned air system will

be demonstrated in the university when the trial service commences this year. Campus students and staff will be able to make use of Skyways to have small parcels between 2kg and 4kg delivered to designated parcel stations within the campus, which is the size of 150 football fields.

An experimental project aimed at developing a safe and economically viable aerial unmanned parcel delivery system for use in dense urban environments, Skyways is one of a number of innovative Urban Air Mobility projects currently being researched at Airbus. These also include the Racer high-speed helicopter demonstrator, as well as the Vahana and CityAirbus autonomous flying vehicle concepts.

WIRE 2018 AND TUBE 2018 – BIGGER THAN EVER

Nearly four months before the start of the metal trade fair summit in Düsseldorf the exhibition

centre has received better bookings than ever before in the successful history of wire and Tube Düsseldorf, a history of over 30 years.

Never before have so many square metres been reserved by exhibitors. Taken together, wire and Tube already have a net floor space occupancy of 120,000 sqm, which is about 10,000 sqm more than the final figure for the two trade fairs in 2016.

The number of exhibitors who have so far registered for wire 2018 is currently 1,180, representing 50 countries. Over 65,000 sqm are occupied in Halls 9 to 18. The occupancy level for Tube in Halls 3 to 7.0, 7a and 16 to 18 is over 52,000 sqm, with 965 exhibitors from 53 countries.

Ongoing demand from China has made it possible to set up a Chinese Pavilion again. Chinese companies from the wire, cable and tube industries will be jointly represented in Hall 16 under the slogan

“Meet China’s Expertise”.

Skyways, Airbus’ unmanned aerial vehicle designed for autonomous parcel deliveries, made its first flight demonstration recently,

validating its automatic loading and unloading capabilities.

The Airbus Skyways unmanned aerial vehicle, designed for autonomous

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Airbus Helicopters’ Skyways unmanned air vehicle has successfully completed its first flight demonstration at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The drone took off from its dedicated maintenance centre and landed on the roof of a specially designed parcel station where a parcel was automatically loaded via a robotic arm. Once successfully loaded with the parcel, the Skyways drone took off again and returned to land, demonstrating its automatic unloading capability.

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NewsInternationalALUMINIUM 2018 – NEW TOPICS TO MEET THE FUTURE

Global production of aluminium has reached a record high level; the energy transition and the transport sector are driving demand for light metals. The precise trajectory might vary from country to country, but all around the world,

the industry is making new investments to gear up for an economy that continues to boom. This positive mood is felt as well at the ALUMINIUM World Trade Fair – even with ten months still to go before it opens its doors in Düsseldorf.

From 9 to 11 October 2018, the Exhibition Centre on the Rhine will again become the global marketplace of the aluminium industry. Spread across six exhibition halls, global players, specialists and young innovative companies will showcase the industry’s complete range – from aluminium production to machines and plants for processing to finished goods and recycling.

Special exhibits like the Innovation Areas and themed guided tours are aimed at providing better orientation for visitors from user segments such as automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace and the construction sector. The well-known theme pavilions will serve as points of contact to lead visitors through the structured exhibition halls.

In the new special exhibition area Digital Manufacturing, visitors will experience what Industry 4.0 means for the aluminium industry and what kinds of productivity benefits can already be achieved today by deploying high-performance IT solutions in production.

Another new exhibition area dubbed Environmental Engineering will cover water treatment, air filtration systems and oil/oil mist vacuuming systems – and show how the aluminium industry is leading the way when it comes to emerging topics such as energy and resource conservation in one’s own production chain.

Expert presenters from industry and science at the ALUMINIUM 2018 Conference and the ALUMINIUM Forum will discuss the trends and innovations of the aluminium sector. Organised by the GDA, the umbrella association of the German Aluminium industry, the ALUMINIUM 2018 Conference will focus on the material’s future prospects. Exhibitors at the ALUMINIUM Forum will present their latest solutions and technologies covering the areas of lightweight technologies, e-mobility and additive manufacturing, among others.

TRUMPF ACQUIRES MANUFACTURER OF ULTRASHORT PULSED LASERS

The high technology company TRUMPF recently acquired the laser manufacturer AMPHOS. This

strengthens the TRUMPF portfolio of laser products and technologies. AMPHOS was founded in 2010 as a spin-off of RWTH Aachen and the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT. AMPHOS develops and produces ultrashort pulsed lasers with high output power for manufacturing and research applications. Ultrashort pulsed lasers are especially important in electronics manufacturing, where they are used to produce items such as printed circuit boards, displays and cover glass. The key to AMPHOS lasers is InnoSlab technology, which was co-developed by the company’s founders while still a part of ILT. InnoSlab will allow TRUMPF to open

up an entire new range of parameters for its ultrashort pulsed lasers.

InnoSlab technology allows us to consolidate the technological leadership of TRUMPF,” says Christian Schmitz, head of the Laser

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NewsLocalMANUFACTURING INDABA 2018 TO FOCUS ON INDUSTRY 4.0 AND IOT

The Manufacturing Indaba 2018 will be hosted at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Africa’s

economic hub, on the 19th and 20th of June 2018. This year’s event will explore Industry 4.0, otherwise known as the 4th Industrial Revolution. Industry 4.0, together with IoT (Internet of Things), are fundamental to digital transformation in the manufacturing industry.

Industry 4.0 represents a breakthrough in manufacturing innovations, transforming product creation and company operations. The advent of smart devices enables manufacturers to communicate autonomously whereby machines communicate with each other via sensors to reduce defective products

and waste. Companies can now gain access to critical, real time data by tracking the productivity and efficiency levels of employees, machinery and business operations. This ultimately allows a calculated evaluation of the entire manufacturing value chain.

In today’s globalized world, companies and their industrial practices in both developed and emerging markets are urged to stay abreast of these exponential changes to remain competitive and relevant in the marketplace.

Due to inadequate accessibility and connectivity, the African continent is unable to embrace Industry 4.0 at a rate equivalent

to that of the developed world. However, emerging markets are unrestrained by infrastructure legacy issues and are more versatile in dealing with change than their developed counterparts. This poses a considerable advantage for developing Sub-Saharan African countries to adopt a more receptive outlook towards Industry 4.0.

Furthermore, the event will address an array of other pressing issues within the sector, such as: strategies dedicated to growth and competitive advantage in the sector; opportunities to provide industrial players with assistance and access to finance; international trends to support the development and maintenance of a skilled workforce; opportunities and challenges facing the South African manufacturing sector within the next five years; and Intra-African Trade in the SADC region.

This year’s Manufacturing Indaba, intends to raise the bar by delivering 67 influential speakers, attracting 473 conference delegates, 70 exhibition stands as well as 2283 expo visitors. In addition, 531 complimentary business matchmaking meetings will be facilitated to promote Intra-Africa trade to support Africa’s growth trend of 5,5% as forecasted by the International Monetary Fund.

With a bigger venue, this year’s event will see the launch of the Small Business Indaba Exhibition, aimed at small manufacturers that play a key role in the growth of Sub-Saharan Africa’s manufacturing industry.

AUTOMATION INDUSTRY TO HELP FAST TRACK ECONOMIC GROWTHKey stakeholders in South Africa’s automation industry have called for greater collaboration to drive industrial progress.

Speaking at the official launch of the Africa Automation Fair 2019 in Johannesburg recently,

stakeholders noted that South Africa was emerging from turbulent times, but said that through collaboration to drive progress, the automation sector could help fast-track economic growth and development.

The automation sector, now moving toward a digital Industrie 4.0/IIoT era, is poised to drive greater efficiencies and make South African enterprises internationally competitive, which will ultimately benefit all South Africans, they said.

Oratile Sematle, President of the Society for Automation Instrumentation Measurement and Control (SAIMC), noted that the industry had already progressed to a point where its voice as a collective is now heard in government, institutions and various sectors.

“But knowing that if we use automation in the right ways, we can ultimately change the landscape of the South African economy and improve the lives of all people, we need to continue to collaborate to drive further progress and make South Africa great again,” he said.

Marc Van Pelt, Chairman of the Industrial Instrumentation Group (IIG) and MD of Pepperl+Fuchs, noted: “as we seek to bring the country to new levels economically, we need to look to automation and smart manufacturing to make our industries competitive on a global basis. At the Connected Industries conference earlier this year, the sector started the Industrie 4.0/IIoT discussion, and the next question is: who is using it? Is the sector ready? As a country, we still have a long way to go.”

Sematle and Van Pelt encouraged industry stakeholders to step up collaborative

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The Africa Automation Fair, which marks its 21st anniversary in 2019, and the Connected Industries conference, will expand its scope and reach in 2019, delivering Africa’s largest showcase of industrial automation and control technologies. The event, incorporating the Connected Industries conference (Industrie 4.0/IIoT), is a focused networking platform for the Automation and Control Industry and works closely with industry associations including the IIG and SAIMC.

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NewsLocalMETALS AND ENGINEERING SECTOR TO GROW MORE IN 2018After three long years of poor performance, the metals and engineering sector is expected to grow for a second consecutive year in 2018, the Steel and Engineering Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) said recently.

Speaking at the launch of its authoritative State of the Metals and Engineering Sector Report 2018

to 2019 in Johannesburg, SEIFSA Chief Economist Michael Ade said the metals and engineering sector is poised for 1,1% growth this year, following an impressive 2,7% growth in 2017.

Ade said this prognosis is supported by global economic growth, which remained fairly robust in 2017, aided by a rebound in investment and trade, against the backdrop of benign financing conditions, generally accommodative policies, improved confidence and the dissipating impact of the earlier commodity price collapse.

He said 2017 was a much better year for the metals and engineering sector, which rebounded from the recession in preceding years, registering a 2.7 percent growth

“despite facing serious structural challenges”.

He said the momentum was expected to continue in 2018.

“Despite the current potential to improve on margins in the M&E sector being fragile due to domestic headwinds, all indications are that the sector will record another increase in growth during 2018, barring any major disruptions to production,” Ade said

Commodity prices recovered last year and are expected to gain momentum in 2018, thereby strengthening exports and improving growth prospects for commodity exporters in emerging markets commented Ade. “However, it is unclear how long the positive outlook will continue, given the volatility in commodity prices,” he said.

Ade said downside risks include disorderly financial market movements, negative effects of borrowing costs, as well as rising trade protectionism or geo-political risk which could also negatively affect confidence, trade and

overall economic activity.

He said the prognosis also aligned with the outlook for an improving – but subdued – domestic growth underpinned by positive projections for fixed capital formation, better domestic trade conditions and reduced exchange rate volatility.

“Our position is also influenced by positive growth prospects for key industries which are important markets for the M&E sector’s intermediary products and are crucial in the sector’s value chain,” Ade said.

However, he cautioned that the recent down-grade of South Africa’s sovereign credit ratings to junk status by Fitch and Standard and Poor’s would have the propensity of increasing borrowing costs and the general cost of doing business, thus negatively affecting production and fixed investment into the sector and adding to its structural challenges.

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The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) invites manufacturers

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Born out of the need to encourage growth and celebrate excellence in the metals and engineering sector, the SEIFSA Awards for Excellence offer a great opportunity for companies operating in this vital sector to receive well-deserved recognition by industry peers for their capabilities, expertise and innovation.

“In such volatile economic times and a challenging business environment, we at SEIFSA believe that it is critically important for those companies that excel at what they do to get the acknowledgement and recognition they deserve,” SEIFSA Chief Executive Officer Kaizer Nyatsumba says.

Entrants will be assessed on their performance in the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 in seven different categories, namely:

• The Most Innovative Company of the Year, which will be awarded to a company that showed the best level of innovation in research and development or production in 2017.

• The Health and Safety Award of the Year will be offered to a company with the best legal compliance record in Health and Safety or the lowest Lost-Time Injury Frequency rate in 2017.

• Entries are also invited from companies whose Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme/s in 2017 had a major impact on the lives of their beneficiaries.

• The company rated the highest in customer service performance in 2017 will receive the Customer Service Award of the Year.

• The Most Transformed Company of the Year Award will be received by a company that

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• This is the Decade of the Artisan, and an award will be made to the company that trained the highest number of artisans in 2017.

• The Environment Stewardship Award will go to a company that has successfully implemented greening initiatives in its day-to-day business operations in 2017.

Nyatsumba encourages manufacturers operating in the metals and engineering sector to take advantage of the opportunities for recognition offered by the SEIFSA Awards for Excellence and submit their entries for the seven categories before the deadline date of 29 March 2019.

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The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) recently received news on a landmark approval of an

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a 440 ha Land-based Aquaculture Development Zone (ADZ) and Desalination plant in Zone 10 of the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

“The approval of the EIA is a major leap towards fulfilling the Coega SEZ’s vision to locate one of the largest ADZ’s in South Africa on one geographical footprint, in the Coega SEZ and respond to the severe water shortages experienced by the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB),” says Dr Keith Du Plessis CDC Manager: Project Development.

It has been found that failure by especially smaller companies to obtain EIA approval often result in projects never seeing the light of day. Because of this, the aquaculture sector in SA is largely untapped and underperforming.

“The approved EIA relieves the financial burden

from the investor as it would ordinarily take up to two years for companies seeking to establish an aquaculture facility and or a desalination plant at the Coega SEZ. This is evident of the CDC’s value proposition as a plug and play environment, where investors have shortened timeframes from when they enquire about investing to when they have access to market,” adds Du Plessis.

The NMB Municipality, in this month announced that the water levels of the Metro supply dams have reached an all-time low of just above 24 percent. The CDC now has authorization to develop facilities for the desalination of water with a maximum capacity of 60 million litres (Ml) per day.

“This capacity, if tapped into, could provide for almost quarter of Nelson Mandela Metro’s current water consumption needs (currently at approximately 260 Ml/day). The CDC is a capable and potential solution to the water problems experienced in the Metro,” outlines Du Plessis.

Isuzu Motors announced the official launch of its business operations in South Africa recently. This follows

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Speaking at the event which was held at manufacturing plant in Struandale Port Elizabeth, the President and Representative Director of Isuzu Motors of Japan Masanori Katayama said that Isuzu was committed to growing its business in South Africa. “This is the first commercial and light commercial vehicle manufacturing operation outside of Japan in which we have acquired a 100% ownership. We are represented in 30 countries outside of Japan and successfully operate 47 manufacturing plants in these countries with joint venture partners.”

“Our decision with regards to South Africa demonstrates the confidence we have in this market and also is indicative of our longer-term view that South Africa will serve as an important base for our future growth on the African continent.”

Dr Keith Du Plessis – CDC Manager: Project Development at the site identified for the Coega Aquaculture Development Zone and Desalination plant.

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NADJAR EXPANDS BEYOND GRINDING ITSELF WITH ESPRITAfter seeing a decline in the precision grinding market in recent years, Nadjar company director Renaud Nadjar has expanded his Villeurbanne, France-based shop to take on a variety of other machining processes.

Based in Villeurbanne, France, Nadjar specializes in precision grinding. In recent years, technological

advances in milling and turning have eaten into the grinding market and economic crises have resulted in highly irregular workloads.

In order to safeguard the future of the family-owned company, founded by his father 50 years ago, director Renaud Nadjar has expanded the firm’s capability to perform other machining processes. Nadjar combines milling and turning with grinding to provide

customers with a complete service. He now handles orders from the automotive, rail, chemical and machine-tool sectors for small- and medium-sized parts. Grinding is performed after heat treatment for parts that need to have an accuracy of several microns.

Nadjar’s first investment was in milling. Unimpressed by the programming software embedded in numeric control systems, Nadjar decided to equip the company with standalone programming software. He wanted to program more complex parts and program in the background while the machine

was operating. He knew by talking to other subcontractors that there were problems with some of the solutions available on the market. Wanting to avoid those pitfalls, Nadjar decided to meet with several CAM software developers to help him make the right decision.

The partnership between machine manu-facturer Haas and ESPRIT CAM software made it possible to purchase both in a package deal. “Thanks to this partnership, we were able to start with certified post processors and error-free CAM,” Nadjar explained. He made an initial investment in three Haas machines with corresponding ESPRIT licences.

The developer of ESPRIT, DP Technology, works closely with machine-tool manufacturers to ensure that ESPRIT is compatible with all machines. The post processors are inspected and corrected by the manufacturers to ensure that users are fully satisfied.

Learning a new machining procedure, a new machine and new software all at the same time was a major challenge — on some days it must have seemed too much to handle. The technical support available for the ESPRIT software was the key to success.

After receiving training, some days were more difficult than others, but advice and technical support from ESPRIT reseller Usiprog helped Nadjar overcome all obstacles and develop the internal capability to program nearly any part. “The people from ESPRIT were friendly and efficient from the outset,” he says.

The success of this initial experience led the Nadjar company to quickly buy an NC lathe with another ESPRIT licence and then another milling machine. Now the team has a 2-axis turning licence and a 2.5-axis milling licence. An upcoming ESPRIT programming course will allow operators to learn about even more possibilities. “I’m always curious. I love learning, and each time a programming session is finished, I check to see if it’s possible to find a way to machine more rapidly,” Nadjar says.

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A resin panel programmed with the ESPRIT 3D milling module.

Clamps intended for use in special machines, programmed with ESPRIT

and machined on Haas.

This part was made using two-axis turning and on-screen simulation of the machining.

Renaud Nadjar with his father, accompanied by Francisco Pardo (Usiprog), Emilie Dubreuil (ESPRIT) and Stéphane Crochon (Usiprog).

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For example, to program a resin panel in 3D, the programmer chooses a standard tool (a ball-nose cutter), sets a few parameters, and the software quickly takes care of the rest. Nadjar really appreciates the software’s simulation capabilities: the state of the surface on the screen during simulation is just like that of the real part. This allows him to adjust programming to obtain a perfect finish.

“For me, ESPRIT is the solution we need to make complex parts and with incredible ease,” he said.

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that you can maximize resource efficiency in manufacturing. Fraunhofer researchers in the 3D-Printing Lab have investigated just how economical the manufacturing process is in terms of resources and whether material and operating costs can be minimized compared to conventional industrial methods. To do this, they took a practical, widespread component for their tests: a wheel carrier such as might be used in a lightweight vehicle. “We were able to quantify the effect lightweight construction – and specifically the use of structural optimization methods – has on the resources used in the SLM manufacturing process,” says Klaus Hoschke, scientist and group leader at Fraunhofer EMI. The focus was on energy and material consumption, the manufacturing time and the CO2 emissions that arise during the small-scale production of twelve wheel bearings.

Resource efficiency of a small manufacturing run

After the researchers had used the numerical finite element method (FEM) to simulate and analyze a draft design and determine the right geometric shape with structural optimization methods, they constructed the wheel bearing in an optimized lightweight design.

The result was a wheel bearing designed for the defined load scenarios and offering maximum performance. Because of their geometric complexity, structures produced in this way cannot be manufactured by conventional methods such as milling or turning. “With the lighter model, we were able to save hugely on resources during production, as less material has to be

produced per component. If you multiply this by the number of units in a small-scale run, then you require less time, material and energy for manufacturing. Reducing volume through the use of higher-strength materials offers the greatest potential for energy savings here,” says the researcher. Using the numerically optimized version of the wheel bearing, 15 percent less energy was required for the additive process than for the conventional method: Twelve kilowatt hours of electricity were needed for the conventional design, whereas only ten kilowatt hours were needed for the numerically optimized design. (In each case, the measured value refers to a series-manufactured component.) Manufacturing time was cut by 14 percent and CO2 emissions by 19 percent. And where material consumption was concerned, it could be significantly reduced by 28 percent.

Additive Manufacturing – the method of choice

Although structure-optimizing algorithms and numerical optimization simulations are already being employed in the 3D printing of components today, they are only used when the component must be extremely lightweight, such as aircraft parts designed to reduce fuel consumption during operation. Components that lack these implications as regards structural optimization are still generally manufactured using conventional

EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES IN MANUFACTURE OF METAL COMPONENTS

Additive Manufacturing has estab-lished itself in many industrial sectors as a method for making

plastic parts. The 3D printing of metals is on the road to becoming a similar success story. In the newly opened 3D-Printing Lab for Metals and Structural Materials at the Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institut, EMI, researchers have investigated how resource-efficient the manufacturing process is when lightweight aluminium components are manufactured using additive methods. They discovered that even marginal reductions in the material and resources used per component yield high cost savings in series manufacturing.

The 3D-Printing Lab for Metals and Structural Materials at Fraunhofer EMI in Freiburg houses one of the largest commercially available 3D printers for metal currently in existence. In the research sector, an apparatus of this size is unique. Using the selective laser melting technique metal structures with dimensions of up to 40 centimeters can be made by additive manufacturing. 3D printing offers completely new ways of designing components with highly complex shapes and optimizing their weight.

But it is only by combining Additive Manu-facturing and intelligent lightweight design

Structurally optimized wheel bearing for an ultra-lightweight vehicle designed for

Additive Manufacturing – made in the 3D-Printing Lab for Metals and Structural

Materials at Fraunhofer EMI. © Fraunhofer EMI

Lattice cube with edge length of 40 centimeters, one of the largest metal structures manufactured using selective

laser melting (SLM). © Fraunhofer EMI

Several structural components arranged on a base plate after a selective laser melting

process. © Fraunhofer EMI

Finite element analysis of the start design of a wheel bearing technology demonstrator (left); numerical design

optimization of the technology demonstrator to reduce the component’s mass without impairing functionality (center); and CAD template for manufacturing the 3D metal

component (right). © Fraunhofer EMI


AUTONOMOUS 3D SCANNER SUPPORTS INDIVIDUAL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

Let’s say the armrest is broken in your vintage car. As things stand, you would need a lot of luck and

persistence to find the right spare part. But in the world of Industrie 4.0 and production with batch sizes of one, you can simply scan the armrest and print it out. This is made possible by the first ever 3D scanner capable of working autonomously and in real time.

Part of the charm of vintage cars is that they stopped making them long ago, so it is special when you do see one out on the roads. If something breaks or stops working in the vehicle, however, this special status quickly becomes a problem, as spare parts are no longer manufactured either. With the advent of Industrie 4.0, this is set to change: manufacturing is turning toward batch sizes of one and individualized production. This is sometimes also referred to as highly customized mass production.

New scanner works autonomously and in real time

Although this kind of individual manufacturing is still some way off, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD are taking the vision of batch sizes of one a big step closer to reality, with a new type of 3D scanning system. “The special thing about our system is that it scans components autonomously and in real time,” says Pedro Santos, department head at Fraunhofer IGD. For the owners of vintage cars with a broken part, this means that the defective component is glued together and placed on a turntable, which is situated beneath a robot arm with the scanner. Everything else happens automatically. The robot arm moves the scanner around the component so that it can register the complete geometry with the minimum number of passes. Depending on the size and complexity of the component, this takes anything from a few seconds to a few minutes. Already while the scan is running, intelligent algorithms create a three-dimensional image of the object in the background. Then a material simulation

The scanning system is able to measure any component in real time, making protracted teaching processes a thing of the past. © Fraunhofer IGD

industrial methods. The results of the small-scale series production of the wheel bearing suggest that additive manufacturing can also be useful when a component does not have to be structurally optimized as such. “A heat exchanger or a tool mold, for example, do not have to be lightweight to improve their functionality. Nevertheless, it makes sense to design them with reduced

weight and volume when manufacturing them additively, because this way you can bring down manufacturing costs,” explains Hoschke.

Forecasts on what effect the Additive Manufacturing of metals will have on global production vary widely. But everyone agrees on one thing: for many industries – such as aerospace, automotive engineering, medical

engineering and toolmaking – it is a game changer. “Our positive results for resource efficiency in the manufacturing process should reinforce this,” says the scientist. In the future, Hoschke and his team want to research the extent to which other design heights, series sizes and materials such as titanium affect the resource efficiency of the manufacturing process.

of the 3D image checks whether a 3D print satisfies the relevant stability requirements. In a final step, the component is printed using a 3D printer and is then ready to be fitted in the vintage car.

No need for protracted learning process

Santos emphasizes that the real achievement here is not so much the scanner itself, but the combination of the scanner with view planning to form an autonomous system. This view planning technology was also created by Fraunhofer IGD. During an initial scan, algorithms calculate what further scans are necessary so that the object can be recorded with as few scans as possible. Thanks to this method, the system is able to quickly and independently measure objects that are entirely unknown to it. This is a unique selling point, because previous scanners either had to be taught how to do this, or else you had to have the CAD model of the component, making it possible to recognize the position of the object relative to the scanner. If you had taught the scanner to

scan a car seat for quality control (TARGET-ACTUAL comparison), then it would be able to scan the next 200 car seats, because they would be largely identical in mass production conditions. But conventional scanners are not suited to the task of handling batch sizes of one. “By contrast, our scan system is able to measure any component, irrespective of its design – and you don’t have to teach it,” explains Santos. “Also, you don’t need information about CAD models or templates – in other words, the specifications of standard forms that a component usually has.”

Manufacturing assistant for Industrie 4.0

Thanks to this USP, the autonomous scanner enables completely new kinds of applications. For example, it can be used as a manufacturing assistant and improve co operation between humans and machines. This interaction is the focus of the EU-funded Autoware project, which involves the assembly of cylinders including the various pistons, casings and seals. Before now, the cylinders were assembled manually and the subsequent quality control was carried out using a printed checklist and manual measurements. “Our 3D scanning system now enables robots

—via comparisons with the database — to recognize what component it has in

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components do not have to be elaborately synthesized in the laboratory – they are commercially available. “The exact formula is a secret of ours,” says Klein.

Degrees of hardness are individually adjustable

The stiffness of the initially viscous material based on synthetic resin can be determined by two hardening mechanisms: irradiation with UV light and heat. “The areas that should remain flexible are not irradiated – they are instead treated with heat, which cures them. They combine optimally with the irradiated, fixed areas to form a network. Their consistency is then rubbery” – ideal for dynamic loads, such as those that occur in the connection between a car engine and body, for example. In this situation, the joining zones in particular are exposed to high stress peaks and vibrations

– a problem with which even bonded aircraft components, wind turbines or train construction have to contend.

“MetAK has the advantage that the rigidity is very easily adjustable. You no longer need many different adhesives with different degrees of hardness; you can flexibly adjust the material to the frequency range of the vibrations and compensate for them.” The longer and more intense the irradiation with UV light is, the harder the material becomes. After the final heat treatment with a radiant heater or in the oven at 100 to 180 degrees (depending on the application), MetAK is

no longer deformable, and the chemical reaction is completed.

Ideal for orthopedic applications

Not only can MetAK be used as an adhesive; it can also be cast in a specified shape. Radiation and heat can then be used to produce hard and soft zones with flowing transitions – attractive for orthopedic applications, for example. Klein’s colleague Tim Bastian Klaus is working on a MetAK corset which supports the deformed spine of scoliosis patients in the right places but which at the same time yields flexibly in others. This would help to avoid painful pressure points and increase wearing comfort. In addition, MetAK makes it possible to produce corsets in individual, modern designs and with a permeable structure

– for patients (who are mostly adolescents), these are important criteria that determine the frequency of wear and, therefore, the success of the therapy. Together with design student Anja Lietzau, Klaus won the Fraunhofer Ideas Competition 2017 for his idea. “The material could also be used for other orthopedic applications, such as orthopedic shoes or prostheses,” says Klaus.

FLEXIBLE BONDING – HARD AND SOFT AT THE SAME TIME

To connect components with each other, gluing is preferred today instead of welding, riveting or

using screws. That makes cars, planes and agricultural machines lighter. The requirements placed on the adhesive are high, though: it has to be flexible enough to compensate for stress peaks in the joint zone while still providing a rigid connection in the surface. Fraunhofer researchers have now developed the adhesive MetAK, which can be hard and soft at the same time.

“MetAK is comparable to an ordinary two-component adhesive from the hardware store, only that more components are mixed together in ours,” explains Dr. Roland Klein, a co-developer of MetAK from the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF in Darmstadt, Germany. The production is simple, because the

Flexible and hard all in one piece: the new plastic meta-material MetAK. © Fraunhofer LBF

MetAK enables scoliosis corsets in new, modern designs with a high level of wearing

comfort. © Fraunhofer LBF

front of it and also to determine which component its human colleague needs next for assembly of the cylinder,” explains Santos. In addition, the machine carries out the final quality control, scanning the cylinder to check whether the dimensions are accurate. As part of further projects, the Fraunhofer IGD researchers are also testing the entire chain from recording and visualizing up to 3D reproduction.

The researchers will be presenting their autonomous scanning system at Hannover Messe Preview on February 6 and at Hannover Messe from April 23 to 27. Visitors will get the opportunity to place various objects under the laser scanner and view the results live on a monitor. Upon request, they can also scan their own objects. This will allow them to see for themselves how the system actually captures the precise geometry of three-dimensional objects autonomously and in real time.

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www.fastenerfairfrance.com

GERMANY2018METAV 201820 - 24 FebruaryThe 20th International Exhibition for MetalworkIng Technologies.Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre www.metav.com

NORTEC23 - 26 FebruaryWhere decision-makers in manufacturing technology and mechanical engineering meet.Hamburg Fair Grounds www.nortec-hamburg.de

GRINDTEC14 - 17 MarchInternational Trade Fair for Grinding Technology.Messe Augsburg, Germany www.grindtec.de

ARGENTINA

2018 FIMAQH15 - 19 MayInternational Machine Tools and Technologies Expo. FIMAQH presents the widest range of machine tools, hydraulic and pneumatic automation equipment, metrology and measuring instruments, EDM, welding and cutting, CAD/CAM/CAE and robotics.Tecnopolis Villa Martelli, Buenos Aires Argentina

www.fimaqh.com

ITALY2018

31. BI-MU

9 - 13 OctoberInternational exhibtion dedicated to the Italian machine tools, robot, automation systems and ancillary products industry,Exhibition Grounds, Fieramilano, Italy www.bimu.it

JAPAN2018JIMTOF1 - 6 NovemberThe 29th Japanese International Machine Tool FairTokyo Big Sight (Tokyo Int.Exhibition Center) www.jimtof.org


TRADE FAIR CALENDAR

SOUTH AFRICA

2018SIMTOS3 - 7 AprilCapture the future: 4th Industrial RevolutionSimtos (Seoul International Machine Tool Show) is held

UNITED KINGDOM

2018MACH 20189 - 13 AprilMACH is the UK’s premier event for engineering-based manufacturing technologies. Taking place from 9-13 April 2018, MACH is poised to be the destination of choice for engineers and manufacturers, bringing together the best of UK manufacturing under one roof. With over 25 000 visitors across a 5 day period, a vibrant seminar programme and unrivalled networking opportunities MACH showcases the heart of UK advanced engineering.NEC Birmingham UK www.machexhibition.com

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA2018IMTS 201810 - 15 SeptemberInternational Manufacturing Technology Show. Industrial decision-makers attend the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) to get ideas and find answers to their manufacturing problems.McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago www.imts.com

2018ELECTRA MINING AFRICA 201810 - 14 SeptemberRanked as the second largest mining show in the world and with global recognition for its broad reach across mining, construction, industrial and power generation industry sectors, Electra Mining Africa once again proves its status as a worldclass event attracting high numbers of qualityexhibitors and visitors.Expo Centre, Nasrec www.electramining.co.za

2019SOUTH AFRICAN MANUFACTURING EXPO21 - 23 MayA showcase of South Africa’s manufacturing capabilities across a wide variety of industry sectors.Expo Centre, Nasrec, Jhb

www.localmanufacturingexpo.co.za

SOUTH KOREA

THAILAND2018MTA 201816 - 19 MayThe International Precision Engineering Machine Tool and Metalworking Exhibition and Conference.Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC) www.mta-asia.com

MALAYSIA

2018METALTECH23 - 26 MayMalaysia’s main trade event for metalworking and machine tool industries.Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia www.metaltech.com.my

SPAIN201830 BIEMH28 May - 1 JuneThe participation of the world’s leading machine tool manufacturers makes this event practially unique in its field. The BIEMH is a market driver event that shows off the latest trends and needs of industries and brings visitors up to date in the field of manufacturing.Bilbao Exhibition Centre biemh.bilbaoexhibitioncentre.com

SWITZERLAND2018PRODEX20 - 23 NovemberInternational Exhibition for machine tools, tools and production measurement.Messe Basel, Switzerland www.prodex.ch

bi-annually attracting decision makers of the automobile, shipbuilding, semiconductor, metal molding industry and other sectors in which machine tools are used. Represented products include all kinds of industrial machines as well as industrial robots, machine components, measuring instruments, machine controls etc.Kintex 1-2, Goyang, South Korea www.simtos.org

MEXICO2018FABTECH MEXICO2 - 4 May 2018Showcasing metal stamping, forming and fabricating equipment.Centro Citibanamex, Mexico www.mexico.fabtech.com

PORTUGAL2018EMAF 201821 - 24 November17th International Fair of Machinery, Equipment and Services for Industy.EXPONOR - Porto International Fair Leça da Palmeira

www.emaf.exponor.ptRUSSIA

2018METALLOOBRABOTKA14 - 18 May19th International Specialized Exhibition for equipment, instruments and tools for the metalworking industry.Expocentre Fairgrounds, Moscow www.metobr-expo.ru

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HARP WAYTRAIN HORIZONTAL BANDSAW

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Models: DBS280 / DBS350 .

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HARP SMTCL CENTRE LATHE Models: 1000mm / 1500mm / 2000mm /3000mm /

4000mm / 5000mm/ 6000mm / 8000mm.

At HARP, we understand

that “down-time” is money lost, so HARP

endeavour to thoroughly check

our machines before they leave our

showroom fl oor.

never lets you downnever lets you down

BAOJI CENTRE LATHEModels: 1000mm / 1500mm / 2000mm /

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February/March 2018 Volume 23 No. 1