International Metalworking News for Asia

Deep holes with small diameters are a particular challenge. This issue of International Metalworking News for Asia highlights Walter Titex XD® technology, short for X•treme Deep. For nearly all applications there is now an “extreme” tool solution that even holds the deep hole world record for twist drills.

Dr. Rüdiger Brockmann and Peter Kaupp of TRUMPF Laser penned new concepts in the design and construction of structural elements in which the automobile industry is facing. Advances in materials and the methods used to process them - which are of similar importance - now offer new answers to challenges in many cases.

DMG/ MORI SEIKI is featured two times in this issue with new Managing Director for South East Asia, Dr. Christian Braun describing his experiences and future plans for the company, along with the inauguration coverage of DMG/ MORI SEIKI’s newly designed Singapore Technology Centre. Also mentioned twice is Siemens PLM Software with a report on the Asia Pacific launch of Teamcenter 9, alongside an interview article of the company’s customer, Foton Lovol International.

A show preview of the coming MTA Vietnam this July presents international exhibitors and strong support from local industries.

Metal Cutting section introduces an indexable carbide insert hob that can reduce cutting time by an impressive 50% and more than double tool life compared to traditional high-speed steel cutters.

In the news, we have market reports on Asia’s bearing industry, Malaysia’s steel industry including China and India emerging as the major drivers of global growth in consumption of aluminium.