International Metalworking News for Asia

Five-axis machinery has been misinterpreted for years. Many believe it's not for everyone. Little do they know that it can assist users to increase their profits and product quality. In this issue of Metal Cutting, experts from Gosiger outline the secrets today's five-axis users already know. Vises used for workpiece clamping in Asia's production environments are exposed to extreme conditions. On the Tooling & Workholding section, clamping technology specialists recommend ways to maintain clamping vices to avoid accidents and damages, and to ensure proper function. The Machine Tool & Equipment portion discusses a way to improve machine tool performance. CNC machine tools are an essential element of many production facilities and management decisions. Mitsubishi Electric has combined its factory concept to improve manufacturing performance, as energy costs spiral upwards, and companies face increasing pressures to reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint.
A show review of the recent MTA Vietnam in Ho Chi Mihn, talks about great industry participation, strong government support, record attendance and a lot of satisfied customers. With this year's record turn-out, it looks like MTA will be around for some time to come. Designing better using simulation software fills the CAD/CAM Software section. More engineers in Asia are starting to use simulation to improve design quality. The new Solid Edge ST5 aims to help users develop better products faster. In the news, we have reports on Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar. Products section features various metalworking tools from Taiwan.