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Oliver Hagenlocher

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Jürgen Maier, Head of the Turning Business Unit at the EMAG Group
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Direct robot loading increases the productivity of vertical turning machines

by Oliver Hagenlocher 15. April 2025

Vertical pick-up turning machines are indispensable in modern manufacturing. These machines often produce in three-shift operation and are already highly optimized for specific production requirements. But how can additional increases in performance be achieved with such highly developed manufacturing systems? Jürgen Maier, Head of the Turning Business Unit at EMAG, deals with this question. In the following interview, you will learn how productivity can be further increased by direct loading into the work spindle of a vertical turning machine using a robot. 

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15. April 2025 0 comments
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Retrofit makes aging grinding machines fit for the future

by Oliver Hagenlocher 8. April 2025

Modern production systems are a key factor for the competitiveness of manufacturing companies. For high-quality cylindrical grinding machines, a comprehensive modernization of existing systems can be an economically interesting alternative to purchasing new equipment. CNC-Technik Weiss GmbH, part of the EMAG Group since 2019, specializes in retrofitting Karstens cylindrical grinding machines. The Neckartailfingen–based company has decades of experience in overhauling and modernizing these precision machines. In an interview with Andreas Holstein, Plant Manager at EMAG Weiss, we were able to talk about the technical possibilities and economic aspects of retrofitting. 

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High-performance ECM rifling for perfect rifle and pistol barrels – PI machines from EMAG

by Oliver Hagenlocher 1. April 2025

Precision plays a decisive role in the manufacture of weapons. One technique that contributes significantly to the precision of firearms is rifling – the insertion of helical flutes  into the barrel of a weapon. The rifling ensures that the bullet rotates when fired and hits its target with precision. Traditionally, rifling used to be produced by mechanical processes such as hammering. Or button broaching. However, with the further development of technology, electrochemical machining (ECM) is establishing itself as a superior alternative that enables much greater precision.

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1. April 2025 0 comments
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Economical soft turning on the CNC lathe MSC 5 DUO.
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Soft turning under cost pressure: The CNC lathe MSC 5 DUO as the answer to current market requirements

by Oliver Hagenlocher 18. March 2025

An interview with Peter Gröner, Product Manager Business Unit Turning at EMAG, about the new MSC 5 DUO turning machine and its answers to current challenges in machining production.

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18. March 2025 0 comments
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Cylindrical grinding rethought: W 11-EVO combines manual expertise with digital precision

by Oliver Hagenlocher 13. March 2025

“The combination of manual operation and automated functions allows operators to make the most of their experience while benefiting from the precision of the control system,” explains Andreas Hessling, Technical Sales Manager at EMAG Weiss, in an interview. The hydraulic-free W 11-EVO cylindrical grinding machine addresses key customer requirements: minimized energy costs thanks to servo-electric axes, highest precision thanks to scraped V-flat guides and an intuitive touch control for quick machine settings. The sophisticated operating concept shows its strengths particularly in the economical production of prototypes and individual parts. The operator retains direct control over the sanding process thanks to handwheels, while the servo-controlled axes ensure precision positioning and reproducible results. 

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13. March 2025 0 comments
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How does a wind turbine work? Five questions – Five answers

by Oliver Hagenlocher 11. March 2025

Wind turbines are a key pillar for the sustainable energy supply of the future – as a relatively reliable source of base load for the electricity grid because the wind blows constantly on the high seas, for example. But how exactly do wind turbines work, why do so-called azimuth gearboxes play an important role and what characterizes their production? We provide some initial answers here.  

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11. March 2025 0 comments
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Jan Gotthold, Product Manager in the EDNA Automation team
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EMAG robot cells: Wide range of automation solutions for individual customer requirements

by Oliver Hagenlocher 6. March 2025

“Our customers are faced with the task of manufacturing complex components to the highest quality and in the shortest possible time. As a product manager, I support them in optimizing their production processes. With our new robot cells, we offer tailor-made solutions that not only increase productivity, but also improve working conditions. For us, automation is not just about technology, but about looking at the entire value chain.” Jan Gotthold, Product Manager in the EDNA Automation team, gives insight into the new robot cells from EMAG. In the following interview he explains why they offer real added value for many applications. 

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Interview with Jannik Röttger: Grinding coated brake discs with the VLC 450 DG

by Oliver Hagenlocher 24. February 2025

The automotive industry is facing a major challenge: the Euro 7 standard stipulates strict limits for particulate matter emissions. Cars will then only be allowed to emit around three milligrams of particulate matter per kilometer – a drastic reduction compared to today’s values of up to 40 milligrams. To achieve these ambitious targets, car manufacturers are increasingly relying on innovative technologies such as coated brake discs.
Laser cladding is a promising process for manufacturing these ultra-modern brake discs. In this application, a special material powder made of stainless steel and hard carbide is welded onto the surface of the brake disc using a laser. The result is brake systems that not only drastically reduce particulate emissions, but also minimize wear and prevent corrosion.
However, the design and development of this new coating technology also creates new challenges in post-processing. With the VLC 450 DG grinding machine, EMAG offers a specialized solution for the machining of these high-tech brake discs. 
We spoke with Jannik Röttger, Head of Grinding Technology at EMAG, about this innovative technology and EMAG’s response to the challenges of the Euro 7 standard. 

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24. February 2025 0 comments
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EMAG at SHOT Show 2025

by Oliver Hagenlocher 20. February 2025

The 47th annual SHOT Show proved once again why it is the premier event for the shooting, hunting and outdoor industries. With record-breaking exhibit space, more than 54,000 industry professionals in attendance, and groundbreaking innovations on display, this year’s event set a new benchmark for industry engagement and collaboration. For EMAG, the SHOT Show was the perfect opportunity to introduce our latest advancements in electrochemical machining (ECM) for rifle barrel manufacturing, particularly our cost-effective 2-spindle ECM rifling machine.

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High-precision gear hobbing machines for modern gear manufacturing – the CLC 200

by Oliver Hagenlocher 19. February 2025

The CLC 200 is a powerful gear hobbing machine that has been specially developed for the machining of gears, gear cutting shafts and worm gears up to module 5. In this interview, Alexander Morhard, Technical Sales Support Manager at EMAG SU, gives an overview of the most important features, advantages and areas of application.

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19. February 2025 0 comments
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