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Oliver Hagenlocher

The 47^th 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.

20. February 2025 0 comments

Machines

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.

19. February 2025 0 comments

Machines Technologies

Choosing the Right Cylindrical Grinder: What to Look For

by Oliver Hagenlocher 10. February 2025

At its core, cylindrical grinding is all about precision. This process involves machining the external or internal surface of a cylindrical workpiece using grinding machines equipped with rotating wheels. These machines remove material through abrasion, delivering exact dimensions and smooth finishes. Whether it’s external or internal grinding – or even a mix of both – this technique plays a pivotal role in producing high-quality parts for industries like automotive, aerospace and more.

10. February 2025 0 comments

How does it work

How does… a car steering system work? Five questions – Five answers

by Oliver Hagenlocher 7. February 2025

The car steering of the future will be different: largely electric and autonomous – the driver will be increasingly supported by intelligent systems. But how exactly do the various steering systems work and what role does the wheel suspension, including wishbones, play? We explain.

7. February 2025 0 comments

Machines Technologies

Sustainability meets efficiency: EMAG’s retrofit approach to machine modernization

by Oliver Hagenlocher 5. February 2025

Imagine your old machine tool suddenly being able to do more than ever before – and with less energy consumption. What sounds like a dream has become reality with EMAG’s retrofit solutions. In this interview, Markus Heidel, Head of the Retrofit Business Unit at EMAG, explains how used machines can be turned into real speedsters and why this concept will shape the future of mechanical engineering.

5. February 2025 0 comments

Technologies

Meet the EURO 7 standard with the hard coating of brake discs

by Oliver Hagenlocher 14. January 2025

With the introduction of the EURO 7 standard, braking systems in cars will have to undergo massive changes, as this is the first time that particulate emissions have been regulated and many current models do not meet these requirements with their brakes. What does this mean in concrete terms for automotive production, what role does the hard coating of brake discs play and why is EMAG’s new laser metal deposition technology the ideal solution? An interview with Dominic Grimminger, brake disc coating expert at EMAG.

14. January 2025 0 comments

How does it work

How does… a compressor actually work? Five questions – Five answers

by Oliver Hagenlocher 18. December 2024

Compressors have been around for thousands (!) of years – as an indispensable aid in the production of high-quality metals. Modern screw compressors, on the other hand, are a relatively new invention from the 20th century. What distinguishes the technology in detail and where is it used today? Answers can be found here!

18. December 2024 0 comments

Technologies

ECM rifling ensures a perfect and even field-pull profile for sporting rifles

by Oliver Hagenlocher 6. December 2024

ECM is an innovative technology for machining the barrels of sporting guns. A special rifling module is used in the PI machine. The result is a highly precise and homogeneous field rifling profile for short and long barrels.

6. December 2024 0 comments

Machines Technologies

Highest precision meets record speed: The G 160 gear generating grinding machine

by Oliver Hagenlocher 26. November 2024

Alexander Morhard, Technical Sales Support Manager at EMAG SU, talks in an interview about the G 160 gear generating grinding machine, the fastest machine of its kind for gear production. He provides insights into the innovative axis concept, the high gear quality and the wide range of possible applications in gear manufacturing and electromobility.

26. November 2024 0 comments

How does it work

How does… an automatic door opener actually work? Five questions – Five answers

by Oliver Hagenlocher 13. November 2024

Automatic doors are familiar from hospitals, for example: after briefly pressing a button on the wall, the structure opens automatically, which is a great help when transporting beds, for example. Automatic door openers of a similar type can also be found in many companies and stores, at airports, as “airlocks” in research stations and in front of barrier-free toilets. A sophisticated gearbox usually operates inside them.

13. November 2024 0 comments