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VLC 350 GT turning/grinding machine—Large machining area for several grinding spindles

Development of the new VLC 350 GT Turning/Grinding Center – Interview with Marina Manger

by Markus Isgro 16. July 2020

The VLC GT series is one of the most successful new product developments for EMAG in recent years. The combination of the proven pick-up automation system, vertical machining operation and the option of using different technologies for hard machining in the spacious machining area, has made some fantastic production solutions possible.
With the VLC 350 GT, the next biggest expansion stage is being launched. We spoke to Marina Manger, assistant team leader of the TPM-1 application team, about the new machine and the ideas its development was based on.

16. July 2020 0 comments

Interview with Bernd Weiß, Managing Director of CNC-Technik Weiss GmbH

by Markus Isgro 27. February 2020

CNC-Technik Weiss GmbH joined the EMAG Group at the end of 2019. We’ll interview Bernd Weiß, the company’s Managing Director, to learn more about the company, as well as the plans for the development of new cylindrical grinders.

27. February 2020 0 comments

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VL 1 TWIN Dual-Spindle Turning Center with Loading Robot

by Markus Isgro 15. November 2019

The VL 1 TWIN has set the new standard for the high-output, simultaneous machining of workpieces with a maximum dimaeter of 75 mm (3 in). This turning center has two main spindles in one machining area that are able to simultaneously machine two identical workpieces – resulting in substantially increased output quantities, and lower unit costs.

15. November 2019 0 comments

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New Manufacturing System for Turbochargers

by Oliver Hagenlocher 16. August 2019

The production of turbocharger components is one of the most challenging tasks in automotive engineering and EMAG has created a complete line solution that delivers both speed and precision.

16. August 2019 0 comments

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Complete Line Solutions with the VL 1 TWIN: Massively Reduce Unit Costs for Planetary Gears

by Oliver Hagenlocher 12. July 2019

How can commonly mass-produced transmission components, such as planetary gears be produced even more efficiently? The EMAG Group provides a customized answer to this question with the development of the twin-spindle pick-up turning center, VL 1 TWIN. It machines two identical components simultaneously in the same machining area. This technology opens up a wide range of possibilities: When two machines are combined in a line, the planetary gear can be machined from two sides—and all that is completed with shorter cycle times. What exactly does the line solution for planetary gears look like?

12. July 2019 0 comments

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HLC 150 H: The Perfect Gear Cutting Solution for Multiple Workpieces

by Markus Isgro 2. July 2019

The HLC 150 H horizontal gear cutting machine by EMAG KOEPFER is the perfect complete solution for machining workpieces up to module 3 with a maximum length of 500 mm (20 in). It not only features all relevant gear cutting technologies such as gear hobbing, skiving, screw milling and worm skiving, it also includes press deburring and chamfering integrated into the machining area. As a result, an extremely wide range of workpieces can be finished without burrs – including gear and anchor shafts, steering pinions, planetary gears and worm gears.

2. July 2019 3 comments

Technology Forum - Interview Prof. Michael F. Zäh

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How machine tool builders as well as big data and digital twin users can benefit

by Oliver Hagenlocher 17. April 2019

Discussions at the EMAG Group’s 2019 Technology Forum
Part 1: How Machine Tool Builders, Big Data and Digital Twin Users Benefit
A guest presentation by Prof. Michael F. Zäh from the Technical University of Munich

Over the next few weeks, this four-part series will explore the contributions of the guest speakers we have presenting at the EMAG Group’s Technology Forum, which will be held on May 15 and 16 in Salach, Germany.

In this first edition, we’d like to introduce you to the contribution by Prof. Zäh from the Technical University of Munich. Prof. Zäh has held the Machine Tools and Manufacturing Technology chair at the Technical University of Munich since 2002.

17. April 2019 0 comments

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At EMAG, the Future is Here – EMAG Corporate Video 2019

by Oliver Hagenlocher 19. March 2019

EMAG employs more than 3,000 people worldwide. In addition to the modern production facilities in Jintan and Zerbst, the heart of our company resides at our German technology sites.

19. March 2019 0 comments

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“Our Feed Rates are Higher than we Expected”

by Markus Isgro 17. December 2018

The Swiss company Humbel has been involved in gear production since 1928—specializing in particularly sophisticated types of gears and transmission components, eventually evolving into a full-service supplier. At their facility in Kradorf, approx. 20 kilometers (12 miles) from St. Gallen, they produce both individual parts as well as complete assemblies. The company recently expanded their machine inventory to include a VL 4 vertical turning center by EMAG. — We spoke with Alex Humbel, Managing Director of Humbel Zahnräder AG in Kradolf, on the challenges facing gear producers, the importance of E-mobility, as well as their company strategy.

17. December 2018 0 comments

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Hobbing Machines from EMAG Richardon: Built-In Flexibility

by Markus Isgro 6. December 2018

In many ways, the production of large components presents a particular challenge in manufacturing. Used in commercial vehicles, large transmission, or wind power, these parts are large – making them difficult to handle and slowing down production speeds. Adding to the production challenge is the additional technological requirements being placed on the parts, as well as the demand for improved reliability and precision, with decreased costs per piece. All of which needs to be achieved while improving process speeds.

6. December 2018 0 comments