In this issue

The world of metalworking and business are in a state of expansion. First, there’s the undeniable and incessant expansion of available technologies. It wasn’t that long ago when manufacturers viewed cast iron as cheap, brittle and dirty metal. Today, however, through production advancements, cast iron comes in a wide variety of types that are stronger and provide better machinability than ever before.
Also, there’s the expansion that metal product manufacturers are willing to spend the money for a wide variety of tools that will help increase productivity; while others choose a limited selection of inserts and grades with an all-around character to make their processes easier.
Every metalworking technology that comes into play for improving business has experienced that constant expansion of its features and capabilities. Cutting tool companies are continuously developing new turning and milling products that help overcome the variables and challenges manufacturers face when working with cast iron materials.
Heavy 5-axis machines for 5-side finish machining of workpieces made of cast iron, steel and alloyed steel are being used nowadays. Innovative companies at present go for optimised milling strategies using machining units equipped with a drive milling spindle that normally has a high torque of 800 Nm and more.
The impact of technology has expanded continuously and well beyond what we may have imagined just a few years ago. Thankfully, there has been a constant advancement in the metalworking industry and techniques for improvement that continues to grow on an exponential basis. Just as scientists have determined the universe is in a constant state of expansion, so, too, is the state of technology right here on Earth. This constant expansion represents equal measures of challenge and opportunity.

International Metalworking News - Middle East & Af Magazine Description:

International Metalworking News – Middle East & Africa is published 6x a year in English with highlights in Arabic. The magazine is uniquely positioned to serve the needs of the metal forming and metal cutting industry across 20 countries in the Middle East and Africa. It offers practical solutions to improve productivity, reduce cost, and turn innovations into real competitive advantages as well as the latest market information, trade show reviews and videos, and people and company profiles, written by industry experts and correspondents across the Middle East and Africa. Also included are exclusive content and articles from Ringier's family of metalworking industry magazines covering Greater China and South East Asia, such as International Metalworking News for China, International Mold & Die Making News for China, Modern Machine Tools and International Metalworking News for Asia. The interactive content allows readers to make direct and immediate contact with advertisers/suppliers and featured companies in the editorial by clicking on the web site and email addresses in each issue, access online content in Ringier’s metalworking website (metalworking.industrysourcing.com), and avail of video content through iTunes and Google Play.