At the same time held the Turntec fair

The organizer of the fair, Demat, expected more than 1,620 exhibitors from 44 countries in Euromold, as well as around 59,000 visitors in this latest edition of 2005, which were finally 59.885. EuroMold is already a consolidated fair that has been able to assert their original slogan: "From the design to the prototyping until the production in Series". For the fourth time, in contiguous blocks took place also Turntec fair for turning.

Also this year the fair Euromold represented the complete supply chain, from November 30 to December 3 with a notable influx of visitors which noted not only the conceptual wisdom of the fair, but also the different dimension of the German fairs. David Navarro, Cumsa company, for example, pointed out that Euromold was a fair where carried out many interesting contacts, more even than in fairs in which has participated in Spain. Among other things, the explanation is perhaps in EuroMold has a distinctive character of B2B, due to the high quantity and quality of qualifications of their visitors from all the most important industrial sectors who attend the fair.

The show, especially in reference to the exhibition area and the internationality of exhibitors, has grown again, after a slight decline in the number of exhibitors in the previous edition. But in 2005 have broken records: 1,620 exhibitors (117 exhibitors more comparing to the year 2004) 44 countries (5 countries compared with 2004) were presented at 77.131 square meters (increase of 2,310 square meters).

As a result of the growing demand for space requirements of exhibition and the suggestion of many exhibitors, the management of the exhibition decided to opt for new pavilions. For the first time the fair stretched only horizontally and it was decided not to use the first and second floor of the Pavilion 9.

Throughout all of them are unable to verify how moulds manufacturing remains the central axis of the fair, with a good number of moldistas exhibitors. However, the stands with more visits continue to be those related to the construction of prototypes, rapid mould or, as the EOS, companies that already provide the "e-manufacturing", actual parts directly from electronic data.

It is also a fair enough software, is in fact a fair with an unusual combination of the hard, machines and moulds, and so "soft", striking stands to promote their knowledge, their philosophies for the future, in many cases true cases of future, which is already present. This game involves the various design firms attending the fair with impossible car or similar attractions.

Also called attention to the growing presence of exhibitors in countries such as China, Taiwan, Hungary, Singapore, Turkey or Poland, which are represented with a corporate booth.

This idea of exposing everything from idea to final production, you can see robots, such as elements integrated into manufacturing cells. KUKA, for example, presented its new solution for milling in Delcam stand because that was programmed with the CAD/CAM Powermill solution.

A robot Kuka operating on a model of dashboard.

There's the big signing of machining. Thus, Mazak (at Spain comercaliza this Intermaher company brand) attended the fair with two machines, a vertical center Nexus 510C an Integrex 200 4th ST.

Another company that regularly exhibits at Euromold is Hermle, represented in Spain by Delteco, who came with their C 30 U models (with adjustable circular table) and U1130. The universal milling machines of the series U are based on the universal concept of construction in solid block for the manufacture of spare parts, small and medium-sized series with up to 5 axes. These milling machines are not only directed to the sector of the construction of tools and moulds, they apply more and more in the manufacturing of small series and averages. It presents options as different variants of tables, the carriers of shavings, the internal power of coolant, and other accessories, extend the scope of application. As for C-series machining centres, offer a unique for milled machinery concept single room starting from the production of spare parts to the series in a maximum of 5 axes production.

Röders, represented by ASM, presented a RXP800 and a milling RXP 500 DS, both characterised by their precision, stability and dynamics.

DSM Somos is carrying out numerous developments concerning their resin for Stereolithography. Euromold, we could know their latest developments.

An interesting example was revealed. Greater precision analysis carried out with pieces QuickCast the Office services to the area of Chicago, Express Pattern used resin for Stereolithography Somos Water Shed 11120 to produce models through the process of 'investment casting' (cast iron / traditional lost wax method). The result was a piece that is capable of producing nearly 95 percent of correct masters, a similar figure to the results that are achieved with conventional wax models from molds.

The company produced more than 500 models through QuickCast using WaterShed, in sizes from 1 to 20 inches. Each model was measured numerous times in three dimensions, reaching the 4,300 individual measurements in the finished models. Based on this work, Express Pattern could be verified that more than 98 percent of all measurements were within acceptable tolerances required by manufacturers.

QuickCast refers to a mode of manufacturing hollow in the Stereolithography to create pieces that are subsequently sent to the functions for the process of 'investment casting'. The hollow structure is needed to allow the expansion of the material when heated during the molding process. The percentage of hollow space and solid space is known as the index of gaps. The higher is the rate, the greater the number of successful pieces in the foundry.

Filter made with technology EOS, which is already ulizando in production, exhibited at the fair.

Implant for knee from EOS technology.

Based on his study, Express Pattern believed that the use in production of Stereolithography models will have a relevant impact in the way of seeing the 'investment casting' process and the applications for which it is considered. Without the cost and the time needed for the mold, the process of 'investment casting' can now be a very attractive and economical option for small amounts, even as small as just one.

In EOS (represented in Spain by RMS - Rapid Manufacturing Systems) already everything revolves around the "e-manufacturing", the flexible and cost-effective production directly from electronic data. More and more real applications in which the sintered by laser is not used only for prototypes or molds, but also as a manufacturing technology can be found. In this sense, EOS has launched a programme to disseminate the sintered by laser as a method of production of final pieces. The fair saw real parts. For example, a boot of football in which the sole with their cubes is tailored to the player, after analysis of the geometry of his foot and his way of stepping on.

He attended the fair with numerous innovations and examples. Among other things, he participated in the special exhibition for the medical sector Euromold hosted in this Edition, demonstrating the benefits of the sintered by laser in this sector. For the DMLS (direct metal laser sintering) EOS now offers more materials, emphasizing its alloy of cobalt and chromium, highly resistant to temperature and corrosion. It is especially handy in the medical sector, both in equipment and implants, but it has also proved their worth in other sectors.

It has also advanced in the sinter of plastic materials. PrimePart makes it possible to use 40 percent less powder in the production of parts. This polyamide 12 is now available commercially. CarbonMide, a powder of polyamide reinforced with carbon fiber is also available.

He exhibited the machine Eosint M270 and the Eosint P385, in which featured material that was used. In the 270 a cobalt-chromium alloy showed profits in the restoration of teeth.

The innovative capacity of EOS is promoting the use of the sintered by laser in series production. A novelty is also the new system Eosint P 385. Together with the new versions of the software of PSW V3 2 processes, the system offers an increase in productivity and the quality of the piece, as well as a more user-friendly. Improved resolution, especially in very small pieces.

Turntec fair for turning

Next to Euromold, simultaneously and in contiguous blocks, is celebrated the international fair for turned, Torneado and milling technology pieces. 325 exhibitors from 16 countries presented their products and services from all areas of the sector of turned parts, turning and milling technology. Some 18,000 visitors attended the event.

Turntec managed to attract 100 exhibitors new to this edition. Compared with last year demand for foreign exhibitors increased around 3 per cent up to a total of 26 percent. For the first time was with countries exhibiting in: Hong Kong, Ireland, Sweden, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates...

This is the fair of international industry of turned parts, turning and milling technology. This year also, the programme for exhibitors showed the complete supply chain: "from the raw materials to the lathes, tools and accessories to the finished pieces".

Turned parts recorded an increase of 9 percent and a presence of participation of the exhibitors from 51 per cent. Milled parts vendors share rose 13 percent to 18 percent. Other sectors represented are suppliers of raw materials (+ 4.5%), software vendors (+ 4%) and companies that do refinements of metals (+ 3.5%), as well as the manufacturers in the sector of measurement (+ 3%).

Among other corporate booths was that of the Spanish Association of parts Torneadas ADECEN,

The 2006 Edition will take place from Nov. 29 2 Dec 2006.

See also...

• EOS and Rapid Manufacturing
• Faro Laser Scanner LS 880 wins the Euromold Award 2005