International Metalworking News for Asia - April 2023

In this issue

We have been busy. For some reason, we at International Metalworking News for Asia, have been all over, at events, open house and more. Read this month’s issue and discover. In the meantime, check these highlights:
Volume manufacturers often use presses for blanking operations. But that means they need to adjust or even replace the tool whenever they make the slightest modification to their components, which ultimately costs time and money. Oliver Müllerschön of TRUMPF explained how laser allows users to carry out these modificatios without requiring a new tool, so it is much easier, faster, cheaper, and more flexible
Industry sectors around the globe are now attuned to pandemic-driven employment. Many technology companies have reached the stage where they are considering longer term plans for their remote workforce. International Metalworking News for Asia caught up with Benjamin Tan, AP South Customer Role Experience Director, Dassault Systèmes, during the 3DEXPERIENCE World for a quick interview regarding “Turning remote work challenges into opportunity.”
How can manufacturers stay ahead of the competition while also overcoming the increasing challenges posed by difficult-to-machine materials, like high strength steels? Here, StaffanLundström, product manager at the metal cutting specialist Sandvik Coromant, explains why a new all-directional tooling method, combined with the next generation CoroTurn® Prime B-type insert, holds the answer.

International Metalworking News for Asia Magazine Description:

International Metalworking News for Asia is published 6x a year in English with highlights in Chinese. The magazine facilitates technology transfer by providing readers in South East Asia's metalworking industry with the latest information on metal cutting and metal forming processes, and the latest technology in machinery and use of materials. It also 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 region. Also included are exclusive content and articles from Ringier's family of metalworking industry magazines covering Greater China and other parts of the world, such as International Metalworking News for China, International Mold & Die Making News for China, Modern Machine Tools, American Machinist, and International Metalworking News – Middle East & Africa. 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.