1. Digital Boring Innovation: Faster Setup, Greater Precision
Wohlhaupter GmbH has reimagined boring with its 3E Tech+ digital display integrated into the ES-Bore short clamping holder. Designed to simplify tool setup, the system delivers 1 µm adjustment accuracy, visualized directly on an OLED screen that auto-rotates for visibility—whether the tool is horizontal or vertical. This intuitive display eliminates the need for gauges and drastically reduces setup time—from 10 minutes to under one minute for complex in-line boring bars. The smart display detaches automatically when the spindle starts, enhancing safety. Existing tools with analogue clamping holders can be upgraded, making this a cost-effective path to high-precision machining.
Reime Noris GmbH is challenging the “don’t fix what isn’t broken” mindset in tapping operations. Product Manager Christoph Schneider highlights a new tool holder with integrated elastomer damping, which minimizes axial force and nearly eliminates tool stress. Combined with their powder steel taps, users report more than double the tool life in some cases. The system is especially impactful for small batch production and materials that demand high process stability.
At Iscar Germany GmbH, innovation comes in the form of the Quick3Cham flat boring head. Featuring a three-edged geometry and chip-deflecting design, the tool creates short, manageable chips and allows for faster boring in pre-cast or off-centre holes. Capable of replacing slower circular milling methods, the tool triples feed rates—even in difficult materials such as ISO M, N, and S. It works as both a rotating tool for machining and a stationary tool on lathes, offering unmatched versatility.
Mapal’s approach focuses on total process optimization rather than individual tool tweaks. In one notable case, Component Manager Tobias Stolz worked with a customer producing 30,000 cast iron parts annually. By replacing three separate tools used for edge control and chamfering with a single combination tool, the client reduced manufacturing costs by 40% (approx. €14,000) and cut production time by over 1,200 hours. Mapal’s emphasis on application-specific solutions ensures the most efficient and reliable outcome, regardless of batch size or complexity.
