Month: May 2020

Tooling manufacturers offer a wide variety of tool holder styles, with each engineered for optimum performance in certain machining applications. A machining shop, therefore, should base its choice of tool holders on its specific operations as well as on the parts it produces. Nevertheless, while shops seek to acquire the most advanced machine technology and cutting tool materials, they often place minimal importance on selecting, applying and maintaining tool holders that best fit their specific production needs. All holders are not created equal No one tool holding method is appropriate for all possible applications. A tool holder engineered to carry out high-speed finishing operations typically will lack the rigidity and strength needed to be effective in, for instance, deep roughing of raw castings. Conversely, a holder meant for rough machining usually will lack balance qualities that would allow it to run smoothly at high speeds in finishing operations. Addition, the robust design and bulk of a roughing…

“We’ve been an Australian Hyster dealer for many years, and we see the new UT Series forklift model opening up the opportunity to have three levels of product in markets with significant volumes, like retail, warehousing, food and beverage, and logistics,” said Steven Taylor, CEO of Adaptalift Group. “Through our long-term relationship with Hyster-Yale Group, we were appointed as one of their Yale dealers in Australia in 2018, and we see the new Yale UX Series as an ideal opportunity to lift the profile of Yale in key markets with lower-intensity usage forklift demands.” The new Hyster UT Series and Yale UX Series diesel or dual-fuel counterbalance forklifts, pallet trucks and stackers come in six different capacities from 1.5 to 3.5 tonnes, delivering an attractive, affordable and uncomplicated range for enhanced user choice across many industries. The new ranges provide an attractive option for customers who require quality materials handling equipment – backed by service…

Advancing Victorian Manufacturing – A Blueprint for the Future Advancing Victorian Manufacturing is the Victorian Government's blueprint to ensure Victoria is home to internationally competitive manufacturers that are growing economic opportunity and jobs. View Advancing Victorian Manufacturing - A Blueprint for the Future (PDF 2907.06 KB) Supporting local manufacturing Manufacturing is the cornerstone of the Victorian economy, providing a diverse range of jobs, high-quality exports and substantial economic growth. The Victorian Government recognises manufacturing's strategic importance and is committed to supporting the industry's growth. To assist companies with this transformation, the Victorian Government has partnered with industry to deliver initiatives designed to help boost local manufacturing businesses, create new jobs and secure new global supply chain opportunities. Additive Manufacturing Hub With Victorian Government support, Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL) has established a new Additive Manufacturing Hub to help connect Victorian businesses with breakthrough additive manufacturing. The Hub was launched on 3 September 2018 and will help improve access for local companies to Victoria’s world-class advanced manufacturing infrastructure and promote Victoria as a globally significant destination for additive manufacturing investment. Hub members in Victoria will be able to access the ‘Build it Better’ Advanced Manufacturing Hub Grants Program. The…

Don’t forget : AMTIL Members benefit from huge discounts on Marketing & Promotional products. You can use this whilst you ride out these unprecedented times. AMT Print & AMTIL Digital will continue in an even stronger vein with business as usual. We  are here to help you maintain your momentum and emerge even stronger.  If we can help you promote your business via these channels please reach out to have a chat. The June/July AMT issue is full, but we have the potential of increasing this issues page count if you need to be involved in this particular mid-year issue. With the current Governments Grants that are on offer, you can use these tools to help promote your Products, Business, Services & Capabilities to industry. There’s still time to get on board. We are also taking extra measures in ensuring our Print Magazines and E-mags are distributed to all contacts at home, or at their places of business,  to ensure you benefit from the full reach of our audience. We are also absolutely delighted to see a resurgence of advertisers coming on board to keep their marketing and branding working for them via the AMT. With Sales & BDM Teams…

The sharp spike into positive conditions in March, on the back of the unusual surge in demand for manufactured food and groceries, was more than completely reversed in April. All activity indices plunged, with activity levels now reminiscent of the falls of 2009 during the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). Manufacturers cited a range of COVID-19 issues in April, with the most prevalent including: no new sales due to shutdowns; major customers cancelling orders; supply chain problems with inter-state freight movements and delays; and increased prices for raw materials. “April 2020 was devastating for Australia’s manufacturers and their employees,” said Ai Group Chief Executive Innes Willox. “Sales plummeted, new orders fell precipitously, production was culled and employment fell more steeply than at any time since the Australian PMI was first launched in 1992.” All…