Abstract: The invention relates to a machining tool for machining a workpiece, including a main spindle with a driven shank, a tool holder which can be clamped in the shank, a cutting tool which is arranged on the tool holder, a distance sensor for determining a distance of the shank of the main spindle in relation to a reference point, and a control unit which is configured to perform compensation of the tool path during machining of the workpiece based on an elongation and displacement of the shank and an elongation of the tool holder holding the cutting tool, wherein the elongation and displacement of the shank is determined based on the distance determined using the distance sensor, and wherein the elongation of the tool holder holding the cutting tool is determined based on a rotational speed of the shank.

Abstract: A machine tool includes a Z-slider with a main spindle rotating about a spindle axis, a main body on which the Z-slide is arranged, a machining table with a machining plane, a clamping device for clamping a workpiece, and a first drive to rotate the clamping device about an rotational axis. A support member is arranged on a pivot-axis housing on which the machining table is arranged. A second drive pivots the support member and the machining table about a pivot axis. The support member has first and second legs. The machining table is arranged on the first leg such that the support member and the housing form a U-shaped unit and provide an interspace between the second leg and the housing, into which interspace a toric workpiece clamped on the clamping device can project and is rotatable about the axis of rotation by the first drive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine tool including a main spindle, a machine frame, a first tool changing system for tools having a first diameter, a second tool changing system for tools having a second diameter, wherein a minimum second diameter of the tools of the second tool changing system is larger than a maximum first diameter of the tools of the first tool changing system, and wherein the second tool changing system is integrated into the machine frame.

Abstract: A composition comprising a pesticide and alkoxylated ester is provided, as well as seed including the composition. Use of alkoxylated esters as adjuvants in pesticide-comprising spray mixtures are also described. Methods for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesirable plant growth and/or undesirable insect or mite infestation and/or for regulating the growth of plants are further provided, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, the habitat thereof or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesirable plants and/or the crop plants and/or the habitat thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining a position of a work piece and of a tool in a machine tool, in which a work piece is clamped at the machine tool, in which the tool is subsequently inserted into a rotatable spindle shaft by means of a tool holder and the spindle shaft is set into rotation, in which an electrical voltage is applied between the work piece and the tool, in which the tool and the work piece are displaced with respect to one another, and in which a variation in the applied voltage is determined in the event of a contact between the tool and the work piece, and the respective position of the work piece and/or of the tool is determined and recorded in a computing program for control/regulation of the machining of the work piece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining a position of a work piece and of a tool in a machine tool, in which a work piece is clamped at the machine tool, in which the tool is subsequently inserted into a rotatable spindle shaft by means of a tool holder and the spindle shaft is set into rotation, in which an electrical voltage is applied between the work piece and the tool, in which the tool and the work piece are displaced with respect to one another, and in which a variation in the applied voltage is determined in the event of a contact between the tool and the work piece, and the respective position of the work piece and/or of the tool is determined and recorded in a computing program for control/regulation of the machining of the work piece.

Abstract: A composition comprising a pesticide and alkoxylated ester is provided, as well as seed including the composition. Use of alkoxylated esters as adjuvants in pesticide-comprising spray mixtures are also described. Methods for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesirable plant growth and/or undesirable insect or mite infestation and/or for regulating the growth of plants are further provided, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, the habitat thereof or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesirable plants and/or the crop plants and/or the habitat thereof.

Abstract: A network for monitoring an Ethernet-based communication network in a motor vehicle monitors the communications connection between two network nodes connected via the communications network. The duration of signals between network nodes of the communication network is measured bidirectionally and cyclically and changes in signal duration are evaluated.

Abstract: Suggested are biocide compositions, comprising (a) Isoamyl lactate; (b) Biocides and optionally (c) Oil components or co-solvents and/or (d) Emulsifiers. The compositions show high solubility for biocides and improved emulsification properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for optimizing vibration of a machine tool, in which a driven shaft is rotated, in which a speed range is subsequently passed through, wherein the vibrations occurring in said speed range are sensed and wherein an optimum speed having a minimized vibration is determined and adjusted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine tool guide carriage assembly, comprising a first linear guide track having at least two first parallel guide rails, wherein a first carriage is mounted on the guide track in a linearly displaceable manner, which carriage surrounds a free space in which a second carriage can be linearly displaced at a right angle to the first guide track, wherein the free space is formed by two bearing elements that are arranged at a distance from each other.

Abstract: Solvents for offset printing inks comprising at least one fatty acid ester that is the reaction product of at least one of C6-26 fatty acid and at least one polyhydroxy compound selected from the group consisting of polyglycerols, and adducts of 1 to 20 mol of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide with polyglycerols.

Abstract: The invention relates to a linear guiding rail for a linear guiding system, comprising at least one guiding wagon being movable along the linear guiding rail by means of unrolling members, characterized in that at least one coolant groove extending at least along a partial length of the linear guiding rail is formed in the region of the linear guiding rail.

Abstract: A method for machining a workpiece 1 by means of a rotating cutting tool 2, in which the tool 2 is moved along paths 3 relative to the workpiece 1, characterized in that limits of machining portions to be machined by means of at least one tool 2 are determined, that within the range of the limits of machining portions to be machined by means of the tool 2 an infeed and/or lifting movement of the tool 2 is defined and that the infeed or lifting movement during machining of the workpiece 1 is carried out within the range of the limits of machining portions to be machined by means of the tool 2.

Abstract: Disclosed are lubricant compounds with a good shear stability defined by the loss of the kinematic viscosity at 100° C., containing base oil and a synthetic complex ester, the complex ester having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of greater than 400 and up to 50,000 mm2/s and being obtained by reaction of a) polyols and monocarboxylic acids and dicarboxylic acids, or of b) polyols and mono-alcohols and dicarboxylic acids, or of c) polyols and mono-alcohols and monocarboxylic acids and dicarboxylic acids. In addition the use of said lubricant compounds containing the complex esters as oils for vehicle transmission, axle, industrial drives, compressors, turbines or engines is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for measuring a tool 1 of a machine tool, the tool 1 being measured by means of a laser measurement device 2, 3, 4, characterized in that the tool 1 is sprayed with an oil- or grease-dissolving agent prior to laser measurement.

Abstract: A fuel composition free from alkoxylated compounds, including at least 90% by weight of a hydrocarbon-based fuel, 0.5% to 9% by weight dry ethanol, and 0.1% to 5% by weight of an additive formed from the reaction of di- or trialkanolamines with vegetable oils or with alkyl esters of the fatty acid mixtures from vegetable oils is provided. A process including adding an additive formed from the reaction of di- or trialkanolamines with vegetable oils or with alkyl esters of the fatty acid mixtures from vegetable oils in quantities of at most 0.1% to 5.0% by weight to dry ethanol to form a mixture, and adding the mixture to diesel oil is also provided. A solubilizer for ethanol-containing diesel fuel including a reaction product from the reaction of di- or trialkanolamines with vegetable oils or with alkyl esters of the fatty acid mixtures from vegetable oils is also provided.

Abstract: Compositions comprising: (i) a fuel component selected from the group consisting of diesel, gasoline, kerosene, other hydrocarbons which are liquid at room temperature and mixtures thereof; and (ii) and an additive of the general formula (I) are described: R—COO—(CnH2n—O)k—H??(I) wherein R represents a mono- or poly-unsaturated alkylene group having from 10 to 17 carbon atoms, n is 2 or 3, and k represents a number of from 0.5 to 3; wherein the fuel component is present in an amount of more than 50% by weight, wherein the additive is present in an amount of from 0.001 to 0.1% by weight; and wherein the composition has a sulfur content of 0.2% by weight or less, all weight percents based on the composition.

Abstract: A ferrule for a light guide comprises a continuous metal sleeve which has a first tubular section and, at an axial spacing therefrom, a coaxial second tubular section which are connected to one another via an intermediate section, and a first plastic molded part formed around the free end of the first tubular section and a second plastic molded part which is provided at an axial spacing therefrom and which is formed around the ends of the two tubular sections adjacent to the intermediate section and around the intermediate section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for vibration damping in a machine tool comprising at least one hydrostatic guide 8 including at least one pocket 1 for supporting a first component 9 on a second component 10, through which an oil flow is passed with a predetermined volume flow and at a predetermined pressure and exits through at least one gap 3, characterized in that the oil flow through the gap 3 is regulated in response to the loads arising so as to achieve a constant width of the gap 3.