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Turning Machines

Palmgren's Bench Lathe Handles a Variety Operations

Palmgren’s new 9" × 20" bench lathe is constructed from heavy cast iron and reportedly features a smooth power transmission, precision thrust and ball bearings in the head stock and spindle as well as hardened and ground ways.

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Kennametal KAR85-AM-K Is Corrosion-Resistant Tungsten Carbide for AM

KAR85-AM-K is said to combine the wear performance of conventional tungsten carbide with the design flexibility of 3D printing to produce high-performance parts for oil and gas, power generation and more.

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Automation

Heidenhain's Encoder Fine Tunes Robotic Movements

Heidenhain’s new encoder provides both reliable feedback to a robot’s motor and accurate position measurement to its controller to enable safe and accurate motion.

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CAD/CAM

KUKA Enhances Modular Simulation Software

KUKA.Sim 4.0 facilitates accurate planning, programming, safety configuration and more through digital twins. The software can program robots offline, analyze cycle times and expand functionalities through add-on modules.

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Automation

Midaco's Automatic Pallet Changer Provides Quick Changes

Midaco’s A4020SD mid-size pallet changer automatically switches pallets in approximately 15 seconds depending on the weight of the parts.

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Milling Tools

New Milling Series From Kyocera Provides Deeper Depth of Cut

The MFH-Max reduces the number of passes needed to machine the workpiece with its ability to take on deeper depths of cut (max. 0.098" / 2.5 mm).

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Mazak Upgrades Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers

According to Mazak, both the HCN-6800 NEO and the Variaxis i-800 NEO include a fully redesigned enclosure and improvements that enable fast, optimal solutions for a wide range of part-production applications.

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Workholding

Gripper Finger Change System From Schunk Reduces Setup Time

Schunk claims its toolless jaw quick-change system reduces setup times to a minimum, therefore increasing the productivity and flexibility of the entire system.

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Toolholders

Tungaloy Introduces High Feed Milling Cutter for Small Parts Machining

According to Tungaloy, the AddDoFeed02 inserts include an economical double-sided insert with four effective cutting edges, optimal inclination on the cutting edge that enables smooth chip evacuation and large positive rake that provides light cutting and process security.

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CAD/CAM

KUKA Enhances Modular Digital Simulation Software

KUKA.Sim 4.0 software is designed to enable manufacturers to test and validate robotic installations before equipment arrives, minimize the footprint of cells with 3D visualization of safety spaces, then transfer applications with 100% accuracy to an actual robot controller.

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CAD/CAM

Nordfab Features Design Software for Ductworks

Westec 2021: Nordfab’s Quick-Fit Visual can output quotation and visual 3D plans, source and procure all components needed for the installation and obtain the information needed to execute the installation.

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Ambrell Exhibits Carbon-Neutral Induction Heating Solutions

Westec 2021: Ambrell will showcase its EasyHeat and EkoHeat induction heating solutions, which the company says range from 1-1,000 kW of power and do not produce CO2.

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