Products

CAD/CAM

NCCS's NCL CAM Software Reduces Machining Time

Westec 2019: NCL multi-axis machining software, developed by NCCS, blends automated and user-controlled toolpath generation techniques said to reduce programming time and increase quality.

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MachineMetrics Automates Collection of Real-Time Machine Data

EMO 2019:  MachineMetrics is an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform designed specifically for discrete manufacturing.

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Automation

Fastems' RoboCell One Automates Two Machines at Once

EMO 2019: Capable of automating as many as two lathes or milling machines, Fastems’ RoboCell One is designed for workpieces weighing up to 176 lbs (80 kg) within batches of different sizes.

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Turning Tools

WhizCut’s WhizTwin Reduces Production Costs

EMO 2019: WhizCut’s WhizTwin cutting insert is said to reduce waste material by employing two cutting edges in the front for increased stability and strength.

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Workholding

Kitagawa NorthTech's DKF Collet Chuck Ideal for Tight Work Environments

The low-profile collet chucks in Kitagawa NorthTech’s DKF series feature a compact nose for when additional tool clearance is needed in tight turning environments.

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CAD/CAM

Hexagon's NCSIMUL Optimizes Machining Results

Westec 2019: Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Production Software’s latest version of NCSIMUL includes the ability to execute tasks for existing projects on remote servers. 

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Mazak's VTC-300 FSW Hybrid Applies Friction Stir Welding

Westec 2019: Mazak’s VTC-300 FSW Hybrid multitasking vertical machining center features friction stir welding (FSW) capabilities.

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Measurement

Starrett’s HDV300 and HDV400 Improve Accuracy, Illumination

Westec 2019: The new generation of L.S. Starrett’s HDV300 and HDV400 benchtop digital video comparators are said to provide increases in speed, illumination, design and convenience.

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Milling Tools

Mikron’s CrazyDrill Cool SST-Inox Delivers More Coolant for Deeper Holes

EMO 2019: Mikron Tool’s CrazyDrill Cool SST-Inox is able to machine small diameters and deep bores in stainless steels, nickel-based super alloys and CrCo-alloys because of its internal coolant ducts, geometry and coating.

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Turning Machines

Mikron Multistar CX-24 Shortens Cycle Times

EMO 2019: The Mikron Multistar CX-24 rotary indexing machines produce simple and complex turned and milled parts finished in a single clamping.

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Toolholders

JM Performance Products Changes Material Used in Retention Knobs

Westec 2019: JM Performance Products has begun changing the material used in the production of its retention knobs from 8620H to 9310H grade steel.

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Turning Tools

Ceratizit Group’s FreeTurn Allows for 360 Degrees of Turning

EMO 2019: Ceratizit Group’s High Dynamic Turning (HDT) method combines its FreeTurn tooling systems with a turn-mill’s B axis or milling spindle.

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