Products

Workholding

Modular Workpiece Stabilizer System Adjusts to Tall Parts

Big Kaiser’s modular, zero-point Unilock stabilizer system provides lateral support for tall parts during machining, welding or assembly processes and enables the transfer of loads down to the table or base.

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Workholding

Multi-Axis Vise Design Reduces Jaw Lift

Jergens’ vises for multi-axis machining, part of its Fixture Pro line of modular five-axis workholding, come in sizes ranging from 75 to 130 mm with a number of mounting options.

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Touchscreen Digital Readout Provides Customizable Settings

Heidenhain’s ND 7013 digital readout (DRO) model replaces the ND 780 and offers an improved user interface and touchscreen, among other improvements.

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CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM Updates Expand Finishing Functions, Ease Job Management

Open Mind has released HyperMill 2019.1, the latest version of the CAD/CAM suite, with an expanded finishing module in the the HyperMill Maxx Machining performance package.

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Large-Format Gantry System Offers Multi-Process Capabilities

KRC Machine Tool Solutions’ Fusion VI is a modular large-format, multi-process gantry system capable of being parametrically configured for a range of part sizes.

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EDM

Wire EDM Offers Extended Z-Axis Travel

The ALN600GH wire EDM extends Sodick’s Premium ALN series, adding increased Z-axis capacity of nearly 20"

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Holemaking

Multi-Spindle Machines Accommodate Both Large and Small Batches

Schütte’s PC series multi-spindle automatics perform tapping, milling, polygon cutting and eccentric drilling operations.

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Milling Tools

Solid Carbide Drill Range Designed for ISO-M Materials

Dormer Pramet has extended its Solid Carbide Force X program with the Force M range, designed for stainless steel applications.

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Data Collection Updates Improve Machine Networking, Communication Tools

Predator Software reseller Shop Floor Automations (SFA) has updated Predator MDC (Machine Data Collection).

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Grinding

Surface Grinder's Sealed Spindle Promotes Service Longevity

Kaast Machine Tools’ saddle-style F-Grind AH series high precision surface grinder is said to accommodate workpieces ranging from 5.8" × 17.5" all the way to 15.5" × 31", depending on the model.

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Metrology Fixture Range Gains ¼ 20 Imperial Thread Size

Renishaw has added a ¼ 20 imperial thread size to its existing metrology fixtures product range.

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Workholding

Collet Pad Top Jaws Expand Chuck Workholding Capabilities

Collet pad top jaws from Dillon Manufacturing is said to enable aggressive machining to reduce cycle times and provide consistent repeatability.

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