Products

CAD/CAM 7 Jan 2019

Mill-Turn Module Supports Third-Axis Swiveling Head

The HyperMill Mill-Turn Machining module, created by Open Mind Technologies, combines turning and milling functions to promote optimal process reliability and efficient use of machines and tools.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 4 Jan 2019

App Enables Predictive Maintenance of Multiple Machines

GTI Predictive Technology’s VibePro 24/7 combines route data collection and analysis with wireless online vibration and temperature sensors for rotating equipment and bearing health.

Measurement 4 Jan 2019

Software Aids Programming for On-Machine Probing

Marposs Corp.’s Ready2Probe application is designed to assist CNC users when programming cycles for measuring and checking components and tools.

Laser & Waterjet 3 Jan 2019

Large-Format Laser Cutter Features 71" Loading Area

Trotec Laser’s SP2000 laser cutter for large-format materials is said to combine a low-maintenance design with high-speed, high-power precision processing.

Laser & Waterjet 3 Jan 2019

Fiber Laser Welding Machine Reduces Spatter, Cracking

Coherent’s CleanWeld fiber laser is said to minimize cracking and porosity and to reduce as much as 80 percent of spatter.

Turning Tools 2 Jan 2019

Steel Turning Insert Grade Resists Wear

Tungaloy’s T9225 insert grade for steel turning is the latest addition to the T9200 CVD grade series.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 28 Dec 2018

Machine Monitoring Solution Supports Over 100 Protocols

Glebar’s Advanced Analytics cloud-based machine monitoring solution is said to provide real-time data enabling the user to make production decisions remotely on a smart device or computer.

Inspection and Measurement 28 Dec 2018

Viewing Software Facilitates On-Machine Die Inspection

Vero Software’s Smirt 2019 R1 incorporates on-machine part inspection and optimizes process planning, tracking and shopfloor execution.

Toolholders 27 Dec 2018

Static Toolholders Cut Down on Tool Indexing

Exsys Tool’s double square shank and quad square shank static toolholders accommodate two or four inserts, respectively, in a single tool turret station.

Holemaking 27 Dec 2018

Boring System Contains Anti-Chatter Mechanism

Kennametal’s plug-and-play boring system contains an anti-chatter mechanism.

Holemaking 26 Dec 2018

Tapping Arm Offers 360 Degrees of Movement

FlexArm has introduced the GH-60 hydraulic tapping arm, whose 480-V power source provides tapping capabilities ranging from ½" to 2", even in laser-cut holes.

Holemaking 26 Dec 2018

Hole Drilling EDM Available in Three- or Five-Axis Configurations

Current EDM has released the CT400 CNC hole drilling machine designed for toolroom and production drilling applications.