Products

Automation

Cloud Software Provides Real-Time Remote Robot Data Access

Kuka Robotics has launched the Kuka Connect cloud-based software platform enabling customers to access and analyze their robots’ data on any device, anywhere and at any time.

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Rotary Encoders Couple Motor Feedback Systems to Torque Motors

Heidenhain supplements its line of inductive position encoders with the ECI 4000/EBI 4000 rotary encoder series.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software’s Roughing Strategy Boosts Lathe Productivity

DP Technology’s Esprit CAM software features ProfitTurning, a lathe roughing strategy designed to significantly reduce machine cycle time, increase precision and improve quality control.

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Measurement

Digital Levels Gather Angle Measurement, Vibration Data for Remote Analysis

The DWL3000XY and DWL3500XY from Digi-Pas are two-axis, high-precision digital machinist levels with built-in vibrometers.

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CAD/CAM

Educational Version of CAD/CAM Software Includes HSM Utility

3D Systems offers enhanced GibbsCAM 2016 Classroom and Student Editions, now with free access to the GibbsCAM VoluMillTM high-speed machining (HSM) utility.

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Medical

Laser Marking, Cutting Systems Offered for Micro Medical Work

Control Micro Systems (CMS) has developed turnkey laser marking and cutting systems for the medical industry.

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Smart Bins Enable Remote Monitoring, Replenishment Automation

Apex Supply Chain Technologies’ Actylus 8100 and 8200 smart bin systems enable replenishment automation for assembly and compact manufacturing cells so that bin supplies do not run out.

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Cutting Tools

Drilling Grade for Cast Iron Counteracts High Operating Temperatures

Cast iron drilling has taken a significant step forward with an expanded insert range for new diameters in the high-speed Color Select P6005-WKK45C grade for Xtra-tec B401x point drills.

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Turn/Mill

Turning Center Handles 4,500-mm Shafts Requiring Longitudinal Bores

WFL has redesigned its M40 Millturn for turning parts ranging to 520 mm in diameter, featuring an optional 4,500-mm center distance to enable efficient machining of longer, thinner shaft-type parts that require deep, longitudinal bores.

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Milling Tools

End Mill Geometry Enables Doubled Feed Rates

Niagara Cutter, a subsidiary of Seco Tools, recently launched its Stabilizer 2.0 next-generation family of end mills.

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Vertical Lathe Precisely Machines Large, Heavy Parts

Okuma’s V920EX single-saddle vertical lathe features a powerful turning spindle and a larger work envelope, making it ideal for cutting a variety of large, heavy parts.

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Workholding

Dovetail Vises Provide Five-Sided Access to Workpiece

Kurt’s new DoveLock dovetail vises are designed for high clamping strength and five-sided access to the workpiece in five-axis, four-axis and palletized CNC machining systems.

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