Products

Welding System Algorithmically Corrects Beginning Welder’s Arc

Esab introduces its Rebel EMP 215ic, a 120-230V, CC/CV welding system that offers multi-process arc performance, location flexibility, lightweight portability and an operator interface intended to make it easy for beginners to use.

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Workholding

Custom Top Jaws Hold Workpiece ID, OD or Both

Special top jaws from Dillon Manufacturing can grip a workpiece’s ID, OD or a combination of both, to suit a variety of workholding applications.

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Automation

Automated Cell Handles Gears during Heat-Treatment Process

ABB Robotics has developed a robotic gear-handling cell to transfer gears between alloy trays and baskets in the heat-treatment process that transforms “green” gears into “hard” gears.

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Gearbox Software Performs Design Durability Evaluations

Comet is developing a suite of SimApps, or simulation applications, for gearbox design and manufacturing.

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Turning Machines

Slant-Bed Lathe Uses Bar Feeder, Gantry Loader for Automated Parts Processing

Chevalier’s FBL-200 rigid CNC slant-bed lathe is a fully automated, single-setup, parts processing machining system for mixed-volume, short runs or dedicated high-volume applications.

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Bevel Gear Software Eliminates Need for Dedicated Machine

Dontyne Systems’ Bevel Software Production Suite has been expanded to include transmission error with load and roll-check analysis.

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Deburring Machine Features Self-Cleaning, Sanding

Arku’s EdgeBreaker deburring machine is designed to remove thick slag and heavy burrs as large as 3 mm on steel, copper, aluminum, titanium and alloyed parts measuring 80-mm thick and 1,300-mm wide.

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HMC Accurately Machines Large Parts

The GE590H, Enshu’s largest horizontal machining center, is designed for large-part applications that demand both high-volume metal removal as well as precision.

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Grinding Lube Filtration System Adaptable to Changing Production Requirements

Available from Oelheld, Vomat’s FA series of grinding lubricant filters promotes cleaner lubricant, resulting in reduced need for replacement; longer machine uptime; and tool, filter and lubricant cost savings.

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VMC Delivers High Rapid Traverse Rates

SMTCL Americas introduces its VMC1100B vertical machining center, which features a 12,000-rpm direct-drive spindle with 30-hp peak performance, 290-psi delivery of coolant through the spindle and a 24-position toolchanger.

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Low-Temp Blackening Process Protects Gears for Storage, Shipment, Startup

Birchwood Technologies says that its Tru Temp black oxide process meets demand by gear component manufacturers for an in-house metal finishing process that provides break-in lubricity, robust corrosion protection and galling resistance on critical components.

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VMC Eliminates Backlash in Mold Production

Sharptech Precision Machinery’s Super 1320 vertical machining center is designed for mold processing.

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