Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

IMTS

Mill Automation System for High-Mix CNC Manufacturing

IMTS22: VersaBuilt’s Mill Automation System can automate the production of almost any part geometry through multiple milling operations without the need for any custom grippers, part flip stations or robot programming.

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IMTS

Next-Generation Vertical Honing System

IMTS22: Sunnen Products Company’s new SV-3000 series vertical honing system incorporates synchronized servo stroke and spindle motors that enable constant crosshatch finishes the length of the bore.

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Holemaking

In-Port Sequence Valves Enable Faster Deep-Hole Drilling

IMTS22: Vektek’s in-the-port sequence valves enable a single circuit to sequence up to a dozen individually sequenced devices.

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IMTS

In-Port Sequence Valves Enable Faster Deep-Hole Drilling

IMTS22: Vektek’s in-the-port sequence valves enable a single circuit to sequence up to a dozen individually sequenced devices.

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IMTS

Compact Industrial Cobot Features Enhanced Motion Control

IMTS22: Universal Robots’ new UR20 cobot is a completely re-engineered cobot that can handle faster cylce times and heavier loads.

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Automation

Innovative Grinding Technology, Automation Solutions

IMTS22: Saint-Gobain Abrasives’ Norton Quantum Prime Grinding Wheels feature new, proprietary nano-crystalline ceramic grain which boasts productivity gains across a wide range of applications.

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IMTS

Tabletop Presetter Provides Accurate, Repeatable Performance

IMTS22: Omega TMM showcases its diverse tool measuring and management portfolio.

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IMTS

Waterjet System Provides Faster Print-to-Part Cutting

IMTS22: Hypertherm's OMax brand showcases its new OptiMAX, its most advanced waterjet yet. This new generation of waterjet provides faster and more accurate print to part cutting while reducing downtime.

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IMTS

Vertical Machining Center Designed for Flexibility

IMTS22: Hardinge’s Bridgeport XR1000 VMC is said to be ideal for machining everything from simple workpieces and quality molds/dies to complex prismatic parts.

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IMTS

Industrial Fiber Laser Solutions for Marking and Traceability

IMTS22: Dapra’s latest industrial-grade fiber laser marking and engraving technology provides reliable performance, fast cycle times and outstanding flexibility to fit any manufacturing environment.

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Laser & Waterjet

Industrial Fiber Laser Solutions for Marking and Traceability

IMTS22: Dapra’s latest industrial-grade fiber laser marking and engraving technology provides reliable performance, fast cycle times and outstanding flexibility to fit any manufacturing environment.

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IMTS

Four-Flute End Mill Comes in a Small Package

IMTS22: NS Tool Co. showcases its Four-Flute Long Neck Corner Radius End Mill, which reportedly features the world’s smallest diameter of four-flute end mills.

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Methods
Mastercam 2025 Now Available
IMTS 2024
TCI
Schunk
Digi-Pas
New Starrett W4900 Indicator
More blasting. Less part handling.
High-precision Grinding and Hard turning