Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Workholding

J.W. Winco's Locking Joints Enable Precise Adjustments

The core of J.W. Winco’s locking joints are the locking plates with their precisely aligned serrations, as well as their adjustment based on positive and nonpositive connections.

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Datanomix and Caron Partner on Monitoring Software

The companies suggest this partnership and its resulting technology will help manufacturers optimize performance and profitability. A new dashboard in the Datanomix platform will be added to aggregate and display the metrics for all Caron devices deployed in a factory.

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Automation

Volkmann Introduces Self-Contained Metal Powder System

Volkmann’s PowTrex system safely and automatically transfers 3D-printing powders in large volumes from a container or supply hopper to one or more machines without risk of spillage, contamination, explosion or contact with workers.

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Turning Machines

Mazak Launches New Line of Swiss-Type Machines

Mazak’s Syncrex models feature seven-, eight- and nine-axis configurations and are optimized for high-production of small parts. The machines accommodate a maximum of 35 tools.

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Workholding

Suburban Tool Introduces Highly Compatible Accessories

Suburban Tool’s SineSet System comprises a series of compatible accessories that can be bolted directly to Suburban Sine Plates, Compound Sine Plates and 90° Conversion Plates to create complete working systems.

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Methods Machine Tools Set to Acquire Koch Machine Tool

Methods notes that after finalizing the agreement, machine shops throughout Texas will be able to use its applications and automation teams to solve complex machining challenges.

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Holemaking

Arboga Partners with Palmgren to Deliver Drill Gear Drive

Arboga’s drill gear drive transmission reportedly delivers full power at any speed, driving the cutting tools at nearly 100% of the available motor horsepower.

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Compact, In-Machine Measurement Technologies From Hexagon

Hexagon’s new M&H R-400 multi-sensor radio probe system can be used to fulfill both in-machine workpiece measurement and tool-setting requirements. The system can be used to measure complex, free-form geometries with tight tolerances.

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Turning Machines

Lathes From Romi Can Handle a Range of Load Capacities

Romi's vertical CNC lathes includes six model ranging from the VT 1400M with a load capacity of 22,000 lbs to the VT 6000 that can handle 198,400 lbs.

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ANCA's Tool of the Year Awards Go to Turcar

Turcar, a Turkish manufacturer of cutting tools and tool holders, won both the #MadeonANCA and Virtual Tool of the Year categories during ANCA’s Tool of the Year competition.

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Holemaking

Allied Machine Launches Internally Balanced Boring Heads

With the internal self-balancing mechanism, the 465 (464) series of fine boring heads remains stable throughout the tooling process and reportedly achieves tight tolerances and optimal surface finishes.

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Grinding

Hexagon Pre-Loads Star Cutter Grinders with CAM Software

The packaged solution is aimed at assisting manufacturers of complex medical tooling, such as hip rasps, rotary files, bone files and drills.

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