Julia Hider

Julia Hider Senior Editor

Turn/Mill

Modular Quick-Change System Reduces Setup, Tool-Change Time

Benz has introduced NanoFix, a modular quick-change system for Swiss-type live and static tool applications.

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Turn/Mill

Twin-Spindle, Twin-Turret Turning Center Provides Rigidity

The bed structure of Takisawa Technology’s FX-800 twin-spindle and twin-turret turning center combines high rigidity and tightly controlled thermal characteristics.

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App Helps Make Calculations on the Fly

CNC Machinist Calculator Pro is a smartphone app for manufacturing engineers, CNC programmers, machinists, operators, tool and die makers, inspectors and at-home hobbyists who need to make calculations on the fly.

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Deburring

Deburring Tools Come in Four Application-Specific Versions

Heule Tool’s X-Bore tooling for the automated deburring of cross bores is available in four chipmaking tool versions to address four different challenges of deburring: Cofa, Cofa-X, Main Bore Tool and Cross Bore Deburring Tool.

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Turning Tools

PCD Grade Improves Surface Finish in Engine, Chassis Applications

Element Six’s CTB004 PCD grade is designed to meet the precision cutting demands of the automotive industry.

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Automation

Pallet Changers Reduce Setup Time

The Microcut pallet changer is a quick, precise, low-cost part-changing system enabling increased productivity.

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Grinding

Abrasive Discs Remove Welding Marks in One Step

Fabtech 2017: Saint-Gobain Abrasives will feature its Norton Rapid Prep XHD coarse and medium discs for stock removal and blending challenges.

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Laser & Waterjet

Waterjet’s Cutting Head Enables Bevel Cutting, Taper Control

Fabtech 2017: Flow International has announced the release of its Mach 200, designed to be a practical and flexible waterjet solution for applications from stone to carbon fiber.

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Laser & Waterjet

Abrasive Waterjets Cut Range of Materials

Fabtech 2017: Omax will showcase its integrated, easy-to-program and easy-to-operate GlobalMax abrasive waterjets capable of cutting a range of materials.

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Automation

CNC Directly Incorporates Robot Controls

As a result of a cooperative agreement with Comau, Siemens offers the jointly-engineered Sinumerik Run MyRobot DirectControl enabling the integration of robot kinematics into a CNC system.

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Die/Mold

Die Guiding Elements and Die Sets Designed for High Speed, Volume

Fabtech 2017: Agathon Machine Tools features its line of precision die guiding elements and die sets for stamping and moldmaking.

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Four-, Five-Axis HMCs Fit Multiple Applications, Materials

Burkhardt+Weber’s MCC series of HMCs, with axis travels measuring 1,100 × 900 × 1,100 mm, is suited for standalone machining needs and linked production lines.

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