Julia Hider

Julia Hider Senior Editor

CAD/CAM

Software Simulates Spiral Bevel Gear Machining, Cylindrical Hobbing

Gear Expo 2017: Third Wave Systems will showcase two versions of its AdvantEdge gear machining software for simulating spiral bevel gear (SBG) machining and cylindrical hobbing processes.

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BTA Drilling Machine Reduces Weight of Helicopter Drive Shafts

The DeHoff BTA/STS 2084 drilling machine is designed for drilling on-center holes using the BTA/STS process for applications such as the manufacture of drive shafts for helicopter tail rotors.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Package Provides Finishing, Roughing, Drilling Modules

Open Mind offers the Maxx Machining performance package for its HyperMill CAM system, which features modules for finishing, roughing and drilling.

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Grinding

Grinding Center Sharpens Gear Tools

Gear Expo 2017: Haas will feature the Multigrind five-axis grinding center, which was designed for manufacturing and sharpening gear tools such as hobs.

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Automation

Autonomous Mobile Platform Optimizes Smart Factory Logistics

Comau has commercialized an automated guided vehicle (AGV) platform that is said to be flexible enough to be deployed across a range of manufacturing scenarios.

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Turning Tools

Grade Provides Application Security for Steel Turning

Seco Tools has expanded its family of Duratomic-based TP grades to include TP3501, which is designed to provide optimal application security.

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Toolholders

Small Chucks Ideal for Micromachining in Confined Areas

Big Kaiser offers its smallest hydraulic chuck for HSK-E25 machine spindles, completing its line of Super Slim hydraulic chucks.

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Coating for Iron, Steel Provides Protection for High-Heat Applications

The Microlok MZN finish from Birchwood Technologies is a fine-grained zinc phosphate coating for iron and steel components that provides protection up to 1,400°F.

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Measurement

Coordinate Measuring Machines Provide a Range of Capabilities

Gear Expo 2017: Zeiss will introduce its line of DuraMax coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) for application flexibility.

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Cutting Tools

Composites Tooling Enables Feed Rates as High as 400 ipm

Controx presents the Panel Cut line of tooling enabling feed rates as high as 400 ipm for high productivity and a clean surface finish.

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Hobbing Center Available with Worm Screw Power Skiving

Gear Expo 2017: Affolter Technologies will show its AF110 Plus small gear hobbing center.

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Grinding

System Balances and Monitors Grinding Wheels

Marposs has announced the availability of its P1dWB, an entry-level grinding wheel balancing and process monitoring system intended to replace the company’s E78 and E82 electronic systems.

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