Julia Hider

Julia Hider Senior Editor

Computer Tomographs Provide Flexibility with Speed, Large Measuring Ranges

Westec 2017 and EMO 2017: Zeiss will highlight its Metrotom 800, which has an extended performance spectrum, and its Metrotom 1500.

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Metrology System Measures Large-Scale Projects Accurately

Westec 2017: Creaform’s MaxShot Next is an optical coordinate measuring system designed for large-scale product development, manufacturing, quality control and inspection metrology projects. 

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Provides Strategies for Roughing, Finishing, Drilling

EMO 2017: Open Mind Technologies will present HyperMill Maxx Machining and other new CAM software solutions. 

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Grinding

Tool Grinding Machine’s Enhanced Travel Distances Machines Carbide Tools

Westec 2017: Vollmer will feature its VGrind 360 tool grinding machine, featuring enhanced travel distances for machining carbide tools with diameters ranging to 100 mm.

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CAD/CAM

Software’s AM Module Simulates Hybrid Manufacturing Processes

Westec 2017: CGTech will demonstrate the newest version of its CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software, Vericut 8.1.

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CAD/CAM

Software Duplicates Operations, Procedures from One Document to Another

EMO 2017: Missler Software will showcase new functionalities for its TopSolid’Cam CAD/CAM/ERP software, which include a feature that enables operations and procedures to be duplicated from one document to another; inclusion of machine components in a machining files for managing multiple toolholders or accessories; and simulation of turning elements for improved collision management and verification.

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Milling Machines’ Platform Stability Ideal for Heavy Roughing Cuts

Westec 2017: Waldrich Coburg will feature its Taurus 25 and Taurus 30 bridge-type milling machines, which feature cast iron structures and hydrostatic guideways for platform stability for heavy roughing cuts.

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Grinding

Machines Grind Super Hard Materials

EMO 2017: Agathon will introduce a line of machines designed for super hard materials, including PCD. 

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Turning Tools

Six-Edge Turning Inserts Designed for Small-Diameter Applications

Westec 2017: Carmex presents new products in its Swiss-Line, Tiny Tools and Mini Tools series, including the G6 six-edge turning insert.

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Automation

VMCs Can be Connected to Form Smart Production Line

EMO 2017: Okuma will demonstrate its MU-S600V five-axis vertical machining center, which enables five-face machining of workpieces as large as 600 mm in diameter.

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Laser & Waterjet

Sheet Metal CAD/CAM Software Manages Engineering of 2D and 3D Parts

Westec 2017: Vero Software will exhibit the 2017 version of its Radan CAD/CAM sheet metal solution.

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Turning Tools

Coating on Turning-Grade Inserts Resists Adhesion, Microchipping

Westec 2017: Sumitomo will showcase its line of AC1030U turning grade inserts for precision machining, which are available in many geometries, including the company’s GND grooving line.

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