Julia Hider

Julia Hider Senior Editor

Milling Tools

Geometrically Enhanced Endmills Suitable for Range of Applications

Westec 2017: Monster Tool will showcase its LRNF and HPNF line of high-performance solid carbide end mills for aluminum and nonferrous applications.

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Automation

VMC Includes Four-Pallet Automation

EMO 2017: Matsuura Machinery will feature its MX-520 PC4, a four-pallet automated version of the MX-520 single-table, five-axis VMC, which was designed for customers seeking an automation solution.

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ERP Software Applies RFID to Simplify Inventory Processes

Global Shop Solutions has incorporated radio frequency identification (RFID) technology into its manufacturing ERP software to simplify time, attendance and routine inventory processes.

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Vibration Monitoring Module Minimizes Machine, Tool Damage

Westec 2017: Marposs will highlight its Artis VM-03 vibration monitoring module with temperature and gravity sensing capability.

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Holemaking

Indexable Insert Drill Suited for High-Feed Metal Removal

EMO 2017: Ceratizit will display its MaxiDrill 900 system, an indexable insert drill with four-edged geometry and application grades for high feeds and high metal removal rates.

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Measurement

Metrology Software Connects Instruments Wirelessly

Mahr Federal offers version 5.2 of its MarCom Professional metrology software for free on its website.

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CAD/CAM

Roughing Strategy Consistently Removes Hard, Tough Material

EMO 2017: Vero will feature its Waveform roughing strategy, which is available in the company’s WorkNC software for CNCs. 

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Workholding

Vises Designed for Precision CNC Production to Toolroom Applications

Westec 2017: Kurt will show its lineup of vises for five-axis, high-precision production machining, including its DX6 CrossOver vise.

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Gundrilling Machine Performs Complex Operations in Single Fixturing Setup

Westec 2017: Kays Engineering presents its Eldorado KM75-48 three-axis gundrilling machine, which is used to manufacture products like transmission shafts, manifolds and mold matrices.

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Milling Tools

Rough-Boring Tools Address Vibration, Chip Breaking

Sandvik Coromant introduces its CoroBore rough-boring tools, which are designed to address vibration, chip breaking and process security while delivering high productivity.

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Fiber-to-Fiber Coupler Protects Fiber Laser Components

A fiber-to-fiber coupler (FFC) from Coherent enables the use of replaceable process fiber optic cables, protecting integral components of the fiber laser, including the feeding fiber, from opto-mechanical damage in harsh industrial processes, which can cause downtime.

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CAD/CAM

Updated CAM Suite Enables Production of T Slots, Design of Electrodes

Open Mind Technologies has introduced version 2017.2 of its HyperMill CAM software suite enhanced for speed and flexibility.

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