Stephanie Hendrixson

Stephanie Hendrixson Executive Editor

Workholding

Air Chucks Offer Extended Stroke

Samchully Workholding’s PAC series of extended-stroke Mega Bore air chucks are designed for pipe and tubular applications.

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Portable Fan Offers Quiet Operation

The Black Jack portable fan from Big Ass Fans is designed for versatility, with a 6.5-ft (2-m) frame that fits through interior doorways.

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CAD/CAM

CAM for Moldmaking Simplifies Rib Programming

Delcam’s PowerMill programming software for five-axis and high-speed machining offers new developments for moldmaking, including improvements to the Vortex high-efficiency area-clearance strategy, enhanced collision checking, toolpath simulation and verification, and a new module for machining ribs into tooling.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Boosts Milling Flexibility

CNC Software’s Mastercam X8 Mill offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation.

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Mapal USA Appoints CEO and President

The cutting tool manufacturer produces PCD and carbide tools at two U.S. locations.

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Turn/Mill

Subspindle Multitasking Center Extends Bed

Available from Methods Machine Tools, the Nakamura-Tome AS-200LMY-S subspindle multitasking turning center offers an upgraded long bed.

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Production Management Software Monetizes Machine Performance

5ME’s eScore production management software feature generates a monetized version of machine tool performance based on six span-time categories defined by AMT—The Association For Manufacturing Technology: plant shut-down, scheduled downtime, delay time, repair time, not in-cycle process time and in-cycle time.

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Grinding

Grinder’s Control Enables Customized Centerless Grinding

Unison’s Model 2150 CNC DedTru three-axis centerless grinding system is equipped with the company’s software and control to enable customized centerless grinding.

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Jet Edge Waterjet Systems to Be Sold in Turkey

In addition to waterjet cutting systems, the distributor carries pumps and OEM parts.

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Automation

Robot Control Software Speeds Setup

The latest version of ABB Robotics’ robot controller software, RobotWare 6, is said to offer increased flexibility and reliability, along with an extensive toolbox for developers and broad communications capabilities.

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Grinding

Universal Grinders Save Time in Setup, Operation

The Powermaster CNC series of universal ID/OD grinders from Supertec Machinery is capable of performing complex and high-precision ID and OD grinding operations in a single chucking or between centers for savings in setup and grind times.

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CAD/CAM

Updated Software Converts Three-Axis Tool Paths to Five-Axis

Geometric’s CAMWorks features updates for high-performance milling, automatic conversion of tool paths and integrated G-code simulation.

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