Products

Flexible Production Center

Porta says its Multicenter machining cell is suited for production of high volume parts, but also of small/medium batches requiring frequent tooling/fixture changes. Essentially, the center groups CNC machining units around a pallet indexing table, which presents each pallet to the units sequentially.

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Form And Roughness Measurement In One Pass

Hommel-Etamic introduces the Roundscan, a scanning system that combines automatic measurement of form, cylindricity and roughness characteristics in one measuring instrument. The system is designed for ergonomic use by featuring a rotating and height-adjustable work area.

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Video Measuring Microscope

Vision Engineering’s Falcon three-axis, non-contact video measuring system is suitable for both multi-user shopfloor applications and lab-level manufacturing inspection. It uses high-resolution, indexed zoom optics (as high as 100× magnification) for component edge definition.

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Automation

Variety Of Machines On Display

The Hardinge Group showcases its GS 51A horizontal turning center, a compact high-productivity lathe that is equipped with integrated automation. The machine features a collet-ready spindle that delivers exacting part roundness and tight tolerances on each workpiece, the company says.

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Versatile Cutting Head, CNC Simulator

CNC vendor NUM offers a ready-integrated tool head for plasma, laser and waterjet cutting applications as well as a 3D simulation package that combines workpiece simulation with collision monitoring. The head is designed with the versatility of movement and stiffness required to implement precision cutting motion.

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Flexible Borescope Line Expanded

Gradient Lens Corporation has expanded its line of Hawkeye Pro Flexible Borescopes to include diameters of 3. 3 and 4 mm in addition to 5 mm.

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High-Torque Milling Center Machines Tough Materials

The Tarkus horizontal/vertical milling center manufactured by Jobs S. p.

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Automation

Bar Feeders Adjust To User Specifications

According to manufacturer LNS, its Sprint 542 bar feeder can be adjusted to specific user needs to ensure that a nightshift runs without a production stop. Features include a human-machine interface (HMI) with a touchscreen that makes it easy to supervise the machine, troubleshoot and enter values quickly, the company says.

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Absolute Linear Encoder

Incorporating absolute technology to a multi-substrate scale tape linear encoder design, Heidenhain introduces the LIC 4000. Besides its capability of absolute position measurement, this encoder is characterized by its high resolution of 1 nanometer and its serial EnDat 2.

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Turning Machines

Four-Axis Lathe Suited For Turbine Applications

The Ryazan Machine Tool Plant offers the RT950F4-6. 5 four-way bed CNC lathe, which is suited for turbine repair and the wind power industry.

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Grinding

Universal Cylindrical Grinding Machine

Studer’s S33 universal cylindrical grinding machine said to provide low cost per part during external and internal cylindrical grinding of small and medium-sized workpieces in a single clamping. The machine is designed for both single-part and large-series production runs and is suited for toolmakers in job shops and manufacturers.

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Cutting Tools

Tool Presetters With Linear Drives

DMG offers the Microset VIO Linear, the company’s first series of tool presetting units with linear drives for presetting of drilling, milling and turning tools. The direct drives in the X and Z axes provide repeatable accuracy of about ±1 micron, the company says.

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RazorStar
Starrett W9400 Touch Screen Indicator
JTEKT
Paperless Parts machine shop software
YCM Alliance
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