Products
Data Collection Software Streamlines Machine Maintenance
Available from Shop Floor Automations, Manufacturing data collection (MDC) is a data collection tool that tracks and reports machine activity to help streamline jobs on the shop floor. Specifically designed and built for CNC machines, it can also track machine status to help the maintenance department identify machines that are down for repair, preventative maintenance or other reasons.
Read More
Machine Simulation, Toolpath Creation Software
ModuleWorks’ version 2009. 3 expands three- to five-axis toolpath creation and machine simulation capabilities.
Read More
Honing Machine Lends Itself To Unattended Operation
Sunnen’s SV-1000 series vertical CNC honing machine is designed for manufacturers of outdoor power equipment striving to improve the durability and power output of small two-stroke engines. Using TC superabrasive tools—custom designed for blind, ported cylinder bores—the manual or auto-loaded honing machine produces cylinders with micron-accurate size, geometry and exact surface finish to enhance combustion efficiency, engine durability and power output.
Read More
Flexible Pallet Automation Achieves High Spindle Utilization
Toyoda Machinery offers modular and expandable automation with its Flexible Pallet Automation (FPA) systems. The FPA systems enhance the production capabilities of HMCs by automating tasks such as machine loading and unloading.
Read More
Cutters Produce Wind Turbine Components
Through its Wind Power program, Emuge offers a lineup of tools that are optimized specifically for the production of wind turbine components. For the production of internal and external threads, the program provides taps ranging to 4 ½" (114 mm), roll form taps ranging to 2" (51 mm) and thread mills ranging to 4" (102 mm).
Read More
Upgrades For Parting Applications
Iscar has developed a family of reinforced Tang-Grip blades for Traub (TNL and TNK models) and Index (MS18C model) turn-mill machines. These blades, due to their reinforced construction, can be used in long-overhang machining.
Read More
Drill Sharpener Features New Chuck Attachment
Darex introduces the first of several new attachments for its XT-3000 Xpandable tool sharpener, which sharpens a variety of drills and cutting tools. The new chuck allows users to accurately grip common shank diameter and Morse taper drills to expand the range of cutting tools that the user can re-sharpen.
Read More
Milling Cutter Features Multiple Cutting Edges
The GFG-WFE shell-type thread milling cutter from JBO is suited for difficult-to-machine materials and large-batch production applications. Higher cutting speeds and feeds shorten machining time, while the number of cutting edges increases tool life.
Read MoreHigh-Penetration Drilling System For Difficult Applications
Allied’s GEN3SYS high-penetration drilling system is designed to tackle difficult drilling applications. The tool design improves hole quality, surface finish and true position, while the replaceable drill insert maximizes machine up-time and reduces setup time.
Read More
CAM System Offers Faster Toolpath Generation
Version 10 of the PowerMill CAM system from Delcam incorporates background-processing and multi-threading technologies that are designed to reduce calculation times and increase output. Reduced memory usage enhances programming large and complex parts, and ordering is improved to enable faster cycle times on the machine tool.
Read More
Carbide Burrs For Every Need
Monster Tool Co. ’s range of carbide burrs include a variety of carbide burr sets, all of which are CNC machined.
Read More
Turning Grade Designed For Demanding Environments
Valenite’s VP9605 is designed for difficult-to-machine materials and for aerospace industry applications such as semi-finishing and finishing. According to the company, the turning grade offers production cost savings and increased tool life.
Read More
