Products
Toolholder Supports Multiple Diameters
Arno Rouse’s Shark-Drill 2 system uses replaceable cutting inserts and accommodates a range of diameters using one toolholder. Other features include diameter ranges from 14 to 32 mm, an internal coolant supply, self-centering drill points, optimum insert geometry and long drilling depths.
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CAM For Mold And Die, High Speed Machining
CGS North America's Elite CAD/CAM software, CAM-Tool version 5, is specially developed for mold and die machining as well as high speed machining, hard milling and medical applications. The MX-S5 option is available for applications that require a five-axis simultaneous output to minimize length-to-diameter ratios of tooling.
Read MoreVMC With Wide Envelope Handles Hard-To-Cut Materials
Mori Seiki’s MV-1003L VMC uses cast iron columns and beds to achieve the high rigidity needed for heavy-duty cutting in the aircraft, shipping and energy industries. The machine’s four types of spindles enable a range of processing options—from high speed machining to heavy-duty cutting.
Read MoreCleanroom Cabinet Oven
Grieve’s No. 923 is an electrically heated, 500°F Class 100 cleanroom cabinet oven used for drying precision parts in baskets.
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Two-Sided Barstock Marking Machine
Columbia Marking Tools has designed and built the Model 20-20SD, a two-sided, barstock roll-marking machine. The heavy-duty machine simultaneously imprints continuous identification information on two sides of square, hexagonal or round barstock that can range in size from 3/8" to 2 ½" (9.
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“Pressed-To-Size” Button Inserts
Dapra’s Rhino Carb toroid insert line features a traditional, button insert geometry with a strong cutting edge that makes it suited for applications such as mold cavity and core roughing, roughing of complex part contours and helical interpolation of large-diameter holes. The round inserts are said to be useful for pocketing, semi-finishing and face milling.
Read MoreAssembly Support And New Sheet Metal Features
Geometric’s DFMPro Version 2. 0 for SolidWorks facilitates upstream manufacturability validation and identification of design aspects that are said to be difficult or expensive to manufacture.
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Servo-Controlled, Automated Balancing
Universal Balancing’s range of balancing machines can be equipped with on-station correction facilities for semi- or full automation of the balancing process. Typical automated, on-station correction includes drilling, milling and welding heads.
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Windows-Based HMI Uses Flashcard Technology
The Bosch Rexroth IndraControl VEP series of PC-based human/machine interfaces (HMIs) provides PC power and functionality with an embedded Windows CE operating system. The system uses flashcard technology and multiple operator platforms, allowing equipment designers to choose the best configuration for each machine application and environment.
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Inserts Feature Six Cutting Edges
Iscar has expanded its Helido Upfeed milling insert line to include diameters ranging from 1″ to 5″. The trigon-shaped, double-sided inserts offer six cutting edges and are designed for a 17-degree lead angle.
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Programming Thread Whirling Attachments On Swiss-Style Machines
Gibbs and Associates’ GibbsCAM Multi-task Machining (MTM) features a ProAXYZ module that enables the software to program thread whirling attachments on Swiss-style machines. According to the company, these machines can provide fast, productive machining of screws requiring high length-to-diameter ratios, high tapers from root to head, tight tolerances and burr-free finish typical of bone screws used in the medical industry.
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