Machine Tool Accessories

Available from Heidenhain Corp., ETEL's TMK motor range boasts a unique electromagnetic design and redefines the concept of torque motors at high speeds without necessitating compromises on other performance criteria.

ETEL presents its most well known and best-selling motor worldwide to North America, the ironcore TMB torque motor series. Continuing its reputation of being a worldwide leader in direct drive technology and maintaining the status of having one of the largest market shares for torque motors, the TMB series is a prime example of ETEL's quality in performance and design, and is now available through exclusive distribution by HEIDENHAIN Corp.•

HEIDENHAIN previously introduced the use of Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ communication protocol into its 400 series rotary encoder product line in November 2013. The company is offering this interface in its ECN/EQN 1300 optical absolute encoders.

HEIDENHAIN's top-of-the-line lathe control, the CNC PILOT 640, now offers enhanced functions and new hardware for both the machine operator and builder.

Haas Automation Inc. redesigned its VF vertical machining center product line to incorporate a wide range of enhancements.

s the aerospace, automotive, and mold-and-die industries trend toward monolithic components and large structures, there is a growing need for large-travel machining centers. To accommodate large-volume machining, Haas Automation Inc. has expanded the capacity of its EC-1600 horizontal machining center with an additional 10" of Y-axis travel.

The DT-1 Drill/Tap center from Haas Automation Inc., is now available with a 20,000-rpm inline direct-drive spindle, giving customers the ability to run higher feed rates for small tools and high-speed machining operations.

GROB Systems Inc., Machine Tool Division has introduced its G550 high-precision horizontal machining center, which has unique features and an innovative design allowing it to machine parts in 5-axes using less motions, with reportedly twice the rigidity of conventional quill feed machines.

Gleason's Genesis series now includes 260H and 400H Vertical Gear Hobbing Machines for the production of spur and helical gears up to 260mm in diameter, and 400mm in diameter, respectively, and up to 700mm of axial travel to accommodate extra-long shafts.

Gleason has introduced the Titan 1200H Hobbing Machine, the first of a new series of Titan hobbers designed for larger cylindrical gears with diameters ranging from 800mm to 6,400mm, and modules up to 40mm.