Machining (CNC)

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced the unveiling of the BLAZE 600M, a new noncontact optical measurement solution based on Hexagon’s scanner technology. BLAZE 600M is a flexible, manually operated system that provides ultrarapid 3D data acquisition, a high level of accuracy, and actionable data for measurement, inspection, product development, line tuning and reverse engineering.

Automatic Tool Changers Inc. introduces a complete range of economical tool turrets for CNC lathes and turning centers, including replacements for the discontinued Dorian turrets as used on many HAAS TL series lathes. All turrets use a three-piece Hirth tooth coupling for high accuracy and maximum rigidity, plus allowing turrets to index without the tool carrier lifting.

BobCAD-CAM Inc. has released a training video set for the company’s new BobART module, an artistic CAD/CAM plug-in for SOLIDWORKS. New to the BobCAM family of SOLIDWORKS plug-in products, BobART brings a set of creative tool sets that allow SOLIDWORKS users to apply artistic elements to CNC manufactured products.

The new You Ji VMT-800 from Absolute Machine Tools Inc. is a versatile mill/turn multitasking machine well-suited for both oil and gas and aerospace manufacturing applications. This machine allows a manufacturer to perform vertical turning operations as well as five-face milling operations in one setup.

Focusing on the replacement of cam-controlled multi-spindle lathes up to 22 mm bar diameter, the new extended version INDEX MS16 Plus of the MultiLine series is a modular design, 6-spindle CNC multi-spindle lathe. In each work spindle position, the machine can simultaneously accomplish two or more operations., dropping complete parts in very short cycles.

With three 14-position tool turrets and identical main and counterspindles, the new space-saving INDEX C100s are designed for fast, cost-competitive production of medium complexity parts turned parts from bar stock from 30mm to 42mm diameter. Ideal for small to medium lot sizes, the three-turret machines deliver high performance within a small floor space, and are targeted to handle fixed headstock work often run on Swiss-type machines.

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the addition of the Quick Vision Active series to its line of vision measurement systems. This CNC vision measuring system is an easy-to-operate, space-saving model with advanced functionality to meet many contact and noncontact measuring needs.

With Kitagawa/NorthTech Worlkholding's automated pallet jaw system, robotic automation is a viable solution for low- and moderate-volume parts production in a CNC lathe.

For the production of precision parts, toolcraft covers the complete process chain – from construction through manufacturing to quality control and nondestructive surface testing. The company's state-of-the-art machine pool ensures high-quality production.

The ASL-100 from Ganesh Machinery is a slant-bed CNC Lathe with automatic load/unload capability for unattended operation on 2"- to 1/4”-diam. parts up to 2.2 lbs. The parts enter and depart the machine on individual fabric conveyer belts.