Aerospace

ISCAR has expanded its ECKI-H4R-CF solid carbide endmill line with the addition of a 1" diameter and a broad range of new corner radii options. Specifically engineered for high-efficiency machining of titanium, these tools are optimized for full slotting operations up to 2xD.

The TiNox-Cut VAR end mills line from EMUGE-FRANKEN USA are application-specific for machining tough materials from stainless steel and titanium to Inconel and nickel alloys and other challenging applications, the company says. The high-performance VAR end mills line -- with VAR an acronym for versatile, American-made and reliable -- is offered in four end mill types for semi-roughing and finishing applications:

To help promote the 50th anniversary of the EMO trade show, which takes place Sept. 22–26 in Hanover, Germany, show organizer VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association) held the EMO 2025 Preview July 10–11 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

ALMCO will spotlight its SBB-8V round bowl finishing machine, the VB-1631 vibratory finishing tub and the PRB18-36E inline conveyor parts washer at FABTECH 2025 in booth D41360.

The SWS Rough Boring Head from Big Daishowa is suited for setups without a presetter. It features a twin-cutter boring head that allows for diameter adjustments without a tool measurement unit, which the company says makes setups faster and easier while maintaining a high level of precision.

The Partner Companies (TPC), a U.S.-based advanced manufacturing company, has acquired Precision Eforming.

Reversible hard jaws from Dillon Manufacturing are suitable for ID and OD workholding. The company says they accurately grip and locate workpieces while significantly reducing setup times. Designed to hold a specific range of part sizes, they are suited for first operation workholding, the company says.

Tungaloy has expanded its TungBoreMini multifunctional tool series. It is now available with a minimum bore diameter (DMIN) of 8mm (0.315") for use with TinyMini-Turn sleeves. It perform multiple operations including drilling, ID/OD turning, and face turning with a single tool.

The patented EasyFlipper from Teqram turns sheet-metal parts within seconds without the need to use a crane and slings, belts or clamps to turn heavy workpieces. This is a less dangerous alternative, the company said, and helps keep the part from being scratched during material handling.

The XPR460 plasma cutting system from Hypertherm cuts mild steel, stainless steel, steel and aluminum. The unit performs multiple applications with SureCut technology for bolt-ready holes and smooth 45-degree bevels. SureCut technology uses software to automatically embed advanced cutting capabilities into the plasma cutting process.

This VisionLab-150 3D Fastener Gauging System from General Inspection LLC. features patented 3D gaging technology that the company says provides complete part dimensional inspection in less than 5 seconds. The machine can perform 360-degree dimensional inspection with detailed data reporting, plus options to provide 360-degree visual defect detection, end-view inspection, and measure recess depth and recess concentricity.