Turning to hybrid
New hybrid cermet inserts that significantly enhance abrasion and fracture resistance.
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A firm, flexible grip: General Industry Coverage
An off-the-shelf robotic gripper that conforms to a variety of parts shapes without reprogramming.
As the U turns: Turning Performance
A U-axis system that enables complete machining of a part on one standard machine tool without rotating the workpiece or moving it to a lathe.
So long bactericide: General Industry Coverage
Metalworking fluids formulated to be bactericide-free and nearly odorless.
So cool it’s crazy
Solid-carbide end mills with unique cooling channels to enable significant productivity gains.
Shrink-fit insert body: General Industry Coverage
Semifinished inserts within which PCBN tips are fixed in a steel body via thermal shrink fitting.
Speed meets performance: General Industry Coverage
A new arc technology for depositing smooth PVD coatings on cutting tools.
Connecting the dots: General Industry Coverage
A system to share real-time data between a lathe's CNC and bar feeder.
Height of accuracy: General Industry Coverage
A noncontact, standoff-height sensing system for waterjet machines.
Hard chrome replacement: General Industry Coverage
An environmentally friendly material coating with an extremely high bond strength.
Automation marches on
Mobile robots for massive-part manufacturers.
Chatter-free finish: General Industry Coverage
A software application to identify and monitor chatter when machining.
