CNC Machining (General)

Mitsui Seiki's "Vertex" line of Vertical Machining Centers got bigger with the addition of a new, larger machine, the Vertex 750-5X.

The new F-Series vertical machining center from Makino Inc. integrates 8mm fine-pitch ballscrews and 0.05μm as standard equipment to provide enhanced precision. The series consists of two models: F3 and F5.

With the latest version of its standard measuring software Calypso, Carl Zeiss IMT offers additional functions for users of measuring technology.

With the continuing evolution of machining requirements to satisfy new aircraft and power generation production needs, Mitsui Seiki USA Inc. has released several new 4- and 5-axis machining centers.

Lyndex-Nikken Inc. offers a wide range of live and static tools for Mori Seiki CNC lathes (NL and DuraTurn series) and multiple-axis Machines (NZ and NT series).

SmartCAMcnc has announced the field test release of SmartCAM V17.0.

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

Carmet II from Carl Zeiss was developed specifically for suppliers and manufacturers in the automotive industry. This new horizontal-arm measuring machine is available in four sizes up to a measuring range of X = 7m, Y = 1.6m and Z = 2.5m.

The FastGrind CNC tool and cutter grinder from ANCA Inc. is for resharpening tools from 0.35mm to 12mm in diameter. The $120,000 machine uses a double-ended HSK 40 wheel spindle to enhance flexibility and reduce setup time, according to the company.

BobCAD-CAM software has released their BobCAM for SolidWorks add-in for SolidWorks design software customers worldwide.

Riten Industries Inc. says its redesigned CNC Sprint series of live centers feature accuracy guaranteed to +/- 0.00004.

The PRO 1 and PRO 2 engraving software programs from 2L inc. are full featured, simple-to-use drawing programs that produce standard G code NC files that are compatible with virtually any CNC.