CNC Machining (General)

To perform the complex mathematical calculations required for metrology based real-time adaptive control of CNC machining processes, powerful coordinate measuring machine (CMM) software needs to be directly integrated within the manufacturing system. CappsNC, from Applied Automation Software Inc., an adaptation of CappsDMIS CMM software, has been developed to program any machining center to perform advanced measurement, metrology and GD&T calculations using the standard DMIS language. Powerful offline programming, with automatic collision avoidance and 5-axis path generation, allows programming of all machine configurations including multiple-axis mill-turn machines.

Rush Machinery is offering the CH-CM0203 CNC Carbide Rod Chamfer Machine for chamfering blanks for carbide and HSS cutting tools. The machine comes equipped with a large-capacity magazine, an automatic loader, a flood coolant system, 2-axis servomotor and servo amplifier, and fully automatic CNC.

ANCA Motion designs and manufactures flexible control systems, specializing in high-precision solutions for CNC machines. Unique to ANCA Motion is the LinX M-series linear motor, which is housed within a slim body. The motor is highly energy efficient and delivers precision CNC applications or high-speed automation systems every time.

Emuge Corp. has introduced its patented Punch Tap Line in North America. The Emuge Punch Tap is for helical thread forming in cast and wrought aluminum alloys and similar lightweight materials. Emuge Punch Taps provide a new, shortened tool path process for producing internal threads in under half a second, resulting in significantly less energy consumption during the machining process and a reduction in threading time by 75 percent compared to cold forming and conventional tapping.

The 2 Rod "Auto-Cut" CNC Carbide Cut-Off Machine automatically cuts carbide rod into precision lengths. This production machine, designed for cutting tool manufacturers and carbide rod processors, has a large-capacity magazine and an automatic loader to provide hours of unattended operation.

CGTech announces the latest release of VERICUT CNC Simulation Software, Version 8.2. With input from thousands of users worldwide from every industry, the focus of VERICUT 8.2 has been to provide convenience features to improve simulation visibility, speed workflow and streamline each user's verification process.

A new, free-standing robotic loading and unloading platform that makes automation affordable for any size CNC shop is available from Automation within Reach. Load & Go is simple to install and operate, using an intuitive, menu-driven HMI that eliminates the need for advanced programming skills.

Tormach Inc. has introduced its latest CNC mills, the 1100M and 770M. The new M series represents a ground-up rethinking of all aspects of the company's best-selling 1100 and 770 mills, incorporating more than 2 years of upgrades, optimization and customer feedback.

Tsugami LaserSwiss offers a new LaserSwiss CNC machine tool. The new LaserSwiss is a next-generation Precision Tsugami B0125-III. The 12 mm, 5-axis Swiss-style CNC lathe features a fully integrated SPI laser cutting system.

Heimatec Inc. announces immediate availability of marking and cleaning tools from its European partner Andreas Maier, under the AMF brand. The announcement was made by the president of Heimatec Inc., Preben Hansen. "This development brings additional products to our current customers and responds to the market needs for quality marking and cleaning tools for workpieces in CNC machining," he observed.

The new CSC (Curve Segment Cutting) CurveMax milling cutters from tool manufacturer Inovatools not only reduce processing times for finishing complex free-form surfaces in tool and mold construction, turbine blade production, and complex component geometries in general machine engineering, but also enhance surface quality compared with the full-radius mills previously used for these tasks.

Heimatec announces the availability of its Citizen tool program. This line includes both live and static tools for most Citizen lathes. Designed to optimize the machine's parameters, these precision tools are efficient and cost effective.