CNC Machining (General)

SNK America Inc. says the BP130-3.5 gives you everything you'd expect in a world-class Japanese built boring mill--superb design, robust construction and premium-grade components—but at a cost comparable to our competitor's 3.0 models.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the new Nakamura-Tome NTRX-300, a multitasking turning center featuring complete parts machining in one operation, with a built-in load/unload automation system and advanced operator recognition management software.

Wallover's Wococut 508 is ideally suited for cutting fine threads in small diameter screws, drilling small diameter holes in 306 stainless steel, or doing heavy-duty screw machining.

SPRING Technologies announces the worldwide launch of NCSIMUL CAM.

Quick-change VARIA from ITI Tooling Co. Inc. is a fast, safe and flexible tool holding system that is used to reportedly improve the productivity of most modern CNC lathes.

In today's environment, 5-axis has become a necessity, according to KME CNC. It helps push shops towards limitless capabilities. KME CNC's new 5-axis tombstone configuration has advanced it even further.

The latest version of OPEN MIND's CAM/CAD suite hyperMILL will include a host of new optimizations, machining strategies and intuitive features that can further exploit the possibilities of modern CNC machines whilst enhancing ease of use.

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of the latest LEGEX ultrahigh accuracy CNC coordinate measuring machine.

THINBIT, manufactured by Kaiser Tool Co., is pleased to announce the expansion of the GROOVE'N TURN line with right-hand, counterclockwise face grooving inserts.

Siemens has added three new functions to the Sinumerik Operate graphical user interface making it easier to operate turning and milling machines.

JUNKER builds a new platform for cylindrical and non-cylindrical grinding of workpieces with a swing diameter of 470mm and a part length capacity of up to 4,800mm, initially applied for grinding of large crankshafts.

5ME's new Freedom Digital Interface (FDI) with integral MTConnect adapter allows shops with legacy equipment to monitor machine tool performance using the company's Freedom eLOG, or other MTConnect monitoring software.