CNC Machining (General)

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.

With Sinumerik Ctrl-Energy, Siemens has opened up a broad range of solutions for the energy-efficient operation of machine tools, encompassing its Sinamics drive systems and motors, CNC and drive functions, PC software solutions and services.

R I Carbide Tool Co., founded in 1959 specifically for manufacturing special tooling for the medical, aerospace, automotive and other manufacturing industries, has introduced the Wild Mill, a premium solid-carbide endmill, designed by Jonathan Wild, Vice President of CNC Cutting Tool Operations at RICT.

EXSYS Tool Inc. has long supplied the North American market with high-precision, German-made EPPINGER live and fixed toolholders for CNC turning centers and modular adapter systems for quick lathe tooling changeovers. Today, EXSYS has expanded its offerings to include a new line of high-quality EPPINGER gearboxes and custom gear-making services for a wide variety of industries.

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.

When Haas Automation introduced the Servo Bar 300 bar feeder in 1999, it was instantly popular, because it was compact, easy to use, and affordable. For 2015, Haas engineers went back to the drawing board to reportedly make bar feeder operations easier, more efficient and faster.

Okuma introduces its new HJ-400 horizontal CNC lathe.

Hexagon Metrology announced the release of the RS3 upgrade package delivering a dramatic performance improvement for the ROMER Absolute Arm with integrated laser scanner.

The NEX series of instruments from ZEISS Industrial Metrology integrate additional measurement analysis with their new detectors.

Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. announces the availability of the new Amflex Modular Workholding – S.A.F.E. Self-Aligning Fixturing Elements.

The new AU-1440iA Z800 submerged wire EDM From Absolute Machine Tools is engineered to process large as well as smaller parts with accuracy, speed and convenience.