CNC Machining (General)

In today's market, it can be difficult for fabricators to compete when steel can be bought and sold at close to the same price as competitors. If a fabricator is currently using a burn table they have already experienced how much labor, floor space, and cost is involved with processing plate using older technology.

CGTech, the developer of VERICUT NC verification, optimization and simulation software, has announced that its new "VERICUT Reviewer" iPad App is be available through the iPad App store.

Hexagon Metrology announced the availability of the m&h IRP40.50 infrared touch probe for the North American market.

Siemens offers extensive products and solutions designed to provide support for the engineering and other processes that include machine tools, which now fit under Sinumerik Integrate.

MultiCam's V Series is designed for companies looking for maximum value in a CNC plasma machine.

Siemens Industry Inc. announced its new Sinumerik 808D Advanced CNC, designed for basic milling and turning machines.

Hardinge announces the release of several new Swiss collets which will be sold as standard items.

With the GrindSmartNano5, Swiss grinding machine manufacturer Rollomatic has developed a high-performance grinding machine for the series production of dental and medical tools that not only grinds an impressive range of tools, but does so fully automatically, without any operator intervention.

EXSYS Tool Inc. says its PRECI-FLEX Compensating Clutch system for Okuma CNC turning centers enables users to "float" away misalignment between turret drive motors and toolholders, leading to smoother operation, better surface finishes and longer tool life.

Jet Edge Inc. introduces the FARM-JET waterjet cutting system, a 55,000-psi waterjet cutting system designed and priced especially for the farm machine shop.

Elbo Controlli, distributed through Koma Precision Inc., is continuing its advancement into the tool management market with a new generation of tool presetters.

Published by Industrial Press Inc. and written by Tom Lipton, "Metalworking — Doing It Better" is an invaluable guide to both novice and veteran metalworkers.