CNC Machining (General)

Okuma America Corp. has released a new app that displays scheduled maintenance and inspection reminders.

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

NUM has extended its market-leading Flexium+ family of CNC kernels with a new hardware configuration option that provides machine tool manufacturers with a cost-effective control solution for small to medium size machines.

HEIDENHAIN announces the launch of the straight-cut CNC, the TNC 128.

The latest version of REDEX' MSR TwinDrive dramatically simplifies the mechanical transmission system on large vertical lathes.

FANUC America Corp. offers a Rechargeable Battery Unit Kit that provides reliable long-term backup power for CNC machines and eliminates the use of disposable batteries; providing a more environmentally-friendly solution.

ESAB Cutting Systems introduces EPP-202 and EPP-362, the next generation of Precision Plasmarc power sources for the m3 Plasma System, a precision plasma system that combines plasma cutting and marking capabilities in a fully integrated, easy-to-use package.

Hardinge Inc. began production of collets in the 1890s for use on bench lathes making parts for the watchmaking and lens industries. It is believed that the "C" designation for their first 5C collets came from the name of the Cataract waterfalls that could be viewed from the factory grounds of the Hardinge Brothers Co. in Chicago, where they manufactured precision Cataract bench lathes.

Okuma America Corp. introduces its Turn-Cut function, which allows for processing work on horizontal machining centers without the need to use secondary machinery for a turning application.

Okuma America Corp. introduces the 5-axis Auto-Tuning System, which replaces the manual tuning process typically used to maintain motion accuracy in the CNC machining process.

TDM Systems presents the new release of its tool data management software, TDM 4.6.

Heidenhain says the TNC 620 control is now more powerful than ever with the addition of software options.