CNC Machining (General)

Machine Control Technologies Inc. offers the 5-axis MCTSamatic 5000I CNC PCD grinder, with 8-axis freedom of movements, for producing PCD-tipped inserts and rotary tools.

Race Engine shops can now CNC port cylinder heads and blueprint and machine engine blocks on the same machine with no fixtures to swap or realign. The latest CENTROID A560 5-axis machine tool with its patented ball screw driven 5th axis articulating head comes from a long line of CENTROID machines designed specifically for Internal Combustion Engine rebuilding, development and hot rodding.

Several machine tool manufacturers, including Nakamura, are transitioning over to bolt-on style turrets for their horizontal lathes because these solutions are more robust and easier to use than VDI designs. In response, EXSYS Tool Inc. is introducing a new bolt-on mounting PRECI-FLEX Modular Tooling System for most Nakamura machines equipped with bolt-on style turrets.

Drake Manufacturing Services Co. has introduced the GS:TE-LM 200 Linear Motor External Thread Grinding System.

PartMaker Inc. will begin shipping PartMaker Version 2013, the latest version of PartMaker Software for programming CNC Mills, Lathes, WireEDM, Turn-Mill Centers and Swiss-type lathes in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Mitsui Seiki USA Inc. has developed a specially-designed, 5-axis CNC vertical machining center for the production of turbine blades from forgings, castings, bar stock, or solid billets of titanium and stainless steel.

A high performance 11-axis CNC system from NUM has enabled machine tool manufacturer Sicmat to create a gear honing machine for post-hardening fine finishing.

Makino announces the D300 5-axis vertical machining center as the newest entry into the 5-axis aerospace machining arena.

Royal Products has introduced the Econo-Rack, a device that safely collects finished parts as they come off of any bar-fed CNC lathe.

Lista International Corp. offers its heavy duty CNC Tool Storage Cabinets and Transporters.

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduces Enhanced Hole Technology, an integrated set of systems that improve hole-cutting quality on older machines without requiring a complete system upgrade.

CGTech and DP Technology are pleased to announce the availability of the ESPRIT-to-VERICUT Interface. The interface launches VERICUT NC verification, machine simulation and optimization software from within ESPRIT 2012 CAM software.