General Machining & Manufacturing Processes

The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering is the new home of a unique machine that is capable of 3D milling precise to one nanometer. The machine, called the ROBONANO α-0iB, is the first of its kind in North America, and it brings extremely advanced technological capabilities that could represent the future of advanced manufacturing. The ROBONANO, which is on a multi-year loan from the Japanese robotics manufacturer FANUC, is housed in the laboratory of Sangkee Min, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at UW-Madison. The ROBONANO's extremely precise capabilities offer Min and colleagues new research opportunities, which he hopes will open up improved and novel approaches to manufacturing.

Sandvik Coromant is grouping its online offerings within the company's new Ifind app, giving purchasers, engineers and machine operators a user-friendly option for the best possible support for their manufacturing processes. Easy-to-access solutions can be a great help in day-to-day manufacturing operations, and, through the new Ifind app, Sandvik Coromant is able to provide extensive information about its products, services and knowledge in one convenient daily helper.

The SHA-4000 from Sunnen Products Co. is a premium system for high-volume processing of gears, turbocharger bushings, cartridge valve components and pistol barrels, among others. With the popular SH-4000 as a base, the SHA-4000 integrates Swiss automation to create an off-the-shelf, robust, high-production system that requires minimal operator attention.

HEIDENHAIN Corp. offers the current version of TNCremo software package for communication between PCs and HEIDENHAIN controls or programming stations via direct online download. Past versions were only available on DVD.

ENA-S from Keller USA Inc. is a stand-alone mist collection system for individual machining centers that has an operating airflow range of 600 to 1,500 cfm (183 to 457 cu. m/min.), which is suitable for wet machining. The system has floor-accessible filter stages and a footprint of less than 2.5'×2.5' (0.76m × 0.76).

Siemens has expanded its drive portfolio for servo applications to include the Simotics S-1FG1 servo geared motors, which are for use with the Sinamics S120 drive system. Sinamics S120 drives and Simotics S-1FG1 servo geared motors are an integral component of Siemens Totally Integrated Automation (TIA), which reportedly reduces engineering time and costs.

Eriez' latest innovation in metal detector technology, SmartX7Link software, gives users the power to remotely monitor, control and download logs for one or more Eriez Xtreme metal detectors. Remote access is available from anywhere within the local network in which the metal detector resides.

The newest product from Master Magnetics continues to honor the company's legacy of launching innovative magnetic tools. The Magnetic Paper Towel Holder is no exception. This unique, adjustable magnetic fixture is ideal for keeping paper towel rolls, cleaning wipes, sterile glove boxes and other items neatly stored and accessible.

Designed and engineered with serialized production in mind, the Renishaw RenAM 500M builds complex metallic components directly from CAD using metal powder bed fusion technology. The RenAM 500M is first in a family of products based around Renishaw's optical systems and control technology and offers unparalleled engineering with efficient, ergonomic design and safety features, as well as intuitive and automated capabilities.

Introduced as PRECISIONLIGHT, this new program of HSS drills will reportedly provide affordable reliability together with a level of service and support consistent with that of the balance of the Dormer Pramet broad product offering. Including screw machine, jobber, mechanics lengths and reduced shank drills, the PRECISIONLIGHT program represents another move by Dormer Pramet in support of their "one-stop-shop" philosophy while continuing to reinforce their established tradition of brand quality.

Tungaloy Corp. announces the expansion of TetraForceCut, the grooving tool series with four-cornered inserts: the STCR/L-CHP toolholder with a coolant hole for high-pressure internal coolant supply. (Max. 2,000 psi.) The new STCR/L-CHP toolholder delivers ample coolant to the optimal position of the cutting edge through the coolant hole, achieving stable and long tool life.

Tungaloy Corp. announces the expansion for EasyMultiCut, the multi-functional tool series for grooving: the ETFR-CHP toolholder for face grooving with a coolant hole for high-pressure internal coolant supply. EasyMultiCut features a unique self-clamping insert that provides high tool rigidity.