General Machining & Manufacturing Processes

Tungaloy Corp. announces the expansion for EasyMultiCut: the EGP-CHP blade and the CTBU-CHP block, both of which respectively have a coolant hole for high-pressure internal coolant supply. EasyMultiCut is the multi-functional tool series for grooving, featuring a unique self-clamping insert that increases tool rigidity.

Aerotech's QNP2 series XY, parallel-kinematic, piezo positioning stages combine subnanometer resolution, high dynamics, and excellent geometric performance in a compact, low-profile package. The QNP2-100-XYA has a 50 mm x 50 mm clear aperture with closed-loop travels up to 100 µm x 100 µm (open-loop travels to 120 µm x 120 µm).

Based on the line of drylin W linear plain bearings, igus has introduced linear rails bent to custom radii, along with adaptable carriages that can self-align between straight linear runs and curves without binding. According to Matt Mowry, product manager for drylin linear and drive technology at igus Inc., this new addition to the drylin W toolkit allows for "entirely new possibilities in applications including marine, aerospace, and stage technologies."

Design engineers are often faced with tricky applications that require bare metals to be bonded, and it can be tough to find products that can achieve this without extensive surface preparation. The path of continued improvement and signature innovation from 3M has reportedly led to a product that delivers strength, corrosion resistance and reliable performance for bonding metal: 3M Scotch-Weld Metal Bonder Acrylic Adhesive DP8407NS.

EMAG LLC President Peter Loetzner discusses the company's line of vertical spindle machine tools as well as the company's new ECM/PECM and laser technologies for a video report produced during IMTS 2016 by Bernard & Company, an industrial advertising and public releations agency.

Cutting Tool Engineering visited with G.W. Schultz Tool during IMTS 2016. Tomas Roman, inside sales manager for G.W. Schultz Tool, provides the play-by-play for a demonstration of the company's Alumigator roughing and ramping endmill.

Mazak Corp. Applications Engineer Dan Dasilva offers an overview of the company's "Done in One" approach as he provides a guided tour of the Variaxis i-600 and Multi Pallet Pool (MPP) 500.

SST distribute Synova's Laser MicroJet (LMJ) M-series of 3- and 5-axis machines. In addition to sales distribution, the partnership also extends to technical and after-sales support. Other machine models, such as the L-series are also be offered.

ABB Robotics unveiled its latest foundry robot for material handling and machine tending, the IRB 1200 Foundry Plus 2. This compact robot can increase flexibility and reduce cycle times for precision die casting processes such as smartphone cases and other electrical components.

Doosan Machine Tools America offers a range of automation devices to enable customers to extend machining time during staffed shifts and for "lights out" operations, such as the "LPSII" linear pallet system.

Doosan Machine Tools America has evolved its popular and field-proven "DNM" series of vertical machining centers. According to Ron Kilgore, Doosan's general manager - inside sales, the new series is the third generation of this particular VMC line.

Cellro offers most compact and versatile automation solution: Xcelerate X20. According to the company, Xcelerate is renowned for its flexibility, user-friendly interface, modest floor space (starting at a mere 0.8m2) and surprisingly large storage capacity.