General Machining & Manufacturing Processes

C.R. Onsrud introduces its 5­-axis Compact High Rail tailored to the more demanding higher load and larger work volume requirements of the aerospace, automotive, medical and defense industries. ​Options include retractable roof for easy material loading, large capacity toolchangers and multiple spindle configurations to meet varying machining needs.

Sandvik Hyperion offers Compax veined PCD. This product offers diamond sintered within slotted veins oriented along a 30 degree helix angle. Its nibs are designed specifically for use in machining of CFRP and CFRP-metal stacks.

The new UMC-750P from Haas Automation Inc. is the latest addition to the company's lineup of 5-axis universal machining centers. The P designation stands for profiling and porting, and that's exactly what this machine is designed to do.

The TRT70 dual-axis rotary table from Haas Automation delivers high-speed and accurate positioning for 3+2 and full 5-axis machining of small, complex parts – like those found in the medical, dental, and jewelry industries. The unit's ultracompact size and light weight reportedly make the TRT70 the perfect dual-axis solution for even the smallest machining center.

Five-axis machining is a powerful tool for reducing setup time and increasing accuracy for complex parts. But investing in a 5-axis machine tool can be prohibitively expensive, especially for smaller shops. The new TR200Y dual-axis trunnion rotary table from Haas Automation puts 5-axis capabilities well within reach of the average job shop, and its compact size provides greater mounting flexibility.

Todd Miller, manager, product marketing, Seco Tools LLC, covers the unique features of the company's Highfeed 6 cutter at IMTS 2016.

Handshake, which offers B2B commerce technology for manufacturers and distributors, announced key findings from its 2016 Manufacturing & Distribution Sales and Technology Survey Report. This annual survey explores how manufacturers and distributors around the world are changing the way they sell and deliver products to their customers in the wake of new challenges, disruptive technologies and shifting customer expectations.

K2D-KeyToData GmbH (K2D) announces the availability of the latest version of InspectionXpert OnDemand 2.0. In today's manufacturing market, companies are required to comply with increasingly rigid quality verification of their products. InspectionXpert software reportedly addresses this challenge by providing a software application that can be installed quickly, is easy to learn, and that can deliver the required manufacturing first-article inspection documents and related technical data packages in 50 to 90 percent less time.

Harman Corp. announces the availability of low-cost dip molding for custom shipped caps, plugs or handgrip applications. Harman offers in-house design and tooling capabilities and can provide prototypes within 7 working days. Tooling costs for dip molding are 1/10th the price of injection molding, according to the company.

Harrington Hoists Inc. has introduced its RCB Ex-certified spark-resistant hand chain hoists and RPT/RGT manual push and geared trolleys. These products are manufactured with materials that will reduce risk of sparks produced by impact or friction in heavy-duty industrial applications.

A full range of pneumatic saws and pipe machining tools that can cut all types of pipe, regardless of size and material, and prepare them for welding are available from Esco Tool. Esco MILLHOG APS-438 Saws are offered in standard and low radial clearance models with mounting tracks and accessories to cut tube and pipe up to 60" O.D. and 4.75" thick, including all schedules of P-91 Super Duplex stainless steel.

Dorner's newly redesigned 2200 series modular belt conveyor features additional belt options, a sleek open-frame design, a universal T-slot and is ideal for applications within the metalworking, packaging, assembling and general manufacturing industries. The product redesign includes a number of improvements.