General Machining & Manufacturing Processes

QMV-610AII+APC, Tongtai's new Vertical Machining Center with automated pallet changer from Absolute Machine Tools Inc., is an upgraded and improved machine from the QVM-610A+APC.

The HAIMER-developed endmill geometries are based on an unequal flute and helix design for chatter-free high-end machining, according to the company.

Metabo Corp. has introduced a 5.2 Amp hour (Ah) battery technology.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers series GN 139.1 hinges with electrical switching function, with safety switch, in metric sizes.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 452.1 and 452.2 vibration/shock absorption mounts, cylindrical type, with stainless steel components, in inch sizes.

Stock Drive Products offers miniature pillow block ball bearings from Spyraflo.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. has expanded its lineup to include EEG and EEF Chipbreakers for exotics and stainless steel alloys.

GibbsCAM announced availability of two new options for GibbsCAM specifically developed to simplify the 5-axis programming required to make turbomachinery parts.

Gibbs and Associates announced the availability of its new 5-Axis Porting option for GibbsCAM.

OMAX Corp. announced the launch of a version of its Intelli-MAX Software Suite, an intuitive control software that automatically optimizes the tool paths of the company's advanced abrasive waterjet systems. Intelli-MAX 20 incorporates several enhanced features that improve the speed and memory utilization of OMAX waterjets as well as new tools that allow for increased operator efficiency.

Mahr Federal has introduced a long range indicator calibrator, the OPTIMAR 25. A precision benchtop instrument, the OPTIMAR 25 can be used for the calibration of a wide variety of precision measuring instruments.

Designed for efficiency in high production metal cutting operations, the new Behringer HBE Dynamic Series bandsaws utilize a high torque, frequency-controlled blade drive motor.