Machining

Products • December 18, 2020

Wohlhaupter VolCut Insert Holder

VolCut combines the benefits of the modularity of the Wohlhaupter MVS connection with Allied Machine and Engineering's large diameter holemaking solution. This time-saving combination offers increased material removal and excellent chip control at greater depths for large diameter applications - even on underpowered machines. The VolCut insert holder is stocked for quick delivery with bore diameters ranging from 2.559" – 128.149" (65mm – 3255mm). Its unique designincorporates serrations designated to connect seamlessly with Wohlhaupter's Twin Cutter and AluLine boring systems.

Videos • December 17, 2020

Full slot milling in ISO P

This full slot milling demonstration from Sandvik Coromant focuses on pitch selection for maximum metal removal.

News • December 17, 2020

Eriez’ website showcases available refurbished equipment

Eriez in Erie, Pennsylvania, has added a feature to its Website that allows customers to view the company’s refurbished equipment currently available for sale. All of Eriez’ refurbished equipment is repaired by the experts at the company’s 5-Star Service Center, and is backed by an “as new” warranty. The fully staffed service center employs trained...

Articles • December 16, 2020 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Reduce regenerative chatter

How varying the wheel and/or workpiece rpm reduces chatter risk.

News • December 16, 2020

Marposs contributes to Henry Ford Technology Award

A tool and process monitoring system from Marposs is part of a project that was named a 2020 Henry Ford Technology Award (HFTA) winning program.

Products • December 16, 2020

MAZATROL SmoothEz CNC

The most prominent feature of the MAZATROL SmoothEz CNC is its 15" capacitive touch-screen display, which accommodates a full-width on-screen keyboard or up to 60 lines of code. The NC system operates on two 800 MHz CPUs with an expanded 512 MB of DDR3-SDRAM memory. In addition to its redesigned LAUNCHER screen, the new control also has an expanded range of software features, including SMOOTH Machining Configuration, QUICK MAZATROL, and MAZATROL TWINS that were recently debuted on Mazak's highly advanced MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC.n

Products • December 16, 2020

VC-Ez Series of 3-Axis Vertical Machining Centers

The VC-Ez Series begins with Mazak's introduction of the VC-Ez 20, and soon will include both smaller and larger machines, the VC-Ez 16 and VC-Ez 26. All VC-Ez Series machines sport C-frame designs with X and Y axis motion via moving tables and saddles. For rigidity and repeatable part precision, guideway systems use Mazak's high-rigidity MX linear roller guide systems, and pre-tensioned ball screws ensure precise axis movement.

Products • December 15, 2020

DZ 22 W Five Axis

The Series 22 combines both high-speed and high-precision processing for complete production of even large high-precision components. Featuring two workpiece-changing table variants, part capacities are generous - the 4-axis trunnion plate version handles 680 mm x 1,330 mm dia., up to 600 kg; and the twin-spindle 5-axis version handles 2 x 599 mm x 340 mm dia., up to 150 kg.n

News • December 14, 2020

Lathes, CNCs repaired with Vesconite Hilube wear pads

Wear pads between the saddle and the machining bed on lathes and CNC machines are being replaced with a wear-resistant polymer known as Vesconite Hilube

Products • December 10, 2020

NEXIV VMZ-S3020 Vision Measuring System

The system is ideal for inspecting a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, electronic, moulded, cast and pressed components that fall within its 300 x 200 x 200 mm working volume. Nikon's proprietary optical measuring, image processing and analysis technologies are employed to detect feature edges at very high speed, capturing accurately and automatically the shape and dimensions of even the most complex components.

Products • December 10, 2020

DM-9CNC Wheel Dressing Machine

Available for 9" and 10" diameter wheels, the machine CNC dresses precision contours in vitrified grinding wheels. The shape can be transferred from a CAD drawing into G-code which the DM-9CNC can read to form the wheel. Alternatively, for simpler geometry, the operator can enter the dress profile in a tabulated form on the 15" touch screen HMI. A diamond plated dress roller is powered by a high-speed brushless servo motor offering high torque and closed-loop velocity control up to 10,000 RPM.

Products • December 10, 2020

PCD Round Tools

Extremely sharp cutting edges and low-friction rake surfaces eliminate concerns over built-up- edge. Low friction machining also produces superior surfaces in finishing operations, such as reaming. Surface roughness of Ra 0,1–0,8 μm (0.0025–0.02 μ-in) is achievable – far superior to conventional carbide tooling.