Machining

News • April 24, 2020

Niigata Machine Techno USA Inc. appoints New England distributor

Elk Grove Village, IL – Niigata Machine Techno USA, Inc. continues to solidify its dealer network with the appointment of Realm Machine Co. as its exclusive distributor of machine tools in New England.

Products • April 24, 2020

Nakamura-Tome JX-250 High Performance Multitasking Turning Center

To optimize part transfer, independent right spindle guideways on lower turrets minimize the distance between the spindles at 11.8" (300 mm). For highest processing flexibility, a single or twin lower turret design is offered with overlapping travels and Y-Axis box guideways are standard. The new multitasking machining center provides up to 168 tool stations.n

Products • April 23, 2020

USC-2M and USC-3M

Both models feature rigid, robust frames along with their universal spindles for the toughest applications, all of which helps mold makers minimize machining time and maximize throughput. Mold makers require world-class milling capabilities and accuracy, which is why the new USC designs emphasize rigidity and stability. With CAT 50 spindles up to 40 horsepower, these machines deliver high-torque milling capabilities for aggressive metal removal and shorter cycle times.

Articles • April 21, 2020 • William Leventon

Magnets save spindle life

The Machine and Spindle Protection system developed by GFMS aims to prevent damage caused by collisions.

Products • April 21, 2020

Walter Helitronic Raptor Diamond

Developed especially for the re-sharpening and production of rotationally symmetrical PCD tools, the Walter Helitronic Raptor Diamond is particularly well-suited for shops that do not require features such as automatic tool support systems or automatic grinding wheel/electrode changers, but still need a high degree of flexibility in the working area for diverse types of tools. This ensures that manufacturers have access to Walter quality with exactly the features they need for part-production and re-sharpening success.

Videos • April 20, 2020

Chatter Chat

In the 100th episode of CTE's Grinding Doc video series, Dr. Jeffrey Badger discusses his least favorite subject—chatter.

Articles • April 20, 2020 • Jason Ray

Tools to bridge the skills gap

While the evolution of 3D CAD partly caused the skills gap, proper utilization of the software can be the key to bridging the gap.

Products • April 20, 2020

Eyes Vision System

Eyes is ideal for sorting a wide variety of objects or for CNC machine tending with metal parts that are defined by outer shape, as well as many other pick-and-place applications where orientation is important. Eyes also offers depth perception within its affordable and easy-to-deploy 2.5D vision.

News • April 17, 2020

Milling cast and steel parts more cost-effectively

Whether producing turbochargers, steering knuckles or cylinder blocks, customers can mill cast and steel parts considerably more cost-effectively with the radial insert milling program from Mapal Inc. than with previously available solutions. Since the product launch in 2018, there have been a large number of measurable successes resulting from the use of the tools in the series.

Products • April 17, 2020

Sinumerik 828D CNC

Additional benefits of ordering the pre-defined packages include a price discount, a simplified ordering process and a shortened lead-time. The program is subject to availability and delivery time will depend upon the stock available in Elk Grove Village, IL. Only customers located in the United States with a physical mailing and delivery address are eligible for this program.

Articles • April 14, 2020 • Christopher Tate

CNC takes machine shops to new levels

CNC machines and CAM software enable advanced milling techniques

Products • April 14, 2020

Thread Inspection System (TIS)

The new system also ensures constant measurement accuracy with the shortest possible measuring times. Once the measurements are taken, feedback is directed right back to the machine's CNC control unit, allowing tool corrections to be made automatically and immediately during the machining process.