Machining

Components for the aerospace, power and heavy equipment sectors require high material removal rates and extended machining hours.

OPEN MIND Technologies AG has introduced hyperMILL 2019.2, a new version of its advanced, comprehensive CAD/CAM software suite.

Schaumburg, IL – Kitagawa North-Tech, Inc., a brand in standard Chucks, engineered Chucks, Rotary Tables, Oil & Gas Chucks, large VTL Chucks, custom engineered Workholding and Steady Rests, has announced some changes to their sales organization, realigning their inside and outside sales teams for the company.

A full line of hand-held bevelers that feature extra-rigid blade locking systems and blades incorporating a radical chipbreaker to transfer heat without cutting fluids has been introduced by Esco Tool. Millhog Right Angle Bevelers feature the EscoLock wedge-style blade lock system which has a large clamping surface and double-threaded screw to hold blades rigidly.

INDEX has announced that the iXcenter automation cell is now available with its C Series of turning centers. Docked to the machine and easily slid aside to enable unobstructed access to the work area, iXcenter supports fully automatic machine operation and flexibly manages raw material and finished parts.

Walter has expanded its cost-effective, flexible M4000 milling cutter system with the addition of the new M4791 routing cutter. Capable of plunging in solid material and producing a true flat bottom, the new routing cutters have an application in both lathes and machining centers.

Rotary broach that lasts for 1,000 parts helps company enable lights-out machining.

You can't say yes to every request but volunteering your time can be good for business.

Eliminating chatter, especially when boring deep holes, is one of the greatest machining challenges.

CNC machines loaded with indexable tools are the foundation of modern machining.

Of all machining processes, wire EDMing is perhaps best suited for lights-out manufacturing with one exception, slugs.

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