Machining

Benz Inc. has completely revised its broaching unit Benz LinA. With its new, compact design, the new Benz LinA 4.0 is lighter and much more rigid, yet capable of up to 1,500 strokes per minute.

Wohlers Associates Inc. announced the publication of Wohlers Report 2019, the 24th annual installment of its industry-leading report on additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing. The worldwide study provides the "pulse" of the industry by reporting on growth, development and the future of AM materials, applications, systems, services, design, software, patents, startups, standards, investment and research.

Scientific Cutting Tools Inc. announces a new line of high-performance helical chamfer mills. The helical cutters are significantly freer cutting and impart a smoother finish than the standard straight-flute alternatives. The variable-helical flute design provides high sheer, reduced side cutting pressure and improved chip evacuation, thus achieving extremely high performance.

Scientific Cutting Tools offers the new SPTM EXJ thread mill. The SPTM EXJ is an economical tool engineered for cutting external UNJ threads. It features a single thread profile that is ideal for keeping side-cutting pressure low.

So far, geometries such as the bore holes of injection valves in the automotive industry, for example, could hardly be measured optically. Lateral probing of components with vertical surfaces was limited to tactile measuring systems, CT solutions or complex special solutions. This changes with a new function of the optical coordinate measuring system µCMM from Bruker Alicona.

An ID clamping boiler maintenance tool that can bevel and remove membrane simultaneously without cutting oils and no heat affect zone (HAZ) to produce superior welds is available from Esco Tool.

If you read the online forums, it is immediately clear that identifying the optimal technique for removing the inevitable burrs created during machining of threaded parts is the subject of much debate.

ANCA was struggling to recruit young engineers and trades people to join its team. With over 1,000 people around the world, a turnover of $250 million and being the dominant player in its sector, searching for skilled people was becoming a major business issue.

The Hurco MAX5 control is now even more powerful with the new 3D Import feature that includes 3D DXF technology.

ARNO Werkzeuge offers its new AWL direct mount for Star Swiss-type machines. The toolholder system for turning or grooving tools (patent pending) has an integrated adjustable high-pressure coolant supply of up to 130 bar. When combined with the AFC quick-change system, users can increase productivity for Swiss-type machines because the system significantly cuts setup and non-productive times.

With an advanced solution that enables manufacturing companies to take steps towards digital machining and Industry 4.0, Sandvik Coromant has introduced connectivity capability to its series of Silent Tools toolholders. The innovation is offered as part of the company's CoroPlus suite of connected solutions for machine shops keen to embrace the rapidly advancing trend of industry digitization.

The Takumi H12 CNC double-column machining center, designed for parts that require outstanding speed and accuracy, and unparalleled surface finish, delivers world-class performance for die/mold, aerospace and other high speed applications. The ladder structure and double-column design provide extreme rigidity and outstanding support to the head casting.