Machining

Products • December 11, 2018

DURO-A RC Power Chuck

In recent years, machine tool OEMs have completely transformed CNC turning centers through the application of several advanced technologies. Whether it's ultradense synthetic machine beds, faster rapid traverse and acceleration rates, integrated spindle motor spindles or powerful multi-tasking capabilities, nearly every feature of these machines has changed. There's just one major exception. More often than not, OEM machine builders equip these modern high-performance turning machines with outdated chuck technology – as old as 60 years – and it's quickly becoming the component that holds back a machine's true potential.

Articles • December 7, 2018

Reduce time producing large parts

A dual-pallet horizontal machining center with a maximum workpiece swing of 3,200mm can handle the load.

News • December 6, 2018 • Horst Lach

‘Poly–poly–or what?’ fourth part – a trade show initiates a brilliant idea

Between 1974 and 1976, polycrystalline cutting materials, such as PCD and PCBN, could show their potential for the first time. As a result of the hardness of diamond, combined with the sharpness for machining tasks, the superiority of PCD was displayed early on when turning, milling and drilling.

Products • December 5, 2018

Mastercam 2019 Lathe Software

From accepting and programming any CAD file to Dynamic roughing and precision finishing, Mastercam 2019 Lathe gives you a variety of techniques to turn all of your parts exactly as you need them. Mastercam 2019 Lathe features a new Tool Designer, Mill-Turn Environments and Multiple Plunge.

Products • December 5, 2018

Sinumerik 828D

Siemens now offers its popular mid-range CNC, the Sinumerik 828D, with version 4.8 of the operating system. With the release of version 4.8, Siemens offers an array of new hardware and software solutions for its integrated Sinumerik portfolio. The offering comprises integrated industrial software and automation technology designed to enable machine tool manufacturers to leverage the full productivity potential of the digital factory in a mid-range control.

Products • December 5, 2018

MILLHOG Tube Weasel Air-Clamp Beveling Tool

An upgraded pipe beveler featuring pneumatic clamping with a new motor and gearing that produces low rpm and high torque to pull a thick chip without cutting fluids has been introduced by Esco Tool.

News • December 4, 2018

Amada Miyachi America Inc. appoints Jose Cea

MONROVIA, CA – Amada Miyachi America Inc., a manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro machining equipment and systems, announces the appointment of Jose Cea as Western Regional Sales Engineer.

Articles • December 4, 2018 • Kip Hanson

Lasers the key to productive, high-quality parts marking

Lower costs and ease of use make laser marking systems a more viable option today, experts say.

Products • December 4, 2018

WMP45G Grade Indexable Insert

Walter has expanded its Tiger·tec Gold line of indexable inserts with the addition of the WMP45G grade made specifically to handle the challenges of turbine blade machining. The new WMP45G grade, available as round indexable inserts for the F2334R copy milling cutter, is for facemilling and copy milling of martensitic and austenitic stainless steels.

Products • December 4, 2018

WN-913.3 Inch Size Steel Set Screws

JW Winco Inc. has recently introduced WN-913.3 inch size steel set screws, with brass or nylon tip.

News • December 3, 2018

MC Machinery Systems Inc. names Northeast distributor

Chicago, IL – MC Machinery, a specialist in high-precision wire and sinker EDM, 2D and 3D laser, milling, and press brake machines, announced the appointment of ProMac Technologies, LLC (ProMac) as the new distributor of lasers and press brakes in the northeast region.

News • December 3, 2018

Agathon AG celebrates anniversary

Bethel, CT November 1, 2018...Agathon, Swiss manufacturer of precision grinding machines for indexable inserts, laser processing machines, and standard products for fabricating, mold making and specialty machines, is celebrating 100 years.