Machining

News • December 3, 2018 • Alan Richter

Reader writes about boring and keying a tapered bushing

Remember that before there was high-tech there was low-tech. And there still is low-tech! For example, boring and cutting a keyway in a tapered bushing is one of the most often performed tasks a maintenance machinist will perform.

Products • December 3, 2018

Replicating Mineral Casting Beds

When it comes to replicating mineral casting beds, RAMPF says it is setting new standards. With new materials and optimized production and processing methods, an evenness of 0.02 millimeters and a straightness of 0.02 millimeters over a replication length of four meters is achieved.

Products • December 3, 2018

Force Turning Module for VERICUT Version 8.2

CGTech, developer of the CNC verification, simulation and optimization software, VERICUT, has announced that its latest release, Version 8.2, includes a new module for NC program optimization: Force Turning.

News • November 30, 2018

Röhm Products of America Inc. appoints Mike Brewer

SUWANEE, Ga., October 30, 2018 — RÖHM Products of America, a provider of clamping and gripping technology for the metalworking industry, offers further support for its Southeastern customers with the addition of Mike Brewer to its field sales team as Regional Sales Manager for Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi.

News • November 30, 2018

Hypertherm Inc. forms Hypertherm Ventures

HANOVER, N.H.—Oct. 30, 2018—Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, today announced the formation of Hypertherm Ventures, a new corporate venture capital (CVC) arm, to foster greater interaction with the technology venture community.

News • November 30, 2018

National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining welcomes alliance partners

Blairsville, Pa. — October 25, 2018. The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) proudly announces that its Board of Directors approved the addition of six new Alliance Partners: Advanced Technologies Incorporated; Aleph Objects, Inc.; Mission Critical Composites; MZA Associates Corporation; Verify Inc.; and Youngstown State University (YSU).

Products • November 29, 2018

17-inch Gear Head Milling Machine

The all gear drive transmission on the 17-inch gear head milling machine from Palmgren delivers full power at any speed producing a cutting speed at nearly 100 percent horsepower and torque.

Products • November 29, 2018

PathPilot CNC Software Package Upgrade

Tormach Inc. has introduced a software upgrade to its PathPilot CNC software package that offers premium functionality standard, at no cost. In addition, Tormach is introducing its new 'TRY PathPilot' program that allows new users to program, learn and train on the program for free.

News • November 28, 2018

Heimatec Inc. to become part of new corporation

Heimatec Inc., a specialist in live tooling for the North American machine tool industry, announced today that it will become part of a new corporation, Platinum Tooling Technologies, Inc.

Products • November 27, 2018

MAZATROL SmoothG CNC Added to VTC-300C Vertical Machining Center

Mazak Corp. has further enhanced the VTC-300C Vertical Machining Center with the addition of the MAZATROL SmoothG CNC and its suite of SMOOTH TECHNOLOGY software solutions. The new control complements the VTC-300C's full traveling-column design, automatic tool changer and powerful 40-taper spindle, all of which combine to enable fast cycle times and accurate machining for extremely long and heavy workpieces in industries such as construction, agriculture and energy production.

Products • November 27, 2018

DH4010VGP Wire Bending Machine

BLM Group USA announces the availability of its all-electric DH4010VGP wire bending machine featuring twin turrets and twin heads capable of doubling productivity and/or completing highly complex wire bending jobs. The DH4010VGP is especially well-suited for medium-to-long part lengths with multiple bends, symmetric parts and parts that close back onto themselves. The machine cuts wire free from the coil prior to the bending operation, eliminating twisting that can occur when working from coil to deliver perfectly flat bent wire parts.

Products • November 27, 2018

F-Grind AH Series Surface Grinder

KAAST Machine Tools offer the saddle-style F-Grind AH Series high-precision surface grinder. Featuring hardened, ground and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coated table guideways, this grinder series offers full stress relieved main parts to enhance rigidity, stability and grinding accuracy. Customers can add the optional AD5 auto down feed system to become three axes fully automated, thereby greatly increasing operational convenience.