Machining

Products • March 14, 2018

Handte Oil Expert Mist Collector

Collecting mist from lubricant oils used to cool machining processes is critical to protect workers' health and meet OSHA requirements. The Handte Oil Expert from Camfil APC helps facility operators reduce exhaust emissions to meet the current OSHA 5.0 mg/m3 exposure limit for oil mist.

Products • March 14, 2018

PUMA SMX Multitask Turning Centers with Lower Turret

Doosan Machine Tools announces that its PUMA SMX super multitasking turning centers are now available with a lower turret for enhanced versatility and productivity. The turret will be available on both the 10" chuck (PUMA SMX2600ST) and 12" chuck (PUMA SMX3100ST) models.

Products • March 14, 2018

Version 4.0 of NUMROTO Tool Grinding Software

NUM has launched a major new release of its NUMROTO tool grinding software. Offering numerous additional features and enhancements, Version 4.0 of the software is designed to increase the productivity of precision machine tools without the need for additional hardware.

Products • March 14, 2018

TRD Family of Vertical Machining Centers

FlexDrill CNC introduces the TRD family of vertical machining centers, which drills, mills, taps and bevels large or long parts in a single setup. Alternately, the long open bed, coupled with the movable safety light curtain, allows multiple setups, so that while the TRD is machining one part, another is being loaded (or offloaded).

Articles • March 13, 2018 • Holly B. Martin

Gear pioneer Kate Gleason was way ahead of her time

With respect to the norms of the 19th century, Kate Gleason was way ahead of her time. In honor of Women's History Month, CTE remembers groundbreaker Catherine "Kate" Anselm Gleason (1865-1933). During the restrictive culture of her time, she helped shape the global cutting tools industry as a sales engineer for her family's gear cutting machinery business.

Products • March 13, 2018

Ultimate Die & Mold (UD) 400/5X Vertical Machining Center

Mazak's new Ultimate Die & Mold (UD) 400/5X vertical machining center delivers 5-axis machining in a small footprint platform. Suitable for applications ranging from medical and dental instruments to mold and die components and beyond, the machine sports a rigid base and double-column symmetrical construction that allow its spindle to reach high levels of precision and speed.

Products • March 13, 2018

Jetstream Tooling High-Pressure Coolant Technology

Seco Tools has introduced Jetstream Tooling high-pressure coolant technology for threading shank holders. The new range includes shank holders for external applications, boring bars for internal applications and GL-heads for use with Seco Steadyline boring bars.

Articles • March 8, 2018 • Kip Hanson

Don’t hack away at chatter problems

When chatter rears its ugly head, it's a good idea to look at your cutting tools. Selecting material-specific cutting tools is certainly part of the solution.

Articles • March 6, 2018 • Alan Richter

Shop bulks up machine arsenal to make colossal components

Baker Industries Inc. reports that it has installed an Emco Mecof Powermill 5-axis vertical milling center—the first of its kind in the U.S. and one of the largest milling centers in the Midwest.

Videos • March 5, 2018

Trusted options for machine tool repair

The Up! App quickly connects people who need machine tool service with trusted service providers, including OEMs, distributors and third-party companies.

Videos • March 5, 2018

Be More Certain With Deublin Machine Tool Rotary Unions

Designed to get the most out of your machining centers, Deublin rotary unions use five unique seal technologies, and can accommodate the various spindle speeds, cutting fluid types and pressures that your shop applications may require.

Articles • March 5, 2018 • Alan Richter

Developing tools for cutting composites

YG-1 Tool developed its line of D-Power diamond-coated carbide endmills for machining graphite and composite materials.