Machining

Marposs has announced the availability of its P1dWB, an entry-level grinding wheel balancing and process monitoring system. This new system is intended to replace Marposs' electronic systems E78 and E82.

Dr. Jeffrey Badger examines why many shops experience pain when cylindrical grinding a face, or shoulder, in the 81st episode of the Ask the Grinding Doc video series, which is produced in collaboration with Cutting Tool Engineering.

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The HCN-16000Q horizontal machining center from Mazak Corp. features a double-column, quill-head design that enables the machine to perform the operations of both an HMC and a traditional boring machine. This means the machine provides processing flexibility and helps reduce part setups because it allows manufacturers to perform both deep bore and milling applications all on the same machine platform.

Dr. Jeffrey Badger examines why many shops experience pain when cylindrical grinding a face, or shoulder, in the 81st episode of the Ask the Grinding Doc video series, which is produced in collaboration with Cutting Tool Engineering.

Bob Warfield from CNCCookbook discusses some toolpath tips to help you get the most from your CAM software in the sixth episode of The CNC Chef, a video series produced in collaboration with Cutting Tool Engineering.

NUM has released a new software facility for its latest-generation Flexium+ CNC platform that places an advanced tool management system at the disposal of manufacturers operating multiple CNC machine tools. It is especially suitable for complex high-end milling applications, as well as HSM applications in the mold and die market.

Tsugami Automation's new Tsugami CNC Swiss Turn, the SS207-5AX LaserSwiss, is a 20 mm, 7-axis CNC Swiss Lathe with two fully integrated SPI lasers, one for cutting and one for welding. The machine is the latest model in the company's LaserSwiss product line, and the first to include a second laser head for welding.

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

SmartCAMcnc has announced the release of SmartCAM v2017 Service Pack 1 (SP1). SmartCAM v2017 SP1 addresses a number or requested bug fixes, and also adds a handful of small enhancements.

SMTCL has announced the development of a new horizontal turning center, the EHC125300. This machine reportedly demonstrates SMTCL's commitment to United States' job shop customers by allowing them to get a large high-quality machine tool at a cost-effective price.

Walter says its new FM5 finishing and RM5 roughing indexable insert geometries deliver optimal cooling, longer tool life, and increased productivity in high-temperature alloy and stainless-steel machining. The new inserts owe their effectiveness, in part, to their "jet guiding geometry," or targeted cooling.