Machining

Products • November 11, 2016

Pramet Econ LN Square Shoulder Milling Cutter

Introducing the Pramet Econ LN square shoulder milling cutter from Dormer Pramet. Its positive axial geometry reportedly allows for lower cutting forces and smoother machining.

Products • November 10, 2016

Powergrind-XP Variable-Speed Buffers

Delivering power, precision and versatility, the Powergrind-XP variable-speed buffers from Palmgren can handle a wide range of finishing applications. They are equipped with the latest technology variable-speed inverter, enabling them to deliver intermediate blending, polishing and surface conditioning applications at maximum rpms.

Products • November 9, 2016

AGILIS Power-Operated Cartridge Mandrel Clamping System

RÖHM Products of America introduced the lightweight, compact AGILIS power-operated cartridge mandrel clamping system. This new mandrel provides consistent, rigid workpiece ID clamping of small diameters for grinding, turning, milling, drilling and measuring applications.

Products • November 9, 2016

DoveLock Dovetail Vises

Kurt's DoveLock dovetail vises are ideal for clamping strength and specifically designed for allowing access to five sides of the workpiece in 5-axis, 4th-axis and palletized CNC machining systems. DoveLock vise is available in two sizes: a 1-inch jaw width DTR10 model and 2-inch jaw width DTR20 model.

News • November 8, 2016

Methods 3D expands with new AM labs

Methods 3D, Inc., a newly formed subsidiary of Methods Machine Tools, Inc., continues to broaden its presence in 3D printing through the completion of seven additive manufacturing laboratories strategically located across the U.S. The labs are outfitted with printers capable of Direct Metal Printing (DMP), Select Laser Sintering (SLS), Stereolithography (SLA) and Multi-Jet, running 14 different materials.

News • November 7, 2016 • Alan Richter

Allied Machine Offers Technical Education Seminars

Allied Machine & Engineering offers a program of technical education seminars. Allied's highly trained and knowledgeable engineers focus the 3-day TES program on problem-solving.

Products • November 7, 2016

Quick Quote Mobile App

Custom industrial safety guarding provider Faztek announces the launch of its Quick Quote mobile app, which allows companies to request a custom machine guarding quote in minutes. The free Quick Quote mobile app enables users to take a few photos of a machine that requires custom guarding, eliminating the need to speak with a salesperson.

Products • November 7, 2016

Version 4.0 Release 3 CAD/CAM Software

Tebis America has announced the release of its Version 4.0 Release 3 software. The highlights of the new launch include: toolbars and menu panels that can be easily docked to the edge of the application window; software interface that allows a user to learn to operate it more quickly and easily and with less effort; and a new project dialog with the most recently used files is displayed immediately after the program is started.

Products • November 7, 2016

RoboTeach Robot Teaching Process

ANCA's new RoboTeach solution enables greater efficiency and accuracy when setting up robot automation on their CNC grinding machines. By automating the teaching of the RoboMate FANUC 200iD robot, the new product significantly decreases downtime, supports greater productivity, and reduces the need for specialized operator skills.

Products • November 1, 2016

PS Two-Speed Gearbox

The PS two-speed gearbox from Stober Drives Inc. features two different options, from a direct drive to customer ratio choice. The 1:1 ratio direct drive can be used for high-speed cutting up to 10,000 rpm.

News • October 31, 2016 • Alan Richter

Big expansion set for ANCA

ANCA Inc. will expand its plant in Wixom, Mich., by 50 percent, expanding its inventory and spare parts warehouse capacity, adding a dedicated customer focus and training center, and doubling its machine demonstration area. The announcement was made by Russell Riddiford, ANCA president. ANCA, a private company, did not disclose the dollar value of the investment.

Products • October 31, 2016

Multi-bladed Fine Boring Tool with Guide Pads

MAPAL has developed a multi-bladed fine boring tool with guide pads. Thanks to the multiple cutting edges, the cycle time is significantlynreduced compared with single-bladed tools.