Machining

Titan Tool Supply Inc. announces the introduction of a line of micro diamond and borazon grinding pins designed to meet an increasing demand for extremely small, precision ID grinding. The grinding pins, starting at a 0.016" diameter, are on a carbide shank, which provides extra strength and precision.

Dapra Corp. offers a full line of Arnold high-pressure vises that provide controllable power and dependable clamping for a variety of workholding applications. The Arnold family of vises, manufactured by world leader Fresmak, includes durable solutions that are suitable for milling, grinding, drilling, toolroom and production work.

Autodesk is ushering in its new 2017 CAM products for a multitude of advanced manufacturing applications ranging from CNC mill- and lathe-programming to complex mold and die manufacturing. These new products combine the heritage of industry leadership in CAM software from Delcam with Autodesk's 3D design and manufacturing prowess, presenting Autodesk CAM customers with a powerful and unique user experience, according to the company.

Hardinge Inc. announces the release of their newest family of CNC Turning Centers, the TALENT 42 and 51. The Hardinge TALENT series machines reportedly offer an exceptional combination of features for accuracy, flexibility, and durability in a compact design.

Designed specifically for Vertical Machining Centers, KME CNC's 5-axis platters are built right into a precision rigid meehanite cast iron trunnion frame and table. Standard models come with 1, 2, or 3 independent 5-axis platters on the trunnion table, giving your VMC full-range production capability.

Sumitomo's new BNC2000 series CBN grades perform with exceptional accuracy and productivity. The BNC2010 grade is designed for high precision hard turning.

Okuma says its new LU3000 EX-M turning center is known for excellence in manufacturing precision parts in high production environments and is designed for reliability, longevity and maximized up-time. The LU3000 EX-M is built as an integrated production system with one goal in mind: to provide the customer with a machine that makes precision parts with the highest level of efficiency for years of trouble free production.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc.'s new HF PCD milling cutter provides highly efficient cutting of aluminum and nonferrous materials. For exceptional milling efficiency, the HF Series features a high-density design (3 teeth per inch).

Makino introduces the newly updated a51nx and a61nx horizontal machining centers. With the same rigid casting and axis designs of the original platforms, the updated a51nx and a61nx feature an expanded list of technology advancements, including increased spindle torque, innovative tool monitoring, advanced motion controls and the new Professional 6 control.

Dr. Jeffrey Badger, Cutting Tool Engineering's "Ask the Grinding Doc" columnist, offers some simple advice for detecting whether your wheel has loading.

FAMAR S.r.l manufactures 16 different models of vertical lathes specialized in turning, but also in milling, boring, drilling and tapping. Thanks to electro spindles added to the turret, FAMAR machines are able to do the gear cutting and grinding.