Machining

With the new Helicheck 3D machine, Walter, a member of the United Grinding Group, introduces a CNC measuring machine for the complete digitization of tools and production parts, resulting in a 3D model that can be saved, processed, analyzed and measured.

The Hyperturn 65 Powermill from EMCO Maier Corp. offers a large spindle clearance of 1300mm, a powerful counter spindle which also allows 4-axis machining, a B-axis with a direct drive for complex 5-axis simultaneous milling operations, and an additional Y-axis for the lower turret, making it ideal for machining complex parts.

A large, 19" user-friendly display monitor is now standard on Okuma's MULTUS U3000/U4000 and the MU-6300V multitasking machines.

Emuge Corp. has introduced the SPEEDSYNCHRO tool holder, which features an integrated transmission of 1:4.412 for optimizing thread production on CNC machines with synchronous spindles.

OSG Tap & Die Inc. has upgraded its popular "Tool Selector" to be easily accessed and viewed on mobile devices such as Apple products including iPhones, iPads, and iPods, and all the Android smartphones.

A new CNC for vertical knee mills has enhanced software features and is now available from Heidenhain.

MecSoft Europe GmbH offers a range of easy-to-use, powerful and affordable software for CNC machining.

Versatile drill presses from Palmgren reportedly set the standard for the industry.

A new Farr Gold Series Package (GSP) dust collector from Camfil APC provides high-performance capture of dust and fumes generated by CNC laser and plasma cutters.

CGTech has announced that as a result of the CGTech-MachiningCloud-Iscar partnership, VERICUT users can directly download Iscar tool assemblies and use it within VERICUT software with minimal effort. Most leading cutting tool manufacturers now make 3D solid model data available and VERICUT can read in this model data for use in the simulation process.

The new Mini Spiral Mill-Thread cutter line from Carmex Precision Tools Ltd. extends X-treme thread cutting capability to diameters as small as 5⁄8-16 UN and 3/8-18 NPT.