Machining

Methods Machine Tools, Inc., a supplier of precision machine tools, automation and accessories, will hold a Grand Opening of their new, expanded Technology Center in Anaheim, Calif. on June 25th and 26th, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Manufacturing professionals are welcome and encouraged to attend.

MultiCam launches Synrad's new Firestar i401 laser on its popular 2000 Series CNC machines.

Siemens Drive Technologies announced the introduction of Sinumerik 828D for compact class machine tools.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) has completed development of and introduced the "MVR-Ex," a new model in the MVR Series of double-column 5-face milling machines that is one of MHI's leading large-size machine tool product lines.

ESAB Cutting Systems introduces Crossbow, a compact oxy-fuel/plasma CNC cutting system that is portable and economical.

The EPPINGER Trifix tool positioning system from EXSYS Tool Inc. facilitates quick and accurate exchanges of both static and driven tooling for DMG/Gildemeister multi-tasking machines.

The TANDEM KSP plus clamping force block from SCHUNK is reportedly setting new standards in automated manufacturing.

Helical Solutions LLC launched its new Product Selector and interactive Milling Calculators featured on www.1helical.com.

Advent Tool and Manufacturing Inc.'s Octi-Edge threading and grooving system accepts inserts with up to eight cutting edges.

3D is the trend in measuring technology. A number of geometries can only be captured and evaluated in 3D, and they are also a lot closer to the construction drawings which are prepared in 3D.

Advent Tool and Manufacturing Inc.'s GT (Generation Two) Tooling is its new line of replaceable inserts and holders for threadmilling.

Engineers Precision Data Pocket Reference by Steve Heather is a pocket-size reference from Industrial Press Inc. that reportedly has all the fundamental data that engineers need in their daily work.