Machining

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software developer DP Technology Corp. is shipping ESPRIT 2013, the latest version of its flagship software, designed to program today's multi-spindle, multi-turret mill-turn and Swiss-turn machine tools.

Hyundai WIA announces an all-new Series of CNC multitasking turning centers, the L2100Y/SY, developed with a wedge-type Y-axis and BMT 65 (VDI 140) turret for completing complex milling and turning operations in a single setup.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. advances uncoated turning in bearing and die steel manufacturing with the new BN1000 and BN2000.

The new "Quick Change" series of toolholders from Carmex Precision Tools LLC deliver better gripping thanks to a polygon shank.

The newly released Mastercam Swiss Expert from CNC Software Inc. is designed to control a variety of Swiss-style NC machines, and is popular with watch-making, medical devices, dental, automotive, and electronics companies, all known for the requirement of extremely small, but very precise parts.

Vero Software has released Machining STRATEGIST V14, a multi-axis CAM solution that generates optimal High Speed CNC toolpaths for both the office and shop-floor environment.

The new high-tech, high-speed MIKRON HSM 200U LP milling machine is available from GF AgieCharmilles.

Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, takes a closer look at a string of photos he has taken at extreme magnifications to better understand what's happening to the wheel surface in a variety of grinding applications.

Whitney Tool Co. Inc.'s solidcarbide keyseat cutters are available in diameters from 1⁄8" to 1 ½". The cutters perform many slotting operations, such as circular interpolation in small-diameter holes. They reportedly are rigid and provide long life, often resulting in higher production rates when cutting difficult to machine materials.

Hardinge Inc., a leading international provider of advanced metalcutting solutions, recently introduced Meghan Tranchina as the company's new West Coast Regional Sales Manager for the Turning & Milling Group. Tranchina began her career with HS&S Machine Tools and Metrology, and most recently held the position of sales engineer covering Northern California and Nevada for Methods Machine Tools.

Emuge Corp. has introduced Top Cut, a new series of high performance carbide end mills.

Crozier Machine Tool Co. announces the introduction of the "BUILDING BLOCK" platform Model 30DC-BB, which when mated with our Model 30DC Speed Lathe becomes a mini-machining cell ideal for many second operations.