Machining

Mitsubishi Materials has changed the stock status of coated cBN grade BC8020 from non-stock to stock standard.

Metabo Corp. offers the W2000 7" angle grinder.

CNC Software/Mastercam's new Port Expert add-on creates accurate, efficient engine cylinder head porting toolpaths on port surface or solid data.

Unist Inc. introduced a new Pulse Generator Adjustment as an available upgrade to its Coolubricator MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubrication) systems.

NCCS (Numerical Control Computer Sciences) announce that PostWorks Version 11.3 is available for general release.

Walter USA LLC has introduced two new Walter Valenite ISO indexable inserts designed for machining nickel, cobalt and iron-based high temperature alloys, such as Inconel 718 and Waspaloy, commonly used in the aerospace, power generation and chemical industries.

FANUC Factory Automation (FANUC FA America) introduces iLimitS CNC software option that provides machine process monitoring including spindle load, spindle speed and up to 4 coolant flow devices.

Zoller Inc. now integrates a Sinumerik 840Di CNC, pre-loaded with the Siemens Motion Control Information System (MCIS).

OPEN MIND Technologies AG introduces a new machining strategy in hyperMILL: 5AXIS Contour Offset Roughing and Finishing saves an enormous amount of time when creating CAM programs for parts with arched hub surfaces.

Carl Zeiss introduced the new SPECTRUM coordinate measuring machine.

Rockford Systems Inc. has introduced a new line of electrically interlocked heavy-duty grinder and tool grinder shields.

The new CRYSTA-Apex S Coordinate Measuring Machine from Mitutoyo America Corp. brings new levels of performance and economy to the 1.7µm class of CNC CMMs.