Machining

Is minimum quantity lubrication the wave of the future or simply another option shops should keep in mind? Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, responds in the 19th episode of the video series.

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels has introduced a line of diamond wheels engineered for demanding metal applications.

Metabo Corp. has introduced the new WP780 4 ½" angle grinder with a non-locking paddle switch.

Walker Magnetics introduces a human machine interface (HMI) for burning table applications.

Pinpoint Laser Systems is introducing a new, multi-purpose universal alignment kit to improve machinery alignment and enhance production efficiency.

Newly introduced to the American machine tool industry, and based upon the new Sinumerik Operate user interface, SinuTrain from Siemens is an ideal solution for control-identical CNC training.

The patented 12 position mill/turn servo turret of the Diamont from Eurotech Elite has twelve live tool stations, four of which are capable of 360 degrees B axis rotation, to machine parts in the main or sub spindle.

ZPS America LLC announces its newest cam-driven 6-spindle automatic lathe with 51 to 67mm bar capacity.

ROMER, a brand of Hexagon Metrology Inc. announced their new line of non-contact tube inspection systems.

An air-powered clamp that speeds attachment to the tube I.D. and releases the clamp ribs instantly after milling, to set up faster and help reduce operator fatigue, is available from ESCO Tool.

Now roll testing and single flank testing of bevel, angular bevel and parallel-axis gears with diameters up to 2,500mm can be completed much faster and easier than ever before, with introduction of the Gleason Corp.'s 1000T, 1600T, 2000T and 2500T Universal Gear Testers.

Datron Dynamics Inc. has announced the release of the M10 Pro, a "next generation" in their line of German-engineered high speed machining centers that includes significant advancements in their machining technology.