Machining

Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing's investment in new capabilities pays off with benefits in cost cutting and increased productivity.

A shop experiencing more wheel wear and burn after switching from one high-speed steel grade to another that reportedly offers lower grindability—requiring slower feedrates—seeks a recommendation for a wheel that won't require the shop to increase cycle time. Dr.

Metabo Corp. has introduced a new large angle grinder to its Metabo Metal Masters series.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced FEELER Milling Lathes and Turning Centers featuring extensive design and engineering by Methods.

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels offers a full line of USA-made carbide burs for metal working.

EXAIR's digital ETC (Electronic Temperature Control) Cabinet Cooler System keeps electrical enclosures cool while minimizing compressed air use.

Conquest Industries has introduced two new MAGNUM Work Holding Vises with needle bearing construction for greater clamping pressure.

Pinpoint Laser Systems is announcing a new four axis Microgage Receiver that provides useful alignment information for evaluating and correcting machinery alignment problems.

ESAB Cutting Systems introduces the Sabre DXG Heavy Duty Cutting Machine for high production plasma and oxy-fuel cutting over large working areas.

SmartCAMcnc has announced the field test release of SmartCAM V18.0.

For parts that are less than 0.125" (3.18-mm) in diameter, Tungaloy America Inc. introduced a series of high-positive, low-cutting-force, screw-down, dead-sharp inserts and toolholders last year. There are four chipbreakers: JS features a molded chipbreaker and the JRP, JPP, and JSP inserts.

Seco Tools has announced a new line of Super Turbo chamfer mills designed to provide high metal removal rates while reducing production costs.