Version 4.4
TDM Systems GmbH's new Version 4.4 tool data management software is available.
Operation / Process
Machining
Voumard VM 360
The new VM 360 ID/OC grinding machine from Peter Wolters of America Inc. was developed from the design of the proven VM 300 grinding machine.
180,000-position A-axis tilt spindle
MAG adds a new 6,000 rpm/ 46 kW (61.6 hp) tilt spindle to an all-around 10,000 rpm/ 56 kW (75 hp) spindle, high-speed 24,000 rpm spindle, high-torque 2600 Nm (1918 ft lb) spindle and two live spindles (110 or 130mm diameter) as headstock options.
HPLC Series
Techno Inc. introduces the New HPLC CNC Plasma Cutter Series, a low cost, operator-friendly machine, designed for small to mid-sized shops that wish to bring their manual plasma process to a new level.
The I-Mark I-Series
The I-Mark I-Series dot-peen marking system from Columbia Marking Tools comes with marking head, system controller, cables and programming software.
FMB Line
Pat Mooney Inc., The Saw Company announces a new addition to its FMB line of automatic band saws, the Pegasus CNC.
Wheel sticking
Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, tells shops not to be timid when sticking a wheel. By sticking aggressively, shops can do more parts between wheel sticks, the Grinding Doc suggests in the 9th episode of the video series.
Restoring a massive machine
END USER: Hannon Electric Co., (330) 456-4728, www.hannonelectric.com. CHALLENGE: Achieving the required accuracy when machining large motor shafts held between centers on an engine lathe. SOLUTION: A re-engineered tailstock. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Riten Industries Inc., (800) 338-0027, www.riten.com
Overcoming waviness
Ask the Grinding Doc column for June 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Breath of fresh air
END USER: Cameron International Malaysia, 65-6865-2977, www.c-a-m.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce coolant usage and rancidity. SOLUTION: A coolant recycling system that uses a continuous overflow process and ozone injection to prevent bacteria growth. SOLUTION PROVIDER: PRAB, (800) 968-7722, www.prab.com
Getting reaming right
Appropriate scenarios for applying a reamer when finishing holes.
Grinding large
The development of large diamond wheels for machining large parts.