Milling

Articles • April 1, 2016

Angle head for atypical prototype

END USER: Antron Engineering and Machine Co. Inc., (877) 225-2362, www.antroneng.com. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Eltool Corp., (877) 435-8665, www.eltool.com. CHALLENGE: Mill a long, interrupted slot in a small-diameter bore. SOLUTION: A coolant-driven angle head.

Products • March 31, 2016

FA1050 5-axis Horizontal Machining Center

Toyoda's FA1050 5-axis horizontal machining center is suitable for boring, endmilling, threading and U-axis machining. Toyoda says it starts at the core of the machine to provide long machine life while minimizing tool breakage and unneeded upkeep.

Products • March 29, 2016

Mida VOTS Optical Tool Setter

The new Mida VOTS wireless, multichannel optical tool setter from Marposs features an innovative modulated transmission technology to ensure high immunity to interference, a large operating range and a wide transmission angle, making it ideal for use on large 3- and 5-axis milling machines and machining centers. It is part of the company's VOS family of optical probing products.

Products • March 29, 2016

Taurus 25 and Taurus 30 Bridge-Type Milling Machines

Waldrich Coburg GmbH has launched a new series of bridge-type milling machines, the Taurus 25 and Taurus 30. The market was clearly hungry for an affordable, high-quality Waldrich Coburg machine, within a few months 10 machines were ordered, according to the company.

Products • March 29, 2016

Mastercam X9 for SOLIDWORKS

Mastercam X9 for SOLIDWORKS is a CAM application that is fully integrated into Dassault Systèmes' SOLIDWORKS. The latest release features Dynamic Motion technology improvements, 3D milling enhancements and multiaxis improvements. And, Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS Lathe, Mill or Multiaxis is included with the purchase of the comparable standalone Mastercam X9 product.

Products • March 29, 2016

365 Variable-Helix Endmill

The 365 variable-helix endmill from Ultra-Tool International Inc. features the SmoothFlute geometry. From roughing to finishing, convention milling to HSM peel milling, the 365 offers increased productivity and tool life, according to the company.

Products • March 29, 2016

5-Flute Endmill

A new 5-flute endmill for machining titanium is available from Advanced Tool Inc. It is for aggressive machining and extends tool life, according to the company.

Products • March 23, 2016

Pramet Penta HF High-Feed Cutter

The latest positive axial rake, high-feed cutter from Dormer Pramet allows it to be applied with multiple materials across various applications. The Pramet Penta HF is an aggressive high-feed cutter suitable for machining a variety of materials, including heat-treated and difficult-to-machine steels, stainless steels and heat-resistant superalloys (HRSA).

Products • March 21, 2016

Ethernet Real Time Feature Pack

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence launched its latest system software release and a new Ethernet Real Time Feature Pack (RTFP) for the Leica Absolute Tracker AT960 and AT930. This combination delivers a 7DOF measurement solution designed to empower Factory of the Future applications, such as laser tracker-based machine control and robotic guidance.

Products • March 21, 2016

Proto·maxST Z-5 Milling Tool

Walter has introduced a new version of its Walter Prototyp Proto▪maxST high-performance, solid-carbide milling tool designed for optimal performance on steel with secondary applications in stainless steel. This new entry in the Walter Prototyp lineup is called the Proto·maxST Z-5, available with the same tough yet wear-resistant TAZ coating that is offered in the original 3- and 4-flute variations of the Proto·maxST.

Products • March 17, 2016

DC Swiss Circular Thread Milling Cutter

Drilling and threading with the same tool? Even in working depth up to 3 diameters? Yes it is possible, thanks to the new DC Swiss circular thread milling cutter from Mikron Tools with internal coolant starting from 3mm (0.12").

News • March 16, 2016

USCTI launches new website

The redesigned website is mobile-friendly, and with simplified navigation, makes it easier to find membership information, technical resources, benefits of USCTI membership and a comprehensive membership directory.