Milling

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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").

Kitamura's Mycenter-HX250G HMC offers up a small footprint with ultrahigh level accuracies. This unique powerhouse has a standard two-station APC with full 4-axis capabilities for drilling, milling, boring, tapping, threading and much more. A standard high-speed 15,000-rpm, dual-contact spindle is ideal for tougher cuts with a 30,000-rpm option for more highly intricate part processing.