Milling

SCHUNK is introducing their new hydraulic expansion extension TENDO-SVL.

The new generation of the DMG/Mori Seiki's monoBLOCK series has become a sales hit since its introduction in 2010. The most recent version of the first model of this series, the DMU 65 monoBLOCK NEXT GENERATION, also impresses with its dynamics and efficiency.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has developed two floor-type horizontal boring mills, the MAF150C and MAF180C, with 150 millimeter (mm) and 180mm boring spindle diameters, respectively.

Hitachi Tool has recently introduced their new Epoch Deep Evolution Series End Mills designed for high-precision and high-speed milling of deep rib grooves, walls, slots and corners.

To apply hyperMILL's toolpaths reliably to the machine while avoiding any disruption during use, OPEN MIND Technologies AG produces all of its postprocessors itself for its customers.

To build on the success of its compact 5-axis MIKRON HSM 400U LP high-speed milling center, GF AgieCharmilles is upping the ante with a larger-size machine platform called the MIKRON HSM 600U LP, creating a family of linear motor full 5-axis simultaneous machining solutions.

J.W. Winco Inc. announced it now offers series GN 702 Zinc Die-Cast Stop Locks with four indexing positions.

Rockford Systems Inc. has specially designed, quality-constructed chip shields ideal for Bridgeport milling machines.

Shop Operations columnist, Tom Lipton, discusses the issue of safety when workers transport sheet metal in the January 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Walter USA LLC has introduced the Walter Valenite F4050 cartridge type cutter, an innovative new approach to the challenges of high-speed milling of non-ferrous materials.

MAG's modular HMC 1250/1600 Series is engineered for high-precision, high-productivity machining of large aerospace, power generation, pump, valve, and off-road equipment parts.

Successful high-feed milling is characterized as using small depths of cut at high federates per tooth, with the result being higher metal-removal rates and increased productivity. As opposed to traditional milling, high-feed milling generates lower radial cutting forces, making it an attractive concept for roughing, copy milling, profile milling, and other applications necessitating quick removal of metal, even where longer reach is required. WIDIA is introducing two new insert families specifically designed for successful high-feed milling: the M270 Series and M370 Series.