Automating a CNC lathe has become a lot easier
With easier programming and simpler tooling, Lathes are, for the most, part robot-ready
Operation / Process
Turning
Putting a damper on vibration
Look Ahead: The Self-Tuning Mass Damper from MAQ and its adaptable polymers help curb machine inefficiencies
New generation of CVD grade for steel turning with outstanding productivity
T9215 CVD grade provides unparalleled wear and fracture resistance for turning ISO P15 materials.
Multifunctional tool system for diverse grooving applications
TungCut has a wide selection of inserts and toolholders applicable for all grooving operations. Its innovative, rigid clamping system offers stable and long tool life.
Positive Inserts for CA025P CVD-Coated Carbide Series
Kyocera Precision Tools has expanded the popular CA025P CVD-coated carbide series for steel turning to include all new positive insert styles. The next-generation CA025P series features multilayer CVD coatings with a layer using a thick film of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) for excellent heat resistance.
-R3 and -RR93 Insert Geometries
Shops that struggle to manage metalworking chips and optimize tool life in extreme turning applications will benefit from the new Seco -R3 and -RR93 insert geometries. As part of the RCMX and RCMT range of turning inserts, the new geometries make easy work of such challenging applications as turning railway car wheels.
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ZnSe Optics for Sign-Making Lasers
A line of OEM compatible replacement CO2 laser optics that come in several configurations for cutting and etching metal, plastic or wood signs is available from Laser Research Optics.
VL 1 TWIN Twin-Spindle Machine
The challenges in the automotive industry are growing—and fast. Take transmissions for instance: Existing systems such as automatic torque converters and dual-clutch transmissions are constantly being enhanced. These are being supplemented by unique hybrid drives and assistance systems, which increase the complexity of the overall system. In this context, the main goal of quality managers is "zero fault tolerance," now more than ever. Each component must flawless when they leave the production area - and at the lowest possible unit costs. With its new VL 1 TWIN, EMAG shows how a highly specialized machinery manufacturer is able to master the challenge.
Additions to Steadyline Turning/Boring Bars
Seco Tools has expanded its long-reach turning and boring solutions with additions to its series of Steadyline vibration-damping turning/boring bars and their respective heads. The new additions include 1.00" (25 mm) diameter Steadyline bars, GL25 turning heads and 4.00" (100 mm) diameter Steadyline bars, along with a range of rough and fine boring heads for Steadyline bars.
T9225 Insert Grade
Tungaloy's new T9225 insert grade is joining the earlier successes of T9125 to complement the T9200 CVD grade series for steel turning. T9225 brings an exceptional combination of unparalleled wear resistance and top-notch edge toughness of all P25 grades available on the market to every steel turning application.
Auto Fast Change (AFC) Tool Systems
ARNO Werkzeuge USA introduces its new Auto Fast Change (AFC) Tool Systems for Swiss-style machining. Manufacturing Swiss tooling since the 1940s, ARNO has comprehensive understanding of the needs and issues that machining operations face with their Swiss-style auto lathes and turning machinery.
CH3515 and CBN150 Insert Grades
To eliminate the difficulties of hard turning operations, Seco Tools has added a new grade format and several new geometries to its already expansive line of PCBN inserts. These additions broaden the extremely tough Seco CH3515 insert grade and introduce a new solid CBN150 insert grade, special long and short wiper geometries and laser-etched chipbreakers.