Turning

Products • September 8, 2016

V920EX One-Saddle, Vertical Lathe

Okuma's new V920EX one-saddle, vertical lathe features a powerful turning spindle and a large work envelope, making it ideal for cutting a variety of large, heavy parts. The V920EX boasts a work envelope with a maximum turning diameter of 36.22" and 33.86" of swing over the saddle enabling it to accommodate large, odd–shaped workpieces.

Videos • September 7, 2016

Absolute Machine offers high-tech turning center

Absolute Machine Tools Inc. recently posted a video demonstrating its Tongtai TD-2000YBC, a high-precision CNC turning center cast from Meehanite iron. The turning center is loaded with high-tech features, according to the company. In particular, the machine features a rigid, ergonomic and accurate 75° bed design for excellent chip flow and operator accessibility.

Products • September 6, 2016

CB7105 and CB7115 Insert Grades

To help manufacturers enjoy benefits such as reduced cycle times and greater tool life when performing hard part turning, Sandvik Coromant has strengthened its existing offer in the ISO H05 to H15 application area with the introduction of two new grades: CB7105 and CB7115. The grades will be of particular benefit to those machining transmission components for the automotive industry, where lower cost per part can be achieved.

Articles • September 1, 2016 • James Harvey

Becoming familiar with CAM

Shop Operations column looks at the benefits of becoming familiar with CAM software.

Articles • September 1, 2016 • Kip Hanson

Combination machines unlock capabilities

Combo machines bridge an important gap between manual and CNC equipment.

Products • August 15, 2016

Stop-Time Measurement Service

Underscoring its total commitment to worker safety, Rockford Systems LLC announced that a comprehensive stop-time measurement (STM) service conducted by its trained technicians is available to customers using metal-fabricating, metalcutting and turning machines. STM will be a standard service offered by Rockford Systems alongside machine risk assessment, onsite machine safety surveys and equipment compliance proposals.

Products • August 10, 2016

RM5 Stainless Steel Roughing Geometry

The RM5 stainless steel roughing geometry from Walter USA LLC features guided twin-channel coolant targeted at the chip. This provides maximum cooling and enhanced tool life for machining ISO M stainless steels and ISO S high-temperature alloys, according to the company.

Products • August 5, 2016

E-Series Chip Processing System update

PRAB Inc.'s E-Series Chip Processing System reduces volumes of metal turnings into thumbnail-size chips, separates oil and dry chips, and collects oil for reuse. According to the company, it engineers and manufacturers the equipment based on the exact needs and specifications of the application.

Products • August 5, 2016

EN 5337.9 Technopolymer Plastic Five-Lobed Knobs

J.W. Winco Inc. offers EN 5337.9 technopolymer plastic lockable safety five-lobed knobs, with tapped brass insert, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant safety five lobed knobs are temperature resistant to 100° C (215° F), as well as resistant to solvents, oils, grease and other chemical agents.

Articles • August 1, 2016 • Michael C. Anderson

Making light work

The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences is helping industry develop lightweight automotive parts from nontraditional materials.

Products • July 27, 2016

BNC2000 Series CBN Grades

Sumitomo's new BNC2000 series CBN grades perform with exceptional accuracy and productivity. The BNC2010 grade is designed for high precision hard turning.

Products • July 14, 2016

TK1501 and TK0501 Insert Grades

Seco's new TK1501 and TK0501 insert grades incorporate the latest developments in next-generation Duratomic coating technology. The new dedicated cast iron turning grades reach a new level of toughness and wearnresistance, as well as reduce tool waste and process more parts per edge.