Niigata ATC Tool IQ
The NIIGATA ATC Tool IQ function efficiently stages tools during machining, ready for the next tool call-up.
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ERP/MRP & Shop Management Software
BIG Kaiser boosts repair services
BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling, Hoffman Estates, Ill., has enhanced its BIG Profit Maker, KAISER and Unilock repair services by bringing services in-house that, until recently, were performed overseas. The company is also eliminating charges for some commodity parts, as well as offering same-day services.
Okuma releases hand scraping white paper
Hand scraping mating surfaces on CNC machine tools helps maintain high levels of machining accuracy and reduces wear and tear, resulting in a long, stable and productive life for the machine, as detailed in a new white paper from machine tool builder Okuma America Inc., Charlotte, N.C.
Fastenal awarded TCPN contract
Industrial distributor Fastenal, Winona, Minn., has partnered with The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) to provide maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies to government entities nationwide. TCPN's lead government agency, Region 4 Education Service Center, uses a competitive solicitation process consistent with applicable procurement laws and regulations.
Weiler expands, rebrands
Weiler Corp, Cresco, Pa., a provider of power brushes, abrasives and maintenance products for surface conditioning, launched a multimillion-dollar initiative to improve customer service and enable future growth, according to the company. The investment includes a new brand identity, facility expansion, increased staffing, a revamped website and new training tools.
Iscar offers IQcloud overview
Iscar Metals Inc. has introduced IQcloud, new software designed to streamline the front-end of cutting tool purchases by helping programmers condense the time it takes to get the cutting tool assembly into manufacturing technologies that they are using, whether that's CAD/CAM verification or tool management.
Widia launches NOVO application
Widia, a Fort Mill, S.C.-based toolmaker, has launched its NOVO desktop and tablet application, which gives users on-demand delivery of cutting tool data and expertise for reduced product development and manufacturing lead times, according to the company. NOVO assists shop personnel in a number of intuitive ways. It can help define machining features and reduce the product set to those that can do the job, taking into account constraint requirements such as material, tolerance and machining sequence for both single tools and multi-tools.
Exsys displays quick-change abilities
Exsys displays quick-change abilities at IMTS 2014.
What’s new from Fastenal at IMTS 2014
Fastenal offers an overview of its newest vending technology at IMTS 2014.
Zoller unveils 3D Check, Titan and cost per click calculator
Zoller unveils 3D Check, Titan and cost per click calculator at IMTS 2014.
KOMET announces new partnership at IMTS 2014
KOMET Service North America, a partnership between KOMET of America and a variety of independent companies to service the KOMET brand of tools, welcomed Grinding Technology LLC to its list of partners at a special ceremony held during IMTS 2014. The Houston, Texas, company became the seventh partner to sign on with KOMET Service since the launch of the service partnership at IMTS 2012.
GF Machining Solutions unveils the Transformer
GF Machining Solutions unveils the Transformer automation cell at IMTS 2014.