General Shop Equipment & Supplies

InfoSight Corp., the Chillicothe, Ohio-based maker of unique metal barcoding tag solutions for myriad industries, including the steel industry, has named Eric LaChapelle as its Technical Sales Specialist for the Northeast.

High-performance Step-Tec spindles are built for all milling operations from roughing to fine surface finishing. With advanced hybrid ball bearings and thermally robust hybrid cylindrical roller bearings, the spindles enable milling with extra-long tools while delivering aggressive material removal rates at high feed rates. GF Machining Solutions will also offer, as optional, the Step-Tec spindle in 24,000 and 36,000-rpm versions.

Utilizing intelligent and adaptive control and monitor technology, ANCA CNC Machines has developed a new electro discharge grinding (EDG) machine that monitors and controls sparks and the erosion gap to decrease cycle times for PCD tools by 50%.

The HCN-6800 NEO received numerous upgrades that take the previous generation's performance to a new level of efficiency and ease-of-use. The standard spindle, table, and magazine have all received significant improvements, including an upgraded, new standard 43-tool drum-type magazine that reduces tool exchange times. A redesigned ATC door is now servo-driven and faster; the new design will now also accommodate a longer tool. Likewise, for ease of maintenance, the machine incorporates hydraulic/motorized pallet changer mechanisms and an easier-to-access maintenance panel.

Among the primary enhancements on the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO is the MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC. It features such functions as SMOOTH Machining Configuration (SMC) for process optimization with real-time operator control of a wide range of cutting parameters and Ai Thermal Shield for stable machining accuracy through smart compensation for heat displacement. Also with the launch of the MAZATROL SmoothAi, Mazak introduced its SMOOTH Project Manager Gateway software as an available option.

As California-based metal additive manufacturing (AM) leader Velo3D continues on its accelerated growth path, the company has appointed Jon Porter to head its commercial operations in Europe. Based in the U.K., Porter will oversee Velo3D's ongoing expansion efforts into this key strategic region.

Weighing 14,550 pounds (lbs), the MH 320A packs powerful features in a small package, maximizing productivity and utilizing every inch of floor space. The work envelope measures 16.9"/430 mm in diameter by 18.7"/457 mm in height, and can handle workloads of up to 551 lbs/250 kilograms. This extensive work area enables users to process a diverse range of parts.

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Greenleaf and Ohio Crankshaft join forces to enhance throughput when milling locomotive crankshafts

When producing large holes in aircraft structures made of stacked materials, modular drill heads make a valuable difference

Rotary broaching is a timesaving way to cut internal and external part shapes.

The Grinding Doc says it depends on what your biggest issue is: thermal damage, chatter or excessive wheel wear