Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Makino introduces the newest addition to its family of 5-axis vertical machining centers, the D800Z.

The Brother M140X1 from Yamazen works best in mass-production parts processing. This compact, multitasking machine has an added turning function in conjunction with Brother's high-speed mill and tapping.

QMV-610AII+APC, Tongtai's new Vertical Machining Center with automated pallet changer from Absolute Machine Tools Inc., is an upgraded and improved machine from the QVM-610A+APC.

Yamazen Inc. announces the U.S. debut and distribution of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) series of table-type horizontal boring mills, known as the "MAF-E Series."

Yamazen Inc. announces the U.S. debut and distribution of Takisawa's horizontal turning center the TS-4000YS.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers series GN 139.1 hinges with electrical switching function, with safety switch, in metric sizes.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 452.1 and 452.2 vibration/shock absorption mounts, cylindrical type, with stainless steel components, in inch sizes.

When it comes to certain holemaking applications, combination cutting tools can save shops a significant amount of production time, according to several companies that offer such tools. Ceratizit and Heule Tool offer a closer look at the benefits of combination tools in the following CTEplus video supplement.

What is run-out? Run out is differences or variations in the diameter of a cutting tool at certain points along the outside edge while the tool is rotating. When an end mill is in rotation it is important that each tooth hits at the exact same spot along the work piece. If one tooth is hitting the work piece more than the others then that tooth is doing the bulk of the work. This will cause the end mill to wear and breakdown more quickly.

Debating the need for CAM systems on Swiss-style machines.

The use of conversational programming is growing and may influence tomorrow's conventional machine controls.