Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Hyundai WIA announces an all-new Series of CNC multitasking turning centers, the L2100Y/SY, developed with a wedge-type Y-axis and BMT 65 (VDI 140) turret for completing complex milling and turning operations in a single setup.

Zagar Inc. has introduced a new range of Precihole BTA Deep Hole Drilling Machines.

The new high-tech, high-speed MIKRON HSM 200U LP milling machine is available from GF AgieCharmilles.

Crozier Machine Tool Co. announces the introduction of the "BUILDING BLOCK" platform Model 30DC-BB, which when mated with our Model 30DC Speed Lathe becomes a mini-machining cell ideal for many second operations.

Hyundai WIA introduces two all new large capacity CNC vertical machining centers developed for machining industrial molds and dies.

Hermle Machine Co.'s latest machining center incorporates the design features that have defined the finest in high precision 5-axis machining in a compact, affordable package.

END USER: K-Fab Inc., (408) 727-5311, www.k-fabinc.com. CHALLENGE: Increase spindle utilization for a vertical machining center while reducing labor requirements. SOLUTION: A nonrobotic automation system for VMCs. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Simons Design Innovation, (408) 398-3296, www.simonsdesigninnovation.com

END USER: Whirlpool Corp., (269) 923-5000, www.whirlpool.com. CHALLENGE: Eliminate damage to toolchanger arms on vertical machining centers when replacing a step tool that exceeded the weight capacity. SOLUTION: A lighter, module-style, combination cutting tool. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Mapal Inc., (810) 364-8020, www.mapal.us.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced FEELER FT-Series High Performance CNC Turning Centers featuring a new all-boxway design to significantly increase cutting capacity.

Makino expands its line of F-Series vertical machining centers with the new F8 (pictured) and F9.

Machine tool importer Absolute Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the Quicktech XTS-42 7-axis twin spindle multi-tasking turning center.

Sodick Inc. is releasing two new machines, the AQ750LH and the AQ1200LH.