Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Feed units in machine tools, assembly lines and handling applications often require fast deep plunges into large workspaces. Combined with the increasingly fast cycle times of production machines, this places especially high demands on the axis mechanics in automated processes. Rexroth's new linear motion system, the "Omega Module," addresses this need by featuring a very low traveling mass so that top speeds can be reached.

To enhance the load carrying efficiency of Uhing traverse drives and to prevent them from slipping, Amacoil has announced the availability of a linear bearing slide load carrier.

Hardinge Inc. announces the release of four new turning centers: GS 42MS, GS 51MS, GS 150MS and GS 200MS.

A high performance 11-axis CNC system from NUM has enabled machine tool manufacturer Sicmat to create a gear honing machine for post-hardening fine finishing.

The CTE editorial staff offers a machine tool product review.

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Linear motion of machine tool axes is often achieved using screws and nuts.

The CNC C 22 U dynamic high-speed machining center, first introduced by Hermle in 2010, can now also be fully automated.

Quickmill has introduced the Annihilator Series of Gantry Machining Centers to the metal cutting industry.

The new CUT 2000 OilTech wire EDM from GF AgieCharmilles protects workpiece surfaces by allowing manufacturers to use oil as a dielectric fluid in the machining of tungsten carbide tools for powder metallurgy, progressive dies for magnetic lamination of electric motors and transformers, high-speed stamping tools for mass-produced communication technology components, luxury watch parts and much more.

O.M.G. North America has introduced a new Spindle Speeder, adaptable to all CNC Machining Centers, for finish milling, drilling or engraving operations.

Machine Technology columnist Dr. Scott Smith discusses the constraints related to the selection of machining parameters in the May 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.