Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Articles • March 1, 2012

Machine bed support key to accuracy

Machine Technology column: A machine tool bed serves several important functions. It supports the machine's moving elements and supports them in geometric relation to each other. The relationship between the moving elements is more important than the relationship between the moving elements and the ground the machine is based on.

Products • February 12, 2012

MarSurf M 400 Skidless Surface Gage

Mahr Federal has introduced an economical and powerful skidless surface evaluation system to its MarSurf line of mobile surface metrology systems.

Products • February 12, 2012

Vision 51R Control

ESAB Cutting Systems introduces the Vision 51R Control for retrofit onto cutting gantries.

Products • February 12, 2012

DMC 60 H linear

With the DMC 60 H linear, DMG/Mori Seiki are starting an impressive performance offensive in the area of fast precision centers for productive serial production up to the 5-axis simultaneous area.

Products • February 12, 2012

Mikron HPM 800 U HD

Designed for the production of tools, molds and high-quality parts, the GF AgieCharmilles Mikron HPM 800U HD 5-axis High Performance Machining Center features High Dynamics (HD) technology that delivers 1G machine acceleration rates for fast precision part processing and significantly reducing non-cut time.

Products • February 12, 2012

DMU 65 monoBLOCK Next Generation

The new generation of the DMG/Mori Seiki's monoBLOCK series has become a sales hit since its introduction in 2010. The most recent version of the first model of this series, the DMU 65 monoBLOCK NEXT GENERATION, also impresses with its dynamics and efficiency.

Products • February 12, 2012

MAF-C Series Horizontal Boring Mills

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has developed two floor-type horizontal boring mills, the MAF150C and MAF180C, with 150 millimeter (mm) and 180mm boring spindle diameters, respectively.

Products • February 12, 2012

Mikron HSM 600U LP

To build on the success of its compact 5-axis MIKRON HSM 400U LP high-speed milling center, GF AgieCharmilles is upping the ante with a larger-size machine platform called the MIKRON HSM 600U LP, creating a family of linear motor full 5-axis simultaneous machining solutions.

Products • February 12, 2012

S-10 Multitask Machine

A new multi-tasking turning/milling center has a variety of modular options that tailor it to exactly those functions that are needed for a user's range of parts. With two turrets, 8- or 12-stations each, one main spindle and an optional sub-spindle, Amada Machine Tools America says its new S-10 can do more in one loading, often with simultaneous machining from live spindles on each turret.

Products • February 12, 2012

VLC 1200 Production Center

The larger the component, the smaller the batch size. This is typically the case with heavy-duty machining in many branches of the industry.

Products • February 12, 2012

700 Series Encoder

Meeting the motor industry's needs for a thin and robust rotary encoder for tight spaces is Leine & Linde's introduction of the 700 Series of encoders from Heidenhain.

Products • February 12, 2012

System E6 Energy Chain

igus has redesigned its System E6 Energy Chain cable carrier best known for its robust, low-vibration and low-noise operation.