Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

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.

Articles • February 1, 2012

Using mode shapes to overcome vibration

Measuring or modeling the natural frequencies and mode shapes is a useful step in avoiding or eliminating vibration problems.

Articles • February 1, 2012 • Kip Hanson

Horizontal Autopilot

Manufacturers are using unattended horizontal machining cells to improve productivity and quality.

Articles • February 1, 2012

General-purpose tool shines on tough job

END USER: Kline Oilfield Equipment Inc., (918) 445-0588, www.klinetools.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce cycle time and extend tool life when machining 718 Inconel. SOLUTION: An AlTiN-coated, general-purpose endmill and CAM software that generates efficient toolpaths. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: IMCO Carbide Tool Inc., (800) 765-4626, www.imcousa.com; SolidCAM Inc., (866) 975-1115, www.solidcam.com.

Videos • January 15, 2012

Baileigh Industrial CS-70NC automatic cold cut saw demo

The CS-70NC is a CNC automatic carbide cold saw, a high performance sawing solution for cutting high alloy, carbon, non-ferrous, and tool steel grade materials with ease. The Baileigh Industrial machine features a heavy duty design with the carbide saw blade mounted to a ridged blade containment system tied to a heavy hydraulic pivot system (note: servo to ball screw is available if required). This heavy containment system and pivot are said to allow for little vibration producing only the highest tolerances and surface finish, according to the company's YouTube channel.

Products • January 12, 2012

1250/1600 Series HMC

MAG's modular HMC 1250/1600 Series is engineered for high-precision, high-productivity machining of large aerospace, power generation, pump, valve, and off-road equipment parts.

Products • January 12, 2012

MS22C-8 Automatic Lathe

INDEX offers the new MS22C-8, from its Multiline series.

Products • January 12, 2012

AG100L Sinker EDM

Sodick Inc. has released the eco-friendly AG100L Sinker EDM.

Products • January 12, 2012

Elbo Controlli Khyan TW Presetter

KOMA Precision has introduced the new Khyan-TW hybrid Tool Presetter.

Products • January 12, 2012

MC Milling Line

MC Machinery Systems Inc. expands its product supply chain with the new MC Milling line.

Videos • January 10, 2012

Growing with Swiss Automation

Swiss Automation Inc. employs 172 people and runs 115 machines in two locations in Chicago's northwest suburbs. In the past year the company expanded by about 25 percent when it opened its second location, adding some 56 employees and 26 new machines.

Articles • January 1, 2012 • Michael Deren

Regional shows the way to go

Michael Deren covers the benefits of attending regional trade shows in his January 2012 Machinist's Corner column for Cutting Tool Engineering.