Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

A Makino Machining Complex integrated with two a71 horizontal machining centers is used to produce conveyor chain assemblies for the coal mining industry in this video report shot at Cincinnati Mine Machinery.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

KOMA Precision introduces the Larth, a full featured tool presetter that lists for under $8000.

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

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

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.

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.