Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Hardinge Inc. announces the release of two new Bridgeport 50-taper vertical machining centers to its machine tool product line.

Hardinge Inc. has introduced the GS 51 A turning center.

Mitsui Seiki's "Vertex" line of Vertical Machining Centers got bigger with the addition of a new, larger machine, the Vertex 750-5X.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the new Fanuc RoboCut iE wire EDM series, which have a new power supply for accurate and efficient cutting performance in challenging materials.

Machine Technology column for June 2010 Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

END USER: HydraForce Inc., (847) 793-2300, www.hydraforce.com. CHALLENGE: Maximize reliability and flexibility when machining hydraulic manifolds. SOLUTION: Software that simulates and verifies NC toolpaths.

END USER: Hannon Electric Co., (330) 456-4728, www.hannonelectric.com. CHALLENGE: Achieving the required accuracy when machining large motor shafts held between centers on an engine lathe. SOLUTION: A re-engineered tailstock.

Jet Edge's iP60-50R water jet pump has two intensifier systems. If one of the intensifier systems should fail or require service, the second intensifier system can continue operations until the intensifier pump can be shut down for service.

Jet Edge's 5'x5' mid-rail gantry waterjet cutting system is powered by a 60,000- or 90,000-psi waterjet intensifier pump, available in 30- to 200-hp models.

Knuth Machine Tools USA's Hydro-Jet Eco 0615 S waterjet machine comes with a software package for programming on an integrated PC-based control with graphical user interface.

END USER: The M.K. Morse Co., (800) 733-3377, www.mkmorse.com. CHALLENGE: Eliminate dirt and debris from machine coolant when grinding cermet-tipped saw blades. SOLUTION: Filtration system capable of removing particles to 1μm.

Machinist's Corner column for the May 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.