Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Applications Engineer Robin Cave explains how the 3D Simulation feature on Mazak's MAZATROL SMOOTH CNCs makes your machining setups quicker and safer.

To meet the needs of manufacturers of small servo motors and actuators, Heidenhain introduces an expansion of its small-diameter 1000 and 1100 series rotary encoders with added versions now available with Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ. Models ECN/EQN 1000S, ROC/ROQ 1000S and ECN/EQN 1100S rotary encoders with integrated DRIVE-CLiQ interface feature a compact design with 35mm diameter, while permitting a high operating temperature of 95° C.

Company turns to TDM Systems to control and optimize its tooling data.

Kennametal's 3D-printed stator bore tool weighs about half that of the conventionally manufactured version.

Two organizations spearheading separate efforts to create a common language for machine tools causes confusion in the industry.

EXAIR's new Gen4 two outlet selectable voltage power supply allows you to choose input voltages of 115VAC or 230VAC. Two 5kV stainless steel output connectors can energize two static eliminators.

Machine feet, articulated feet, leveling feet, corrosion resistant stainless steel and elegant forms: The range of leveling feet available in the JW Winco portfolio is extensive. And it continues to grow because the requirements only appear simple until you take a deeper look.

Single Phase Power Solutions introduces the 50-hp 1-to-3 Microgrid Power Source featuring a patented BELLE motor with Written-Pole technology to deliver three-phase power from single-phase utility service. The 50-hp 1-to-3 can be used to operate a 25-hp motor three-phase motor, and multiple other motors up the remaining 25 hp of capacity.

The A-351 gantry motion system is related to the A-341 hybrid air bearing gantry. Driven by linear motors and guided by precision mechanical linear bearings, the system provides high speed and accuracy, at a lower price compared to its air bearings-based brother. Advanced absolute linear encoders increase accuracy and reduce start-up time by rendering homing procedures unnecessary.

Being a Tier 3 supplier to automotive and appliance OEMs is high-volume, extremely competitive work, where success depends in large part on fast, accurate and above all dependable equipment. Fortunately for Bill Overbay, manufacturing supervisor at Miyama USA Inc., Louisville, Kentucky, his latest round of machine tool purchasing gave him exactly that.

A new standard line of rigid shaft couplings offered with a choice of popular design templates to let users reduce the cost and delivery time of small quantity custom orders has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp.

Searching for skilled labor and ways to increase overall efficiency and productivity has just gotten much easier with Okuma's automation solutions.