Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) has developed a double-headed helical broaching machine, dubbed the "BH50-17," capable of machining of a workpiece in 22 seconds.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the YASDA YBM 7Ti 5-axis horizontal machining center for difficult-to-cut materials.

Polygon Solutions is one of a group of Florida manufacturers that has volunteered to host events during National Manufacturing Day Oct. 3. About 1,300 events are scheduled throughout the U.S. This is the third year of the event, and the third year the Fort Myers-based company is participating. The rotary broach manufacturer was also named a winner of the event's first-ever Manufacturing Day Video Contest.

OMAX debuts its MicroMAX Abrasive Waterjet machine at IMTS 2014.

Starrag demonstrates Bumotec S191 Linear mill turn machine at IMTS 2014.

Watch this brief video as JM Performance Products demonstrates how the company's high-torque retention knobs prevent toolholder expansion.

Exsys displays quick-change abilities at IMTS 2014.

Makino offers overview of its a81nx machine at IMTS 2014.

United Grinding unveils new machine at IMTS 2014.

Quick overview of the Helitronic Vision 400 at the United Grinding booth during IMTS 2014.

Rollomatic USA debuts its new 528XF grinding machine to grind long, thin drills at its booth during IMTS 2014.

Makino Inc. featured its a61nx-5E horizontal machining center at IMTS 2014. Designed with an innovative pallet-change system, the a61nx-5E provides enhanced rigidity through a three-point bed casting and tiered column structure. It has X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 730 mm (28.7 inches), 730 mm and 680 mm (26.8 inches), respectively. Linear acceleration is 1G on the X- and Y-axes, and 0.8 in the Z-axis. The twin-direct-drive rotary tables are said to offer improved access to all sides of a part, especially when using shorter tools.