Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Products • August 1, 2014

KRPXng Rack and Pinion Systems

In the last 10 years, the success of IBARMIA, a Basque firm manufacturing innovative machining centres for different sectors, is thanks to REDEX, who has provided the company with rack and pinion systems for the X-axis of its machine tools, according to the company.

Products • August 1, 2014

HMC500 Horizontal Machining Center

Like its HMC400, OKK's new HMC500 Horizontal Machining Center is thoroughly built for speed and faster cycle times.

Videos • July 21, 2014

Robotics and the Ethernet

A Rockwell Automation representative talks about the Ethernet trend based on open standards and how its potential application for many industries. The video captures a robot arm sorting and aligning pucks. Driving the automation are Stratix switches, which were jointly developed by Cisco and Rockwell Automation.

News • July 17, 2014

Fadal Engineering under new ownership

Machine tool builder Fadal Engineering, Troy, Mich., has joined forces with Saginaw-based, family-owned manufacturer Merrill Technologies Group (MTG) to launch a full-range Fadal CNC product line.

News • July 8, 2014

Sandvik Coromant recycles for vets

Sandvik Coromant, Fair Lawn, N.J., is dedicating the months of July, August and September to raise money for "Workshops for Warriors." For every pound of carbide received for recycling during those months, Sandvik Coromant will donate $1 to the non-profit organization that is dedicated to training, certifying and placing veterans into manufacturing careers.

Articles • July 1, 2014 • Christopher Tate

Understanding Cutting Equations

Learn cutting tool equations like SFM, chip load, spindle speed, and feed rate to optimize machining efficiency and improve precision in metalworking.

Products • July 1, 2014

Y-Axis Attachment

Fives brings off-centerline turning, drilling, milling and tapping capabilities to its Giddings & Lewis vertical turning centers with a new Y-axis attachment, that combines a C-axis head with table and X and Z axes motions. The attachment, available fully integrated on new VTCs or as a retrofit, allows for single-setup processing of flanged parts, pumps, compressors, motor housings, fluid routing parts, intakes and exhausts, among others.

News • July 1, 2014

Special CTE digital supplements set to cover IMTS 2014

Look for a special digital supplement to the August 2014 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering (CTE) magazine in your email inbox next month. The special digital edition, sponsored by Makino Inc., will feature the results of our biennial salary survey, a variety of video reports and a preview of IMTS 2014.

Products • July 1, 2014

Elbo Controlli Model E346 Tool Presetter

Elbo Controlli is continuing its advancement into the tool management market with a new generation of tool presetters distributed by Koma Precision Inc.

Products • July 1, 2014

HG 12 and HG 25 Linear Motor Axes

WEISS North America Inc. has introduced its latest in dynamic drive technology for your basic axis, the lightweight, aluminum profile-based HG 12 and HG 25 linear motor axes.

Products • July 1, 2014

VibeCapture, PhasePro Apps

GTI Predictive Technology Inc., creators of the iPad Vibration Analyzer, announces its newest VibePro Apps for The Apple iPad.

Products • July 1, 2014

LC 185 and LC 485 Linear Encoders

For use on machine tools, HEIDENHAIN Corp.s newest absolute LC 185 and LC 485 sealed linear encoders are now available as a complete family.