Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

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

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.

CIRO Products Ltd. introduces the Elaso ebm100 dynamic grinding wheel balancing system.

Available from Heidenhain Corp., ETEL's TMK motor range boasts a unique electromagnetic design and redefines the concept of torque motors at high speeds without necessitating compromises on other performance criteria.

Demonstration of the Nexturn SA-32P Swiss-style machine. Machine and operation information supplied by Absolute Machine Tools.

Machine tool builder Mazak Corp. has invited manufacturers to its "Discover More With Mazak" event July 29 and 30 at the company's Southwest Technology Center in Houston. The company will demonstrate its latest multitasking, 5-axis, milling and turning processes on Mazak machines. Applications engineers will also be available to discuss new ways attendees can streamline their operations.

The foundation of robust and successful CNC milling and drilling processes consists of numerous elements, including high-quality machine tools, sturdy work holders and high-performance cutting tools. Toolholders are another of the basic elements.

According to a recent study by Roland-Berger, the automotive supplier industry will grow at a rate of approximately 6 percent in the next two years with competition intensifying. To gain an advantage, manufacturers must take a close look at the profitability of production sites.

The market for commercial vehicles is experiencing a vibrant development. Emerging economies have a growing need for new technologies in the production of semitrucks and agricultural machines, enabling them to achieve the desired growth in the construction industry and agriculture. New manufacturers from China, for instance, intensify the price war, putting today's production planners under considerable pressure.

Fives upsizes features that can be turned on Giddings & Lewis boring mills with introduction of a larger-range integrated contouring head that handles up to 980mm I.D. (38.6 in) and 780mm O.D.