Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Products • January 1, 2014

Big Bore Turning Centers

Hwacheon Machinery America has introduced a line of large turning centers specifically for machining large oil field components, called Big Bore, based on its successful Hi-Tech 550, -700, and -850 horizontal turning centers.

Products • January 1, 2014

VLC 200 H Vertical Hobbing Machine

Drivers are already used to the sixth gear, and the development continues. There are plans afoot for an automatic gearbox for a 9-gear transmission system. The reason is obvious, since it allows the car to be driven at optimal speeds for longer intervals and that saves fuel. Together with the continuing pressure to optimize, high volume gear production must become faster and cheaper. The EMAG Group has demonstrated their solution: the VLC 200 H Vertical Hobbing Machine that adds a new dimension to productivity levels.

Products • January 1, 2014

Predictive Maintenance Solution for iPad

GTI Predictive Technology Inc., creators of the iPad Vibration Analyzer, offers a complete predictive maintenance solution for iPad.

Products • January 1, 2014

Models 66B/68B Tool Presetters

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

Products • January 1, 2014

LMS Ironcore Linear Motor Series

ETEL has introduced the LMS ironcore linear motor series, distributed through Heidenhain Corp.

Products • January 1, 2014

SD-SP15 Slotting and Groove Milling Cutters

ISCAR is introducing the SD-SP15, a new family of narrow slotting and groove milling cutters, featuring 1.25" diameter milling heads with 8 teeth in a width range of .125" — .250" for maximum depth of cut up to .315".

Products • January 1, 2014

VT 160 and VT 250 Duo Vertical Turning Cell

The right-hand and left-hand versions of the EMCO Maier VT 160 and VT 250, when linked with one of three basic conveyor options--oval, meander, and crossover-meander designs--provide a complete machining solution for workpieces with diameters of up to 250mm, a workpiece weight of 8 kg, and a workpiece height of 150mm with 30 workpieces (oval) or 50 workpieces (meander).

News • December 15, 2013

GF AgieCharmilles to change name

On Jan. 1, 2014, GF AgieCharmilles, Geneva, Switzerland, will become GF Machining Solutions, underscoring the fact that parent company Georg Fischer AG (GF) is a unified company with three divisions. Along with the name change, a new design style on the GF Machining Solutions Web site and sales literature will be gradually implemented, according to the company. GF AgieCharmille's U.S. operation is based in Lincolnshire, Ill.

Products • December 13, 2013

GN 440.6 Leveling Feet

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 440.6 Stainless Steel Leveling Feet with Fixing Lug with Tapped Socket, With Plastic Base Cap or Rubber Pad, in inch and metric sizes.

News • December 13, 2013

ARCH acquires Ultra-Dex and PTG

Precision components provider ARCH Global Precision, Livonia, Mich., has acquired two cutting tool manufacturers. ARCH purchased Flushing, Mich.-based Ultra-Dex Tooling Systems, including the Ultra-Dex USA branded product line and the Beamer Laser Marking Systems product line (collectively "Ultra-Dex") from Mark and Sharon Birchmeier. Ultra-Dex is a manufacturer of tooling systems, including indexable boring, milling and drilling systems, as well as tool holders, custom designed tooling and laser marking systems.

News • December 12, 2013

Tool-Flo expands product line

Threading and grooving toolmaker Tool-Flo Manufacturing, Houston, has added polycrystalline diamond (PCD) and polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN) tools to its product line. The ultrahard materials allow for longer tool life when cutting abrasive materials such as graphite, hard rubber, plastics, carbon, fiberglass components, ceramics, wood, copper, bronze, brass and aluminum alloys, and permit higher removal rates and faster cycle times.

News • December 10, 2013

Okuma holds 2013 tech showcase

Okuma America Corp.'s Technology Showcase event, held December 10-12, 2013 in Charlotte, N.C., was the company's largest to date, both in attendance and the number of CNC machines shown, according to the company. Held annually, the event is designed to give attendees the opportunity to see and gain hands-on experience with Okuma's latest technology and discuss their individual needs with a variety of industry experts.