Machine Tools – Metalcutting

The machines' strong and durable structures provide table lateral movement accuracy of 2.5 µm or better. The Z-axis guide system is restrained on four sides to maximize rigidity and reliability, and dual ball screws ensure stable feed motion. For precision holemaking applications, XY interpolation enables the J12/J16 machines to carry out high-precision contouring by utilizing an end mill instead of a boring tool, eliminating the need to manually adjust a boring tool to accurately finish the hole diameter avoiding bottlenecks. Pitch accuracy is within 5 µm even for large-pitch holes.

The #9680342 Radial Drill Press from Palmgren is the ideal choice for odd-shaped work pieces. The presses come with Palmgren's three-year warranty.

The 3859 Easy-Cut Xtreme Trimetal Bandsaw Blade cuts "easy to cut" materials and difficult materials with the same blade; there is no need to change blades. This saves time and money by reducing blade inventory, operator labor and machine downtime. The 3859 also boasts a much longer blade life than bimetal blades. Its enhanced durability also means the blade can cut faster when needed.

This small machine weighs 42 pounds and ships in a Pelican case for ease of storage, transportation and portability. It can run off a regular electrical plug, battery or generator — for use at home, in the office, in the classroom, garage or workshop and even on the road (or camping on a mountaintop).

Standard features on the #9683128 10" Vertical Metal-Cutting Band Saw from Palmgren include: 3-speed belt driven system, machined cast iron table with miter gauge slot, balanced cast blade wheels and a rip fence assembly and miter gauge.

Kirk Stewart, the chief strategy officer and general manager of sales for SW North America Inc., provides a brief demo of the company's W08-12 machine featuring linear motors, two worktables and a position tolerance of 0.006 mm.

As more options come onto the market, choosing what is right for a specific business becomes more challenging.

Kevin Bates, Mazak Corp.'s general manager, Midwest region, discusses the company's new line of SYNCREX Swiss-turning machines at IMTS 2022.

Kimberly Carroll, Makino Inc.'s director of marketing, showcases an interactive digital experience that allowed the company to display its entire fleet of machines at IMTS 2022.

Zachary Hewes, a Marubeni Citizen-Cincom applications engineer, chats with a booth visitor about the company's Miyano BNA-42SY5 machine.

ANCA USA General Manager Russell Riddiford visits with various ANCA experts during IMTS 2022 to discuss several of the machines on display, including the new ANCA Integrated Manufacturing System (AIMS).

Steve Landmann, UNISIG's regional sales manager, demonstrates the company's automated small-diameter drilling system featuring the ability to load workpieces through the back side of the spindle.