Machine Tools – Metalcutting

The MILLAC VII Series of vertical machining centers from Okuma America Corp., Charlotte, N.C., represents the pinnacle of large VMCs with high rigidity, heavy cutting ability and high operability, according to a Jan. 29 company news release. The VMC series is said to feature a strong base column construction with optimally placed ribs to counter chatter and twisting during heavy-duty cutting. In addition, traditional box ways are used for all axes to provide high accuracy and rigidity over the long term.

With its new KASTOwin range, KASTO Inc., Export, Penn., presents a flexible, universal solution for serial and production sawing of solid materials, tubes and profiles, according to a recent company news release. Four automatic band saw models were presented at the company's 170th anniversary event. The full line will be on display for the first time at AMB 2016, an international exhibition for metalworking set for Sept. 13-17 in Stuttgart, Germany.

Cosen Saws USA, Charlotte, N.C., has introduced MechaLogix Cosen Predictive Computing, a cloud-based system that reportedly revolutionizes the category with an innovative feature that monitors the performance of a blade and can accurately forecast the number of remaining cutting hours left before a saw blade dulls and is no longer cutting with precision or a complete breakage.

Fast-indexing Centurial CNC cutoff lathes from Modern Machine Tool Co., which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, can automatically load, cut off, chamfer, turn, bore, thread, drill and unload in one quick cycle.

The DoALL 2613-D36 vertical band saw is designed to cut brittle, dusty material where the dust is highly abrasive and may be flammable.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. made significant updates to its line of KIWA horizontals.

Pat Mooney Saws, the U.S. dealer for DANOBAT bandsaw machines, offers the DANOBAT DS3A, a bandsaw designed to cut up to 13" capacity.

Ultrasonic LLC introduces the Ultra 3200FA, a full-featured ultrasonic cleaner with 55-gallon main tank capacity and horizontal transducers for superior cleaning action without solvents.

Eurotech video offers some details about its Polygim Zeit Model 42 SLY2-B CNC Screw machine.

MTI Systems Inc. has launched Costimator Version 14, the latest release of its cost-estimating software.

Atkinson Walker Saws has expanded its product range to include log saw blades, which are used in paper goods, wet wipe and disposable nappy industries across the globe.

LENOX announces the expansion of the CircTech Precision platform with the newCircTech Precision CM200.