Machine Tools – Metalcutting

Products • July 11, 2023

Threaded Lathe Sleeves

Across the general machining industry, customers are able to directly plumb in an external coolant line to the back of the sleeve using a standard ½ NPT or ½ BSP pipe fitting. This also gives users the option to adapt external high-pressure pumps directly to a turret station to maximize pressure and flow for long/deep holes.

Products • July 8, 2023

ROMI MAAS

ROMI MAAS provides access to Romi's portfolio of high-performance machine tools, renowned for their precision, durability, and versatility. Currently, Romi's CNC lathe models C 420, C 510, and C620; machining center models D 800, D 1000, and D1250; and turning center models GL 170, GL 250, GL 300 T are available to rent through the new program. Terms on the rental agreement are for 24, 36, or 48 months.

Videos • July 6, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with Marubeni Citizen-Cincom @ Eastec

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Sales Engineer James Sabatino took a few minutes at Eastec 2023 to showcase the Cincom L32 XII Swiss-type CNC automatic lathe that features nine cutting axes and an automatic toolchanger.n

Products • July 6, 2023

TENNAX™-PRO Bi-Metal Band Saw Blades

TENNAX-PRO blades are ideal for cutting a wide range of materials including carbon steel, carbon steel alloys, stainless steel, and non-ferrous materials. In addition to pipes, tubes, structural and bundled materials, TENNAX™-PRO applications include small solids. The blades are available in widths of 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2", and 2 5/8", and can be used with manually operated, gravitational, and hydraulic machinery, making them a versatile and adaptable choice for a variety of applications.

Videos • July 3, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with UNISIG @ Eastec

Tom Bruders, regional sales manager for UNISIG deep hole drilling systems, discussed the company's UNE6 2i gundrilling machines that feature automation options and two independent spindles, and are aimed at the medical manufacturing market. n

Videos • June 29, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with Rush Machinery @ Eastec

Rush Machinery Sales Manager Doug Lewis highlighted the features of the CH-CM0206 Auto-Cut machine at the Rush booth during Eastec 2023, and noted that the machine is ideal for tool manufacturers and carbide rod processors. n

Videos • June 29, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with SW North America @ Eastec

SW North America Inc. showcased its BA 322i that features 300 mm between two spindles as well as two worktables, with one being loaded and unloaded while the other resides in the work envelope.n

Videos • June 29, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with GF Machining Solutions @ Eastec

In addition to featuring its Cut F 600 wire EDMing machine and Mill S 200 U five-axis linear drive machine, GF Machining Solutions highlighted the micromachining capabilities of its Microlution product line. n

Videos • June 28, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with GROB Systems @ Eastec

Dante Payva, regional sales manager for universal machines for GROB Systems Inc., detailed the features and benefits of the company's G550 horizontal, five-axis milling center along with a 10-position pallet changer that were on display during Eastec 2023.n

Products • June 27, 2023

TechniDrill 2.00-30-48

The TechniDrill 2.00-30-48 has a gundrilling diameter capacity of 2 inches (50.8 mm) and a maximum gundrilling depth of 48 inches (1219 mm). It features a 30 horsepower AC spindle motor and two-speed gearbox to provide versatile gundrilling performance. The workpiece is counter-rotated via pneumatically operated 3-jaw chucks to increase the accuracy of the gundrilled hole.

Products • June 27, 2023

Polished Rake Faces

Especially for milling aluminium alloys and plastics, Horn offers the indexable inserts with polished rake faces on all four edges from stock to counteract the formation of built-up edges. In conjunction with the positive chip breaker geometry, the sharp ground cutting edge produces a soft cut and high surface quality. The special grade is designed for use with the ISO N material group. The inserts can be used in all cutter body variants.

Articles • June 19, 2023 • William Leventon

Swell cells

For many machining operations, the benefits of setting up a modern work cell justify the effort and expense.