Machine Tools – Metalcutting

Honing and superfinishing are two strategies for mass finishing parts.

Drill and workpiece rotation has a major influence on a hole's concentricity – a key measure of drilling accuracy

The new KASTOsort tower will appeal to, for instance, metalworking companies who already use a high-performance saw such as the KASTOvariospeed oder KASTOtec with or without KASTOsort robots. For an efficient process, the parts must be sorted by order after sawing and handling and placed in appropriate boxes. One of the solutions used to date has been a container carousel with eight pallet spaces on which the robot can independently place and fill the respective boxes. This is a simple and cost-effective solution for buffering manageable quantities of material.

Harnessing the power of advanced M18 FUEL™ technology, the M18 FUEL™ ½" High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring provides users with the best combination of power and size to maximize productivity. A POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor delivers nut-busting torque up to 1,500 ft-lbs with a M18™ REDLITHIUM™ XC5.0 Battery and up to 1,600 ft-lbs with Milwaukee's new M18™ REDLITHIUM™ FORGE ™ XC6.0 Battery. With the ability to remove stubborn bolts and nuts, this impact wrench provides professionals with the most power-dense solution, driving maximum productivity on the job.

The TechniDrill 2.00-30-48 has a gundrilling diameter capacity of 2.0 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 during gundrilling via pneumatically operated 3-jaw chucks, which increases the accuracy of the drilled hole.

The VMT-1000+Y vertical mill/turn center eliminates the need for multiple setups.

Ease of programming attracts machine shop to Mazak VMC

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.

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.

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

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.

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