Product News

The Sidekick from Methods Machine Tools Inc. pairs with any FANUC RoboDrill for light, unattended machining. Supported by FANUC CRX-10iA/L robot mounted to a standardized table design, the Sidekick holds up to 30 workpieces. The company says the Sidekick is ideal for those smaller shops looking to make their first leap into automation alongside the most trusted and proven vertical machining center in the industry.

The xsTECH Pro CNC desktop router from Tormach, which was designed for education and training environments, combines professional-level machining capabilities and features with a safe, approachable design that fits seamlessly into classrooms, STEM labs and makerspaces, the company says.

NTK Cutting Tools has launched the new "ECO Series" line as an addition to its existing "Thread Whirling" product line. Compared to conventional Thread Whirling tools, the company says this new series offers significant cost advantages because it allows users to select the number of teeth and corners on the insert according to the workpiece. With this capability, production can be achieved at minimal cost.

Innovative Products of America (IPA) has expanded its BrushAll line with the launch of ultra-thin Diamond Grinding & Cut-Off Wheels, as well as a new Type-27 cut-off and grinding wheel. According to the company, the wheels are built with advanced core bonding technology, and each wheel fully exposes its diamond particles for maximum cutting and grinding efficiency, while a reinforced steel core maintains shape, stability, and precision under heavy use.

The Ultrasonic 60 Precision machine from DMG MORI offers a cost-effective entry into the precision machining of hard, brittle materials such as silicon carbide, Zerodur, and hard metals. The ultrasonic milling machine features The monolithic machine bed, solid castings, and wide roller guide rails give it outstanding rigidity. Precision cooling of the linear guides is standard equipment and ensures high accuracy and process stability. The figures speak for themselves: the positioning accuracy of the ULTRASONIC 60 Precision is 5 µm, and the accuracy of the circular interpolation is 6 µm. The process stability and high accuracy of the ULTRASONIC 60 Precision go hand in hand with enormous machining versatility. The swivel rotary table of the 5-axis machining center can carry workpieces weighing up to 300 kg and has a swivel range of -35° to +110°. 60 tools are available as standard. A tool magazine with 120 slots is available as an option. The ULTRASONIC 60 Precision thus machines complex components productively and economically.

Heule Tool's new SNAP-X deburring line for cross-hole deburring of main bores with multiple cross bores. SNAP-X deburrs intersecting cross bores at different diameters and angles directly through the main bore in one pass. With two cutting blades that work in both directions, it provides forward and backward cutting.

Monaghan Tooling Group now offers the Diatool easyZERO runout compensation nuts in a kit form. Designed for round tools using ER collets (ER16 to ER40), the easyZERO quickly and easily corrects runout errors and misalignment for round tools, providing reamers with the stability to hold tolerances as tight as 0.0011”.

Tungaloy Corporation has expanded its RoundSplit series of tooling to include inserts with a serrated cutting edge and wear-resistant PVD grade AH3135 for improved stability and surface finish in steel and stainless steel machining.

The UMILL 1000 from EMCO is a 5-axis machining center with milling/turning, 1000mm diameter, 600mm height, 1000kg capacity, and direct drives for high precision. With the UMILL 1000, EMCO is expanding its range of universal machining centers in the 5-axis simultaneous machining sector, thereby creating a bridge between the UMILL 750 and UMILL 1500 models.

The Cutmaster X 90 and Cutmaster X 110 from Thermal Dynamics, an ESAB brand, feature a new arc starting mechanism that the company says has no moving parts, and starts the arc within a few thousandths of a second after establishing airflow.

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At Mazak's Discover 2025 event, the company will unveil its Integrex i-350S NEO multi-tasking machine that the company says can provide increased thermal stability and combines high-performance turning, milling and — for the first time — grinding operations along with advanced automation features.

Mazak is unveiling its QRX-50MSY CNC turning center at the company's Discover 2025 event, Oct. 6-10, that provides manufacturers the speed and versatility for high-volume production of small, intricate parts in a compact, affordable machine.

Dillon says that its full grip jaws manufactured from 6061 extruded aluminum bar stock eliminate the porosity inherent with castings, thus increasing their strength, reliability, and safety.

The TC620 Supreme thread milling cutters utilize patent-pending Walter DeVibe technology with an anti-vibration land to effectively suppress vibrations and allow higher cutting parameters, while contributing to other TC620 Supreme advantages like a high level of process reliability and easy handling due to extremely infrequent radius correction.

IMCO Carbide Tool created its new POW•R•FEED M935 five-flute endmills using a multi-parabolic grinding (MPG) process that reportedly allows for significantly higher metal removal rates and the freest cutting action in mild steels, stainless steels and titanium.

The DoFeedTri series of cutting tools from Tungaloy Corporation has been expanded with the introduction of a new grade optimized for stainless steel machining, enhanced low cutting force chipbreakers, and an extended range of cutter bodies for improved versatility and performance.

The JT1-1376 18" CVS bandsaw from JET Tools was designed for larger projects and more demanding applications, the company says. The bandsaw features a high-performance BLDC motor that the company says delivers powerful cutting with energy efficiency, an 8" throat allows for cutting larger workpieces, and continuous variable speed control to adjust the speed from 90 SFPM to 1,400 SFPM to match different materials.

The BA 322i from SW North America Inc. is a fully integrated, twin-spindle machining center with onboard robotics and workpiece storage, enabling continuous, lights-out production. With its compact footprint and automation-ready design, the BA 322i is ideal for medical device components, aerospace fasteners, and automotive parts requiring both speed and precision.

Jergens adds MT-S to its range of workholding products for automated and unattended applications for greater machine utilization.