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The new Top Cut 4 indexable drilling platform from WIDIA is targeted to end users that machine a broad assortment of products and need one drill for a variety of drilling applications and workpiece materials.

Even with minimal runout near the nose of the holder, conventional collet holders frequently see larger runout when measured at the cutting edge of longer tools. NT Tool's original "R" Zero system eliminates this problem by utilizing a four-point adjustment mechanism to adjust runout at the tool tip to as low as 0µm to 2µm.

J. Schneeberger Machinen AG offers two new grinding machines: the Gemini NGM (pictured) and the Sirius NGS. With both machines, space requirement was give special attention to achieve smallest footprint with a large work envelope.

Deemed the most compact laser production center in diamond tool manufacturing, the new EWAG LASER LINE PRECISION serves as an alternative to conventional grinding and eroding methods that are unable to handle the level of precision required for processing complex cutting contours and narrow tool tolerances in CBN, PCD and CVD-­D materials.

Walter Tools, Waukesha, Wis., recently introduced its new Advance product line, which the company claims increases tool life up to 50 percent. The MC251 Advance solid carbide milling cutters from Walter's Prototyp brand is said to be the ideal geometry for machining stainless materials from material group ISO M and for secondary applications in ISO S materials, according to the company.

PRESTO BLACK room temperature black oxide from Birchwood Technology is ideal for small to medium production operations which require robust corrosion resistance and galling protection on critical surfaces for machine components.

CGTech announced the next major release of its VERICUT CNC simulation software product, used world-wide to simulate of all types of CNC machines including leading brands such as Mazak, DMG MORI, Makino, Matsuura, Okuma, Haas, and Heller.

ngineered for drilling multiple plates, RotoBrute stack-cut cutters from Champion Cutting Tools are manufactured with a special ID grind, that cut cylindrical steel slugs without leaving the traditional "top hat brim."

Coherent Inc. announces new, higher power, higher brightness 780-830 nm and 975 nm diode laser components for industrial applications.

Mass production components always present challenges: planning the machine installation site, linking machines and coordinating cycle times all to achieve the perfect combination of quality and cost efficiency. The larger the workpiece the more demanding the planning process for the manufacturing set-up.

3D Systems has begun shipping the latest version of GibbsCAM, its software for production machining.

The new Genesis 400H gear hobbing machine for workpieces up to 400mm in diameter and module 8mm supplements Gleason's successful line of Genesis hobbing machines in the medium-sized workpiece range.