With Sinumerik Ctrl-Energy, Siemens has opened up a broad range of solutions for the energy-efficient operation of machine tools, encompassing its Sinamics drive systems and motors, CNC and drive functions, PC software solutions and services.
The Diebold-UltraGrip power chuck series are especially designed for heavy-duty milling and they supply maximum clamping forces and simultaneously vibration-damping properties.
The advantages of Tool Lifecycle Management are obvious: Throughout all departments, every employee should have access to the tool data. In order for this process to work smoothly, it needs a center in which all information converges…the TDM Base Module and an efficient data base.
AMETEK Creaform has introduced VXinspect, intuitive 3D inspection software that includes all of the tools for first article inspection (FAI) and quality control.
Hexagon Metrology announced the release of the RS3 upgrade package delivering a dramatic performance improvement for the ROMER Absolute Arm with integrated laser scanner.
An upgraded O.D. clamping end prep tool that is ideal for beveling, flat facing and J-prepping water wall boilers equipped with small bore heavy-well tubes has been introduced by ESCO Tool.
An air-powered saw that can be used in any position to produce perfectly square cuts on water wall boiler tube panels made from highly alloyed tube up to 4-½" O.D. is available from ESCO Tool.
The new VSM490 double-sided shoulder milling platform from WIDIA offers an advantage for achieving true 90-degree shoulders and floors with superior surface finish.