For the aerospace market, the Sinumerik 840D sl from Siemens Industry Inc. offers CNC technology that reportedly increases machine tool performance and user productivity.
The growing challenges of grinding and servicing new generations of complex-geometry drills and end mills are resolved by a new release of the NUMROTO tool grinding software package. Version 3.8 of NUM's market-leading software automates multi-helical and variable flute grinding, as well as providing a new form cutter function for profile inserts.
Hexagon Metrology announced the launch of 360° Smart Inline Measurement Solutions (360° SIMS), a new family of measurement solutions that can be fully integrated into demanding automotive production lines to serve manufacturers during launch, ramp-up and ongoing production.
Storing and retrieving heavy loads or bulky goods generally takes manpower and heavy equipment. With the new Shuttle XP 1000, Kardex Remstar supplies an overhead crane mounted on the unit for easy handling of heavy goods.
Herkules Equipment Corp.'s Vise and Grinder Stands offer any workshop more flexibility on the placement of either a vise or a grinder within their facility.
Demanding grinding applications require a powerful filtration system, that positively supports and affects the production process. The filtration specialist Vomat provides the metalworking industry with individually tailored filtration concepts, as well as custom solutions for special applications.
The ELECT XL150 all-electric tube bender from BLM GROUP USA brings advanced levels of accuracy and productivity to the bending of tubes up to 6 inches in diameter.