Product News

CNC Software announces the release of Mastercam 2017. Mastercam 2017 brings a new suite of programming tools focused on delivering speed, automation, and efficiency for all machining jobs.

Delcam incorporates a wealth of new features into every release of its FeatureCAM product for automating CNC programming. FeatureCAM 2016 R3 available now, delivers a range of new features and improvements such as new toolpath strategies and access to Autodesk A360 collaboration software.

For the large-scale production of flat precision components Thielenhaus Microfinish says it presents a particularly cost-efficient, compact machining solution. In close collaboration with the Japanese mechanical engineers Nissei, the ultraprecision machine tool producers offer a double-disc grinding machine characterized by four advantages: precision, cost-effectiveness, ease of use and compactness.

GTI Predictive Technology Inc., creators of the VibePro iPad Data Collector, announce X-Phase for iPad. The new application enables cross channel phase analysis on the iPad.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 437 zinc die-cast adjustable friction hinges. The RoHS-compliant hinge body is zinc die-cast, with either a black powder coated, textured finish or silver powder coated, textured finish.

NCG CAM Solutions Ltd. has released NCG CAM v15.0. This major release includes a number of new features including additional functionality to UV passes and UV passes linking, tool sheets now include images, 5-axis roughing, T-slot cutters can now be used in 5-axis, as well as many new user interface features and enhancements.

Sunnen's new SVL-2115 automated lapping machine brings increased productivity and part consistency to what is traditionally a manual process. Based on the same machine platform as the popular SV-2100 honing system, the SVL-2115 provides single-setup processing of hydraulic valves, sleeves, fuel system components and other parts that are prone to distortion when honed.

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. introduces its customized Model 650 chuck. This chuck has been engineered using one chuck and two sets of flexing jaws.

Tungaloy Corp. announces the expansion of DrillForce-Meister, the series of interchangeable-tip drills. DrillForce-Meister is a tool series for large-diameter holemaking (drill diameters from 26.0 to 41.0 mm) that features two effective cutting edges for high speed and high productivity.

Swiss ID burnishing tools by Elliott Tool Technologies are ideal for accurate sizing, low microfinishing and surface hardening of ID holes down to 4 mm. With the tool body completely inside the tool block, the new 5918 series features an adjustment knob which protrudes from the rear of the tool shank, thus allowing the burnishing tool size to be adjusted for diameter without removal from the tool block.

The new CoroMill 316 generation of exchangeable-head milling cutters from Sandvik Coromant further expands the company’s established solid, round tools portfolio by bringing higher levels of versatility and productivity to machining operations in ISO P (steel) and ISO M (stainless steel) materials. Further benefits include high reliability in almost all applications along with enhanced tool life and a silent machining process.

Century Die Company LLC, a blow mold specialist in Fremont Ohio, has added to their heat treating capability with a Lucifer Red Devil single-chamber furnace. Model RD7-H21 has a working chamber size of 9”H x 12”L by 21”D and heats to 2200° F.

The general-purpose drill line from Dormer Pramet includes the Precision Twist Drill brand of Silver & Deming drills. These reduced-shank drills deliver versatility and reliability.

LACH DIAMOND says its solution to combine the »Cool Injection« process, during which the cooling jet is guided by a PCD surface, and the chip controller »Plus« into one single tool proved to be ideal for manufacturing. Now it is possible to work with extremely high cutting speeds and feeds required for HSC machining.

A portable, battery-powered, NTEP-approved bench scale with a removable display for easy viewing when setting up for high-volume UPS box shipping applications is available from Alliance Scale Inc. The Alliance/CAS PB series portable bench scale is lightweight and has a carrying handle with a display that is removable for easy viewing and can be supplied with an optional wall-mount bracket.

Refresh Your Memory Inc. offers the FactoryWiz DNC communication package. FactoryWiz DNC has always had the ability to communicate to RS232 serial controls. However, the current release now offers a more powerful and varied Ethernet connection option providing data transfer to/from machines acting as FTP clients, FTP servers, or Microsoft SMB servers.

Jet Edge introduces its latest generation of Mid Rail Gantry waterjet systems. Designed for heavy duty 24/7 use in industrial environments, Jet Edge’s Mid Rail Gantry waterjet is capable of operating up to four abrasivejet or water-only waterjet cutting heads for increased productivity.

Allied Machine & Engineering Corp. offers a range of customization capabilities, including special sizes, geometries, substrates, and coatings for tool bodies, blades and inserts. Also available are customized threadmills, reamers, and boring tools. The online Insta-Quote system lets customers design, quote and order customized tooling in minutes.

Fives’ Universal Landis Twin Turret grinding machine’s newly configured design provides a common platform for multiple machine configurations and processes. It is far stiffer than conventional machines, features remarkable thermal stability, and offers a compact machine footprint, according to the company.

TraceART is a professional raster to vector conversion program (Vectorizer) released by DWG TOOL Software. TraceART can let you quickly convert uneditable scanned paper drawings into accurate vector files for editing in any CAD program.