Hexagon Metrology today announced the launch of PC-DMIS 2012. PC-DMIS focuses on the collection, evaluation, management and presentation of manufacturing data to reduce scrap, improve throughput, reduce costs, and build lean manufacturing operations.
Feed units in machine tools, assembly lines and handling applications often require fast deep plunges into large workspaces. Combined with the increasingly fast cycle times of production machines, this places especially high demands on the axis mechanics in automated processes. Rexroth's new linear motion system, the "Omega Module," addresses this need by featuring a very low traveling mass so that top speeds can be reached.
Utilizing newly engineered ceramic grain, high-performance Rigid Kut quick-change discs from Superior Abrasives are designed for demanding burrs, heavy stock removal, and weld grinding.
A new, (patent pending) dual spring hanger that lets users safely maneuver all types of heavy or bulky tools, especially when they need to be jogged into position, is being introduced by ESCO Tool.
To enhance the load carrying efficiency of Uhing traverse drives and to prevent them from slipping, Amacoil has announced the availability of a linear bearing slide load carrier.
Carpenter Technology Corp. announced that it has launched an Android version of MetalMass, its popular free smart phone app that debuted in November 2011 for iPhone/iPad.
Utilizing simultaneous rotational and longitudinal movements, Carmex Whirling Inserts and holders deliver high production in high-precision parts such as dental implants and bone screws, as well as small automotive and semi-conductor components, and other parts made on Swiss-type machines.
A high performance 11-axis CNC system from NUM has enabled machine tool manufacturer Sicmat to create a gear honing machine for post-hardening fine finishing.
MAG's new XTi "super profiler" takes aerospace machining to a reportedly record altitude, demonstrating a 90-cubic-inch-per-minute metal removal rate (MRR) in titanium prior to shipment to Aerospace Dynamics International, Inc. (ADI), Valencia, California.