Product News

Galil Motion Control Inc. has released the Galil Design Kit. This is Galil's newest software environment, providing easy communication with Galil's motion controllers and PLCs. Galil recently introduced the new scope and tuner to GDK's growing list of tools and capabilities. All tools are customizable by editing the XLM, located in the “more options” menu at the top right corner of the software.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced the latest evolution of its GLOBAL S coordinate measuring machine (CMM) series, customizable for specific inspection work and changing manufacturing objectives. The new CMM platform features four capability packages focused on customer productivity drivers: Throughput, Precision, Multi-Purpose and Shop-Floor.

The EvoDECO range represents the pinnacle of the Tornos range. Designed for the most demanding machining operations and users, EvoDECO machines are powerful and productive.

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of the latest Rockwell hardness testers in its HR-530 Series, including the HR-530 (maximum specimen size height: 250 mm; depth: 150 mm) and the HR-530L (maximum specimen size height: 395 mm; depth 150 mm).

Amada Miyachi America announces the new IPB-5000A-MU inverter resistance welding power supply, which features a modified back panel that accommodates most AMA weld heads.

The vertical toolroom saw from Palmgren is designed for contour sawing, beveling, slicing, ripping, stack cutting and cutting off.

ReverseEngineering.com 2018 for SOLIDWORKS is a reverse engineering application, fully integrated into SOLIDWORKS. Users can easily process point clouds, hard probe, and 3D laser scan directly in SOLIDWORKS.

As machine tools become increasingly complex and the need to produce parts in less time grows, CNC lathe owners and managers must look to the latest technologies if they’re to improve shop floor efficiency. Isn’t it ironic then that one of the most productive of these solutions is far from new—in fact, it’s been a champion in the war on machine tool downtime for nearly three decades. It’s called KMTM Quick Change Tooling, and whether it’s an old friend, a complete stranger, or an acquaintance you met briefly and discounted, it’s time to take a long hard look at what it can do for your bottom line.

One of Mapal Inc.’s goals in developing the HPR400 Plus line of indexable-insert reamers was to minimize the time and costs associated with sending solid reamers out to be reconditioned. The tool’s design does away with logistics costs, reports Mapal, adding that there’s “no need for transporting [the reamers] to the manufacturer. WIP inventory and reconditioning costs are kept to a minimum.” Additionally, the HPR400 Plus, intended for reaming larger diameters, comes with indexable inserts featuring four cutting edges instead of one. This lowers the volume of inserts a customer must stock.

A new design CNC microfinishing system by IMPCO Microfinishing polishes the critical cylindrical bearing journals of a range of different size crankshafts to micron tolerances consistently and automatically without the need to manually change and reposition the tooling, reducing changeover time from many hours to a few minutes. The company says its Worldstar 1680 is a fully flexible microfinishing system for the automotive industry and was built in response to the requirements of a European automaker for installation in Brazil.

A comprehensive range of adjustable machine leveling feet is available from WDS Component Parts. With a wide range of sizes and styles to suit most application demands, the range also include nickel-plated designs for added corrosion protection.

Walter has introduced two new insert grades in its Perform Line of turning tools, the WPV10 and WPV20. These versatile, cost-effective inserts are suitable for users whose machines are limited in cutting parameters due to their stability and performance, and who need a versatile insert that can handle different materials, as well as for those who machine small or medium batch sizes.

The Pentacut HP Jet line from Iscar Metals Inc. combines the cost-effective Pentacut—which can be used in multifunction applications, including grooving, parting, recessing and chamfering—with innovative high-pressure coolant technology.

The Optoquick high-precision gage from Marposs Corp. measures parts up to 1,200mm (47.244") long. Optoquick sits directly beside machine tools to reduce wasted motion and increase productivity.

The updated U-Grind by Strausak AG, part of the Rollomatic group, offers an expanded 6-axis robot loader system as an option.

Tungaloy is expanding its TFE series, a long-running range of facemilling cutters for finishing applications, to incorporate bodies with insert adjustable pockets, achieving near zero axial runout for superior surface finishing results.

The Alberti 360 Index Head from Koma Precision Inc. combines a swiveling base module and a standard angle head.

The 5-axis GENOS M460V-5AX VMC from Okuma America Corp. features solidly built double-column construction, a high-speed spindle and intelligent technologies.

Fixtureworks LLC offers TriMax production vises, which help users maximize a machine’s potential with multiple-part clamping, quick-change components and easy adjustment, and TG GripSerts carbide gripper inserts, which are designed for ultralow-profile clamping with no dovetail workpiece preparation.

Through its Cleveland brand, Greenfield Industries Inc. offers 4- and 5-flute, variable-index carbide endmills for difficult-to-machine applications. Tools are available from 1/8" (3.175mm) to 1" (25.4mm) with a square end or various radii.