Makino says its new F5-5XR vertical machining center combines the speed, precision and flexibility required for tight tolerance, five-axis, hard-milling applications.
Removing burrs and producing an edge radius on small-diameter holes is an expensive finishing problem that involves a great deal of hand work, according to Brush Research Manufacturing Co. Inc. The company reports that its miniature deburring brushes can automate this process, saving time and money while improving product quality and consistency.
The Cyclo Cut Max-Flute high-performance endmills from MAG are for roughing titanium when machining at low torque. When the 16-flute endmills run at 2,037 rpm and 231 ipm, they can achieve metal-removal rates of up to 8"3/min. with 25 ft.-lbs. of torque and 9 hp.
Behringer Saws has introduced a laser-based measuring system for use on the company's full range of sawing and turnkey pre- and post-cut material handling productivity-enhancing products.
Pinpoint Laser Systems introduced the new Pinpoint Proline Alignment Kit, a visual laser system for checking and measuring straightness, flatness, squareness, parallelism, leveling and other tasks.
BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. introduces the Perfect Jet Collet to optimize coolant supply in high-speed machining operations, resulting in better coolant delivery and the option to seal the collet for coolant-through tools.
Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the new Fanuc RoboCut iE wire EDM series, which have a new power supply for accurate and efficient cutting performance in challenging materials.
The FS8025 flying-optic CO<sub>2</sub> laser cutting system from Han-Kwang USA Inc. is its largest model to date. The system has dual shuttle tables, each measuring 26' long × 8' wide. The cutting head can cover an entire worktable area without repositioning the table in process, according to the company.
Wallover Metalworking Fluids, a leader in the manufacture of industrial lubricants and cleaners, has introduced a new, odorless rust preventive called Wocotec 3062.
New CYCLO CUT Max-Flute high-performance endmills from MAG innovate titanium roughing with a 16-flute design capable of high removal rates at low torque.
Makino, Mason, Ohio, in June unveiled the iQ300 Precision Micromachining Center, which incorporates the company's latest advancements in machine and spindle design, and offers 0.005µm-scale feedback for sub-micron accuracy.
