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Collet Chucks
Dunham Tool manufactures a high-quality 2j CNC collet chuck, 5c collet chuck, 16c collet chuck and 3j CNC collet chuck, as well as a 1c collet chuck and 3c collet chuck.
ESPRIT 2011 CAM Software
ESPRIT 2011, the latest release of computer-aided manufacturing software from D.P. Technology, features system-wide upgrades that are of benefit to all programmers, and includes new, innovative, productivity-enhancing technology for CNC programmers of mills, lathes and wire EDM machines.
HFDEH High-Feed Inserts
Dapra Corp. has introduced HFDEH high-feed inserts, which fit current Toroid cutter bodies.
MetaBEAM Laser Machine
Coherent Inc. has expanded upon its family of compact, flexible Laser Machining Centers with the launch of its MetaBEAM, designed for processing metals but capable of addressing non-metal processing as well.
Model SP50-175PL6
Cleaning a sump today no longer means shutting down the machine for a half a day while someone bails the slimy coolant from the sump with a bucket. Sump cleaning today, using a high-vacuum sump cleaner, can be done in a matter of minutes. CECOR's small propane-powered sump cleaner (Model SP50-175PL6) delivers powerful pumping without electric outlets or air drops.
Jabro Routers
Jabro routers from Seco Tools Inc. are for machining composite materials.
Grade CBN 170
Seco Tools has announced the availability of its new CBN 170 grade, a PCBN grade developed for the finish turning of nickel-based super alloys commonly found in aerospace, power generation and automotive components.
Skimming coolant costs
END USER: Tank Component Industries, (417) 831-5100, www.tankcomponents.com. CHALLENGE: Remove tramp oil that's contaminating coolant. SOLUTION: Portable oil skimmer that extends coolant life and minimizes the need to clean machines. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Abanaki Corp., (800) 358-SKIM, www.abanaki.com.
Racing to ROI with nesting software
END USER: Trek Bicycle Corp., (920) 478-2191, www.trekbikes.com. CHALLENGE: Improve material yields and speed generation of nesting patterns for carbon fiber composite parts. SOLUTION: CAM software that automatically generates nesting patterns to maximize material yields. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: JetCAM International s.a.r.l., +44 870 760 6469, www.jetcam.com
Flexible camshaft deburring: General Industry Coverage
END USER: Honda of America Manufacturing Inc., (937) 498-4545, www.honda.com. CHALLENGE: Deburr camshafts to keep pace with engine production while enhancing workpiece flexibility. SOLUTION: A special deburring machine that's suitable for more than one size of camshaft combined with a magnetic conveyor to remove the fines. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Cinetic Automation Corp., (248) 477-0800, www.cineticusa.com
The best education: Turning Performance
Machinist's Corner column for the October 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
CAD frenzy vs. CAM phobia
Get With The Program column for the October 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
