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FREEDOM Index Table
Requiring no cables, the portable, manually operated, metrology grade index table is compatible with any make of portable measuring arm, not just LK's 6- and 7-axis FREEDOM arm range, which comprises 34 models. The 11.8-inch (300 mm) or optional 19.6-inch (500 mm) diameter table is quick to set up on a work surface, after which the operator secures the part to be inspected onto the surface with the aid of pre-drilled, threaded fixing holes or integral clamping magnets.
More teeth – more productivity
The MD177 and the MD173 solid carbide milling cutters boast seven cutting edges to help extend the tool life of the milling cutter.
Wohlhaupter certified for its sustainability commitment
Wohlhaupter, a manufacturer of precision boring tools, received an environmental seal for its commitment to sustainability.
MD340 Supreme and MD344 Supreme
The MD344 Supreme and the MD340 Supreme three-flute versions both feature a 38° helix, while the MD340 Supreme four-flute has a 39°/41° variable helix, the MD340 five-flute version features a differential or unequal pitch.
PRAB Guardian coolant recycling system
Prab Inc.'s Guardian is a turnkey fluid recycling system designed for easy installation and operation. In under three minutes, this video provides a detailed overview of the features and capabilities of the fluid recycling system.
CGTech celebrates 35th anniversary
CGTech, developer of Vericut CNC machine simulation software, is celebrating 35 years of growth and innovation in CNC simulation and optimization in 2023.
NSK America demos iSpeed5 high-speed electric spindle system
This brief video from NSK America Corp. shows off the company's new iSpeed5 high-speed electric system, which is said to be capable of running continuously at up to 80,000 rpm using an external controller.
Robotics Results: The Acceptance Cycle
The 14th episode in CTE's Robotics Results video series shows CNC machine-tending robots in action. Supplied by Fusion | RoboJob-USA President Craig Zoberis, the video is a supplement to his latest Robotics Results column, "The Acceptance Cycle," which appears in the February 2023 issue of CTE magazine.
NSK America’s HES spindle series overview
NSK America Corp. offers a three-minute video overview of its HES electric spindle series, which is said to enable conventional milling machines and machining centers to perform high-speed machining, small diameter drilling, and milling with good surface finishes.
M936 POW-R-FEED End Mills
The M936 maximizes the output of machines most customers use, explained Steve Avers, IMCO's Technical Support Manager. With conventional low-horsepower machines, this free cutting action means the M936 cutter can run to the machine's upper capacity limits.
Ultrafine filtration increases grinding quality and reduces costs
At the GrindTec show in Leipzig, which will be held March 7-10, Vomat, the filter manufacturer from Treuen, will show machine solutions that the company says will meet the high demands of the industry for cost efficiency with simultaneous sustainability aspects.
MaxiMill 273 Shell Face Milling Cutter
The MaxiMill 273 combines all the advantages of positive and negative inserts in one cutter that boosts stability and cost-effectiveness while reducing vibration for superior surface finishes. With an approach angle of 44.6o and a maximum feed rate of 2 mm/rev., the MaxiMill 273's high insert thicknesses and strong obtuse corner angles improve stability and contribute to excellent system reliability.
