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ANCA’s Tool of the Year 2022 accepting submissions
In an industry moving at lightning speed, ANCA Tool of the Year (TOTY) celebrates the deep experience and creativity of the craftspeople who create the next generation of cutting tools.
VGrind 260, VGrind Neon and VGrind Argon
VGrind 260, VGrind Neon and VGrind Argon – these are the names of the three new tool grinding machines from the sharpening specialist VOLLMER. They were presented for the first time at the GrindingHub 2022 trade fair in Stuttgart.
Sandvik Coromant and Kinto launch car sharing hub in Sweden
The collaboration between KINTO and Sandvik Coromant stems from the need to offer Sandvik Coromant employees tailored mobility solutions. To get the most use of the new car sharing station, Sandvik Coromant is also allowing the public to rent and use the cars. The cars will be available for booking by the hour up to monthly.
Scan-to-CAD Process for Custom Tool Foam
A start-up company near Chicago designs and fabricates custom tool foam inlays for toolboxes, workstations, travel cases and reusable packaging. Kaiser Manufacturing says its process fills the need for a custom solution that is superior to hand-cut tool foam in both function and appearance.
Chipblaster S-Series Coolant System
New LNS Chipblaster S-Series Coolant Systems improve CNC machine performance, take up less floor space and are easy to install and maintain. The S-Series is available in fixed or variable rate (flow and pressure) models.
Mate Precision to showcase workholding system at IMTS
Mate Precision Technologies will showcase its 52/96 workholding system at IMTS this September. Located in booth 432146, Mate will showcase the workholding systems for 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining centers.
Auger Assist Conveyor
The Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions Auger Assist Conveyor with a 48'' discharge height allows the use of larger collection bins and eliminates the need for frequent hopper unloads on today's auger-driven machine tools.
G220 Turn-Mill Center
The G220 features a Z-axis slide with a motorized milling spindle and hydrodynamically mounted Y/B axis arranged above the axis of rotation.
SPN Zero-Point Clamping System
The SPN zero-point clamping system features a repeatability of 0.005 mm due to its sophisticated design. Thanks to its very high clamping forces and consistent use of tempered stainless steel, the system provides a high-precision, torsion-resistant base that also stabilises parts that have a tendency to vibrate.
Beyond Evolution GUP-V insert
All Beyond Evolution insert styles feature the Triple-V Seating: Tight grip on the back (1) and top & bottom (2) provides maximum stability, especially when operating multidirectional turning and profiling.
Transor Filter and Star Cutter develop working relationship
Transor Filter USA has entered into a working relationship with Star Cutter.
Mazak announces distribution changes
Mazak announces distribution changes. The balanced approach reflects a commitment to excellence and an increased pace of business.
