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Cutting tool maker competes in Switzerland with ANCA technology
New technology has enabled F.O. Select to easily achieve greater quality, efficiency and durability of cutting tools.
ZOLLER Interface in CAMWorks
With the ZOLLER Interface in CAMWorks, tool data is standardized and the exchange of data between the two software systems is automated. Customers only need to enter the information for their cutting tools in once into the central ZOLLER tool database and the tools are imported automatically into CAMWorks. All of the tool parameters are captured, including contour line for holder and cutter, specific tool type, and technology data, such as feeds and speeds. The interface also allows users to define tools in the ZOLLER TMS Tool Management Solutions software with the same tool types and parameters that are being used in CAMWorks.
H.B. Carbide launches website
H.B. Carbide, a manufacturer and global supplier of carbide blanks and pre-forms, launched a website full of interactive tools that help guide customers in their carbide blank and pre-form purchasing decisions.
COMOT-AZ Quick Change Collet Chuck
Effectively used for hard turning, gear grinding, drilling, milling and more, COMOT-AZ provides low deformation clamping of thin-walled workpieces and offers a large selection of standard collets available in round, square, hexagonal, and special configurations when needed for virtually all sizes of spindles.
Precision Drive Systems hires product manager and SME
Precision Drive Systems (PDS), a global provider of precision motor spindles, expert support, and repair near Charlotte, NC, announced Doug Lawrence as its product manager and subject matter expert (SME) for its metalworking spindle repair business.
Air Knives
For applications where stock aluminum, stainless steel or PVDF won't work, other material options such as CPVC or glass filled PEEK thermoplastic have been used. Special marking requirements for tying knives to specific machines or critical processes can be accommodated. Unique shapes and profiles, such as double sided or curved Air Knives, can also be the solution to certain specialized processes.
WCE Solid End Milling Platform
The WCE platform includes four-flute, square-end and ball nose end mills with both straight and Weldon shanks and is available in both metric and inch dimensions. The WCE5 five-flute geometry will be released later in 2022. Orders for the WCE4 end mill, as well as other WIDIA metal cutting tooling, can be placed through WIDIA authorized distribution partners.
Eriez commemorates 75 years with Dominion Carolina Sales
The partnership between Eriez and manufacturer's representative Dominion Carolina Sales, forged by a handshake agreement amongst the companies' principals in 1947, is stronger than ever 75 years later.
SigmaNEST 2022
SigmaNEST Version 22 introduces a number of UI enhancements, such as options to change the sheet names in the feature tree, granular control over hatching density for reporting visibility, and multiview layout sequencing. Users can also select the correct Machine Bed Drawing directly from the Machine Parameters Config menu to see their stock in relation to the bed size and slat locations.
Mastercam 2023 Public Beta
Morph, Parallel, Along Curve, and Project Curve are no longer individual toolpaths in Mastercam 2023. Instead, the Unified toolpath allows access to these cut patterns when you add the appropriate curves. For example, to create a toolpath that morphs between two surfaces, select Unified from the Multiaxis toolpaths, and then set the Cut Pattern to two surfaces with the Morph style.
Desktop CNC Vacuum Accessory
The Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Vacuum Accessory seamlessly attaches to the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine, allowing for live vacuuming to increase chip evacuation and decrease clean-up time. The vacuum accessory allows for better material visibility, decreased iteration time, decreased clean-up time, a smoother, better finish and helps maintain the life of end mills.
Achieve ultraprecise stainless steel processing
Stainless steel has numerous material advantages for an array of industry applications, but the chosen processing technology can have an effect on the quality and integrity of parts and components made from this versatile metal.
