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LT360 Laser Cutting System
The LT360 is configurable and compact, consisting of a cutting head mounted on a 6-axis robot, and a working table with a work area of 1500 x 1000 mm. For increased productivity, a 20 kg capacity handling robot and part holding table can be integrated.
Flat Pack Laser (FPL) Alignment Modules
The FPL is a very low profile (20mm high) flat pack mounting for size constrained applications. The base is 30mm square, and the laser housing is 18mm x 18mm. With the extended laser unit, the overall length is 45mm.
CNC Slant Bed Lathes
The lathe's small size and footprint make it an excellent option for machine shops needing a second-op machine or additional chuck. Every bed lathe is manufactured and tested to ensure it meets the highest quality and accuracy standards.
VISI 2021 CAD, Mold, Progress, CAM, Simulation and Wire Functions
CAD analysis benefits from a new function which improves the suite of analysis-shading modes. Draft Analysis has been added to the existing Undercut and Accessibility shading, performing an on-the-fly analysis of the draft angle. This uses the same technique as in the undercut mode, but extended to more ranges.
Episode 101: Cup wheel grinding
Jeffrey Badger, Ph.D., takes a detailed look at the impact different grinding approaches have on cup wheel wear in the 101st episode of the Grinding Doc video series.
Keep steel wheels spinning
This video supplement to Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's June 2020 Productive Times article showcases the solution provided by Güdel Inc. — automated material handling through the use of a double-axis gantry robot with special grippers.
Shop Operations: Full-diameter Slotting Of Steel
ProvenCut recipe 551 shows how to achieve a high material removal rate while maintaining a reliable cut using a light-duty machine with a 6.35 mm (0.25") endmill to slot 4140 alloy steel.
Taiwan Excellence to hold online press conference and virtual pavilion
Taiwan Excellence, an international campaign to promote Taiwan's products, will host the Taiwan Excellence smart machinery online press conference June 2 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Omax Corp. to host virtual trade show showcasing waterjet cutting technology
Kent, Washington, May 19 – Omax Corp. will host a virtual trade show May 28 at 9 a.m. Pacific time featuring the company's latest abrasive waterjet cutting technologies.
HCL Technologies Ltd. provides free home license and technology upgrade
HCL Technologies Ltd., a global technology company, announced a program to provide a free CAMWorks home license and technology upgrade for customers during April and May in an effort to minimize disruption from COVID-19.
CNC Software Inc. offers free training to sharpen CAD/CAM skills at home
May 14 (Tolland, Connecticut) –- CNC Software Inc. has made free training available to those looking to sharpen their skills using Mastercam CAD/CAM software. Until June 30, users can sign up to take a full set of Mastercam core classes through Mastercam University.
Seco Tools LLC promotes David Sonner
TROY, Mich. — To help develop and drive the North American sales strategy, Seco Tools has promoted David Sonner to be the new Eastern Zone Manager, effective beginning of May, 2020.
