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Droop+Rein FOGS HD and NEO Vertical Milling Centers
Starrag has announced a world first in Droop+Rein vertical milling centers with the launch of three new machines – led by the revolutionary Droop+Rein FOGS HD (pictured), "which takes heavy-duty cutting to the next level," and the evolutionary NEO update of four existing series machines.
Sprint Z3 Machining Head
Amazing, but true: Over one and a half decades ago, many engineering companies were dreaming of parallel kinematic drives that would be able to replace conventional fork heads in machine tools after a brief period of euphoria, involving a few conferences, plenty of journal articles and several tentative attempts with prototypes and machines, things settled down again.
Bumotec s191FTLR 7-Axis Turn/Mill Machine
Starrag has demonstrated over the years that the nonexhaustive list of applications performed on its model Bumotec s191FTLR 7-axis turn/mill machine is an evidence of Starrag's expertise in manufacturing complex parts in a single setup whatever raw materials used.
Heckert DBF 630 6-axis Machining Center
Starrag offers the innovative Heckert DBF 630 6-axis machining center with B over A trunnion table coupled with 45 kW (60 hp)/1,700 Nm (1,254 ft-lb) torque fully integrated U axes head to enable turning, as well as milling, boring, drilling and thread generation operations to be completed in a single setup.
Advanced Digital Supply Chain Solution
The exponential growth of digital technologies continues to drive the evolution of manufacturing supply chains into data-driven cyber-physical systems, increasing the vulnerability of data and industrial assets and exposing them to an array of multi-vector threats. Every time data moves throughout the supply chain, it creates cybersecurity vulnerabilities — risks include theft, malicious or accidental alteration, or misplacement of data.
LCS 305 5-Axis CNC Machine
Synova is launching a new CNC machine with full 5-axis capability to process complex 3D geometries. Applications targeted include the machining of industrial diamond employed in toolmaking, as well as various composite materials used in aviation. The LCS 305 offers enhanced accuracy, quality and speed with highly dynamic axes, water-cooled linear and torque motors, mineral casting machine bed and fully automatic offset calibration system.
CoroPlus MachiningInsights
Using digital solutions for monitoring of equipment utilization makes workshops far more efficient and profitable than would otherwise have been possible, which is why Sandvik Coromant has introduced CoroPlus MachiningInsights. MachiningInsights is more than a monitoring system. This solution gathers data, calls attention to issues and provides the insights required to take action.
Quick Changer Toolchanger for Collaborative Robot Applications
OnRobot is ready with a unique new patented toolchanger for collaborative applications developed by Purple Robotics, recently aquired by OnRobot. Weighing only 200 g (7 oz.), the Quick Changer has a low impact on robot payload.
NCL 2018 Multiaxis Machining Software
NCCS announces the release of NCL 2018 multiaxis machining software. The new version adds programming shortcuts and productivity features such as enhanced forms and videos that demonstrate each Form's function. These features help speed up programming. They give even the most novice programmer the ability to program with confidence and relative ease.
360° FMC-Tracker Flexible Measurement Cell
Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the launch of the new 360° FMC-Tracker, a flexible measurement cell powered by the "absolute accuracy" of the Leica Absolute Tracker AT960 and the Leica T-Scan 5 laser scanner. Designed to measure mid-to-large sized parts, manufacturers can utilize the in-line, near-line or off-line options of the 360° FMC-Tracker for automated measurement productivity.
Program connecting soldiers to manufacturing jobs expands in Texas
The manufacturing community is finding workers in the form of veterans. While 80 percent of manufacturers report difficulty filling positions, more than 200,000 service members return to civilian life each year in search of new careers.
Kellenberger 100 and Kellenberger 1000 Universal CNC Grinding Machines
Hardinge Inc. introduces the new Kellenberger 100 (pictured) and Kellenberger 1000 Universal CNC grinding systems. These innovative systems improve the precision and productivity for the most demanding range of machining applications. The updated functional and user friendly design elements on both of these systems allow you to have the control and performance you require.
