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MFGAxis — Buyer’s Guide
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Machining References
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Insert Geometry
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Boring
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Cutting Forces
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Workholding
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Threading
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Glossary
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Machining Fundamentals & Tooling References
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Cutting tool orders hit $208.1M in June, narrowing YTD gains
Shipments of cutting tools were $208.1 million in June 2024. Orders decreased 2.9% from May 2024 and were down 4.2% from June 2023. Year-to-date shipments totaled $1.27 billion, up 2.6% from shipments made in the first six months of 2023.
CGTech showcased latest software innovations at IMTS
CGTech, a developer of CNC simulation, verification, optimization and post-processing software is demonstrating its latest advancements in its suite of manufacturing software at IMTS 2024.
Ceratizit adds leader for oil and gas industry
Ceratizit has added Carlos Garza as the company's new business development leader for the oil and gas industry sector.
Protomar Mini
The versatility of the Protomar Mini is proven through its application in multi-diameter machines, such as grinders for broaches or turbine blades. What sets it apart from conventional measurement systems is its ability to eliminate the setup and zeroing procedure on a master workpiece for the various diameters across its measuring range. Protomar Mini provides absolute measurements across its 100mm measuring range, eliminating the need or retooling when changing diameters. Operators can achieve exceptional measurement performance with 2.5μm repeatability, ensuring uninterrupted productivity and significant reductions in setup time.
NVH G-EAR
The NVH G-EAR system can identify potential gear defects at the component level prior to gear box assembly. It works on the Single Flank testing principle where one master gear meshes with the component under inspection, detecting macro-geometry (nicks, runout etc.) and micro- geometry (gear mesh excitation, ghost orders) defects that cause gear whine and noise phenomena.
Olis Robotics launches new PLC capabilities at IMTS
Olis Robotics launched a remote diagnostics system for industrial automation cells at IMTS 2024 in Chicago, following the addition of powerful new PLC capabilities to its Olis solution.
Exair’s enhances its mobile App
Exair has increased the availability of free tools to help customers. The company's latest free tool, the EXAIR AR Mobile App is now available in both Apple and the Google Play Stores.
ZYGO displays automated optical measurement at IMTS
Zygo Corp. is showcasing part of its 3D optical profiler range — the ZeGage Pro HR, the NewView 9000, and the NewView NX (fitted with a robotic arm to demonstrate how sample measurements can be automated) — and the VerifireTM 3.39 IR laser interferometer.
Thordon supplies Ontario generating station WITH suite of bearings
Thordon Bearings is supplying multiple sets of grease-free bearings to completely replace old technology at the Otto Holden Generating Station on the Ottawa River in Ontario, Canada.
