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Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS
Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS is a CAM application that is fully integrated into SOLIDWORKS. Users can program parts directly in SOLIDWORKS using Mastercam's industry-leading toolpaths and machining strategies. In addition to all the improvements to Mastercam Mill and Lathe, Mastercam 2017 for SOLIDWORKS features the Analyze Toolpath and improved Tplanes.
KIWA-Japan Triple H40 Horizontal Machining Center
Methods Machine Tools Inc. has announced the addition of the KIWA-Japan Triple H40 horizontal machining center with a column-traverse structure to its current KIWA line. One of the most unique design features of the Triple H40 is its ability to support flexible mounting of various fixtures and rotary tables based on the application.
2017 Edition of PartXplore
Three new capabilities in the 2017 edition of PartXplore are maintaining the powerful high-speed CAD viewer and analyzer's long tradition of updating format support and new enhancements. PartXplore, by Vero Software, contains many innovative features usually found in high-end CAD systems that enable users to perform part diagnostics, create assembly instructions and prepare the production of 3D models.
Mini Mill-EDU Vertical Milling Machine
Whether you're starting a new engineering program or upgrading an existing one, the Haas Mini Mill is the ideal learning tool. Now available in a school edition, this machine is bundled with educator and student tools that provide real-world machine shop experience within the classroom.
Walter Cut G1511-P Grooving Tool
The new Walter Cut G1511-P grooving tool with precision coolant supply, available in 1.0 in. shank sizes, provides long tool life and high productivity, among other benefits. It is suitable for universal use, performing grooving, parting-off, recessing and face grooving with GX insert cutting widths from 0.024 to 0.250-in. (0.6 to 6.35 mm), and can perform radial and axial grooving operations without loss of stability.
Manufacturing groups to Trump: Think hard about trade threats
Reuters reports that America's manufacturers are urging President-elect Donald Trump to back off from his most threatening trade rhetoric and pursue a more nuanced approach to trade with China and Mexico, avoiding unilateral tariff actions and focusing on negotiations.
CIX100 Turnkey Technical Cleanliness System
The Olympus CIX100 technical cleanliness control system is designed to meet the cleanliness requirements of both modern industry and national and international directives for evaluating particulate contamination of manufactured components and parts. The fully motorized system is optimized for high-throughput, accuracy and repeatability.
Digital Customer Dashboard
OMAX Corp. launched its new Digital Customer Dashboard. This customer-centric digital initiative allows the company to further strengthen its service and support as well as streamline the overall parts-purchasing experience for customers.
CAMWorks 2017
Geometric Americas Inc. released CAMWorks 2017 with significant additions to the software focusing on customer needs and worldwide manufacturing initiatives, such as Smart Manufacturing and Industrie 4.0. The new capabilities in CAMWorks 2017 are a result of more than 60 customer-driven enhancements.
QTU-200MY Multitask Turning Center
Mazak's QTU-200MY multitask turning center reportedly offers shops of all sizes ease of use, cost-effectiveness and unmatched productivity. The space-saving machine features a main turning spindle, tool turret with rotary milling spindle, Mazak's new MAZATROL SmoothC control and Y-axis off-centerline capabilities for high versatility paired with all the benefits of multitasking part processing.
DD-7 Double-Disc Grinder
Glebar has developed a double-disc grinding process on its DD-7 double-disc grinder for materials suppliers and manufacturers of high-performance composites that expedites the grinding of composite strips used as low friction, bearing elements in various industries from aerospace to automotive, leading to reduced production costs and enhanced quality.
ERD 150L Linear Automation System
With the introduction of the ERD 150L, EROWA offers a low-cost, linear automation system that is flexible and can easily be expanded at any time. This virtually eliminates the need to purchase additional components before they're needed.
