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UMC-750P Universal 5-Axis Machining Centers
The new UMC-750P from Haas Automation Inc. is the latest addition to the company's lineup of 5-axis universal machining centers. The P designation stands for profiling and porting, and that's exactly what this machine is designed to do.
TRT70 Dual-Axis Rotary Table
The TRT70 dual-axis rotary table from Haas Automation delivers high-speed and accurate positioning for 3+2 and full 5-axis machining of small, complex parts – like those found in the medical, dental, and jewelry industries. The unit's ultracompact size and light weight reportedly make the TRT70 the perfect dual-axis solution for even the smallest machining center.
TR200Y Dual-Axis Trunnion Rotary Table
Five-axis machining is a powerful tool for reducing setup time and increasing accuracy for complex parts. But investing in a 5-axis machine tool can be prohibitively expensive, especially for smaller shops. The new TR200Y dual-axis trunnion rotary table from Haas Automation puts 5-axis capabilities well within reach of the average job shop, and its compact size provides greater mounting flexibility.
Next Generation Control
Haas Automation's Next Generation Control (NGC) is the latest evolution of a user-friendly CNC. It reportedly features a significantly improved user interface, more consistent and intuitive navigation and vastly improved connectivity.
CM-1 Compact Mill
Small parts manufacturing can pose significant machining challenges for the average job shop. Tiny holes, minute features, extreme accuracies and fine surface finishes may prove difficult for larger CNC machines. Haas Automation's new CM-1 compact mill is a small-footprint, high-accuracy solution for the production and prototyping of small, high-precision 2D and 3D parts, such as those found in the communications, aerospace, medical and dental industries.
CL-1 Ultracompact CNC Chucker Lathe
The CL-1 from Haas Automation Inc. is an ultracompact CNC chucker lathe that comes standard with an 8-station automatic turret, making it ideal for producing small, precision parts, such as those found in the communications, aerospace, medical and dental industries.
Speed-Drill R4 Geometry
MK Tools solid-carbide round tools from Monaghan Tooling Group introduces new "Speed-Drill R4" geometry, reportedly offering unparalleled cutting speeds and unprecedented tool life when cutting gray cast iron, ductile iron and forged steel, which are popular materials in automotive engine and chassis components.
Seco Tools features Highfeed 6 cutter
Todd Miller, manager, product marketing, Seco Tools LLC, covers the unique features of the company's Highfeed 6 cutter at IMTS 2016.
Companies Adopt B2B eCommerce and Sales Rep Technology
Handshake, which offers B2B commerce technology for manufacturers and distributors, announced key findings from its 2016 Manufacturing & Distribution Sales and Technology Survey Report. This annual survey explores how manufacturers and distributors around the world are changing the way they sell and deliver products to their customers in the wake of new challenges, disruptive technologies and shifting customer expectations.
5000 Series Manual Toggle Clamps
DESTACO announced its high-performance 5000 series manual toggle clamps have been enhanced with DESTACO Toggle-Lock Plus technology, providing increased safety for heavier-duty applications. Available globally, the new generation of 5000 series straight-line action clamps includes DESTACO Toggle-Lock Plus, a secondary locking mechanism, ideal for applications requiring high safety needs, such as grinding, welding, assembly, machining and metal fabrication.
Micro 5-Axis Milling Machine
Kern Precision says its Micro 5-axis milling machine does not only tout its reliability and precision, but also the size of its footprint, the capacity of its palletized toolchanger, its plug-and-play capability, its power and its versatility in terms of the size of workpiece it can accommodate.
Tiger-tec Gold Coating
Walter says it has unveiled a technology that promises to dramatically improve machining effectiveness. Called Tiger·tec Gold, it is the latest iteration of Walter's successful line of Tiger·tec and Tiger·tec Silver coatings.
