AC4000K Turning Grades Provide Double the Wear Resistance
2/27/2018Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc.’s AC4010K and AC4015K series turning grades for cast iron feature technologies that result in a long and stable tool life and crystal orientation control technology that provides double the wear resistance during high-speed machining.
WhizHold Workholding Line Sets Up Swiss-Type Lathes
2/27/2018WhizCut’s WhizHold line is a range of toolholding and workholding products developed for Swiss-type lathes that can set up a Swiss lathe with precision tools as collet holders, collets and revolving ends.
Turning Center Lines Feature Live Tooling
2/26/2018Heimatec Inc. has available live tooling for models in the Hyundai, Miyano and Nakamura turning center lines, is carrying an inventory of live tools for machines and has also invested in other lines of machine tools moving forward.
Venturion 450 Presets and Measures Multiple Tools
2/25/2018Zoller’s Venturion 450 is a presetting and measuring machine that has a functional design of operating elements, an ergonomically designed separate cockpit operating unit, and a direct connection with external systems.
hyperMILL 2018.1 CAM Software Offers Enhanced Functionality
2/24/2018Open Mind Technologies’ hyperMILL 2018.1 is a new version of its CAM software that has a range of features and enhancements including blending capabilities, 3D-optimized roughing, global fitting, rotational abilities for CAD electrode applications and machining simulation.
EF-C Step Drill Program Drills and Chamfers in One Operation
2/23/2018Emuge Corp.’s EF-C carbide step drill program features is a high-penetration rate solid carbide drill that drills and chamfers in one operation, saving time and providing a more accurate hole-to-chamfer location and hole preparation for tapping or thread milling.
HDC Straight Shank Toolholder Handles Clearance Applications
2/22/2018Big Kaiser’s HDC Straight Shank holder has a slim design that provides balance, concentricity and reach for confined areas and can be clamped into other base holders to extend overall reach of the tool assembly and avoid the need for special tools.
Mikrotron and Phrontier Combine Camera/Extender Package
2/21/2018Mikrotron has combined its EoSens CXP+ Series cameras with Phrontier’s Phorte CXP fiber extender into a solution that can transmit video and control signals a distance of up to 80 km over single mode fiber.
Vi-Cas has Vacuum Cups for End-of-Arm Tooling
2/20/2018Vi-Cas Manufacturing offers a range of vacuum cups that can be used for end-of-arm tooling, ergonomic lifters, and other pick-and-place devices and have round, rectangular or oval cups available for a variety of lift manufacturers.
Soft Blank Jaws Provide Part Clamping
2/19/2018Dillon’s soft jaw blanks feature reduced setup times, aid concentric performance, provide better chuck balance, and have a longer jaw life because of the increased jaw accuracies.
