Product News

Mazak's high-performance VARIAXIS 730-5X II provides high-speed, heavy-duty, five-axis machining of large, complex parts.

BobCAD-CAM software has released their BobCAM for SolidWorks add-in for SolidWorks design software customers worldwide.

Yasda Precision America Corp.'s YMC430 Micro Center is capable of precisely processing molds for light emitting diodes (LED).

Carmet II from Carl Zeiss was developed specifically for suppliers and manufacturers in the automotive industry. This new horizontal-arm measuring machine is available in four sizes up to a measuring range of X = 7m, Y = 1.6m and Z = 2.5m.

Ono Sokki Technology Inc. introduces the Model GS-1600 linear gage sensor.

Seco Tools Inc. has announced the availability of its new range of Liteline fine boring heads and holders. They have a high strength-to-weight ratio for faster tool changes and quicker spindle acceleration, according to the company.

The FastGrind CNC tool and cutter grinder from ANCA Inc. is for resharpening tools from 0.35mm to 12mm in diameter. The $120,000 machine uses a double-ended HSK 40 wheel spindle to enhance flexibility and reduce setup time, according to the company.

GF AgieCharmilles says its FO350 MS sinker EDM offers innovations in precision, speed and productivity for even the smallest die and mold applications.

Delcam plc's 64-bit version of its PowerMILL CAM software removes the memory limitations of 32-bit computers, allowing more efficient toolpath generation, especially for companies machining large or complex parts.

A double-end chamfering machine from J.F. Berns Co. Inc. accepts 0.100"- to 2.0"-dia, 4'- to 12'-long bars. The machine includes a bundle loader infeed and servocontrolled chamfer heads.

Royal Machine & Tool Corp. has introduced a newly designed QVC (quad vertical chuck fixture) for horizontal machining centers.

To meet growing demand from the aerospace sector for reliable and efficient holemaking technology in composite materials, cutting tool and tooling systems specialist, Sandvik Coromant is launching its specially designed CoroDrill 854 and CoroDrill 856.

Hexagon Metrology announced the release of PC-DMIS 2010, the latest version of its CAD-based metrology software.

ZPS America LLC's cam-driven 6-spindle automatic lathe has a 20mm bar capacity.

Rego-Fix has introduced its new program of Xtended Length (XL) toolholders.

The Hydrobar Sprint 542 automatic bar loader from LNS America Inc. feeds 12' round, hexagonal or square bar stock with diameters from ¼" to 1-⁵⁄₈" (5mm to 42mm) into fixed- or sliding-headstock turning machines.

Rush Machinery Inc. introduces redesigned high-performance filtration systems.

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. has introduced its Model DPH-400W 4"-dia. diaphragm chucks with special jaws and stops.

The new Beyond line of high-performance turning products from Kennametal Inc. now includes two new geometries in round inserts for improved productivity in turning steel, stainless steels, cast irons and high-temperature alloys: RU (Roughing Universal) and UP (Universal Positive).

Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp., Cutting Tool Div.'s double-clamp tool body firmly clamps the insert in two directions with one tightening action.