Machine Tool Accessories

Makino announced the new a81nx horizontal machining center.

Manufacturers of medical, aerospace, prototype and complex multiface parts have long understood the positive impact that 5-axis machining can have on productivity and quality, simply by consolidating operations. Makino's a51nx-5XU 5-axis horizontal machining center reportedly raises these capabilities to a new level, building on the quality, durability and reliability of the nx-series next-generation horizontal machining platform.

Makino introduces ProVis Remote Diagnostic (RD) technology.

Makino announces its new HS-Rib high-speed Z-axis technology for reportedly improved speed, lower electrode wear and more uniform finishes in large sinker EDM processes.

Makino introduces the a40 horizontal machining center purpose-built for nonferrous die-cast parts machining.

The Liebherr LC 100 is designed to machine small, mass-produced components and conventional automatic gearbox applications, such as planetary and sun gears.

Leistritz, a German machine tool builder, has a line of Keyseaters to match the control and flexibility needed by today's manufacturers to produce a straight and accurate keyway.

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. has expanded its turning tool line to include HSK T63 tooling for multitask machines. The line offers modular turning tools for mill/turn applications in either a 45° tilt style or a 90° right-angle style.

Kitamura Machinery introduces its Mycenter-4XD high-capacity vertical machining center.

Kitamura Machinery introduces its latest compact, high capacity vertical machining center, "Mycenter-3XD."