Product News

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) has developed technology enabling high-speed and high-precision machining of a diverse range of precision gears, which are used in vehicle transmission systems and other applications, by a single machine, thereby permitting the complete grinding process, through to finishing, to be achieved at low cost.

Scotchman Metal Fabricating Solutions introduces the Scotchman AL100U-02 Pipe Notcher/Grinder.

C & B Machinery has improved productivity and flexibility of their double disc non-coplanar connecting rod grinding system first introduced in 2009 for the Chevrolet Volt 1.4L auxiliary engine.

The precision of a tool is directly related to the production accuracy of its blank. Manufacturing complex blanks to the highest standards of concentricity and dimensional accuracy has now become significantly easier with the ShapeSmart NP5, the 5-axis cylindrical grinding machine from Rollomatic.

Unison Corp. introduced the Model 1500 CNC Profile Grinder, known as the PunchMaster, now featuring a polymer cast base and new software.

Rollomatic Inc. continues the success and growth of its 6-axis GrindSmart series of multi-axis tool grinding machines by announcing the addition of an optional 6-station wheel changer.

Rush Machinery Inc. offers a series of airbearing end mill grinding fixtures that allow precision sharpening of end mills, reamers, shell mills and other cutters.

Dynomax Inc. introduces its new Dynogrind spindle series designed specifically for robotic grinding of abrasive materials such as glass, ceramic, composite and forged materials.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) has developed a new gear grinding machine, the ZE15B suitable for volume production of gears up to 150 millimeters in diameter.

Rollomatic Inc.'s GrindSmart Model 528XS 5-axis grinding machine is available with an optional robot.

United Grinding Technologies Inc. offers eight Studer CT ID grinding machines for small- to medium-size internal cylindrical grinding applications, such as die plates, spring collets, toolholding fixtures, hydraulic components and thread ring gages.

The TGT Genius 6 Axes is a versatile tool-grinding machine for the manufacturing and resharpening of solid carbide and HSS tools, according to Tool Grinding Technologies Inc., an India-based company.

Metabo Corp. now offers the WP11-150 Quick 6" angle grinder with the added safety feature of a non-locking paddle switch for safer tool operation.

Wherever there is a need for accurate profiles and high quality surfaces, Peter Wolters of America Inc. says its MACRO series of 4-, 5- and 6-axis grinding machines for deep-groove grinding and high-performance grinding offer results.

The new VM 360 ID/OC grinding machine from Peter Wolters of America Inc. was developed from the design of the proven VM 300 grinding machine.

Knuth Machine Tools USA offers the Knuth Multi-Grind grinding machine for tool and die construction, mechanical production, design processes, laboratories and training.

Grinding machines from Rush Machinery Inc. produce carbide and HSS drills and other cutting tools, including taps, reamers, countersinks and endmills.

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.