Product News

OMAX offers the versatile 80X with Tilt-A-Jet taper-compensation technology. OMAX Corp.s 80X Series JetMachining Centers incorporate multiple table sizes and a customizable work envelope for precise abrasive waterjet cutting of large components and multiple-part projects.

Sunnen’s SH-6000 KROSSGRINDING machines combine honing and ID grinding technology into a unique process that delivers higher precision roundness, straightness, bore size and finish than either process, and with tighter tolerances. The SH-6000 yields consistent and accurate bore size control tolerances to 0.00025mm (0.000010”) by utilizing diamond-plated or metal-bonded abrasive tooling with multi-stroking technology for maximum productivity and performance.

Waldmann Lighting announces the update of the ACANEO high bay luminaire, ideal for the full ambient illumination of large commercial or industrial facilities with ceilings of up to 100 feet, with its new ACANEO Extreme model. The ACANEO’s sealed, closed design and strong, aluminum housing has been very effective in protecting inside mechanics and electronics from dust, humidity, oils or vapors.

Waldmann Lighting introduces MLD, a complementary new addition to its magnifier luminaire portfolio. For any application where attention to detail is paramount, MLD magnifier luminaire features glare- and distortion-free 3.5 diopter magnification with a large, wide 6.3-inch diameter lens.

OMAX's MAXIEM 1530 waterjet with multiple-axis cutting capabilities can be paired with an A-Jet cutting head. A cutting range from 0° to 60° off vertical, the A-Jet can easily cut beveled edges, angled sides, and countersinks. Advanced features in the Intelli-MAX software suite allow the A-Jet to compensate for taper and easily create complex 3D shapes.

Sunnen Products Co. has applied its bore sizing and finishing expertise to the high-production skiving and roller burnishing process. The result is the new SHD skiving/roller burnishing system that is 60 to 70 percent faster than traditional honing and engineered to deliver precise tolerances and quality surface finishes.

Waldmann introduces WLA – a no-nonsense overhead solution for lighting benches and assembly areas. Its strong, anodized aluminum housing, specially designed PMMA lens and premium LEDs ensure 50,000 hours maintenance-free operation.

Waldmann Lighting introduces its newest energy-efficient, industrial-grade spot light – RAPTOR. No more shutting down machines to change the light bulbs.

AMCOL Corp. introduces electronic control and PLC (Programable Logic Controller) integration to its 6000 series precision lubrication systems for true minimum quantity lubrication (MQL). MQL incorporates extremely accurate spray equipment to place minute amounts of concentrated lubricants to the cutting tool/workpiece interface to maximize tool life and provide a near dry environment. Applications include sawing, machining, forming, piercing and stamping.

Haas Automation’s popular DT and DM Series Drill/Tap/Mill Centers have been completely redesigned from the castings up to provide more performance and reliability than ever before, with better chip flow, more visibility into the machines, and easier access to parts and fixturing. And best of all, they’re now less expensive.

Rotary tables are ideal for machining multiple sides of a part in a single setup or for machining many parts on a multiple-sided fixture. But handling very large or very small parts can prove challenging without the correct size rotary. The HRT1000 and HRT100 rotary tables from Haas Automation Inc. cover both ends of the size spectrum, providing high-precision 4th-axis positioning and simultaneous 4-axis motion for extra-large and extra-small parts.

Sandvik Coromant is set to release two new grades for interrupted hard-part turning operations: CB7125 and CB7135. Available in October 2018, the grades will complete the company’s offer for hard-part turning, complementing the existing CB7105 and CB7115 grades.

Effective extraction and discharge of slag at the same time with almost no downtime: The new extraction table KEMPER TheSlagger reduces downtime to a minimum for automated cutting processes in comparison to traditional cutting tables. Thanks to a special discharge technique, it avoids time-consuming disassembly of the cutting table elements and thus long machine downtime. The effective extraction system ensures a high level of occupational safety and protects nearby machinery from cutting dust.

The new EC-400 horizontal machining center from Haas Automation Inc. is faster, more rigid, has a larger work cube and offers more tool capacity than its predecessor. When equipped with the available integrated, 6-station pallet pool and 100+1 side-mount toolchanger, the new EC-400 brings true “lights out” machining capability to small- and medium-sized manufacturers and production shops.

Five-axis machining is a powerful tool for reducing setup times and increasing accuracy on complex parts. But investing in a 5-axis machine tool may not be in the budget, especially for smaller shops. The all-new TRT160 tilting rotary table from Haas Automation not only puts 5-axis capabilities well within reach of the average job shop, but its new smaller size also provides greater mounting flexibility than its predecessor.

HEIDENHAIN says its top-of-the-line lathe control, the CNC PILOT 640, has been impressing customers for many years with its numerous advantages and is now available with even newer upgrades. Most notably, a new TURN PLUS feature is now standard on new purchases that allows the creation of a lathe program by the push of a button with up to 90 percent time savings.

Many shops today are looking to automation and automatic part loading as a means to reduce costs, increase throughput, and cope with the ongoing shortage of skilled labor. The Automatic Parts Loader (APL) from Haas Automation Inc. is a fully integrated solution for automating turning operations on Haas ST-10 through ST-35 turning centers, including Y-axis models.

Many industries today, such as aerospace and automotive design, are turning to 5-axis machining to speed manufacturing processes and increase accuracy. The ability to machine complex shapes, undercuts, and difficult angles in a single setup reduces tooling costs and labor time, resulting in a better cost per part.

Haas Automation expands its line of affordable, 5-axis universal machining centers with the UMC-1000SS, a larger-travel, super-speed UMC that offers high performance and speed for 5-sided (3+2) machining and simultaneous 5-axis machining.

Cincinnati Inc. has released a new carbon fiber resin material for its SAAM (Small Area Additive Manufacturing) 3D printing system. The new material is impact resistant, lightweight and has a very high strength-to-weight ratio. Carbon fiber reinforcement makes the material stiff, durable and very low warping – and advanced inter-layer adhesion results in accurate, quality parts with good dimensions. The material’s superior surface finish makes it perfect for custom tooling applications, as well as assembly, CMM, welding and CNC fixtures.