Product News

Siemens has added three new functions to the Sinumerik Operate graphical user interface making it easier to operate turning and milling machines.

MTI Systems Inc. announced the release of Costimator With 3DFX, an automated feature recognition (AFR) function that recognizes CAD features and their parameters from solid models.

The ZEISS O-INSPECT multisensor measuring machine is reportedly becoming more customizable and now provides even more flexibility for a wide range of applications.

NT Tool offers its high-accuracy hydraulic chucks in the slim-bodied PHC-S holder ideal for use in tight spaces.

In tool grinding, the cost of cooling lubricants is generally higher than the cost of grinding wheels. Therefore, cooling lubricants offer considerable potential to reduce production costs. To capitalize on this potential, the manufacturer needs not only quality grinding oils but also capable fine filtration equipment from Vomat, which is distributed by oelheld U.S. Inc.

Kyocera Precision Tool Inc. announced the launch of the MFH Mini, a small-diameter, high-feed endmill for processing metal parts.

When developing large and complex products such as cars or aeroplanes, designers can be faced with the need to use numerous CAD systems in-house, on a single product design and manufacturing task.

Walter Surface Technologies has redesigned their line of annular core cutters making the updated product line even more resistant to impact and stress, less brittle and impervious to deformation.

Tongtai's newest MT series lathes were developed for improving cycle times and turning processes for the automotive industry where small parts are typically made within 60 seconds.

SICK announced the launch of the TiM351 2D laser scanner for outdoor-rated detection applications.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 50.5 retaining magnet assemblies, disk-shaped, with tapped hole in metric sizes.

In today's environment, 5-axis has become a necessity, according to KME CNC. It helps push shops towards limitless capabilities. KME CNC's new 5-axis tombstone configuration has advanced it even further.

A line of sapphire windows designed for larger industrial cutting lasers from 4 kW and above that are highly durable replacements for debris shields are available from Laser Research Optics.

As part of the new VersaHone family of honing products, Ohio Tool Works (OTW) has recently released its line of VHT Tooling.

InfinityQS International Inc. announces the launch of <em>ProFicient Now!</em>, a program that blends InfinityQS' cloud-based enterprise quality hub, ProFicient on Demand, with training and ongoing services to reportedly ensure a successful deployment.

Tested, safe, yet low in price &ndash; this is the promise from igus with their newest line of Chainflex cables.

Walter has introduced the Walter Tiger·tec Silver WPP05S, an extremely wear resistant indexable insert grade that delivers high performance and maximum productivity in steel machining (ISO P), particularly in roughing forged components and long production runs.

Quick-change VARIA from ITI Tooling Co. Inc. is a fast, safe and flexible tool holding system that is used to reportedly improve the productivity of most modern CNC lathes.

JUNKER builds a new platform for cylindrical and non-cylindrical grinding of workpieces with a swing diameter of 470mm and a part length capacity of up to 4,800mm, initially applied for grinding of large crankshafts.

SPRING Technologies announces the worldwide launch of NCSIMUL CAM.