Makino says its new F5-5XR vertical machining center combines the speed, precision and flexibility required for tight tolerance, five-axis, hard-milling applications.
The Cyclo Cut Max-Flute high-performance endmills from MAG are for roughing titanium when machining at low torque. When the 16-flute endmills run at 2,037 rpm and 231 ipm, they can achieve metal-removal rates of up to 8"3/min. with 25 ft.-lbs. of torque and 9 hp.
Removing burrs and producing an edge radius on small-diameter holes is an expensive finishing problem that involves a great deal of hand work, according to Brush Research Manufacturing Co. Inc. The company reports that its miniature deburring brushes can automate this process, saving time and money while improving product quality and consistency.
Behringer Saws has introduced a laser-based measuring system for use on the company's full range of sawing and turnkey pre- and post-cut material handling productivity-enhancing products.
Pinpoint Laser Systems introduced the new Pinpoint Proline Alignment Kit, a visual laser system for checking and measuring straightness, flatness, squareness, parallelism, leveling and other tasks.
Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the new Fanuc RoboCut iE wire EDM series, which have a new power supply for accurate and efficient cutting performance in challenging materials.
BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. introduces the Perfect Jet Collet to optimize coolant supply in high-speed machining operations, resulting in better coolant delivery and the option to seal the collet for coolant-through tools.
Handling expert Strothmann extends its range of feeders by the new FEEDERplus8, an eight axis linear robot system which can transport and orient parts in various directions. The additional degrees of freedom provide for maximum flexibility in the feeding of blanks to complex dies and in parts removal.
Cold Jet LLC recently introduced the Aero 40HP high-pressure dry ice blast cleaning system, which is said to offer advanced, economical dry ice blast cleaning in an environmentally friendly format.
Wallover Metalworking Fluids, a leader in the manufacture of industrial lubricants and cleaners, has introduced a new, odorless rust preventive called Wocotec 3062.
Han-Kwang USA Inc. announces immediate availability of its new Series PS, specifically Model PS 3015, a short gantry, 2D flying optic laser system capable of handling 60" wide x 120" long workpieces.
Makino, Mason, Ohio, in June unveiled the iQ300 Precision Micromachining Center, which incorporates the company's latest advancements in machine and spindle design, and offers 0.005µm-scale feedback for sub-micron accuracy.
