Product News

Siemens' new Sinumerik MC controller is a universal, open, industrial PC-based CNC system. Its optimized motion control, high-performance automation and integrated Windows 10 operating system make it a suitable control for fabrication and specialty machines, including woodworking, stone-cutting, laser and even conventional basic grinding machines. With an open operating concept, this new control system is also suitable for certain additive manufacturing, metal forming, adhesive applications, plate cutting, grinding and laser or waterjet cutting.

Creaform announced the release of HandySCAN Aeropack, a 3D scanning solution suite that addresses the specific challenges of aircraft quality control, such as assessing damage from hailstorms or aircraft incidents, as well as flap and spoiler inspections. The HandySCAN Aeropack can also be used for reverse engineering, maintenance and repair operations, and designing hard-to-acquire spare parts.

As part of Hexagon’s philosophy of supporting data-driven smart factories, the latest release of ALPHACAM CAD/CAM software speeds up how jobs that require several processes are managed. A new job type has been introduced in ALPHACAM 2020.1. The new “Multiple Process Jobs” functionality makes it simpler to create jobs and orders in the ALPHACAM Automation Manager for jobs that need to be output to more than one machine or that require secondary processing at the same machine.

EXAIR’s Gen4 Standard Ion Air Knife eliminates static electricity 30% better at low inlet pressures, which saves compressed air and money. Production speeds, product quality and surface cleanliness can improve dramatically. It eliminates static on plastics, webs, sheet stock and other product surfaces where tearing, jamming or hazardous shocks are a problem.

Who doesn’t know the old saw "Time is money?" Using POLYdrill multiple-spindle heads from SUHNER, many have taken advantage of this wisdom and made money the old fashioned way for 30 years and counting.

The turbocharger has been state-of-the-art in diesel vehicles for some time. And almost all automotive manufacturers offer a turbocharged petrol engine. Why? The turbocharger makes comparable performance with a smaller engine capacity possible and that contributes to the advance in downsizing. Turbochargers also help to achieve lower fuel consumption and are therefore fundamental in meeting strict emission limits. MAPAL offers the complete process for machining these parts, including tools.

Festo introduced the Handling Guide Online configurator for Cartesian robots. This new productivity tool significantly reduces engineering overhead for OEMs and speeds delivery to laboratory equipment, electronic light assembly, end of line packaging, food and beverage, automotive, and machine tool manufacturers.

The new DHEF adaptive shape gripper from Festo offers maximum gripping flexibility with minimal engineering. The adaptive shape gripper automatically grips mixed objects with multiple shapes, unaligned objects and numerous objects at once. The gripper gently forms around an object and is ideal for gripping fragile items. It is suitable for human/machine interaction.

MC Machinery Systems introduces its new high-capacity automatic toolchanger (ATC) for its BH series of dual-drive press brakes. The ATC increases production levels and utilization rates while reducing setup time, especially in high-mix, low-volume environments.

Camfil APC introduces the Gold Series X-Flo Package (GSXP) dust and fume collectors designed for fast, easy integration with CNC laser and plasma cutting systems. The GSXP collector is built on core technology that has been proven in the field for more than 20 years with the original Gold Series collector.

A cost-effective option for large-diameter drilling, the Dormer Hydra program supports structural and general engineering applications. The range of solid-carbide heads – for steel, stainless steel and cast iron – are married together with a high-speed steel body.

The Dormer Shark line grows with the addition of the Black ring tap for high-strength steels and titanium alloys.

Featuring high-speed performance and load capacities that exceed existing full ball standards, THK’s new Type BSM ballscrew is suitable for use in machine tools. The Type BSM utilizes a newly developed circulation structure and a large lead to meet high-speed performance demands.

Bosch is making a ground-breaking technology available with the release of its X-Lock interface for angle grinders. X-Lock sets the bar high for industry standards by making accessory changes simpler and more cost effective than ever before.

The latest release of EDGECAM features toolpath associativity for the facemill cycle, the option to extend the solution’s parallel lace toolpath, enhanced additive undercutting, and a total of about 30 updates. Alongside the new EDGECAM 2020.1, the optional CAD for CAM Designer module has now replaced Part Modeler.

Madison Chemical introduces Aluma-Cling Blue, a moderately acidic, thickened-gel formulation for cleaning aluminum alloys, especially bright, decorative aluminum with no brushing. This phosphate-free product has excellent detergency and rinsing properties and is ideal for 5000 and 6000 series aluminum alloys and stainless steel surfaces.

Festo offers Magswitch switchable magnetic gripping and clamping solutions to automotive and OEMs through a new distribution agreement. Magswitch automation solutions are designed to last the life of a production line. The company has shown that energy costs can be lowered by as much as 90%, throughput can be increased by up to 30%, and capital costs reduced as much as 25% compared to systems using vacuum cups and pneumatic/electric grippers or clamps.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced a new line of Methods-branded 3-axis vertical and 5-axis bridge-type machining centers, all engineered and built to Methods' highest specifications and quality standards. The Methods Machining Centers are available in North America, and offer an affordable, accurate and reliable best-in-class mid-range machining solution.

Radian Laser Systems announces its new industrial-grade, U.S.-made Radian Laser 3D CO2 galvo laser modular marking system. Radian Laser Systems has designed and manufactured a fast and small modular marking system.

Mitsubishi Electric Corp., an established MC Machinery automation solutions partner, has teamed up with ASTES4 to offer its laser automation solution. This multifunctional system is the first fully integrated system capable of controlling the entire production process from loading, cutting, sorting and unloading through to the storage of finished parts.