Product News

Weldcote introduces its new, high-quality Slitter INOX-Prime grinding wheels that offer excellent cutting speeds per cut with minimal burr and a smooth finish.

The A-351 gantry motion system is related to the A-341 hybrid air bearing gantry. Driven by linear motors and guided by precision mechanical linear bearings, the system provides high speed and accuracy, at a lower price compared to its air bearings-based brother. Advanced absolute linear encoders increase accuracy and reduce start-up time by rendering homing procedures unnecessary.

The Chiron FZ/DZ 25 vertical machining center series is for highly productive machining of complex, large-volume structural components for the automotive and aerospace industries.

The Dispense Works Inc. RP series robotic dispensing system with an optional vision guided system performs pattern recognition and edge and hole detection for simpler setup and fixturing, while assuring repeatability from part to part. The robot takes a picture of the part, does any necessary offsets and adjusts its program for precise dispensing and part placement.

Tungaloy is expanding its TungCut series of grooving tools to include new insert and holder options. TungCut’s DTE grooving insert offers a versatile design that allows the insert to be used for grooving and turning in both axial and radial directions.

Collet pad top jaw systems from Dillon Manufacturing allow more varied geometries to be securely gripped, while also allowing more aggressive machining which shortens cycle times. With systems that can convert through-hole chucks to hold small bar and tube stock, and full contact of gripping surfaces to provide a more stable grip and allows heavier cuts, these Dillon products allow shops of all sizes to expand their capabilities.

Open Mind Technologies AG announced it offers an Additive Manufacturing capability option in hyperMILL CAM software to support 3D printing and additive processes. hyperMILL together with additive option also provides efficient hybrid processing with simultaneous additive and subtractive processing on one machine.

A new PH Cell pallet system with a footprint of 10.7 m² from DMG MORI is available for the DMU 65 monoBLOCK machine. The side loading into the machine tool guarantees optimal ergonomics and accessibility to the workspace.

Verti-Lift presents a complete line of pneumatic lifting, tilting, and rotating ergonomic equipment, which are ideal when hydraulics are not an option, and the cost to run electrical is prohibitive. With solutions that are cost effective and versatile, these pneumatic products are ideal for work cells, packaging, manufacturing or assembly applications.

The new Lasertec 400 Shape expands the DMG MORI portfolio in 5-axis laser structuring into the range of large molds up to 3,350 mm x 1,350 mm x 1,000 mm with a workpiece weight of up to 20,000 kg.

Kwik Mark Inc. X Series markers improve overall operation and streamline every aspect of marking your products. The smarter design boasts high performance for the most demanding applications.

With the DMC 65 H monoBLOCK, DMG MORI presents a new highlight in horizontal machining. The unique machine concept unites the flexibility and ergonomics of a 5-axis vertical machine with the productivity and process reliability of a horizontal machining center.

Beckhoff Automation has introduced new TwinCAT Cloud Engineering software for IoT and Industry 4.0 applications. With this feature-filled addition to the TwinCAT 3 platform, users can instantiate and use existing TwinCAT engineering and runtime products directly in the cloud.

MicroCentric Corp. has introduced a new quick-change compensating collet chuck for applications where shafts are machined between centers. The chuck features a pullback design with a floating collet seat and incorporates a mounting in the ID of the chuck body for centers or other types of locators.

Mazak Corp.'s Quick Turn 550MY CNC turning center with multitasking combines advanced technology, productivity and value to deliver exceptional performance for shops large and small. As an MY configuration machine, the Quick Turn 550MY features milling capabilities and Y-axis functionality along with a standard through-hole chuck package to process a wide range of medium or larger-diameter parts in single setups.

The versatile Variaxis i-800 machining center uses full, simultaneous 5-axis capabilities to perform multiple and complex curved-surface machining on large, heavy workpieces in single setups. The Variaxis i-800 reduces production lead times, improves machining accuracy and lowers operating expenses. Furthermore, it can tackle a wide range of applications, from heavy-duty cutting to high-speed cutting of aluminum and other nonferrous materials.

Mazak Corp.'s VC-500A/5X vertical machining center cost-effectively processes small complex parts, such as throttle bodies, with the full 5-axis machining enabled by the machine’s trunnion-style rotary/tilt table. The machine features the Mazatrol SmoothX CNC, a control that delivers many advanced functions to allow for faster part cycle times and easier EIA/ISO or Mazatrol programming.

Mazak Corp.'s Kentucky-built VCN-570C vertical machining center paired with an integrated automation package and equipped with the company’s Smooth Synchronous Tapping Software. Designed to process large parts or multiple small workpieces in single machine setups, the VCN-570C brings advanced technology, performance and value to an expansive range of metalworking applications.

Now equipped with the fast and powerful Mazatrol SmoothX CNC is the Mazak VTC-800G-30S vertical traveling column machine.

A new standard line of rigid shaft couplings offered with a choice of popular design templates to let users reduce the cost and delivery time of small quantity custom orders has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp.