Videos

Starrag demonstrates Bumotec S191 Linear mill turn machine at IMTS 2014.

OMAX debuts its MicroMAX Abrasive Waterjet machine at IMTS 2014.

Watch this brief video as JM Performance Products demonstrates how the company's high-torque retention knobs prevent toolholder expansion.

Fastenal offers an overview of its newest vending technology at IMTS 2014.

Exsys displays quick-change abilities at IMTS 2014.

Zoller unveils 3D Check, Titan and cost per click calculator at IMTS 2014.

Mazak's Smooth Technology makes debut at IMTS 2014.

Seco Tools offers overview of its recently upgraded SMG system.

Beamer Laser Marking Systems debuts a new 24" indexable turntable at its booth (W-2061) during IMTS 2014. Beamer, which suffered a fire in January, expects to move into its new 6,500 sq. ft. facility in October. The new facility will be dedicated to producing laser marking systems.

Zoller displays its 3D Check machine during IMTS 2014.

Interview with THINBIT Kaiser Tool Co. at IMTS 2014.

KOMET Service North America, a partnership between KOMET of America and a variety of independent companies to service the KOMET brand of tools, welcomed Grinding Technology LLC to its list of partners at a special ceremony held during IMTS 2014. The Houston, Texas, company became the seventh partner to sign on with KOMET Service since the launch of the service partnership at IMTS 2012.

Heule Tools Corp., which celebrated its 25th anniversary at IMTS 2014, introduced two new products at the semi-annual trade show event. Gary Brown, president of Heule Tools Corp., North America, describes a new drilling line and the company's new counterbore tool said to be capable of creating back spot faces of more than 2x diameter.

United Grinding unveils new machine at IMTS 2014.

Makino offers overview of its a81nx machine at IMTS 2014.

Quick overview of the Helitronic Vision 400 at the United Grinding booth during IMTS 2014.

Rollomatic USA debuts its new 528XF grinding machine to grind long, thin drills at its booth during IMTS 2014.

Makino Inc. featured its a61nx-5E horizontal machining center at IMTS 2014. Designed with an innovative pallet-change system, the a61nx-5E provides enhanced rigidity through a three-point bed casting and tiered column structure. It has X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 730 mm (28.7 inches), 730 mm and 680 mm (26.8 inches), respectively. Linear acceleration is 1G on the X- and Y-axes, and 0.8 in the Z-axis. The twin-direct-drive rotary tables are said to offer improved access to all sides of a part, especially when using shorter tools.

ANCA USA introduced its tubular linear motor technology in three machines at IMTS 2014. The line of FX linear tool and cutter grinders incorporate the new LinX tubular linear motor technology developed by ANCA Motion. The LinX motor is said to be an efficient, high-performance cylindrical motion system that provides improved performance at alower cost when compared to conventional linear and rotary motors.

Dr. Jeffrey Badger, author of the "Ask the Grinding Doc" column in Cutting Tool Engineering magazine and host of CTE's Grinding Doc Video Series, previews his 3-day High Intensity Grinding Course.