Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, 91ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÎÛ | Production Machining

New Chipbreakers From Tungaloy Improve Machining Stability

Tungaloy’s CBN inserts with HP-style chipbreaker are now available in a double-sided WavyJoint style that is said to provide maximum tool reliability and stability.

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Yeti Tools Launches Free Online CNC Routing Resources

The CNC Academy was created for those who are new to CNC routing or those who are looking to expand their working knowledge. It includes a range of freely-accessible online courses covering everything from setting up a CNC Multitool Smart Router to creating new projects.

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Workholding

Quick Fixture Changing System for Heavy-Duty Machining

IMAO Fixtureworks' Flex Zero clamping system reduces downtime during fixture changes. It is designed for quick change of pallets, workpieces and vises in five-axis and vertical machining centers, and the strong clamping forces enable heavy-duty machining.

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Grinding

GCH Machinery Redesigns Grinding System for EV Manufacturer

GCH Machinery redesigned and repurposed an electric vehicle automaker’s older dual-head grinder to the latest technology. The redesign was aimed at fulfilling the automaker’s green initiative.

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Automation

Schunk's Automated Vise Offers Chip-Repellent Design

The Tandem PGS3’s compact design and square shape optimizes accessibility and enables a stroke of 6 mm per jaw. With a clamping force of 4,500 N and a repeat accuracy of 0.02 mm, the vise is said to be suitable for basic applications in aluminum and plastics machining.

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Methods Partners With Maruka, Expands Territory

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has signed an agreement Maruka USA that enables the company to expand into N.D., S.D., Minn., Iowa and Neb. The two companies have worked together since 2013.

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Sunnen Expands Line of All-Mechanical Bore Gages

Sunnen’s PG series brings reliable ID gaging to the manufacturing floor with no need for electrical or air connections, which reportedly makes them immune to fluctuations in line voltage or air pressure.

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Renishaw Partners With Verisurf, Expands CMM Software

With an emphasis on Verisurf’s CMM Programming and Inspection Suite, this agreement gives companies access to Renishaw’s REVO five‑axis measuring system and the Equator flexible gauging system.

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CAD/CAM

Cambrio Enhances Solid and Surface Modeling for Software

GibbsCAM 2022 introduces a number of usability enhancements, such as automated multi-shape predrilling and extended control for start/end points of profiling toolpaths.

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Toolholders

SMW Autoblok Releases Quick-Change Power Chuck

SMW Autoblok claims the KNCS-2G enables users to change jaws in under one minute, reducing downtime during changeovers.

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Five-Axis

Okuma Launches New Double-Column Machining Center

Okuma’s MCR-BV is capable of five-axis contouring and five-sided heavy milling applications. The company says these heavy-duty applications are made possible through the machine’s powerful integral motor and spindle, as well as an expanded work envelope.

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Aerospace

Seco Tools Virtually Brings the Aerospace Industry Together

The Aerospace Inspiration through Innovation 2021 virtual event will enable attendees to see the results of innovative partnerships and discuss how collaboration can help them drive their business forward.

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