Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, 91ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÎÛ | Production Machining

Turning Tools

Palmgren's Bench Lathe Handles a Variety Operations

Palmgren’s new 9" × 20" bench lathe is constructed from heavy cast iron and reportedly features a smooth power transmission, precision thrust and ball bearings in the head stock and spindle as well as hardened and ground ways.

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Aerospace

Beaumont Machine Provides Small Hole EDM to SpaceX

The new Beaumont small hole machine at SpaceX – a new customer for Beaumont Machine – has a reach of eight feet in diameter and eight feet in height.

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DMSC and MTConnect Institute Update Agreement

The two organizations plan to support and promote joint projects that will encourage integration and use of standardized information frameworks for parts and processes. They have updated the memorandum of understanding that was originally signed in 2011.

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Automation

Heidenhain's Encoder Fine Tunes Robotic Movements

Heidenhain’s new encoder provides both reliable feedback to a robot’s motor and accurate position measurement to its controller to enable safe and accurate motion.

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Siemens and Zscaler Partner on Operations Security System

Using a Zero Trust system, users can remotely manage and control quality assurance or diagnoses issues. This system protects the operational technology network from cybersecurity threats.

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CAD/CAM

KUKA Enhances Modular Simulation Software

KUKA.Sim 4.0 facilitates accurate planning, programming, safety configuration and more through digital twins. The software can program robots offline, analyze cycle times and expand functionalities through add-on modules.

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Midaco's Automatic Pallet Changer Provides Quick Changes

Midaco’s A4020SD mid-size pallet changer automatically switches pallets in approximately 15 seconds depending on the weight of the parts.

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Westminster Tool Earns Leadtime Leader Award

Westminster Tool earns Moldmaking Technology Magazine’s 2021 Leadtime Leader award.

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Milling Tools

New Milling Series From Kyocera Provides Deeper Depth of Cut

The MFH-Max reduces the number of passes needed to machine the workpiece with its ability to take on deeper depths of cut (max. 0.098" / 2.5 mm).

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Mazak Upgrades Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers

According to Mazak, both the HCN-6800 NEO and the Variaxis i-800 NEO include a fully redesigned enclosure and improvements that enable fast, optimal solutions for a wide range of part-production applications.

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Workholding

Gripper Finger Change System From Schunk Reduces Setup Time

Schunk claims its toolless jaw quick-change system reduces setup times to a minimum, therefore increasing the productivity and flexibility of the entire system.

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Toolholders

Tungaloy Introduces High Feed Milling Cutter for Small Parts Machining

According to Tungaloy, the AddDoFeed02 inserts include an economical double-sided insert with four effective cutting edges, optimal inclination on the cutting edge that enables smooth chip evacuation and large positive rake that provides light cutting and process security.

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