Julia Hider

Julia Hider Senior Editor

Workholding

Multi-Axis Rotary Tables Can Be Assembled in 240 Configurations

The PL Lehmann 500 series of modular multi-axis rotary tables, available in North America through Exsys, can upgrade a VMC to increase productivity without the expense of a new machine.

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Tool Management System Enables Operation of Multiple CNCs

The V4.1.00.00 version of NUM’s Flexium+ CNC platform provides a tool management system for operating multiple CNCs.

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Lathes Feature Modular Design

Gear Expo 2017: Emag will feature its modular VL and VT series for chucked components, including its VL 4 machine, designed for medium- to large-batch runs on standard machining platforms.

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Workholding

Rotary Tables Offer Torque in a Small, Light Design

Destaco offers its family of GTB-series servo-positioning rotary tables, which are the first products to be launched as part of the company’s technical partnership with Techno Dynamics Inc.

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CAD/CAM

Software Simulates Spiral Bevel Gear Machining, Cylindrical Hobbing

Gear Expo 2017: Third Wave Systems will showcase two versions of its AdvantEdge gear machining software for simulating spiral bevel gear (SBG) machining and cylindrical hobbing processes.

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BTA Drilling Machine Reduces Weight of Helicopter Drive Shafts

The DeHoff BTA/STS 2084 drilling machine is designed for drilling on-center holes using the BTA/STS process for applications such as the manufacture of drive shafts for helicopter tail rotors.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Package Provides Finishing, Roughing, Drilling Modules

Open Mind offers the Maxx Machining performance package for its HyperMill CAM system, which features modules for finishing, roughing and drilling.

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Grinding

Grinding Center Sharpens Gear Tools

Gear Expo 2017: Haas will feature the Multigrind five-axis grinding center, which was designed for manufacturing and sharpening gear tools such as hobs.

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Automation

Autonomous Mobile Platform Optimizes Smart Factory Logistics

Comau has commercialized an automated guided vehicle (AGV) platform that is said to be flexible enough to be deployed across a range of manufacturing scenarios.

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Turning Tools

Grade Provides Application Security for Steel Turning

Seco Tools has expanded its family of Duratomic-based TP grades to include TP3501, which is designed to provide optimal application security.

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Toolholders

Small Chucks Ideal for Micromachining in Confined Areas

Big Kaiser offers its smallest hydraulic chuck for HSK-E25 machine spindles, completing its line of Super Slim hydraulic chucks.

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Coating for Iron, Steel Provides Protection for High-Heat Applications

The Microlok MZN finish from Birchwood Technologies is a fine-grained zinc phosphate coating for iron and steel components that provides protection up to 1,400°F.

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