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Turning Tools

Multi-Spindle Lathe Completes Complex Parts at High Volumes

IMTS 2018: Index’s MS40-8 multi-spindle automatic lathe with eight CNC spindles has been designed for high-volume precision work in the automotive, fastener, connector and aerospace industries.

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Various Motion Control Systems and Software On Display

IMTS 2018: Heidenhain offers motion control components and systems that can connect equipment from many machine tool builders.

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Coolant Reduces Downtime, Increases Savings

IMTS 2018: The 5080 coolant from Hangsterfer’s Laboratories Inc. is free of formaldehyde, boron and secondary amines.

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Servo Drive Facilitates a Variety of Applications

IMTS 2018: The S6 servo drive from KEB America is suitable for servo applications requiring real-time communication, SIL3 safety functionality or integrated brake control.

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CAD/CAM

CAM Software Increases Cutter Life, Reduces Spotting Time

IMTS 2018: CGS North America Inc. sells and supports Cam-Tool and CG Camtool for SolidWorks.

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Grinding

Grinder Simplifies Automotive Engine Part Production

IMTS 2018: Meccanica Nova’s Novamatic 2G internal grinding machine grinds multiple bores of an automotive engine component in one work part clamping.

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Skiving Machines Offer Alternative to Gear Hobbing

IMTS 2018: Liebherr Gear Technology’s LK series of gear skiving machines operates similarly to large hobbing machines but offers greater rigidity and more powerful spindles.

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Focus-Variation Instrument Measures Accurately in Tight Tolerances

IMTS 2018: Alicona’s µCMM 3D focus-variation measuring instrument is designed for high accuracy in tight tolerances. 

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Grinding

Contour-Profiled Grinding Wheels Save Time, Increase Tool Life

IMTS 2018: Lach Diamond’s metal-bond, contour-profiled grinding wheels are designed to reduce the number of processing steps during deep grinding of a variety of materials.

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3D Printer Can Run For a Week Hands-Free

IMTS 2018: Sodick’s large-capacity OPM350L metal 3D printer/CNC hybrid expands the usable work area and introduces the Material Recovery System (MRS) unit.

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Visual Indicators Increase Productivity, Reduce Errors

IMTS 2018: Balluff’s series of SmartLight visual indicators is designed to direct, instruct and guide operators in manufacturing tasks.

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RFID Technology Rolls Three Management Processes Into One

IMTS 2018: Global Shop Solutions’ RFID (radio frequency identification) technology contributes to shop floor productivity by simplifying time, attendance and inventory processes.

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