Products

CNC Software Compensates for Axis Nodding

Siemens is releasing new functions with its Sinumerik 4.8 CNC software, designed to significantly improve the speed, precision and safety of machine tools.

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Workholding

Steady Rests Facilitate Automated Part Loading

Kitagawa NorthTech introduces its AS series of grinding steady rests, featuring narrow, retractable arms for easy automated part loading.

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Platform Monitors Performance on Multiple Devices

Kitamura’s Anywhere-Remote IIoT platform includes email status updates and machine monitoring software suites that range from basic plug-and-play packages to those that are customized to suit each individual customer’s application.

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Automation

Force/Torque Sensor Increases Robotic Versatility

ATI Industrial Automation offers the Axia80, a force/torque sensor, which measures all six components of force and torque.

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Cutting Tools

Boring Bar Available with Multiple Threading Adapters

Designed for internal threading and grooving applications, the Carmex Modular line uses a single boring bar that can be fitted with multiple adapters for accuracy, easy adjustment and repeatability.

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CAD/CAM

Simulation Software Provides Hybrid Additive Capabilities

Version 8.1 of CGTech’s Vericut CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software simulates all types of CNC machining, additive, and hybrid manufacturing processes.

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Prefabricated Blanks Shorten Prep Time

Dix Metals now stocks mill-direct stainless-steel plate inventory in 303, 304 and 316 alloys for custom- and standard-size precision blanks.

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Laser Metal Deposition Machine Uses Blue Laser

The blue wavelength laser is said to increase process speeds and work with more materials than industry-standard infrared lasers.

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Turn/Mill

Modular Quick-Change System Reduces Setup, Tool-Change Time

Benz has introduced NanoFix, a modular quick-change system for Swiss-type live and static tool applications.

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Two-Axis Lathe Features High Thermal Stability

Okuma’s LB3000 EX-II one-saddle lathe is available with milling function and Y-axis capabilities.

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Turning Machines

Twin-Spindle, Twin-Turret Turning Center Provides Rigidity

The bed structure of Takisawa Technology’s FX-800 twin-spindle and twin-turret turning center combines high rigidity and tightly controlled thermal characteristics.

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App Helps Make Calculations on the Fly

CNC Machinist Calculator Pro is a smartphone app for manufacturing engineers, CNC programmers, machinists, operators, tool and die makers, inspectors and at-home hobbyists who need to make calculations on the fly.

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