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NEW GRINDING CENTER WITH 12-POCKET AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER
Huffman Corporation offers their Multi-Axis Grinding Center, the Huffman HS-225GC, which builds on its heritage of precision, reliability, versatility and productivity with the addition of a 12-Pocket Automatic Tool Changer (ATC).
Sapa's Morris Facility Achieves ABS Quality Certification
Sapa Industrial Extrusions (Morris, IL) has achieved certification of its Quality System to the ABS Quality Assurance Program of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The Sapa facility is one of only two aluminum extruders in the United States to…
TURNING MACHINE BUILT TO COST-EFFECTIVELY MACHINE PARTS WITH SIMPLE GEOMETRIES
Tornos US offers their Delta product line dedicated to cost-effectively machining parts with simple geometries. Though created for parts with simple geometries, the Delta line is true Tornos quality ? with a cast iron base, large capacity chip pan, and wide working area. The Delta can be customized to work with or without a guide bush and utilize rotating tools.
MULTI-TASKING CENTER OFFERS AUTO INDUSTRY HIGH-VOLUME THROUGHPUT
Mazak?s Multi-Tasking Hyper Quadrex 100MSY is one solution the automotive industry can look to as it continues to improve efficiency and productivity during one of the most trying times in its history. The HQR 100MSY offers high-productivity, high-rigidity and high-efficiency turning and machining.
CRANK SHAFT PRODUCTION CELL DECREASES LEAD TIMES BY COMBINING OPERATIONS
Partners in THINC offers the Okuma LT-200 MY with THINC-OSP control and Abso scales for the automated production of aluminum crank shafts. Gosiger Automation integrates a FANUC robot, LNS barfeeder, Marposs touchsetter, Zoller toolsetter, Sandvik Coromant tooling, Caron Engineering TMAC-7 and AutoComp (for quick SPC) software, Schunk chucks, Kennametal ToolBoss and ISCAR Matrix interfaces/tool management systems and Renishaw inspection probes.
EXCEPTIONAL, ECONOMICAL, AND EASY PRODUCTION OF PARTS
Tornos US offers the Deco ?e? line, four machines that provide a cost-effective alternative for the production of parts that don?t require an end unit. With the Deco 10e (0.4 in diameter capacity), the 13e (0.6 in), the 20e (1 in), and the 26e (1¼ in), there?s an ?e? machine for virtually every producer, for part sizes from 1 mm to 32, and selecting the right Deco turning center is now easier than ever.
THE ULTIMATE IN MILL/TURN CENTERS
GBI Cincinnati offers the matec-30 HV/K. These 5-axis traveling column machining centers have torque drives in the swiveling axes (swivel head and rotary table) and are ideal for very precise mold work, as well as mixed volume, short run operations.
AUTOMATION CELL DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE JOB SHOP FLEXIBLITY
Methods Machine Tools offers the JobShop Cell. Designed specifically for job shops with small to medium lot sizes, the fully integrated production cell combines the drilling, tapping, and milling capability of a lightning-fast RoboDrill Vertical Machining Center with a fully interfaced FANUC 6-axis robot for automated loading/unloading.
PRODUCTION CELL OFFERS TURNING, MILLING, DRILLING, TAPPING, AND BORING
Partners in THINC offers the Okuma Millac 33T, featuring the THINC-OSP control, external program select capability, device net I/O, chilled ballscrews, Absolute Scales, a right angled tool to drill the pin bore, and an Anybus robot loader interface. The multi-function capabilities of turning, milling, drilling, tapping, and boring make this an efficient cell for the machining of a wide range of parts.
New Director of Engineering Promoted at Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America
Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA) announces the promotion of Dr. Arthur S. Pantelides to the position of Director of Engineering to oversee the Engineering, Design, and Research and Development (R&D) Groups. Dr. Pantelides has more than 15 years experience…
Mining Equipment Supplier Bucyrus International Posts 6.2 percent Profit on Strong Sales
Strong sales of electric mining shovels have boosted Bucyrus International Incorporated's (South Milwaukee, WI) fourth-quarter earnings 6.2 percent to $65.75 million, compared with $61.91 million in the same period the previous year. According to a report from Industrial Info Resources…
Tooling U Releases Online Training for First-Time Supervisors
Tooling U (Cleveland, OH), a leading provider of online training for the manufacturing industry, has released a new series of training classes for first-time supervisors. The new set of classes, titled ?Supervisor Essentials,? includes training topics such as effective communication,…
