IMTS 2016 Sneak Peek: Metal Cutting
Here is a sneak peek at some of the metal cutting equipment that will be exhibited on the show floor at McCormick Place in Chicago from September 12-17.
Posted: June 11, 2016
The 2016 edition of the International Manufacturing Technology Show is on track to be one of the largest IMTS events ever at McCormick Place in Chicago from September 12-17. This special sneak peek provides technical reviews of some of the machinery, tooling, systems and accessories that will be exhibited to help you get a head start on navigating the show floor and managing your time while you’re there.
Metal Cutting is the pavilion where you’ll find the latest innovations in metal cutting equipment, machining centers, turning centers, drilling, boring, milling, and more. Data will be back in the spotlight as many technology builders will have product offerings with interconnectivity standards, like MTConnect®, to provide the insight necessary to optimize today’s dynamic production floors. Here is a sneak peek at some of the metal cutting equipment that will be exhibited on the show floor:
Efficient Five-Axis Machining Begins at the Core
The FA1050 5-Axis horizontal machining center from Toyoda Machinery provides competitive boring, end milling, finish cutting, threading and U-axis machining on difficult materials such as Hastelloy, Inconel, Nichrome and other exotic metals.
Diagnostic Communication System Ensures Higher Uptime, Faster Service
New remote diagnostics capability on Cincinnati and Giddings & Lewis machine tools from Fives Machining Systems allows operators to connect with experts via secure CNC screen sharing to diagnose and overcome many stoppages within minutes.
A Wide Range of Advanced Machining Technologies
GF Machining Solutions will display their new AgieCharmilles CUT 2000 X advanced wire EDM, full 5-axis additions within the Mikron MILL S and X product line, advanced automation systems, additive manufacturing, System 3R automated laser texturing, and die sinking and wire EDM machine technologies that target the aerospace, medical and die/mold industries.
Groundbreaking Innovations in Manufacturing Technology
Mazak will demonstrate new high-level developments in full digital factory integration, smart technology and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) connectivity, and new machining and automation systems that prepare shops for the next industrial revolution.
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