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Mate’s Name Change Points To Entry Into Machining
Under its new corporate name, Mate Precision Technologies looks toward expansion into precision machining. Watch for a major new product release arriving in 2021.
Turnkey Deep Hole Drilling Solutions
Why buy a new machine when you can convert an existing piece of equipment for much less money? Somex MAX spindles and accessories can be added to transfer machines, special-purpose machines, and turning machines to perform deep hole drilling.
Variable-Frequency-Drive Retrofit Kits for Older Mills
VFD and VFD Plus kits from Servo Products convert older step pulley mills and worn-out variable-speed mills to smooth, electronic speed control. Unlike early VFD kits, these provide full torque at the lowest RPM.
CNC Vertical Turret Milling Machines
A line of machines from 101-year-old tool builder and workholding manufacturer Palmgren features Fagor Automation controls that make programming easy for any level of operator producing any size batch.
Portable Magnetic Drill Adds Multiple Features
With its powerful performance, lightweight size, small footprint, and hole capacity, the HMD904 is the most popular model in Hougen Manufacturing’s line of magnetic drills. Upgrade improve safety and lower maintenance requirements.
User-Friendly Dual Programming of Lathes
Designed for turning machine tools with up to two axes, TURNPWR control by Heidenhain’s Acu-Rite brand of digital readouts, linear scales, and controls gives machinists the option to program via a conversational format or use G-code.
Cutting Tool Manufacturers Find Opportunity in Billion-Dollar Deep Hole Drilling Market
Understanding the application and being aware of common challenges can help make a difficult operation both productive and profitable. An ANCA product manager explains the different types of cutting tools for deep hole drilling and how to overcome common challenges.
Think of Weld Traceability As Your Company’s Unofficial Insurance Policy
Robotic welding cells with arc-monitoring and -reporting capability provide peace of mind in two ways. They ensure consistent production and automatically collect and store data a fabrication company can easily share with customers that impose traceability requirements.
Heavy-Duty CNC Lathes Feature Monoblock Cast Iron Beds
Nine C Series flatbed CNC lathes from Romi Machine Tools are designed for heavy applications in the mining, aerospace, steel mill, and oil-and-gas industries. All key components are manufactured in-house to ensure quality.
Tooling Program for Citizen Automatic Lathes
Platinum Tooling Technologies expands its product line with Heimatec live and static tools for most Citizen lathes. Designed to optimize the machine’s parameters, the precision tools are efficient and cost-effective.
Economical Solution for Machining Small Parts
Available in 5- and 8-inch models, Palmgren’s CNC slant bed lathe offers helpful features and top performance at an attractive price. The turning center’s small footprint makes it an excellent option for shops that need a second-operation machine or additional chuck.
