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Realize Full Machining Capacity with Balanced Holders
Tool Dynamic balancing machines from Haimer are easy to use and provide highly precise measurements to <1 gmm to ensure that tools are balanced so that shops can realize full machining capacity.
In-Line Contour Measurement Systems
Alton Steel uses two CONTOUR CHECK EDGE 2-6 axes contour measuring systems from LAP Laser to measure their hot-rolled round and square profiles.
Heat Treating the End of Long Parts
The No. 994 special cabinet oven from Grieve reaches 500 deg F for heating the end of long parts at a manufacturing facility.
Energy Efficient Electro-Mechanical Clamping Reduces Costs
Powered by electricity instead of hydraulics, e-QUIPMENT steadyrests, clamping heads, grippers, cylinder systems (with and without through holes) and tool locking systems from Röhm only require energy during actuation and electrically manage adjustments of clamping forces and strokes during operation.
Modular System Specifically for Direct Workpiece Clamping
With basic modules, clamping modules and stacking modules that can all be freely combined, the VERO-S WDB system from SCHUNK uses clamping pillars with a modular structure to clamp freely-molded parts and other workpieces directly on the machine table without the need of additional equipment.
Flexible Vertical Bandsaw with Head Tilt for a Variety of Cuts
With 18 in horizontal, 20 in vertical cutting capacity and up to 300 lb cutting pressure, the MV2300 Metal Cutting Bandsaw from MetalMizer features a powered 0 to 45 deg head tilt from either side of vertical, adjustable 0 to 3 deg forward tilt and auto speed adjustment with presets for making a variety of cuts.
Complete, Complex Machining of Bar Stock
Quicktech i-42 Ultimate and i-60 Ultimate CNC turning centers from Absolute Machine Tools perform complete machining of medium diameter bar stock, including complex milling operations, using two turning spindles, two milling spindles and two B-axes for a total of ten axes and up to 49 tools.
Multitasking Turning Center with Automated Load/Unload
The Nakamura-Tome NTRX-300 multitasking turning center from Methods Machine Tools has a built-in load/unload automation system and advanced operator recognition management software that completes parts in one operation using CAMplete TruePath Turn/Mill and NT Smart X Operation Software.
Precise and Versatile Large-Scale Gantry Multitasking
Ideal for the highly demanding requirements of parts used in the construction of machinery for the energy industry, the machining of marine and CHP motors, and the general machining of large parts, the PXG-W gantry-type multitasking milling machine from SORALUCE reduces the number of clamps required and reduces cycle times with less potential errors.
Complete Precision Machining of Large, Complex Parts
The Hyperturn 200 milling-turning center from EMCO handles large parts up to 1,000 mm diameter and 6,000 mm long, weighing up to 1,500 kg in the chuck and 6,000 kg between chuck and tailstock, and their Mecof Powermill traveling gantry 5-axis milling center permits the loading of huge parts of practically unlimited weight.
Streamlined Dot Peen Marking
Built with machine tool quality construction that is ideal for the most demanding applications with no PC or control box required, the 6-axis X Series dot peen marker from Kwik Mark uses a cantilevered marking head with a clear open line of sight that can retract “back” to clear other tooling and equipment.
Advanced Control of Dot Peen Marks
With increased flash memory and a faster/cooler processor, the AC500-3.0 Universal Dot Peen Controller for pneumatic, electric and scribe marking systems from Automator America can operate more competitors’ marking heads and has expanded abilities to operate and communicate with outside equipment, including control of any smart motor.
