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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.
WELDING END PREP TOOL BEVELS AND FACES HARD PIPE IN ONE OPERATION
ESCO Tool offers a heavy-duty, I.D. clamping pipe milling end prep tool that can bevel and face in one operation, including any degree of end prep and compound bevels. Esco?s Prepzilla® MILLHOG I.D. Clamping End Prep Tool can produce end preps on all wall thicknesses at any angle, without cutting oils, and is suitable for hard-to-machine materials.
PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION AND REPORTING SYSTEM IDEAL FOR FIREARMS
Kwik Mark, Inc. offers the Kwikmark dot peen marker, ideal for identifying firearms and their associated components. It features a true file based control system requiring no PC for operation. Date coding and multiple level serializing are built in to the system. No PC is required for operation.
ABRASIVE WATERJETS OFFER LARGE SCALE PRECISION, INCREASED SPEED, FLEXIBILITY
OMAX?s 60120 is a large format machine that is ideal for quick and accurate cutting of larger or multiple parts from stock up to 5 ft x 10 ft (1.5 m x 3 m) and has a footprint of 225 in x 110 in (5715 mm x 2794 mm). The 60120 is one of the most accurate large format machines in the OMAX line of JetMachining Centers, and features a 600 lb abrasive delivery feed system.
NEWLY RELEASED AUTOMATED CAM SOFTWARE FOR PREPARATION OF TOOLPATHS FOR MILLING
OPEN MIND Technologies USA, Inc. will present newly released hyperDENT® software. hyperDENT® is an automated CAM software for preparation of toolpaths for milling dental restorative components such as bridges, copings and crowns based on scanned STL data. The system can identify margin lines, reduce/eliminate undercut locations, manage parts against available stock, and include automated post-processing.
SYNERGISTIC SYSTEM WORKS TO MAXIMIZE PERFORMANCE AND FLUID LIFE
Rustlick has launched a new range of products that revolutionize the cutting fluid market by helping metalworking manufacturers improve efficiency and reduce costs. When used together the products in this synergistic system work to maximize metalworking fluid life and performance.
NEW ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED SYSTEM BENCHTOP TOOL PRESETTER
BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. will display Speroni?s newest benchtop tool presetter, the MAGIS. The MAGIS is an ergonomically designed system that has the following standard features included: Integrated Calibration Master, Pneumatic Axis Locks, X and Z Axis Fine Adjust, CCD Camera, and Integral ISO 50 Taper Spindle with Pneumatic spindle brake. The single-screen control (available with optional touch screen) is user-friendly allowing accurate tool measuring in minutes.
ROTARY AXIS ACCESSORY FACILITATES COMPLEX DESIGN CAPABILITIES
OMAX’s Rotary Axis enables the OMAX JetMachining Center to cut XYZ paths to create complex 3D parts with incremental index rotations from pre-existing CAD drawings or DXF files. The accessory is available for installation on all OMAX JetMachining Centers and opens more design capabilities.
VERTICAL TURNING CENTER BUILT FOR HEAVY DUTY TURNING, EXTREME PRECISION
Absolute Machine Tools, Inc. offers this heavy-duty, highly productive VTC from You Ji, the YV-1000ATC, which is designed for stand alone applications or easy integration into production lines. The machine, which is ideal for industries such as aerospace, oil-field, and energy, can be customized to meet virtually any production requirement.
CHUCK SERIES IDEAL FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE MACHINING, HEAVY MILLING
Haimer USA introduces its Power Series ? including Power Shrink Chucks and Power Collet Chucks ? suitable for all applications but ideal for high-performance machining as well as heavy milling with a high chip volume.
