Titan Grinding Machines from Gleason are designed to reduce finish grinding times by as much as 50 percent on cylindrical gears up to 1,500 mm in diameter, according to the company. Workpieces can be loaded automatically through use of an optional workpiece changer. Models 1200G and 1500G machines – for workpiece diameters of 1,200mm and [...]
The TRIBOS-RM precision toolholder from SCHUNK has a one-piece, rotationally symmetric design with a precise run-out accuracy of less than 0.003 mm for small tools for micro machining. It is designed for spindle speeds of up to 60,000 rpm in high-speed cutting. Sizes ISO 10 D 1 to 6 mm are available. The balancing grade [...]
Makino introduced the Ram EDM machinery, the EDAF Series. It is designed for manufacturing in uncontrolled thermal environments and long hours of unattended burning. EDAF-series machines are also equipped with a servo system for rapid response to signals from the spark gap monitoring circuits, enabling cycle time reductions of 10 to 20 percent in burns [...]
Water jet manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc., is now offering 5-axis water jet cutting technology with Intelligent Kerf Compensation – IKC. The IKC 5-Axis water jet cutting head is capable of making inclined cuts and controlling kerf. The capabilities include 600º rotation, a maximum angle of ±60º, and dynamic precision from ±0.2 to ±0.5 mm/m, depending [...]
Gibbs and Associates, Moorpark, CA announced the availability of GibbsCAM VoluMill Solids, an option for the high-speed-machining of solid models directly within GibbsCAM. The VoluMill Solids option – an incremental enhancement to the GibbsCAM VoluMill Wireframe option – is integrated within GibbsCAM and lets users select solids, surfaces, and facet bodies, to generate HSM toolpaths
Other [...]
The YMC430 Micro Center, from Yasda Precision America Corp., Elk Grove Village, IL, is capable of processing molds for Light Emitting Diodes – LEDs. LEDs are the latest trend in backlighting technology for Liquid Crystal Displays – LCDs.
LEDs are a semiconductor-based lighting solution that overcomes the limitations of commonly [...]
CNC Software, Inc., Tolland, CT, released Mastercam X4 Lathe, a suite of CAD/CAM tools for machining jobs. Each piece of geometry created in the application is “live,” allowing modification. Other features include
• “Quick Toolpaths” for programming parts with a few clicks;
• Optimized facing including roughing and finishing;
• Complete threading with multiple starts, diameter calculation, and [...]
LVD Strippit, Akron, NY, released CADMAN-L 3D and CADMAN-P 3D version 28, offline programming software for LVD laser cutting systems and CNC turret punch presses. The software provides enhanced functions for laser cutting and punching applications, according to the company.
CADMAN operates on Windows platforms and includes new punching and laser cutting modules within a new [...]
Pierson Workholding recently released the SmartVac II Vacuum Workholding System. The system contains many second-generation enhancements over the previous design and is modular in nature. A complete system includes a Vacuum Base, a Vacuum Control Unit (VCU) and a Connection Kit which includes all components necessary to have the system running within minutes of opening [...]
Any long time reader of CNCReport.com knows that we are always fans of unique products that boost productivity. The Twister Speed Lathe by Overbeck Machine Tools ranks among our favorites. Not only does it boost productivity through time savings, but also through lower energy costs and reduced floor space.
The time saving element is [...]
