NEW PRODUCTS
This list is a comprehensive collection of product announcements provided by exhibitors in anticipation of IMTS.
Turning Centers Feature Y Axis, Larger Part Capacity
IMTS 2018: Doosan Machine Tools will display its Lynx 2100LY series of compact turning centers with a Y-axis.
Data-Collecting Platforms Monitor Status, Recommend Maintenance
IMTS 2018: FANUC Corp. offers the FANUC Intelligent Edge Link and Drive (FIELD) system and the Robot LINKi Zero Down Time (ZDT) platform.
Five-Axis Horizontal Machining Cell Carries 174 Tools
Kitamura Machinery’s five-axis Supercell-300G horizontal manufacturing cell features a 20-station automatic pallet changer (APC) with work ID system and a 174-tool, matrix-style toolchanger.
Industrial Tablets Feature Improved Upload, Download Speeds
IMTS 2018: Xplore Technologies’ L10 mobile computing tablet provides flexibility, performance options and expanded features, according to the company.
Multi-Spindle Lathe Completes Complex Parts at High Volumes
IMTS 2018: Index’s MS40-8 multi-spindle automatic lathe with eight CNC spindles has been designed for high-volume precision work in the automotive, fastener, connector and aerospace industries.
Various Motion Control Systems and Software On Display
IMTS 2018: Heidenhain offers motion control components and systems that can connect equipment from many machine tool builders.
Servo Drive Facilitates a Variety of Applications
IMTS 2018: The S6 servo drive from KEB America is suitable for servo applications requiring real-time communication, SIL3 safety functionality or integrated brake control.
CAM Software Increases Cutter Life, Reduces Spotting Time
IMTS 2018: CGS North America Inc. sells and supports Cam-Tool and CG Camtool for SolidWorks.
Skiving Machines Offer Alternative to Gear Hobbing
IMTS 2018: Liebherr Gear Technology’s LK series of gear skiving machines operates similarly to large hobbing machines but offers greater rigidity and more powerful spindles.
Focus-Variation Instrument Measures Accurately in Tight Tolerances
IMTS 2018: Alicona’s µCMM 3D focus-variation measuring instrument is designed for high accuracy in tight tolerances.