NEW PRODUCTS
This list is a comprehensive collection of product announcements provided by exhibitors in anticipation of IMTS.
IMTS 2018: The SH-5000P HMC from Tongtai, displayed in the booth of Absolute Machine Tools, is designed for high part volumes and offers a smaller footprint than the previous model.
VMC Precisely Machines Large Blisks
IMTS 2018: Mitsui Seiki’s Vertex 100 five-axis VMC is designed for precision milling of large parts, such as blisks for aircraft engines.
System Simplifies Workholding for Grid Plates, Tombstones
IMTS 2018: The Mitee-Bite Loc-Down system is designed for quick and simple securing of parts from small to large in size.
Open-Bed VMCs Drill, Mill, Tap, Bevel
IMTS 2018: FlexArm will display FlexDrill CNC’s TRD series of vertical machining centers.
Taps Cut Internal Threads in Half a Second
IMTS 2018: Emuge Corp.’s Punch Tap enables helical thread forming in cast and wrought aluminum alloys and similar lightweight materials.
Reversible Welding Table Plates Designed for Longevity
IMTS 2018: Strong Hand Tools has developed reversible BuildPro welding table plates meant to last twice the lifetime of the table.
Micro Tools, Holders Feature Internal Coolant
IMTS 2018: GenSwiss offers a range of coolant-through-capable micro toolholders.
Six-Axis Machine Reduces Setups, Saves Space
IMTS 2018: Promac’s Levante GTR six-axis multifunctional working center offers a compact footprint and a big machining envelope.
Stereolithography Process Enables Design of Fuel Injector
IMTS 2018: Protolabs, a provider of on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication and injection molding services, highlights its stereolithography (SL) capability.
Swiss-Type Lathe's Double-Gang Layout Shortens Cycle Times
IMTS 2018: Marubeni Citizen-Cincom’s D25 Swiss-type lathe features double gang tool posts and a B axis.