IMTS Content
Additive Manufacturing at IMTS: 5 Things to Look For
Production, deposition, inspection and hybrid are among the areas where advances are apparent this year.
Compact CMM Brings Advanced Capabilities
IMTS 2018: LK Metrology will join Nikon in its booth and feature the Altera S multi-purpose compact coordinate measurement machines (CMMs).
Part Measurement System Expands Connectivity
IMTS 2018: Beta LaserMike’s Z-Mike Pro off-line part measurement system for metrology applications is designed for Industry 4.0.
Software Streamlines Machine Programming
Autodesk’s FeatureCAM 2019 is designed so that instead of having to program a machine stage by stage, the operator can program it using everyday shop terms.
Milling Tool Requires No Pre-Drilled Holes, Improving Cycle Time
IMTS 2018: Vargus USA’s TMDR solid carbide thread milling tool enables drilling, thread milling and chamfering in one tooling operation.
Six-Axis Vertical Robots Expand Reach for Small to Medium Payloads
IMTS 2018: Kawasaki’s RS007N and RS007L six-axis vertically-articulated robots add to the company’s general-purpose R series of small-to-medium payload robots.
Cutting Tool Series Increases Tool Life
IMTS 2018: KEO Cutting Tools is displaying the Patriot tool series, which offers versatile tools in a range of options from solid carbide mill to indexable drilling.
Software Updates Simplify Tool Data Management
IMTS 2018: TDM Systems is showcasing its tool data management software including TDM 2018, TDM Global Line 2018 and TDM Cloud Line.
GF Machining Solutions, 3D Systems Form Strategic Technology Partnership
The two companies are planning to unveil a jointly-developed additive manufacturing machine at IMTS 2018.
Five Grades Added to Turning Insert Range
IMTS 2018: YG-1’s range of turning inserts has added five grades, on display with the company’s full lineup of cutting tools.