Five-Axis Hybrid Machine Applies Hot Wire AM Technique

Mazak Corp.’s VC-500A/5X AM HWD multitasking machine reduces lead times and part costs, increases machining accuracy and part quality, and improves productivity, according to the company.

Custom Design and Workholding Capabilities Improve Efficiency

IMTS 2018: Jergens is demonstrating its expanded custom design and build workholding capabilities.

Multi-Function Tool Reduces Inventory, Setup time

IMTS 2018: Carmex Precision Tools’ Multi-Function Milling Tool (MMT) is useful for applications including spotting and drilling, side milling, chamfering, slotting, grooving, and engraving.

Chip Management Software Improves Tool Life, Accuracy

IMTS 2018: Milltronics USA Inc.’s ChipBoss enables conversational program users to take advantage of trochoidal machining strategies, previously found only in CAM systems or high-end controls.

Machining Center Combines 5 Axis Milling with Laser AM

IMTS 2018: Okuma America Corp.’s MU-8000V Laser EX multitasking machine combines five-axis machining with a Trumpf laser.

Entry-Level EDM Features Break-Through Detection

IMTS 2018: Methods Machine Tools will display Ocean Technologies’ River 300 EDM drill machine.

Tools Deburr Uneven, Intersecting, Interior Bore Edges

IMTS 2018: Heule Tool’s COFA-X tooling system is designed to remove burrs from uneven, interior bore edges with large intersections, such as valves, fittings and hydraulic manifolds.

Tablet Interface Software Offers Bidirectional Information Exchange

IMTS 2018: Designed for easy customization, the Flexible Tablet Interface from FactoryWiz (formerly known as Refresh Your Memory) offers widgets for data entry and display.

Shop Management Program Offers Modules for ERP Operations

IMTS 2018: The ProShop shop management program from Adion Systems suits Industry 4.0 practitioners and small and medium-sized manufacturers, according to the company.

Mechanical Sensors Enable Precision Detection

IMTS 2018: The MP600 series of mechanical sensors from Wilbrecht Ledco is designed to detect two positions within one product.