Optical Instruments for Measuring Shafts, Cylindrical Parts

IMTS 2018: Quality Vision International will display its TurnCheck family of precision optical instruments for measuring shafts and other cylindrical parts. 

Thread Milling Tool Reduces Premature Insert Failure

IMTS 2018: Tungaloy’s ThreadMilling ETLN series of indexable thread milling tools enables a single cutter body to use different thread profiles and pitches for various operations.

Redesigned Chucks Connect to Smartphones Via Bluetooth

IMTS 2018: Erowa’s SmartChucks line has been redesigned to combine precision and stability with wireless signal transmission.

EDM Provides Friction-Free, Accurate Column Movement

IMTS 2018: MC Machinery’s MV2400-ST EDM is designed for larger-part production and is capable of performing submerged cutting as low as 16.5" deep.

Neodymium Lifting Magnets Combine Strength, Compactness

IMTS 2018: Master Magnetics’s family of heavy-duty neodymium lifting magnets feature a lifting rating ranging to 4,400 lbs on flat material.

Space-Saving Five-Axis Machine Cuts Large Parts

IMTS 2018: DMG MORI’s two XXL machines, the DMU 200 gantry and DMU 340 gantry, are designed for large-part applications.

Automated Optical Comparator Can Check 99 Parts at Once

IMTS 2018: Keyence’s IM-7030T model of its Instant Measurement System series has six times the measurement volume of previous models and an added automated drop indicator.

Metrology System Combines Robotics, Vision System, Software

IMTS 2018: DWFritz’s Advanced Metrology Platform combines an advanced machine vision system, custom software and robotics for inline and near-line manufacturing applications.

End Mills Enable Trochoidal Milling, Fine Finishing

IMTS 2018: YG-1 Tool Co.’s V7PlusA series of end mills features four-flute and six-flute models.

Five-Axis Workholding System Increases Setup Accuracy

IMTS 2018: Carr Lane’s CL5 five-axis workholding system features faster, more accurate fixturing setups.