Clamping System Automates Workholding, Speeds Change-Over

IMTS 2018: Techni-Grip Workholding is featuring its quick-change clamping system, Techni-Grip 2.0.

Double-Column Machines Combine Speed, Stability

IMTS 2018: Hurco adds two new offerings to its BXi series of double-column machining centers for the die/mold and aerospace industries. 

 

Dielectric Fluid Provides Safe, Effective Flushing

IMTS 2018: Hirschmann Engineering’s IonoPlus 3000 dielectric fluid suits rough-cutting to fine finishing operations.

Fixturing System Promotes Accuracy in Locating, Locking

IMTS 2018: 5th Axis is displaying its RL52 RockLock quick-change fixturing system with 52-mm pull stud spacing.

Updated HMCs Support Unattended Operation

IMTS 2018: Makino’s latest a51nx and a61nx HMCs feature increased spindle torque and improved tool monitoring.

Sensor Enables Roughness Measurements on CMMs

IMTS 2018: The Zeiss Rotos roughness sensor enables the use of CMMs to inspect surface waviness and roughness, even on complex workpieces.

Shank Attachments for Angle Heads Accommodate Deep Cavities

IMTS 2018: Tecnara’s line includes angle heads designed for light-duty work, heavy-duty work and short runs, as well as shank attachments for NSK angle heads.

Bar Loader Reduces Cycle Times, Increases Turning Quality

IMTS 2018: Index introduces its bar loader to pair with its multi-spindle machines for increased turning quality.

HMC Built for Mass Production

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.