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. 

Additive Manufacturing Pavilion Triples in Size!

IMTS 2018 visitors will encounter more Additive Manufacturing exhibitors than ever before at the Additive Manufacturing Pavilion.

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.

Five-Axis, Double-Column Vertical Machining Center for Complex Machining

YCM’s DCV2018A-5AX is a five-axis, double-column VMC well-suited for applications such as special circular machining, multi-angle machining, multi-face machining and curve machining in industries including automotive and die/mold, energy and aerospace.