Hybrid Comparator with Video Measurement System

Certified Comparator Products, a division of Quality Vision International, presents the VidiProbe, designed to transform a traditional comparator into an automated video measurement system by configuring a digital video camera inside the comparator’s optical system.

CMM Features Linear Motors, Scanning System

AIMS Metrology’s Revolution LM series of CMMs combines linear motors with a Renishaw Revo five-axis scanning system.

Larger Inserts Increase Depth of Cut, Metal Removal

Seco Tools’ Engineered Solutions Square T4-12 line of square-shoulder and helical milling cutters features larger insert sizes and enables manufacturers to achieve increased depths of cut and higher metal-removal rates when roughing and semi-finishing steel, cast iron and other workpiece materials.

3D Printer for Additive, Subtractive Processes

Mitsui Seiki USA has developed the Vertex 55X-H, a hybrid machining center that combines additive and subtractive processes on one machine tool platform.

Exchangeable-Head End Mills Increase Accuracy, Repeatability

OSG’s Phoenix PXM exchangeable-head end mill series features the company’s cutting geometries and coating, which are designed to improve performance in a variety of applications and materials such as steel, stainless steel, hardened steel and heat-resistant alloys.

HMC with Integrated Pallet Handling System

F. Zimmermann GmbH introduces its first HMC, the FZH400, which is equipped with a pallet handling system and a travelling column, and is said to well-suited for efficient machining of standard components for the aircraft industry

Cutting Tools for Machining HRSAs

NTK Cutting Tools introduces Bidemics, a group of advanced composite cutting tool materials designed to significantly improve productivity when machining heat-resistant super alloys (HRSAs).

Machine Monitoring Boosts Uptime

MachineMetrics will present its machine monitoring and manufacturing analytics software.

Dovetail Grooving Insert Line Expanded

Thinbit, manufactured by Kaiser Tool, has expanded its Groove ’N Turn line of dovetail grooving inserts, which are used to machine O-ring dovetail grooves with 66-degree undercut angles.