Precision Machining Technology Review: June 2024

Siemens Cybersecurity System Protects Production Environment

Siemens’ SiberProtect is designed to protect critical infrastructure and operational technology (OT) systems at various industrial centers, including power plants, water treatment facilities, all types of discrete manufacturing enterprises, military depots, data centers and control stations. SiberProtect brings the SOAR (Security, Orchestration, Automation, Response) concept to cyber-physical systems with an OT-friendly and OT-managed methodology.

According to Siemens, SiberProtect can respond to and dramatically limit the impact of a cyber attack within milliseconds, resulting in the identification of the infected production equipment groups or plant networks and enabling full visibility and a fast initial response at the automation system level. This quick response leads to much easier remediation and resumption of normal operations, usually in less than a day. 

Hexagon Handheld Scanners Enable Measurement Flexibility

Source: Hexagon

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division introduces new handheld 3D-scanning technology designed to enable engineers and manufacturing personnel to easily scan in a range of environments inside and outside factory walls. 

Two new handheld devices, the AtlasScan Max and MarvelScan, are well suited for measuring parts where metrology has not traditionally been used, including applications in automotive, rail, industrial equipment and general manufacturing. Both highly portable, the new 3D scanners are designed for handheld and automated quality inspection applications, and for a wide range of reverse engineering needs.

Kennametal Drilling System Features Hydraulic Clamping

Source: Kennametal Inc.

Kennametal Inc.’s new ST Line modular drilling system is designed for challenging beam drilling for the construction industry. The new product line was developed to address common construction machining issues such as reliability, stability and noise control.

Some features and benefits include hydraulic clamping for less vibrations, delivering better tool life and hole quality; straight shank with flange and threaded pin for enhanced rigidity and stiffness, delivering longer tool life and boosted performance; KSEM modular drilling system for strong insert clamping, delivering enhanced durability and reliability; and minimum quantity lubricant (MQL) optimized coolant channels for improved cooling and lubrication.

Walter Boring Bars Provide Fast, Precise Tool Changes

Source: Walter USA LLC

Walter’s A2100 boring bar/plain cylindrical shank adapter with the QuadFit exchangeable heads is designed for counterboring and internal profiling/copy turning. The main application areas are aerospace engines, pumps for the oil and gas industry and general mechanical engineering.

The boring bar is available in 40-, 50- and 60-mm diameters. With a dimension of 3 × D, it well suited for machining long bores.

Turning and boring heads are fitted on the A2100 boring bars/adapters using the QuadFit interface for replacement of the heads. The exchangeable heads feature a precision-ground, tetrahedral polygon attachment that can be rotated 180° for use overhead. The heads have a locating face for adjusting the center height and internal coolant delivery for optimum chip removal. A clamping nut enables quick tool changes.

Potential benefits include quick and precise tool changes of ±0.00008" (±0.002 mm), less non-productive time because of fast tool changes, a wide application range for all industry

SprutCAM Software Update Enhances Robot Support

Source: SprutCAM Tech

SprutCAM Tech launches update 17.0.14 and 17.0.15 for SprutCAM X and SprutCAM X Robot, featuring more than 200 changes.

This update enhances includes added support for Kawasaki robots (BX300L model and others) in SprutCAM X Robot and MachineMaker. Additionally, support for 27 models of ROKAE robots has been added to MachineMaker. Kinematic models of these robots are now also available in the online robot library.

Ceratizit Milling Tool Provides Reliable HRSA Machining

Source: Ceratizit

Ceratizit has launched its new, additively manufactured MaxiMill – 211-DC indexable insert milling system with advanced coolant supply.

The MaxiMill – 211-DC was created through in-house additive manufacturing (AM) with 3D-printed cooling channels. Additive processes enable the shoulder mill to funnel the maximum amount of coolant directly on the insert flanks. In turn, it provides process reliability when machining heat-resistant super alloys (HRSA).

The MaxiMill – 211-DC has 60% longer tool life compared to tools with standard cooling, according to the company. Further, despite the complexity of the coolant holes inside the tool body, the MaxiMill – 211-DC is compatible with standard adapters with through-coolant supply without requiring any standard coolant on the chipbreaker.