Chris Pasion

Chris Pasion Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Ceratizit's Control System Increases Process Security

Eastec 2023: The ToolScope monitoring and control system can reduce cycle times up to 15% and, with wear monitoring, optimize tool life and provide additional tool reserve usage up to 30%.

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Automation

NSK America Spindle System Supports Lights-Out Manufacturing

Eastec 2023: The iSpeed5 electric, high-speed motor/spindle uses a specially designed connection that can withstand coolant, chips, dust and other machining debris from contaminating the stop block.

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Paperless Parts Quoting Platform Streamlines Estimating Process

Eastec 2023: Recent updates to Paperless Parts include performance enhancements to the 3D Part Viewer that improve the ability to navigate complex parts and assemblies.

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Workholding

SMW Autoblok's Workholding System Removes Obstacles

Eastec 2023: MillTec makes it is easier to carry out complex operations with five-sided access to the part.

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Toolholders

Haimer Products Enhance Shrink-fit Toolholding

Eastec 2023: The Power Clamp Air i4.0 and the Nano NG i4.0 are specially designed for the shrink-fit process.

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Swiss-Types

Tsugami America Lathe Enables Simultaneous Machining

Eastec 2023: The BW129Z Swiss-type lathe uses a three-path control system and dual independent-gang slides to reduce cycle time and produce complex parts quickly.

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Measurement

Nikon Metrology System Provides Highly Accurate Inspection

Eastec 2023: iNexiv VMA multisensor CNC inspection system enables the operator to quickly create part inspection routines.

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Cutting Tools

IMCO Carbide Tool Inc. End Mills for Faster Part Cycles

The M936 Pow-R-Feed series is designed to make various toolpath moves without slowing down, providing faster cycle times and more production.

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Maier Machine Tools' Digital Twin Shortens Development Time

PMTS 2023: Maier’s Virtual Engineering supports developers and engineers in optimally integrating digital twins into their processes.

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Parts Cleaning

Parker's Extractor Machines Remove Range of Contaminants

PMTS 2023: The SmogHog range of extractors are designed to remove mist and fumes from a variety of water and oil-based coolants.

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Parts Cleaning

CTG's Parts Washing Machine Supports Lean Manufacturing

PMTS 2023: The Ransohoff LeanVeyor parts washing system reduces floor space requirements and provides optimized cleaning and drying performance.

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PMTS

Better Edge's Drill Point Features Unique Geometry

PMTS 2023: The Bat Wing point geometry provides optimized gashing for lower thrust, polished flutes for increased chip evacuation and coolant gash channels for optimum flow.

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