Machine Tools

Automation

Kurt, Absolute Machine Tools Develop Automation Package

Automation package designed to simplify integrating automation into a shop’s production processes includes a Mitsubishi LoadMate Plus, Kurt 3600A pneumatic vise and Kurt RV36 robotic gripper working in tandem with a Tongtai VP-10 mass-production, high-speed vertical machining center.

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What’s Still Cam-Driven and Why?

Combining select cam-driven functions with CNC technology for this multi-spindle platform is said to help reduce machine cost while retaining high machining speed, precision and production.

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Toolholders

Fast Change Tooling System Increases Spindle Uptime

This coolant-through tooling system replacement for the gang plate on a Swiss-type machine can save hours of spindle downtime per day as well as increase tool life and enhance chip control.

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Grinding

Making Tribological Improvements to Bore Surfaces

A new “mechano-chemical” process that impregnates tungsten into the surface of honed bores at a nano level improves wear resistance while reducing friction between mating components.

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Swiss-Types

Genturn SL-42Y2 Swiss-type Machine for Part Size Versatility

Swiss-type machine features flexibility of a removable guide bushing to enable turning for a range of part sizes from 4 to 42 mm.

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SPONSORED

How to Get More Efficient Production from Swiss-Type and Multitasking Machines

SolidCAM for multi-axis Swiss type and multitasking machines provides a very efficient CAM programming process, generating optimal and safe Mill-Turn programs, with dramatically improved milling tool life.

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Measurement

Precision Laser Measuring in a Grinding Machine

This laser measurement technology inside a grinding machine presents numerous advantages including noncontact, multiple-diameter measurement with no mechanical setup required.

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Lean Transfer Machine PICCOLA

PICCOLA CNC Lean transfer machine, extremely flexible and productive, able to perform boring, milling, threading, turning operations with static or rotating part. This Machine configuration can be up to 56 units with 3 CNC axes on three ways (vertical from the top, the bottom and radial). (Sponsored)

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UniAxle Offers Truck Rear Axle Machining in Single Setup

The company says machining in a single setup improves the accuracy and quality of rear axles and makes production processes quicker and more cost-effective.

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SW’s Single-Table Machines Designed for Machining Large Parts

SW’s BA W08-11 and BA W08-21 can be automated with a variety of solutions, including TopRob which facilitates the loading and unloading of large and heavy workpieces with the aid of robots on platforms or gantries above the machine.

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Kyocera
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