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PARTNERSHIP FOR MACHINE TOOL CONTROL SYSTEMS PROVIDES IMPROVED SOLUTIONS
Applied Motion Systems, Inc. has been selected as a Siemens Solution Partner for machine tool control systems employing Siemens Sinumerik CNC controllers. Siemens chose AMS based on its demonstrated expertise in motion control and CNC technologies, sound quality processes, and a solid business model.
THE MOST ECONOMICAL TOOL FOR MULTI-PURPOSE NON-CONTACT MEASUREMENT TO DATE
Hexagon Metrology offers the OMEGA portable measuring arm, their most economical tool for multi-purpose non-contact measurement to date. The OMEGA system is mega-packaged for 3D scanning applications such as reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, and non-contact inspection. A complete package includes the OMEGA articulating arm, the R-Scan line laser scanning probe, and PC-DMIS Reshaper software.
HEAVY-DUTY, WATER MISCIBLE METALWORKING FLUID FOR FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS APPLICATIONS
Fuchs Lubricants Company offers Ecocool S 761, a high performance soluble oil coolant with excellent microbial control for use in both ferrous and non-ferrous metalworking applications. It is formulated to control foam in very soft water, yet retain emulsion stability in very hard water. A sophisticated lubricity package provides excellent lubrication for cutting, grinding, drilling, tapping, broaching, milling, reaming, honing and sawing operations to give excellent surface finishes and extended tool life.
NEW CAM SOFTWARE PLACES HEAVY EMPHASIS ON INTEGRATED MACHINING
DP Technology displayed ESPRIT® 2009, their newest version of CAM software. ESPRIT® 2009 places a heavy emphasis on integrated machining, the use of milling and/or turning in any combination on any type of machine tool ? Swiss-turn, mill-turn, B-axis machines, and more.
BIG Kaiser Announces Groundbreaking of New Facility
BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. (Elk Grove Village, IL) announced the groundbreaking of a new corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates, IL. The company and all of its employees, along with Hoffman Estates Village Officials, celebrated the beginning of construction with…
NEW HEAVY-DUTY SWING CLAMPS IDEAL WHEN USING LONGER, HEAVIER CUSTOM ARMS
Carr Lane Roemheld’s newest heavy-duty swing clamps are of high quality, but are specially designed to be more affordable than previous models. With a maximum operating pressure of 5000 psi, the compact new clamps are double acting, with a robust swing mechanism for faster clamping cycles.
NEW VERSION OF FEATURE BASED CAM SYSTEM INCORPORATES NEW ENHANCEMENTS
Delcam has launched the new version of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system. FeatureCAM 2009 incorporates enhancements across its complete range of functionality. FeatureCAM was the first CAM system to introduce feature recognition and the new release will consolidate its position as the leading knowledge-based machining software.
PREVENT TOOL PULL-OUT IN HIGH-PERFORMANCE MACHINING APPLICATIONS
Haimer USA offers a solution for manufacturers that push their machines to the limit.
The SafeLock System combines the advantages of a shrink-fit chuck with those of a positive connection by integrating ball or pin drivers into the chuck. Those drivers grip into helical grooves that are ground into the cutter shank in the opposite direction of the cutting forces. Because of the shape of the groove, the tool is simultaneously safeguarded against spinning as well as against pull out
RELIABLE, STATE-OF-THE-ART GE FANUC CONTROL RETROFITS
CNC Engineering, Inc. announced the start-up of a west coast sales and support division in response to their rapidly expanding GE Fanuc control retrofit business. The Seattle based division of CNC Engineering will enable the company to better serve the west coast with reliable, state-of-the-art GE Fanuc control retrofits.
PERFECT COMBINATION OF POWER AND CONVENIENCE FOR A COMPLETE METAL MARKING SOLUTION
Epilog Laser offers the FiberMark. The generous 24 in by 12 in engraving table and user-friendly design of the FiberMark make for a complete metal marking solution that can etch metals with 2D and data matrix bar codes, UID codes, serial numbers, logos and text – all using system that costs nearly 30 percent less than a traditional YAG laser system.
NEW RIGHT ANGLE HIGH SPEED SPINDLES FOR SWISS TURNING APPLICATIONS
IBAG North America has introduced a new right angle high speed spindle to its ?Micro Line? for Swiss machining applications. Ideal for high speed slot milling and cross drilling, the new 25 mm diameter spindle is adjustable from +/- 30 deg, features spindle speed range to 80,000 rpm, infinitely variable, with oil mist lubrication.
ABRASIVE WATERJETS OFFER LARGE SCALE PRECISION, INCREASED SPEED, FLEXIBILITY
OMAX?s 60120 JetMachining Center is a large format machine that is ideal for quick and accurate cutting of larger or multiple parts from stock up to 5 ft x 10 ft (1.5 m x 3 m) and has a footprint of 225 in x 110 in (5715 mm x 2794 mm). The 60120 is one of the most accurate large format machines in the OMAX line of JetMachining Centers.
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