On the radar

Jet machining center

The center bridge-style 60120 JetMachining center can cut complex parts from a variety of materials, including advanced composites, exotic alloys, traditional metals, and rubber.

The center comes with Intelli-MAX software for higher cutting speeds and greater precision when combined with the EnduroMAX Pump. The machine accommodates components measuring up to 5ft x 10ft.

FYI
Intelli-MAX Software runs on Windows operating systems to calculate the velocity of a tool path at more than 2,000 points per inch and supports up to six axes of coordinated motion.

The EnduroMax Pump is offered in a variety of horsepower options and is able to deliver more than 85% of its power to the cutting nozzle.

OMAX Corp.
www.omax.com

 

CAM solution

Intelligent machining features in ESPRIT 2015 accelerate the machining process by providing 5-axis cycles that reduce cycle time. This makes it possible to completely machine blades in a single setup. The solution’s 5-axis blade roughing tool motion is morphed across the blade to uniformly offset stock allowance so it can be immediately followed by a finishing cycle. The system maintains awareness of stock removed by previous operations, reducing air cutting, which in turn reduces cycle time.

Features

• Port roughing cycle removes material inside tool entry area
• Bottom-up strategy for small residual stock height
• Redesigned stock automation for multitasking machines
• Supports slot mill tools in port milling and composite cycles
• Barrel-shaped cutters for better surface finish than ball end mills
• MachiningCloud connection for tooling product data

DP Technology Corp.
www.dptechnology.com

 

Cutters with chip gullet design

MaxCut 651 cutters have a chip gullet design with 0.250" inserts for continuous heavy-duty work and high metal-removal rates. The inserts feature 45º lead angle for free cutting, easier part entry, and better corner strength. The cutters are available in 3" diameters and larger and in medium pitch configurations for general machining and fine pitch for short chip materials.

Lovejoy Tool Co. Inc.
www.lovejoytool.com

 

Turbine end mills

Solid, carbide turbine end mills for milling turbine blades, impellers, blisks, and complex 5-axis components feature a variety of styles including tapered ball nose, barrel-shape designs, and selections from the Top-Cut, Tinox-Cut, Multi-Cut, and indexable insert tooling programs.

The line features barrel-shaped, oval form end mills for finishing high-strength materials. The barrel-shaped oval form simulates the attributes of ball nose end mills having a diameter range of 150mm to190mm, to provide double the axial cut for improved surface finish. End mills are offered with 3 and 4 flutes with aluminum-chromium (ALCR) coating.

Torus end mills

• 5 to 13 flutes with variable spacing
• 0.8mm, 1.0mm, and 2.0mm corner radius, straight, 8° taper angle versions
• Internal coolant capable

Emuge Corp.
www.emuge.com

 

Integration software

New applications for Sinumerik include Manage MyMaintenance (MMM), maintenance-tasks management, and AccessMy Data (AMD) – open interfaces that allow direct access to machine and process data.

AMD has an interface to access machine and process data of machine tools controlled by the Sinumerik 840D sl CNC. To allow data communication, the machine tool is directly connected to the Sinumerik Integrate server at the customer’s site. MMM enables small and medium-sized companies maintenance management without any additional investment. The application instructs the users as soon as a new maintenance date is scheduled for a machine, with the time and tasks to be performed presented in a clear list.

Siemens Industry Inc. Motion Control Business
www.siemens.com

 

Hydraulic expansion toolholders

Tendo Aviation combines hydraulic expansion technology with Weldon toolholders for high run-out accuracy, a balancing grade of G2.5 at 25,000rpm, better vibration damping, and a fast tool change using an Allen key. The mechanism prevents tool pull out, and positional tolerances can be held.

Features

• High precision and process reliability
• Runout accuracy and vibration damping prevent cutting edge wear
• Uniform load profile allows a longer spindle and spindle bearing service life
• Available for interfaces: HSK-A63, HSKA 100, CAT 40, and CAT 50

SCHUNK
www.us.schunk.com

 

Groove machining solutions

The SpiroGrooving method, used with the CoroBore XL system, uses a spirograph tool path to create close-tolerance seal ring grooves. The circular spirograph reduces chip thickness, enabling light cutting action, and increased feed. Parts of the insert cutting edge have an interrupted cutting behavior, eliminating long chips that can tangle the tool and spindle. SpiroGrooving can be programed with a CNC-code generator.

While this solution is suited for making seal ring grooves in pre-clad machining of steel and stainless steel, the internal coolant feature of CoroBore XL enables machining in advanced materials. Roughing and finishing are carried out in the same operation, reducing machining time and improving productivity.

Sandvik Coromant
www.sandvik.coromant.com

 

Wet blasting system

The Model SS-10 SA rotary table wet blast system with manual and semi-automatic modes of operation is designed to use abrasive or bead-type media for dustless blast cleaning, descaling, surface preparation, and cosmetic finishing of components that are too damp or oily for dry-blast processing.

The 60" x 70" x 96" blast cabinet is fabricated from non-corroding composite material. The interior of the wet blasting chamber is lined with sheet rubber for abrasion resistance. A 50" x 50" swing door provides access to the blast enclosure. On the right side, a track extension and transfer cart allow the 49" diameter rotary table to be rolled out for loading and unloading. A drip tray beneath the track extension is standard.

Guyson Corp.
www.guyson.com

 

Energy saving sinker EDM

The Mitsubishi EA8S Advance sinker EDM center features the new M700 series control with 15 " touch screen and FP80S energy saving power supply that reduces electrical consumption by 20% compared to the previous FP model. The Power Master GF2 Adaptive Control reduces graphite electrode wear by as much as 80%, and the addition of the new SS Jump 5 optimizes jump up acceleration control to stabilize high-speed, no-flush burning.

Features

• 80A peak power supply
• Fixed table traveling column
• Direct-drive AC smart servo system
• 3D lateral servo system
• 3-sided drop tank work tank access
• Easy access filter
• Dielectric fluid emission
• Auto lubrication
• Fuzzy Pro Plus hands-off operation

MC Machinery Systems Inc.
www.mcmachinery.com

 

Digital boring head

The Series 112 EWD 2-32 digital precision boring head with a concentric insert holder is made for small machines with tight work envelopes. Features include power management for optimized battery life, inch or millimeter display, IP 69K seal rating, minimized imbalance with tool carrier in center position, and optimized bore depth by a through-hole tool carrier.

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc.
www.bigkaiser.com

 

CNC software with post-processor reference guide

PartMaker Version 2015 includes the ability to generate a post-processor reference guide – an on-command manual explaining how to program a given multi-axis lathe and take advantage of the machine’s capabilities. Using a cloud-based update utility allows customers to have the most recent post-processor.

The Multi-Channel Viewer is a free software application for users of multi-axis turn-mill centers and Swiss-type lathes to view their multi-channel NC programs side-by-side, for virtually any multi-channel machine/control combination. It includes improved support for modern multi-tasking machine tools, more powerful milling and turning functionality, and improvements in the software’s knowledge-based technology for storing optimal feeds and speeds for additional tools.

PartMaker Inc.
www.partmaker.com

 

Shop floor software solutions

A new hardware module, the Freedom Digital Interface (FDI) with integral MTConnect, allows shops with legacy equipment to monitor machine tool performance using the company’s Freedom eLOG or other MTConnect monitoring software.

The software automatically extracts critical manufacturing data to produce web-based reports and analytics on asset utilization, availability, performance, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness. It is brand, asset, and process agnostic, and is MTConnect-compliant. The software integrates with ERP, MES, maintenance and quality business systems, and can be accessed via smartphone or tablet device.

5ME
5me.com

 

Industrial series 3D printer

The Exerial 3D printing system allows customers to engage with indirect printing technology for industrial series production beyond rapid prototyping and small batch production. The printing system contains multiple industrial stations that allow for continuous production and simultaneous processing and is equipped with two job boxes, each 1.5x larger than the single job box in ExOne’s next largest model, the S-Max. The system offers a total build platform of 3,168L and is expected to be capable of printing output rates nearly 4x faster than the S-Max.

ExOne
www.exone.com

 

Vertical machining center

The MU-6300V vertical machining center is suitable for 5-axis, multi-sided machining.

The machine is available with a wide array of spindle options, providing a configuration for nearly any 5-axis job. The design places the pallet changes at the back of the machine, allowing easy connection to a Palletace flexible manufacturing system or pallet pool, delivering high productivity and accuracy. The MU-6300V has a rigid double column structure and low center of gravity in workpiece movement that enables heavy-duty cutting and high-speed finishing.

The MU-6300V can be used with Okuma’s exclusive Super-NURBS function, enabling high feed rates and ultra-fine finishes.

Features

• Axis travels X/Y/Z: 1,450mm/1,050mm/600mm
• C-axis: 360º infinite
• Rapid traverse X, Y, Z: 50mpm
• Rapid A/C: 30rpm/90rpm
• Maximum load: 600kg

Okuma America Corp.
www.okuma.com

 

Drill chucks

The Orange Line’s Extra RV-E keyless and Prima-L keyed drill chucks accommodate applications including hole drilling in steel, percussion drilling, and driving screws. Keyless clamping with the Extra RV-E involves a simple turn of its metal and plastic sleeve, while the Prima-L gets its clamping strength via DIN 6349 toothing.

RÖHM Products of America
www.rohm-products.com

 

CNC remote interaction

NCSIMUL Player 9.2, embedded on a Panasonic Toughpad IP65 and connected to machine tool controllers, enables shop floor operators and managers to interact remotely – in 3D and in real time – with one or several CNC machines and their machining processes. The 3D animations of CNC machining processes and work instruction sheets are directly accessible from the mobile application.

SPRING Technologies
www.springtechnologies.com

 

Laser marking workstation

The LMWS laser marking workstation, designed for benchtop operation, features a fresh, industrial design, with improved functionality, narrow width for lean manufacturing, and CDRH Class 1 safety. Integrated with a fiber laser marker, the LMWS is capable of marking metals, ceramics, and many plastics, and also has cutting, drilling, and welding capabilities. Requiring minimal workspace, the updated unit works in low-volume production and research and development environments.

Features

• F 100, 160, and 254 lenses
• Industrial 10W to 50W fiber laser markers
• Manual door opens vertically for 180º access to parts and tooling
• Large viewing window for visual process monitoring
• Motorized Z that can be jogged by a rotary knob
• A rotary axis can be added for cylindrical part marking

Miyachi America Corp.
www.amadamiyachi.com

 

Multisensor CMM

The ScopeCheck multisensor coordinate measuring machine (CMM) has a measurement range up to 3,500mm in the X axis and 1,750mm in the Y axis. Existing functions of the WinWerth 7.32 measurement software have been expanded and enhanced for increased performance, ease of operation, flexibility, and speed. Temperature compensation is standard.

Features

• Image processing sensor
• Modular design
• Touch trigger and scanning probes with probe tip magazines
• Laser sensors for increased flexibility

Werth Inc.
www.werthinc.com

 

TIG welding

The Aspect 375 delivers arc stability and uses AC Auto-Balance technology to adjust cleaning and penetration levels during aluminum welding. The system has Intellistart technology to automatically control arc starting intensity for thin or thick materials. The constant-current stick and TIG machine allows a TIG output range of 2A to 375A and is rated at 330A at 40% duty cycle, and 300A at 60% duty cycle.

Features

• 4 AC wave shape controls for bead profile customization in aluminum welding
• TIG pulser minimizes distortion
• Automatic / manual override
• Ready-Pak option with cart, cooler, torch, foot pedal, and cables

Lincoln Electric
www.lincolnelectric.com