NEW PRODUCTS
This list is a comprehensive collection of product announcements provided by exhibitors in anticipation of IMTS.
Vertical Turning Center Machines Large Workpieces
SMTCL Americas is presenting the EVC160100s vertical turning center, designed for turning in a variety of materials including cast iron, aluminum, steel and composites.
Automated Jaw Pallet System for Low- to Moderate-Volume Machining
Kitagawa North-Tech will demonstrate its Automated Jaw Pallet System (AJPS) for robot-tended CNC milling/turning cells.
Modular Machine Platform offers Productivity, Flexibility
Mikron’s Multistep XT-200 combines the productivity of a transfer machine with the flexibility of a machining center.
Five-Axis Vertical Turn-Mill Accommodates Large Parts
The You Ji VMT-800 turn-mill, available from Absolute Machine Tools, is a multitasking machine designed for oil, gas and aerospace manufacturing applications.
Vertical Machining Center for Unmanned Operation
Matsuura Machinery USA’s MAM72-35V five-axis vertical machining center is designed for high-accuracy, complex five-axis machining with one-chucking to facilitate cost-effective unmanned operation.
Low-Profile Edge Clamp for Thin Workpieces
Carr Lane Manufacturing's new, low-profile version of the Tiny Vise edge clamp is designed for machining thin workpieces, and for applications in which down thrust action is not required.
Accessible EDMs Feature Submerged Wire Threading
Developed to enable more manufacturers to take advantage of EDM capabilities, the AccuteX Great Economy (GE) wire EDMs don’t compromise on accuracy or speed, according to supplier Absolute Machine Tools.
Portable VMC for Secondary Ops
Southwestern Industries has developed the Trak 2OP, a portable VMC said to be well-suited for secondary machining operations.
Turning Center Simplifies Programming of Optional Y Axis
The Tongtai iTD-2000YBC CNC turning center, available from Absolute, features a rigid, ergonomic 75-degree bed cast from Meehanite and designed for chip flow and operator accessibility.
Five-Axis VMC with Rotary, Fixed Tables
Fortune International’s Vcenter-AZ800 is a five-axis VMC equipped with a swivel head on the traveling column to implement five-axis machining on large parts with diameters ranging to 39.4".