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Machine-Vision System Uses Shadows for Instant Measurement

IMTS 2018: The Oasis Inspection System is a machine-vision system that creates a shadow of small parts, and then measures every dimension on that image at the same time.

HMC Cuts Large Aerospace Parts

IMTS 2018: The FZH HMC from Zimmermann is designed for parts as large as 630" × 122" × 39".

CAM Software Increases Tool Life, Machine Usage

IMTS 2018: DP Technology’s Esprit CAM software enables manufacturers to streamline their workflows and reduce silo formation.

System Automates Workholding Change-Overs

IMTS 2018: Positrol’s Automation Chuck Change system enables an industrial robot to fully automate workholding changeovers.

Five-Axis Series Targets Tooling, Optics

IMTS 2018: Mitsui Seiki USA Inc.’s Vertex Hybrid G series of five-axis VMCs (models 55-5X, 75-5X and 100-5X) offer lights-out milling and grinding of die and mold, optical, and tooling components.

Toolroom Mill Makes Machining Easy

IMTS 2018: Full manual operation and other features reportedly make Fryer Machine Systems’ MB series of toolroom bed mills easy to use for anyone. 

Metrology Products Showcase Automation, Versatility

IMTS 2018: L.S. Starrett is displaying a variety of metrology products and solutions including automated vision technology, optical measurement systems digital measuring tools and more. 

Undercutting, Chamfering Tools Feature Through Coolant

IMTS 2018: Tool-Flo’s Flo-Min series of solid carbide miniature tools features coolant-through capabilities. 

Optical Instruments for Measuring Shafts, Cylindrical Parts

IMTS 2018: Quality Vision International will display its TurnCheck family of precision optical instruments for measuring shafts and other cylindrical parts. 

Thread Milling Tool Reduces Premature Insert Failure

IMTS 2018: Tungaloy’s ThreadMilling ETLN series of indexable thread milling tools enables a single cutter body to use different thread profiles and pitches for various operations.