NEW PRODUCTS
This list is a comprehensive collection of product announcements provided by exhibitors in anticipation of IMTS.
VMC for 4+1, Five-Axis Applications
Chevalier Machinery will exhibit its new QP5X-400, a high-speed VMC featuring five-axis simultaneous or 4+1 axis positioning applications.
Burnishing Tools Replace Secondary Processes
Available from Monaghan Tooling Group, Elliot Tool Technology’s carbide-roll burnishing tools are designed to improve surface irregularities and tool marks, producing surface finishes from 4 to 20 microinches (0.1 to 0.5 microns).
CAM Strategies Improve Machining Times
Open Mind Technologies USA will present HyperMill Maxx Machining, a set of high-performance strategies within HyperMill CAM for improved roughing, drilling and finishing.
Insert System Reduces Tool, Storage Costs
Walter’s M4000 program uses an insert system that has a single, basic-shape compatibility with every M4000 body.
Direct Metal 3D Printer for Titanium, Stainless, Nickel Super Alloy
Methods 3D, a subsidiary of Methods Machine Tools, will be showcasing the ProX DMP 320, part of the company’s growing line of direct metal 3D printers from 3D Systems.
Self-Centering Vise Provides Consistency, Reliability
Raptor Workholding Products will display the RWP-502, part of its expanded workholding product line.
3D Sensor System Offers Measurement Flexibility
Zeiss says its Comet L3D 2 compact 3D sensor line features sensor technology and project-oriented software to enable easy and reliable 3D data capture.
Machining Centers for Unattended Operation
YMT will showcase two FMC systems from Quaser designed for lights-out automation.
New Grade for Steel Turning Increases Tool Life
Sumitomo’s AC8025P grade for steel turning is designed to increase productivity in a variety of steel turning applications such as continuous cutting, light-interrupted cutting and interrupted cutting.
PCD Milling Cutters Available in Larger Diameters
Lach Diamant’s Dia-Blue-Power PCD cartridge milling line cutter extends the capabilities of the company‘s PCD monoblock design for a range of applications.