IMTS Content
Measurement Collection System Unaffected by Noisy Environments
IMTS 2018: The MobileCollect wireless measurement collection system from MicroRidge Systems transmits measurements from any gage into any software program in real time.
Machinery Dedicated to Connecting Rod Production
IMTS 2018: Alfing Corp. offers AKS equipment for connecting rod processing, including fracture splitting machines and assembly machines.
Two-Saddle Turning Center for Large Energy, Aerospace Parts
IMTS 2018: Okuma America’s Multus U5000 two-saddle CNC lathe handles large parts for the energy and aerospace industries
Swivel Design Automates Angle-Head Positioning
IMTS 2018: Available from Koma Precision Inc., Alberti’s Index series of angle heads combines a swiveling module with a standard angle head.
Compact HMC Provides Power, Flexibility
IMTS 2018: Enshu USA’s compact GE40H HMC is designed to combine a small footprint with the travels and power of a larger machine.
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.