Open-Bed VMCs Drill, Mill, Tap, Bevel

IMTS 2018: FlexArm will display FlexDrill CNC’s TRD series of vertical machining centers.

Taps Cut Internal Threads in Half a Second

IMTS 2018: Emuge Corp.’s Punch Tap enables helical thread forming in cast and wrought aluminum alloys and similar lightweight materials.

Reversible Welding Table Plates Designed for Longevity

IMTS 2018: Strong Hand Tools has developed reversible BuildPro welding table plates meant to last twice the lifetime of the table.

Micro Tools, Holders Feature Internal Coolant

IMTS 2018: GenSwiss offers a range of coolant-through-capable micro toolholders.

Six-Axis Machine Reduces Setups, Saves Space

IMTS 2018: Promac’s Levante GTR six-axis multifunctional working center offers a compact footprint and a big machining envelope.

Stereolithography Process Enables Design of Fuel Injector

IMTS 2018: Protolabs, a provider of on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication and injection molding services, highlights its stereolithography (SL) capability.

Swiss-Type Lathe's Double-Gang Layout Shortens Cycle Times

IMTS 2018: Marubeni Citizen-Cincom’s D25 Swiss-type lathe features double gang tool posts and a B axis.

Five-Axis, Double-Column Vertical Machining Center for Complex Machining

YCM’s DCV2018A-5AX is a five-axis, double-column VMC well-suited for applications such as special circular machining, multi-angle machining, multi-face machining and curve machining in industries including automotive and die/mold, energy and aerospace.

Steady Rest Supports Long Workpieces without Deflection

Hardinge’s hydraulically-operated Forkardt SRFN1 compact steady rest is a new attachment designed for the company’s Conquest H51 CNC turning center.

Platform Offers Remote Machine Tool Analysis, Live Assistance

The rConnect central communications platform from GF Machining Solutions offers in-depth remote machine tool analysis.