Bar Loader Reduces Cycle Times, Increases Turning Quality

IMTS 2018: Index introduces its bar loader to pair with its multi-spindle machines for increased turning quality.

HMC Built for Mass Production

IMTS 2018: The SH-5000P HMC from Tongtai, displayed in the booth of Absolute Machine Tools, is designed for high part volumes and offers a smaller footprint than the previous model.

VMC Precisely Machines Large Blisks

IMTS 2018: Mitsui Seiki’s Vertex 100 five-axis VMC is designed for precision milling of large parts, such as blisks for aircraft engines.

System Simplifies Workholding for Grid Plates, Tombstones

IMTS 2018: The Mitee-Bite Loc-Down system is designed for quick and simple securing of parts from small to large in size. 

Additive Manufacturing Pavilion Triples in Size!

IMTS 2018 visitors will encounter more Additive Manufacturing exhibitors than ever before at the Additive Manufacturing Pavilion.

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.