Insert Drill's Redesign Improves Chip Control

IMTS 2018: Seco Tools will spotlight its redesigned Perfomax indexable insert drill.

Mechanical Unit Offers Lightweight, Compact Workholding Option

IMTS 2018: Tecnara is displaying the Kawata Touchdex, a fully mechanical unit that automatically indexes and synchronizes with NC programs.

Robot Combines Collaborative Robot Arm with Mobile Platform

IMTS 2018: Kuka’s autonomous KMR iiwa robot combines the company’s collaborative LBR iiwa robot with a flexible, mobile platform. 

End Mills for Aluminum Avoid Chip Packing in Flutes

IMTS 2018: GWS Tool Group offers three Alumigator series of end mills designed to cut through aluminum: AFT3, ART3 and AST3.

Cartridge Reduces Cycle Time, Enables More Subspindle Operations

IMTS 2018: Masa Tool’s Microconic push-type F201M10 cartridge pairs with its Microconic collets for concentricity within 5 microns (0.0002") in production use.

Tooling Line Enables Trepanning on a Mill

IMTS 2018: Thinbit’s Mill A Groove line of toolholders and inserts consolidate operations and provide quality finish for sealing surfaces. 

Handling System Eases Operator Access, Provides Storage

IMTS 2018: Hermle’s HS Flex handling system is a compact automation tool that fits the company’s Performance-Line and High-Performance-Line models.

Workholding Systems Speeds Chuck Change-Over

IMTS 2018: Hainbuch’s CentroTex system facilitates fast and easy chuck changeover for manufacturers processing multiple parts of varying sizes that require various of clamping methods.

Over-Grip Collet Designed for Holding Longer Parts

IMTS 2018: Masa Tool’s Microconic T-type over-grip collet features a longer gripping surface for holding longer parts.