Complex CNC applications are increasingly implementing stepper motor technology. In addition, more and more pneumatic systems are being replaced by electrical drives. ACOPOSmicro — an extremely compact drive for operating stepper and servo motors in the lower performance range — provides an innovative and impressive solution. ACOPOSmicro is an addition to the successful ACOPOS and…
HEIDENHAIN 3D Touch Probe
(Schaumburg, IL) — With the introduction of the TS 740 infrared touch probe, HEIDENHAIN offers machine tool users the opportunity to perform measuring tasks that require an especially high probing accuracy and repeatability. Boasting a probing accuracy of = ± 1 µm and a repeatability factor of 2 ? = 0.25 µm, the TS 740…
REVO™ Reducing CMM Scanning Time
Renishaw’s revolutionary, ultra-high-speed scanning system for coordinate measuring machines is achieving tremendous productivity gains with early adopters. World-class manufacturers have retrofitted existing CMMs with the new Renscan5™ system and infinite positioning REVO™ head. They’ve applied the system to speeding inspection on some of their more complex and time-consuming parts. Following are results claimed by…
DEUBLIN Introduces "AutoSense" Technology
Coolant is essential to metal cutting. Typical Flood Coolants deliver relatively low pressures to the cutting zones. Cutting fluids tend to dissipate before reaching the high temperature cutting area. Applying high pressure Coolant through the Spindle and at the cutting surface results in longer tool life, improved surface finish, increased production, and improved chip control.…
New Techno Vision Makes Digital Prints Easier to Cut
(New Hyde Park, NY) – Techno, Inc. CNC Router Systems is proud to introduce the new Techno Vision digital image verification system. Now, cutting digital prints is made easy with a Techno CNC Router. Techno Vision is equipped with a digital camera that automatically locates reference markers on a print file, verifies the image and…
Edgecam, Sandvik Coromant and Mazak to Present on Competitiveness
Leading technology suppliers to the metal cutting industry, EdgeCAM, Sandvik Coromant and Mazak are joining forces on a tour of European cities where they will discuss competitiveness through manufacturing investment. Representatives from the three companies will argue that to remain competitive the most important factor is to invest in the right manufacturing philosophy, systems…
Power Press Passes its Prime
To win a contract for heavy truck alternator contacts, plastic injection molder, Nordon Inc., needed more than what traditional power press production offered. The company had to deliver overmolded metal product quickly, at the lowest possible price, while meeting all quality specifications. Customers today want smaller quantities, just-in-time delivery, and the ability to make changes…
More functions for SolidWorks CAM Software
SolidCAM 2007 R11.2 features enhancements to machining areas including 2.5D and 3D milling, automatic feature recognition and machining, machining processes, turn-mill, and wireEDM. The program has several new options for easier definition of coordinate systems, including automatic generation of sketch points at the corners, in the middle of each edge, at the centers of planes…
A One-Stop-Shop for Parts Puts Company Ahead
As with many companies, TOX Pressotechnik found it was spending too much time getting its parts. The culprit? Multi-sourcing parts to standard catalog houses, local machine shops, or even sometimes making them in-house. They were often routine parts or simple components that required minor modifications from standard catalog items. TOX, an international supplier of hydraulic…
Probing Precision Starts With Precision Stylus
(September 2007) – Renishaw brings highest precision to part measurement, starting right at the touch with a comprehensive range of CMM and machine tool styli meeting every measurement challenge. Maximum stylus rigidity and tip sphericity are vital to probe measurement accuracy. To achieve this, Renishaw styli stems are created on CNC machine tools to exacting…
IMTS 2008 logo & theme
(McLean, VA) – AMT — The Association For Manufacturing Technology has announced a new theme and logo for IMTS 2008. The theme, “Connecting Global Technology,” is meaningful as IMTS brings together the worldwide manufacturing community to showcase the latest innovative technologies in metalworking equipment and services. The logo, which features a subtle image of a…
Cast Platen Heaters
(Cary, Illinois) -Durex Industries manufactures cast platen heaters as a durable heat source for commercial applications. Platens can be manufactured with thickness from ½” and up. A rugged tubular heating element is distributed evenly to provide a uniform temperature pattern across the surface. CNC machining operations provide surface finishes from 125 RMS to 8 RMS,…
Broken Tool Detection System
(Hoffman Estates, IL ) – Renishaw introduces the new, second-generation TRS2 broken tool detection system. Industry-first “one box” design combines the laser source and detection electronics in a single compact unit just 83mm high x 38mm wide x 73mm deep (3.27″ x 1.50″ x 2.87″), enabling easy mounting outside the work zone, safe from collision. …
Productivity Up Costs Down With Offline Boring Drill
(ROCKFORD, IL) – Pacific Bearing Company, deferred to an offline boring drill rather than CNC machinery to increase thruput on a custom steel ring bearing line. By introducing a manually operated offline drill into their production process, the company saved $100,000 and showed 26% productivity savings. Company engineers set out to design a drill specifically…
Linemaster Switch Releases 84 Page Catalog
“Precision Begins With A Linemaster Switch” (Woodstock,CT) – Precision begins with a Linemaster switch presents a new 84 page catalog,complete with medical and industrial grade products. Many are UL, CSA, TUV certified and CE marked. Linemaster offers numerous models including light-duty, explosion-proof, potentiometers, multi-pedalswitches and foot switches that meet IEC 601.2.2 and IP68 requirements. Custom…
Dura-Bar Revamps & Expands Website
Dura-Bar — North America’s only producer of continuous cast iron bar stock — recently completed a major revamp of its website, adding a number of on-line tools, and information. The company’s new website is designed to help identify the material advantages and cost savings offered by Dura-Bar as a substitute for steel, castings, and/or aluminum.…
PTC Announces Pro/TOOLMAKER August Availability
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Flying Shear Solutions
Hoffman Estates, IL — Bosch Rexroth’s Flying Shear solution, part of the IndraMotion for Metal Forming system, is a pre-engineered, IndraDrive-based solution for standard applications requiring only simple configuration setup, saving integration, setup and operation time. The Flying Shear solution offers a particularly economical and scalable choice for processors of sheet metal, plastic, paper, or…
Bellows Type Protective Covers
Gortite® custom engineered protective bellows covers available for a variety of machinery, machine tools, and automated handling equipment. Made of durable elastomer-coated fabric materials. Designed to protect from oil, dirt, chips and other contaminants. Bellows available: way protectors, expandable connections, photographic, linear bearing way covers, ball screw & rod covers, and die set shields. Request…
Machine Tool Productivity
Hoffman Estates, IL — A new brochure is available from Bosch Rexroth, detailing solutions for improving productivity, flexibility, reliability and profitability of machine tools. The free brochure can be downloaded here. The cross-technology brochure spans assembly, electric drives and controls, hydraulics, linear motion and pneumatics technology groups, showcasing the products and technology available to manufacturers…
Danaher Motion Launches SQIO SynqNet® I/O Modules
WOOD DALE, IL — Danaher Motion introduces SQIO SynqNet I/O interface boards available that allow high volume machine builders to seamlessly integrate their custom analog and/or digital I/O hardware with complex, high performance motion into a single network architecture. SQIO maximizes machine performance by providing real-time I/O and remote motion performance diagnostics via SynqNet for…
Precision Linear Shafts
Most precision linear shafts can be configured in 1 mm increments. Outside diameter sizes range from 3 to 50 mm and lengths from 10 to 1500 mm. They have a consistent hardening depth and a light pre-load, which minimizes clearance design between the shaft and the bushing. Misumi USA Web: www.misumiusa.com :: Design World ::
Pneumatic Orbital Riveter
The Model B-310 fastening station is available with real-time process monitoring and process control. It orbitally forms parts to. 312 in. (7.92 mm) diameter or an equivalent area in tube, square, or other form. Typical cycle time is less than three seconds from mild steel to hardened metals. It has an adjustable tool stroke from.…
Precision Coupling and Line Shaft Handbook
As a part of a series of technical handbooks developed for the European manufacturing industry, R+W has released a new handbook for the design and application of precision couplings and line shafts. Covering the very basics of what precision couplings and line shafts are and why they are used, all the way though complex theories…
Backlash-Free Coupling
The BKL/4.5 precision coupling for stepper motors, small servo motors and encoders has a robust and backlash-free coupling flexure, which preserves torsional stiffness. The coupling has an outside diameter of 32 mm and an overall length of 40 mm. It comes in any combination of shaft boxes from 6 to 16 mm (1/4 in. –…