Grinding machine
The 200GX threaded wheel grinding machine has a two-spindle concept that combines maximum productivity with minimized idle and setup times. Software-guided setup of the machine allows the user to set up the machine from one workpiece to another in 20 minutes using only one tool.
Fully automatic workflow after setup until grinding the first workpieces and the ability to interface with Gleason GMS machines via QR codes increases productivity. Easily accessible machine components make maintenance simple and efficient while standard dimension grinding wheels and dressing tools allow use of existing tools.
Gleason Corp.
Large wheels for OD grinding
Technology capable of producing vit CBN and diamond abrasive wheels up to 1,225mm (4ft) in diameter is now available in the U.S. The highly automated system, which weighs more than 10 tons, is for applications such as fuel injector needles, cam and crank, and OD grinding of transmission components.
Meister Abrasives
Tools for high-efficiency machining
The Pow · R · Path IP cutting tools are designed to maximize high-efficiency machining (HEM). The cutting tools include two series – Pow ·R ·Path IPT7 series and Pow ·R ·Path IPC series with IMCO’s chip management system (CMS).
Both series feature 7-flute configurations and are made with a stronger, larger-diameter core for straighter walls in deep cuts and strength for longer continuous cutting at HEM’s high feed rates. Pow ·R ·Path IPC7 and IPC9 series add the CMS for reliable chip evacuation.
IMCO Carbide Tool Inc.
Pneumatic drives
With a redesigned pneumatic drive, the LRC 20 offers a set of hand tools that can grind, mill, and polish difficult places such as leading edges and corners of impellers or the insides of narrow pipes.
The LRC 20 is quiet (69.5dB), slender, and maneuverable, and provides 20,000rpm for handwork. A centrifugal governor regulates the speed and saves an average of 20% of the compressed air needed for conventional air tool technologies. Exhaust air is directed backward, protecting the work surface from lubricating oil and further reducing noise level.
Suhner Industrial Products LLC
Ball screw series
The UltraThrust ball screw series includes a diameter range of 32mm to 160mm, and a pitch range of 10mm to 50mm with ball sizes up to 19mm. This series offers capacities beyond 1 million newtons and a quieter solution than roller screws. UltraThrust ball screws fit injection mold machines, large presses, and large machine tools.
Steinmeyer GmbH & Co. KG
Mold, tool, and die software
Developments in CAD, mold, and CAM functionality are included in VISI 2016 R1 with emphasis on solutions for mold, tool, and die makers. The interface features updated graphical user interface (GUI) with quick access toolbars, live icon combinations on the mouse, improved hidden line removal, and geometry selection by free-shape brush. CAD translators have been updated to support the latest third party CAD formats, including Inventor 2016, layer categories for NX, and attribute hole mapping for Catia V5. Other features include picking and sketching enhancements, associativity improvements for 3D dimensions, a redesigned part revision manager, and multiple plotview updates.
Vero Software
Workholding chucks
A new version of the Model 450 4" diameter air chuck has hardened and ground jaws to grip the outside diameter (OD) of a precision split collet. The hardened and ground collet can locate on a 0.8683" part diameter and has an OD of approximately 1.8000" to clear the flange. Collets are made of alloy steel with the ID and OD ground at the same time to insure tight tolerance run out.
Northfield Precision Instrument Corp.
PVD coated inserts for difficult materials
Tiger·tec Silver PVD coated inserts are for machining stainless steel, high temperature alloys (ISO-M and ISO-S), and other difficult to machine materials. The inserts are also effective for some small steel (ISO-P) components in mass production.
A PVD aluminum oxide coating protects the inserts from wear for longer tool life and higher cutting speeds. Since the deposition is made via PVD process, the fine-grain carbide substrate retains more of its original toughness. With lower PVD layer thicknesses, sharp cutting edges are maintained.
Walter USA LLC
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