CNC TIMES VOL. 5 ISSUE 3
                                                                             Date:- 31-Dec-2001

The Largest Makino A-Series HMC Brings Top Performance to Large Part Production

There is just one word for the Makino A100E horizontal machining center (HMC)… huge! The A100E has an over 80-percent larger footprint than other Makino horizontal machining center at 212" w x 394" d (5,385 mm x 10,005 mm). It is also 20-percent heavier than any other Makino A-Series machine, weighing in at a very stable 66,000 lbs. (30,000-kg) which assures stability for high performance machining requirements.

http://www.makino.com/shared/news/a100E_1201.asp

Multi-spindle Automatic with parallel numerical control

All the advantages of cam-controlled bar-machines, i.e. speed of operation liability, productivity added to those of numerical control: flexibility, versatility and accuracy. The target has been reached with Tornos-Bechler's concept DECO-2000. Now, the new concept has been applied to a multispindle machine: MULTIDECO-26.6.

http://www.tornos.ch/eng/products/MD26_6.html

Full CNC control Conversational Grinder

Condensed floor space, Full CNC control Conversational Grinder, 200, 300, 400 mm (8, 12,16 inch) swing, 100, 400 mm (4, 16 inch), center distance

http://www.shigiya.com/index.files/slide0010.htm

Complex holemaking made easy!

Sandvik Coromant's new drill programme introduces more single tool operations and subsequently shorter production times, higher productivity and lower costs.

http://www.coromant.sandvik.com/sandvik/0110/Internet/I-Kit1/se02673.nsf/Alldocs
/News_20012*Complex_holemaking_made_easy

Long Neck & Long Cutting Edge Type

Two new long edge types were added to the SRM2 series and the sales began on December 3rd 2001. The indexable insert type ball nose end mill SRM2 was launched onto the market in October 2000, and was well received. 

http://www.mitsubishicarbide.com/mmc/en/whatsnew/new010/srm2_new.htm

Surfcam 2D Free Now Shipping

Surfware, Inc. is pleased to announce that their new product, SURFCAM 2D Free, began shipping to registered users on December 4th. SURFCAM 2D Free manufacturing software is a complete CAD/CAM system, offering IGES-in, DWG-in and DXF-in translators, 2-axis pocketing, drilling and contouring capabilities, integrated NC verify, an NC editor, basic DNC (direct numeric control) and a selection of standard posts. 

http://www.cnctimes.com/ezine/pages/surfcamnews.htm

Mastercam's advanced Nesting with just a few simple steps.

Material costs and machine time can be dramatically improved with efficient material use. Mastercam’s TrueShape nesting add-on optimizes your material use for greatest yields and an improved bottom line.

http://www.mastercam.com/Products/V8Router/nesting.htm 

New Quick Jaw Change Chucks

Our new QJ series of Quick Jaw change chucks are designed to dramatically reduce downtime and maximise productivity in short batch or flexible manufacturing cell operations.

http://www.kitagawaeurope.com/pages/news.htm

Workholding Systems

Hardinge collets are noted for having the best TIR (total indicator reading) in the industry. They last longer than other collets because they are the hardest collets manufactured to 62 Rockwell C standards.

http://www.hardingeworkholding.com/w1collets.html

Mechanical Accessories for MarSurf

for mounting and aligning workpieces featuring a mass of up to 90 kg (198.4 lb). Can be adjusted in two coordinates by 25 mm (.984 in) and swiveled by 5°. Table surface 175 mm x 175 mm (6.89 in x 6.89 in), with two 6 mm (.236 in) T-slots. Height 90 mm (3.54 in). With two 11 mm (.433 in) mounting grooves. Accessories: 8 mm (.315 in) and 14 mm (.551 in) T-slot nuts. Mass approx. 9.0 kg (19.84 lb). 

http://www.mahr.com/en/content/products/mess/surface/option.html

New Linear Height Gage Can Capture 60,000 Data Points

Mitutoyo has introduced a new version of its powerful Linear Height Gage that uses a more powerful processor to enhance its capability. The LH-600B offers the best data processing in its class, with the capability of capturing and processing up to 60,000 measurement points using 7 different probes. 

http://www.mitutoyo.com/products/pressrel/press_release.asp?ReleaseID=117

Groundwork for Project Success

The best way to make a project successful is to start well. Bringing your project in on target is challenging, but certainly possible if you know how to go about it.

http://www.webtechniques.com/archives/2002/01/fraser/

The Year Ahead: Gazing into the chip crystal ball

Researchers at the International Electron Devices Meeting are developing neuro-chips, 4G mobile systems and PC chips that will light up like a Christmas tree.

http://www.zdnetindia.com/news/features/stories/47030.html

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