CNC TIMES VOL. 5 ISSUE 7
                                                                             Date : 25-02-2002

Machining Centers from Heller

The system machine designed especially for high numbers of changeovers.Its cassette-type tool magazine holds up to two hundred tools.

http://www.heller-machinetools.com/eng/sites/mcs.htm

5-Axis Control Horizontal machining Center

Horizontal machining center with numerically controlled five axes to machine dies/ molds and aerospace components mounted on the tilting-rotary table.

http://www.mazak.co.jp/ENGLISH/PRODUCTS/HORIZONTAL/5X/FH880_5X/FRAMEDFH880_5X.HTML

Machine Stability

The machine tool way system includes the load-bearing components that support the spindle and table, as well as guide their movement. Box Ways and Linear Guides are the two primary types of way systems. Each system has its positive and negative characteristics. Unfortunately, one type of way system is not appropriate for all applications. So, when you’re in the market for a machine tool, you have to match the way system to your specific application. 

http://www.fadal.com/technology/stability1.asp

Fewer Tools Handle More Operations

The introduction of Kennametals A3 deep grooving line means that fewer inserts and toolholders can now handle more types of grooving operations than ever before. A modular tooling line features separate blades and shanks that can be combined in many different ways to handle a very wide range of face and outside diameter (OD) grooving operations, reducing the number of tools needed to handle a given range of applications. 

http://www.kennametal.com/en/kennametal/productnews.jhtml?ElementId=%2Frepositories
%2Fproductnews%2Fen_US%2Fa3_deep_grooving.html

Why Cutting Tools Fail

Tool life can be long and productive, or short and disastrous. Understanding the basic forces in the metalcutting process that contribute to tool wear or failure will help you use the tool technologies of today to ensure that your cutting tools will have a long and productive life. 

http://www.kennametal.com/en/metalworking/mwtecharticles.jhtml?ElementId=%2Frepositories
%2Ftecharticles%2Fen_US%2Fwhy_cutting_tools_fail.html

CADKEY Corporation Announces KEYMILL 2-AXIS


http://www.cadkey.com/company/press/keymill2axis.asp

CADCAM Solutions for the Packaging Industry

On stand 4B22 at Interpack, Delcam will be showing the latest versions of its Power Solution range of software for the design, decoration and manufacture of packaging, chocolates, biscuits and confectionery. Delcam's software is used by over 3,500 companies in more than 50 countries, including leading packaging industry organisations like RPC in the UK, Sidel in France, Graham Packaging in the US and SIPA in Italy.

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

Manufacturing Automation Systems

Working from a library of proven solutions, Wes-Tech is able to transform almost any manufacturing process into an unattended manufacturing cell which requires only periodic loading of raw parts or stock onto a storage and transport system. 

http://www.wes-tech.com/manufacturing.html

Increased Productivity is a Snap

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

Computer Aided Gaging

CAGQCM is a microprocessor that provides signal conditioning, display, data gathering, and storage in one, all-inclusive unit. Users do not require separate column amplifiers or data collectors, and there are no PC-based system problems such as incompatibilities with peripheral hardware and software programs.

http://www.edmundsgages.com/products/cagproducts.htm

PC-DMIS Version 3.5 released

PC-DMIS version 3.5 measurement and inspection software from Brown & Sharpe adds a fully configurable, more intuitive graphic user interface (GUI) for easier operation.

http://www.brownandsharpe.com/press/press_right_48.html

Password chaos threatens e-commerce

The problem is that your purchasing department has the same password chaos you have, only more of it. Each of your purchasing people may have to visit dozens of sites over the course of a week, and each site requires a user name and password.

http://www.zdnetindia.com/biztech/resources/ebusiness/ecommerce/stories/50639.html

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