MACHINE TOOLS

When Two Spindles Are Better Than One

Machining centers have become faster, more accurate and less expensive over the years. The evolution has led to this common phenomenon in high-volume production: plants using banks of machining centers to make parts that might otherwise be produced using a hard-tooled transfer system.

http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/020303.html

TALENT machines to maximize your Productivity

The all-new TALENT 6/45 and 8/52 CNC Lathes offer an exceptional combination of standard features in a rugged, affordable compact machine. These Hardinge-designed and -manufactured machines are intended for speed, power, accuracy and durability over competitive machines in their class for the highest possible return on investment.

http://www.hardinge.com/Pages/117_talent.html

Programming Feed Rate In Degrees Per Minute

Feed rate for all linear axes can be specified in per-minute fashion (either inches or millimeters per minute). For many machines, feed rate can also be specified in per-revolution fashion (either inches or millimeters per revolution). This makes feed rate specification easy. But one constant headache for programmers is that feed rate for most rotary axes must be specified in degrees per minute.

http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/0203cnc.html

CUTTING TOOLS

New Grades Provide Performance Gains In Turning

Kennametal has introduced two new coated carbide grades that provide dramatic improvements in cutting speed with no reduction in tool life while turning gray cast and ductile irons. Grade KC9325 provides outstanding performance on gray cast and nodular irons even under heavy interrupted cut conditions.

http://www.kennametal.com/en/metalworking/mwproductnews.jhtml?ElementId=
%2Frepositories%2Fproductnews%2Fen_US%2Fkc9315.html

THE best steel-turning grade ever developed

TP1000 is THE best steel-turning grade ever developed. Period. It runs faster and it lasts longer. In hundreds of comparison field tests, TP1000 produced an average 77% more parts per corner when compared to competitive inserts.

http://www.carboloy.com/tp1000/default.htm

CAD/CAM

Unleash creativity and innovation

CATIA R10 increases its leading end-to-end product development process coverage for automotive, aerospace, consumer goods and Electrical & Electronics industries with 13 new products and 81 enhanced applications integrating intelligent productive features and dedicated expert solutions. Small and medium businesses will find CATIA V10 CATIA easier than ever to use and implement, with extended process coverage and enhanced integration to SMARTEAM All companies can use the new CATIA Business Process Knowledge Templates product to leverage advanced knowledge capture capabilities.

http://www-3.ibm.com/solutions/plm/pub2/052569650058d112/0/a071408fa0faf7d5852568690056437a.jsp

Delcam launches the world's first Total Modelling CAD solution

Delcam launches the world's first Total Modelling CAD solution. This patented Delcam development will bring together elements of Delcam's Power Solution software range in a unique, fully-integrated combination of solid modelling, surface modelling, triangle modelling, reverse engineering and decoration techniques. Total Modelling will give designers the ability to create innovative products more easily and more quickly, without the restrictions of conventional CAD software.

http://www.delcam.com/powershape/total_mod.htm

ACCESSORIES

Faster, better and cheaper High Speed CNC Controller

Sensa develops high speed mechatronics, electronics and embedded software for CNC machine manufacturers. Sensa is specialized in power electronics and USB 2.0 development.

http://www.marketplace.nl/sensa/

Special Jaws from Positrol

Quick-change top jaws can accommodate snap-in inserts or collet pads.

http://www.positrol.com/special_jaws.htm

METROLOGY

Arm Your Machine Tool With A Portable CMM

A magnetic base allows the unit to be mounted right on a machine tool (see photo at right) or a surface plate on a close-by inspection bench. The measuring arm offers 0.0002-inch accuracy, which reflects the increasing need of shops to hold “tenths” tolerances.

http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/0303rt2.html

CUSTOMIZE GEAR EVALUATIONS IN QUINDOS

Within QUINDOS, the evaluation data from the measurement of a gear is stored as individual points, which allows for customization.

http://www.brownandsharpe.com/applications/tasks/task3/task_main.asp

WEB TECHNIQUES

When is it coming?

"Autonomic computing is not science fiction," proclaims IBM's Telford. "This is something that's shipping today." This is true to a degree. While there are several examples of early-stage autonomic systems (see sidebar "Right here, right now" on page for details), how long it will it be before such technologies are commonplace?

http://www.zdnetindia.com/news/features/stories/77601.html