MACHINE TOOLS

Multifast - Rotary Transfer Machining System

New High Volume Production Machining System. Quickly configured, fast ramp-up and always flexible.

http://www.mikron-tg.com/products/prod-special_machines/prod-mt-multifast.htm

New standard for productivity and value

The Captain-L370 CNC Turning Center is the latest evolution of Okuma America’s flagship series of two-axis lathes. Compact, fast and accurate, this all-new product sets the new standard for productivity and value.

http://www.okuma.com/Products/Lathes/Captain/captain.html

The quick and nimble for small bores

The S120 is a compact internal grinding machine with cross-slide design for up to 2 internal grinding spindles. The machine enables productive machining of components with an external diameter of up to 50 mm and is suitable for small series production as well as for use in production systems.

http://www.studerag.com/en/m_S120.html

CUTTING TOOLS

Competence in milling

The new PLANSEE TIZIT tool generations set the pace for productive milling.

http://www.plansee.com/english/03anw/main/17-03fraesen.html

CAD/CAM

Tebis ships Version 3.2

Both the CAD workstations for design applications and the CAD/CAM workstations for production planning as well as the WOP and Viewer stations for production have all been updated in the new version.

http://www.tebis.com/tebis_neu/index.php3?LNG=en&R1=01&R2=02&R3=00&R4=03

EdgeCAM 7.5 Shows Its Metal

A breakthrough in the graphical representation of machined components in EdgeCAM 7.5 enables toolpath characteristics such as surface finish and surface definition to be clearly visible and provides a true 'engineering related' view of the component.

http://www.edgecam.com/uk/news/articles/pr_ec75.shtml

ACCESSORIES

An Intelligent Fixturing System

The main elements of the IFS include a vision system, a flexible (universal) clamping system, a part location system, and a micropositioner that positions the fixture so that the workpiece is precisely aligned with the machine tool's axes.

http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/1102rt2.html

HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530

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.heidenhain.com/pr_iTNC530_win2K.html

METROLOGY

Making Gage Management Software Work For You

Influenced by quality standards such as ISO 9000, industrial facilities recognize the need to implement increasingly better control of inspection, measuring and test equipment. Gage management software is an important tool for ensuring that control. But deciding which software will meet a facility's needs can be difficult.

http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/0602scan2.html

The dynamic performance barrier

Machine dynamics limit measurement accuracy at higher scanning speeds, creating a barrier to rapid measurement.

http://www.renishaw.com/client/General/Centre-level2.asp?Id=1001&Name=The-dynamic-performance-barrier

WEB TECHNIQUES

J.D. Edwards shakes up CRM mix

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

http://www.zdnetindia.com/biztech/ebusiness/crm/stories/75013.html