MACHINE TOOLS

Speed is the key for Charmilles’ new generation of Roboform machines the Roboform 35P, 54P, and 55P. All three models offer speed enhancements when compared to current models. The acceleration speed is two times as fast, the axis speed is three times faster, and the pulsation speed has doubled, too.

http://www.charmillesus.com/newsroom/releases/accspeeddoubles.htm

New CNC Turning Center from Supermax

YCI, Inc., a leading manufacturer of CNC machine tools, has introduced its new TC-25A CNC turning center. The machine's high torque, 3,500RPM spindle offers a minimum noise level and easy maintenance, making it ideal for a wide range of turning requirements. The powerful 20 HP spindle deploys high-precision angular contact ball bearings of NN series rollers that provides superior cutting rigidity.

http://www.ycisupermax.com/top_frame/news/news-release/TC-25A-PR/TC-25A-release.html

CUTTING TOOLS

Turn to CoroTurn RC for easier turning

Stability and security are the basics for high quality turning. Primarily developed for tough and dirty environments the CoroTurn RC rigid clamping system has proven to fullfill these demands within most applications. Furthermore, it offers extreme versatility and total simplicity.

http://www.coromant.sandvik.com/sandvik/0110/internet/I-Kit1/se02674.nsf/NAUnique/B52B7EFBCF05DCF741256C86002DA999?OpenDocument

CAD/CAM

While possessing a very comprehensive set of capabilities, Unigraphics NX Manufacturing is extremely easy to use. Unigraphics NX Manufacturing provides you with process-oriented solutions to optimize speed and production. High-speed machining, multi-axis machining, pre-definable templates and process assistants help you harness all the power of the company’s machine assets, without getting stuck in all the options.

http://www.eds.com/products/plm/unigraphics_nx/dm/index.shtml

ACCESSORIES

Hard reversible top jaws to suit all popular power and manual chucks. These general purpose hard jaws mainly used for first operation work are manufactured in sets and are generally concentric to 0.003" - 0.004" TIR providing they are used together as a set.

http://www.jaws4chucks.com/hard_rev.html

METROLOGY

Moving Parts, Moving Data, Keeping People

Think automation, and your first thought is likely to involve a robot. Webb Wheel’s Plant 4 in Cullman, Alabama, has one of these. It has two, in fact one for each cell machining brake drums and rotors. These robots move parts.

 http://www.mmsonline.com/articles/070301.html