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New Products

This takes the crankiness out of crankshaft grinding
The VTC 315 DS grinding machine from EMAG has two grinding wheels that machine the same bearing simultaneously.

The VTC 315 DS grinding machine from EMAG

It has a work headstock at the top, tailstock below, two compound slides, to the left and right a grinding spindle each with a CBN-compatible power rating of 30 kW and cutting speeds of 150 m/s. Also integrated are functions for gap control and automatic balancing. The work headstock does not have to be equipped with a special driver. It is equipped with two measuring sensors. The longitudinal alignment of the crankshaft is carried out with the aid of a pivoting length measuring device, whereas the diameters are checked with a type of in-process gauging head. Two integral dressing spindles with solid-borne sound sensors and a maximum speed of 15,000 rpm allow for simultaneous wheel dressing.

Shrink-fit
Kennametal introduces a shrink-fit toolholding system program for machining centers and multi-tasking machines. The program is in two lines.: the GP – general purpose – line of carbide, HSS, and steel shanks with clamping torques suitable for most general engineering, die and mold, automotive, and other machining tasks; and the HT – high torque – line for heavy roughing operations requiring higher clamping torque level, or for machining difficult-to-cut materials.

The Kennametal GP and HT shrink-fit toolholding systems

The HT line has a 30 to 50 percent higher clamping torque compared to GP line. For tolerancing hollow-shank (HSK) toolholders, taper is much tighter than that of any conventional 7/24 taper shanks. Due to the trend toward higher cutting speeds, all HSK-shrink fit toolholders have balancing quality of G2.5 at 25,000 rpm. The shrink-fit program also accommodates steep taper, BT, CV, and DV back-ends. Other factors in the program include a shrinking and cooling process that will not last more than 30 seconds, 3µm concentricity, slim profile for chucks for milling deep cavities, through-hole for coolant, and axial adjustment/ backstop. For more information visit the Kennametal website or call 800-446-7738

50 hp milliing
Mazak’s INTEGREX e-1060V/8 II Multi-Tasking Center provides turning and milling capabilities and features a milling spindle that tilts up to 150° for both horizontal and vertical machining operations, angle boring, and milling multiple faces. The machine also offers full simultaneous 5-axis cutting for large complex parts.

The Mazak INTEGREX e-1060V/8 II Multi-Tasking Center

The e-1060V/8 II headstock features a 50 hp, 10,000 rpm milling spindle. It offers six different workholding pallets, including square or round pallet or chuck, which can be expanded to a Mazak Palletech system. With the 39.3" square pallet, the machine accommodates workpieces to a maximum 49.2" diameter and 49.2" height, weighing up to 5,950 lb. Axis travels are 73.8"×41.7"×52.9" on the X-, Y-, and Z-axes, with a rapid traverse rate of 1,653 ipm. The C-axis rotates at 0.0001° incrementally, while the B-axis travels 150°. It has an Intelligent Balance Analyzer, which aids in the machining of heavy parts by monitoring the distribution of fixture and part weight to determine if an unsafe, unbalanced condition exists. If so, it identifies the locations in need of adjustment to re-balance the load. It also will stop the table rotation if an unbalanced condition exists.

A real cut-up
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduces the PowerCut 900 manual cutting package. The 60-amp unit cuts ⅞" and severs 1¼". It offers a Tool-less Quick Disconnect Torch that disconnects from the machine without the use of wrenches or special tools.

The ESAB Welding & Cutting Products PowerCut 900

A digital readout display shows the exact pressure or amperage. The display also shows Help Codes to assist in troubleshooting minor errors. Blow Back Technology eliminates high frequency startups that can disrupt CNC controls and nearby computer systems. Additional features include a side-mounted automatic fan control; a built-in power line conditioner that protects against damage from power line noise and spikes, even with poor quality power; a torch wrap and spare parts kit holder; and a plug-and-play mechanized option that transform the manual cutting system into a mechanized system for a gantry machine. It comes with a three-year warranty and an option to purchase an extended warranty for a total of five years. For more information, visit the ESAB website, or call 1-800-ESAB-123

Engraved invitation

NCCS\' NCL Version 9.7 multi-axis machining software

NCCS introduces engraving tools for multi-axis machining within NCL. The multi-axis machining software, NCL Version 9.7, gives users the ability to define, manipulate, and engrave annotations. Lettering can be machined onto the part using a simplified profile routine to follow the strokes of the defined font, and letters can be engraved onto planar and contoured surfaces using single or multiple depths. Users can change the settings for annotations, create annotation entities, modify existing annotation entities, and engrave annotation entities. For more information, visit the NCCS website
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