Machining

Sandvik Coromant presents the innovative CoroMill 5B90, a high-performance tool for finishing aluminium components. The state-of-the-art tool with an innovative cutting edge arrangement delivers excellent surface quality, without burr formation and reduces cost-per-part by up to 30 per cent. CoroMill 5B90 is ideally suited for typical automotive industry applications such as machining cylinder heads, gearboxes, valve blocks and motor block crankshaft and deck faces.

At Bottero Group, KOLLMORGEN´s AKD series drives perform multiple functions

igus has developed a new tough, cost-effective energy tube called the R2.75 E2. The fully enclosed design of the e-tube, with an inner height of 75mm, ensures that no external debris can get inside to damage the cables and hoses. This makes it perfect for the machine tool, woodworking and textile industries, as well as general mechanical engineering applications. The e-tube lids, have an innovative hinge system, enabling them to be opened from either side.  This allows for faster filling of cables and hoses as well as easier access in service. Additionally, the double stop dog system makes for a strong tube which can carry high fill weights.

Optimal Engineering Systems’ low profile, XYθ (theta) stages are designed for high precision alignment applications. These stages move in an XY-plane and rotate around the center of the XY-plane. The terms alignment table, or XY-rotation stage are often used interchangeably with XYθ, or XY-theta stage.  Available in 12 models, in two precision grades, these stages have linear travels from +/- 2 mm by +/- 2 mm (+/- 0.078 in by  +/- 0.078 in) up to +/- 30 mm by +/- 30 mm (+/-1.181 in by +/- 1.181 in).  Additionally, XYθ (theta) stages can rotate around the center of the XY plane up to +/- 6O.  Four models of the XYθ (theta) stages have solid tables that are sized from 100 mm by 100 mm (3.937 in by  3.937 in) to 200 mm by 200 mm (7.874 in by 7.874 in), and eight stages, from 250 mm x 250 mm (9.843 in by 9.843 in) to 1500 mm by 1500 mm (59.055 in by  59.055 in), are hollow core (open frame) stages. 

Designed for use on small machine tables, this versatile vise mounts easily on all three sides to handle a wide range of workholding projects.

Versatix MP bi-metal band saw blades from The L.S. Starrett Company set new standards in the cutting of structural steel profiles – such as RSJ, I-beams, C-sections, tubes, channels and small solids used in many industry sectors. It features a revolutionary tooth design resulting in a significant increase in tooth strength and, consequently, a reduction in tooth stripping. This, combined with Starrett Bi-Metal Unique Technology, ensures that the blades can easily cope with the shock loading conditions associated with intermittent cutting, making the blade ideal for manual ‘pull down’ band saw machines with uncontrolled feed rates.

Sandvik Coromant has announced that its CoroTurn SL cutting heads now feature CoroTurn HP (high precision) nozzles that direct cutting fluid precisely where it is needed – at the exact interface between the tool and the workpiece. This innovation ensures CoroTurn SL users can be assured of reliable chip breaking, which facilitates both good chip evacuation and extended tool life in back-boring operations.

A new, versatile, automatic drill sharpening machine manufactured by the US firm, Darex, has been introduced to the UK by sole agent, 1st Machine Tool Accessories. Called XT-3000 Auto, it bridges the gap between a manually operated machine and a fully automated CNC sharpening system.

Late last year, Kennametal finalized its acquisition of the tungsten materials business from Allegheny Technologies Inc., including the full line of Stellram metalworking tools (formerly ATI Stellram).  Now the full platform of Stellram products – with solutions specifically tailored to support energy, aerospace, transportation and other vital industries -- are available as part of the Kennametal portfolio.

WIDIA recognizes the foundation for successful machining is built on rock-solid reliability and performance, which is why the company is proudly introducing HydroForce a new high-performance, high-torque universal hydraulic chuck.