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Toolholders

Five Observations from PMTS

PMTS marked not just the first machining trade show in over 18 months, but also the first show for our newest editors! Nate Fields and Evan Doran discuss what they learned at PMTS.

Nate Fields
Assistant Digital Editor, Modern Machine Shop

NMP's Parts Cleaning Systems Pass Upcoming Regulations

PMTS 2023: ITF Parts Washing Equipment machines are designed to help prepare and sustain manufacturers for the upcoming environmental regulations in North America.

Maier Machine Tools' Digital Twin Shortens Development Time

PMTS 2023: Maier’s Virtual Engineering supports developers and engineers in optimally integrating digital twins into their processes.

Alliance Manufacturing's Cleaning Systems Use Safe Solvents

PMTS: The company’s vacuum degreasing machines use solvents to remove contaminants from manufactured parts without the use of water or scrubbing.

Parker's Extractor Machines Remove Range of Contaminants

PMTS 2023: The SmogHog range of extractors are designed to remove mist and fumes from a variety of water and oil-based coolants.

CTG's Parts Washing Machine Supports Lean Manufacturing

PMTS 2023: The Ransohoff LeanVeyor parts washing system reduces floor space requirements and provides optimized cleaning and drying performance.

Automation

168 Manufacturing's Coolant System Automates Delivery

PMTS 2023: FullShop systems monitor and replenish all CNC machine sumps with optimized top-off ratios before the coolant runs low.

PMTS Day Two Brings Tech Talks, Demos and Crowds

The 2021 Precision Machining Technology Show is the manufacturing industry’s first event in over 18 months — and has brought the crowds to match! Today, attendees will see demos, hear presentations and visit 250+ exhibitors.

Brent Donaldson
Editor-in-Chief, Modern Machine Shop

Data-Driven Manufacturing

EAC's IoT Platform Connects Shop Floor With Actionable Data

PMTS 2023: The ThingWorx platform establishes a single source of data for collecting, aggregating and enabling secure and easy access to data for different job roles at multiple locations.

Eural USA Inc.'s Aluminum Alloy Provides High Machinability

PMTS 2023: 2077 Lead Free aluminum alloy is ideal for machining on high-speed automatic lathes. It is a viable alternative to other hard alloys.

Mitsubishi Materials' Deep-Hole Drills Extend Tool Life

IMTS 2023: The DiaEdge DVAS Tristar Series of deep-hole drills are designed to provide high efficiency, long tool life and improved dimensional accuracy.

Automation

Zebra Skimmers' Coolant Systems Automate Fluid Management

PMTS 2023: The Zebra Dazzle 2 system can reportedly reduce coolant usage and CNC tooling by as much as 80%.

AFT's Semi-Synthetic Coolant Extends Sump Life

PMTS 2023: Advanced Cool 2200 provides high visibility while machining, keeping the machine and parts clean with no odor issues.

Industrial Fluids Designed for Operator Safety

PMTS 2021: Manufacturer says its fluids are designed to ensure safety and cleanliness by formulating its products without chlorinated paraffin, traditional sulfurized fats or animal fats.

Positive Changes in the Precision CNC Machining World

New PM magazine editor-in-chief. New PMTS trade show location. Newly proposed PMPA management services strategy. Positive momentum continues to build to best serve and move this industry forward.

Derek Korn
Executive Editor, Modern Machine Shop

Oelheld's Metalworking Fluid Offers High Emulsion Stability

PMTS 2021: Oelheld's AquaTec 7655 is suitable for general to heavy-duty machining of steels, plastics, and aluminium alloys.

Automation

HMC Features Integrated Robot, Pallet System

PMTS 2021: SW’s BA 322i is a horizontal machining center that functions as an independent manufacturing cell capable of twice the output with less floor space and energy consumption.

Measurement

Oasis Instant Part Measurement Machine Reads Dimensional Data

PMTS 2021: The Oasis measures profile (external) dimensions and can be integrated with an air gage for measurement up to four internal diameters, in addition to measuring up to 95 external dimensions simultaneously.

Star CNC’s Swiss-Type Lathe Machines Complex Components

PMTS 2021: A slant-bed design provides rigidity and accuracy for heavy metal removal and enables easily switching between GB and non-GB for processing material up to 42 mm.

Toolholders

Horn Offers Quick-Change Toolholders with Coolant Management

PMTS 2021: Mechanical stops and coolant tubes enable a machine operator to quickly set up or exchange tools.

Jomesa PSE System for SEM/EDS Analysis of Cleanliness Testing

PMTS 2021: The PSE (precision scan for elements) approach to cleanliness analysis is said to save time and help reduce the impact of hard, conductive or damaging particle contamination.

Would You Rather Have a Paper Print or a 3D-Printed Prototype?

This custom cutting tool manufacturer uses a 3D printer to provide customers with a physical prototype to view and handle, not just a part print illustrating its complex design.

Derek Korn
Executive Editor, Modern Machine Shop

Holemaking

Material-Specific Spade Drilling Systems

PMTS 2021: Allied Machine and Engineering offers the T-A Pro, suited for general purpose holemaking while offering a performace level previously unachievable by a spade insert.

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Twin-Turret Lathes Feature Y-Axis Turrets

PMTS 2021: Marubeni's BNE-MYY twin-turret lathe models, BNE-51MYY and BNE-65MYY, offer 51- and 65-mm diameters.

CAD/CAM

CAM Software Speeds Multitask Machine Programming

PMTS 2021: Programming of complex operations on Swiss-types and turn-mills includes simulation with automated remaining stock updates.

Vacuum Degreasing Systems Offer Low Solvent Consumption

PMTS 2021: These systems are an environmentally friendly alternative to open-top vapor degreasing equipment for removing coolants and chips from machined parts.

Holemaking

Spotting Drills Hold Tight Tolerances for True Centering

PMTS 2021: Scientific Cutting Tools’ solid carbide spotting drills feature a precise point angle which is held to a one-degree tolerance for true centering.

Haimer Provides Shrink-Fit Machines for Chucks, Collets and Small Toolholders

PMTS 2021: The Power Clamp Nano NG i4.0 was specially developed for shrink-fit collets and small toolholders up to size HSK-A63.

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