Archive for July, 2009

Tormach unveils newest machine tool inserts

Tormach, the creators of the PCNC 1100 personal CNC mill, has announced its newest line of modular insert tooling for precision engineering enthusiasts across the globe.
The new line will include 24 different cutting tool combinations, through five unique cutting-head geometries in a range of sizes and lengths, using replaceable carbide inserts with modern geometries [...]

Mori Seiki announced as the Official CNC Machine Supplier for WorldSkills Calgary 2009

WorldSkills Calgary 2009 is pleased to announce
Mori Seiki as a Founding Sponsor of the 40th WorldSkills Competition,
September 1-7, 2009 at Calgary Stampede Park. Mori Seiki is the Official
Supplier of three skill categories, including: CNC Turning, CNC Milling and
the Manufacturing Team Challenge. The cutting machine tooling company is
providing 26 CNC machines to be utilized in these [...]

Lantronix and Spectrum CNC Team to Wirelessly Network Over 250 Computer Numerically Controlled Machi

Lantronix, Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a leading provider of secure, remote management, device networking and data center management technologies, today announced that Spectrum CNC, developer of the most reliable direct numerically controlled (DNC) software, has selected Lantronix to deliver a highly-dependable wireless industrial automation solution that eliminates the need for wiring throughout the production floor.
Spectrum CNC’s [...]

Larson Systems Launches First OEM Panel-Mounted Spring Gage

Hot on the heels of the release of its new Tiger Spring Gage, Larson Systems announces the introduction of the Tiger CNC, the first OEM panel-mounted spring gage.
Measuring just 3.5 inches high by 7 inches wide by 1.4 inches deep and weighing a mere .99 lbs., the Tiger CNC mounts directly on the control panel [...]

Cimatron demonstrates latest CAD/CAM software

Cimatron has announced that its latest release of Cimatron E, version 9, will be demonstrated at the 2009 NPE/Moldmaking Expo from 22-26 June 2009 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.
Helping tool makers and manufacturers deliver higher quality tools and products at lower costs and shorter cycle times, the Cimatron E CAD/CAM software suite [...]

SolidCAM provides automated electrode design

SolidCAM has revealed its latest automated electrode design and manufacturing solution at Solidworks World 2009.
SolidCAM’s electrode solution automates time consuming and repetitive tasks in the electrode design and manufacturing process, including geometry extraction, documentation and machining.
SolidCAM facilitates the design of 3D solid electrodes from flexible surface extensions.
The software offers a step-by-step process and addresses all [...]

CAE software benefits Formula One performance

CD-adapco have been suppliers of advanced CAE software to the Renault F1 Team since its inception in 2001
CD-adapco are proud to congratulate their friends and partners in the Renault F1 Team on Fernando Alonso’s second successive FIA Formula One Drivers’ World Championship.
On a typically hot Sao Paulo afternoon, the 25-year-old Spaniard became the youngest back-to-back [...]

Software decides 3-axis or 5-axis port machining

In programing machining of engine parts, software automatically divides port machining between areas that can be reached using 3-axis, and those that require five-axis operation.
Delcam will demonstrate new functionality for machining engine ports in the company’s PowerMILL CAM software at the Professional Motorsports World exhibition to be held in Cologne, Germany, November 8-10, 2006.
The new [...]

Headland on the OMAX Bevel Head and Tilt-a-Jet

HEADLAND has outlined the usefulness of OMAX Bevel Head with Tilt-a-Jet capabilities.
Tilt-a-Jet is used to improve the precision of waterjet cutting by removing taper. It is most suited for Wire EDM shops or fabricators specialising in die and stripper plates.
Most CNC shops that own machining centres and prioritise production speed by cutting blanks on a [...]

Rodmatic takes the fast track

With the market conditions driving down the batch sizes Reading based Rodmatic Hytek has developed fast-track machine changeover techniques for an automotive project.
Said managing director Brian Steatham: “We won this contract about a year ago which involved the production of 30 variants of piston rods in batches of up to 250 parts. Since then the [...]

Faster milling of EDM electrodes with retrofit CNC package

Dana Heckendorf of D. Heck Tool LLC (Thompson, Connecticut), a precision moldmaker working out of his garage, wanted to compete with bigger shops that had Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment. This led him to consider retrofitting his manual Kent milling machine with a CNC retrofit package. With a Mitutoyo MillStar CNC from MTI Corp. (Aurora, [...]

Lantek improves 3D design and profile cutting processes with new Lantek Flex3D Profiles

New powerful and dynamic tool for the easy and intuitive creation of 3D designs for profiles and for raising the productivity levels of the associated profile cutting machinery.
Lantek has announced the release of its new Lantek Flex3D Profiles which makes the design and cutting of 3D profiles easier and more dynamic for companies in the [...]

LANCNC Controller for CNCs from Calmotion

Calmotion announces the LANCNC controller, which allows fast drag and drop bi-directional file transfers between any CNC and PCs on a network without additional software. Also, the LANCNC uses a 2 GB SD card to store programs at the CNC, allowing the CNC to access program information without using network resources. In the event of [...]

Versatile new cutting head and CNC simulator will be highlighted at EMO by NUM

At EMO 2009, the CNC controls vendor NUM will launch a ready-integrated tool head for sophisticated plasma, laser and waterjet cutting machinery applications, and exhibit an advanced 3D simulation package combining workpiece simulation with collision monitoring for the first time.
The new head design brings many technical advantages to the cutting machinery sector. Novel mechanical design [...]

Tormach Unveils New Modular Insert Tooling Line

Tormach, LLC, makers of the PCNC 1100 personal CNC mill, has just released its new line of Modular Insert Tooling. The complete line offers the versatility of 24 different cutting tool combinations, using 5 unique cutting head geometries in multiple sizes and tool lengths.

The system uses replaceable carbide inserts with modern cutting geometries for affordable [...]