At IMTS 2016, Mitsui Seiki USA will show the Vertex 55X-H hybrid machining centre capable of both additive and subtractive machining. It combines a traditional CNC vertical machining centre with a spindle-adapted laser DED (direct energy deposition) and powder feed nozzle. Parts can be 3-D...

At IMTS 2016, Methods Machine Tools’ subsidiary Methods3D will show six 3D Systems production machines representing four technologies (SLA, SLS, MJP, DMP), including the new ProX DMP 320 3-D metal printer. Numerous CNC machining centres, multitasking/turning centres, EDMs, and digital optical...

At IMTS 2016, Mazak will unveil its new Variaxis i-800T multitasking machine, developed to help enhance milling operations and boost productivity, especially for manufacturers in the aerospace industry. It has full 5-axis milling and turning capabilities along with integrated liquid nitrogen...

Mastercam 2017 features a new ribbon interface that makes it easier to find the functions, the developer states. The ribbon tabs group similar functions and displays them from simple to more complex. Each tab relates to a type of activity, from creating wireframe geometry to generating toolpaths....

At IMTS 2016, Makino will demonstrate new versions of the a51nx and a61nx horizontal machining centres, which provide expanded machining capacity through several productivity-enhancing features, including vision broken tool detection, enhanced levels of inertia active control, and Geometric...

At IMTS 2016, LNS will present the Express 220 S2 automatic magazine bar feeder, which accommodates 12-ft.-long bars with diameters from 2 to 20 mm and, with bar preparation, up to 26 mm. The bar feeder uses a simple loading assistance design for small-diameter bars with a proprietary, automatic...

At IMTS 2016, Kyocera Precision Tools will showcase the DRA Magic Drill, which creates low cutting forces for improved hole accuracy. Designed for optimal web thickness, this drill limits deflection and finely breaks chips for smooth, deep hole cutting that creates clean, round holes, the company...

At IMTS 2016, Kurt will showcase the DoveLock™ dovetail 5-axis vise line, which has been expanded with a new reverse model and smaller footprint model. These systems provide up to 4,000 lbs. of clamping force and allow access to five sides of the workpiece. The dovetail holding feature...

At IMTS 2016, Kitamura Machinery will introduce the high-speed Mycenter-HX250iG HMC, a machine with rapids of 2,362 IPM and the ability to drill, mill, bore, tap, thread, and turn. A two-station APC is automation-ready and expandable to 10 pallets. The standard full 4th-axis rotary table is newly...

At IMTS 2016, Kapp Niles will show the KX 100 dynamic gear centre for the mass production of external planetary gears up to 125 mm. Tooling setup time has been reduced, work arbor change and verification is now automated, and grinding worm change is semiautomated. It can be installed as a turnkey...

At IMTS 2016, Jergens will demonstrate its new QLS (Quick Locating System) fixture plate, which is designed for use with the company’s Ball-Lock® quick-change system. With this setup, users can add the whole range of the Fixture-Pro® equipment. Sub plates mount directly to the machine...

At IMTS 2016, Hydromat will show the EPIC R/T 25-12, a collet-style rotary transfer machine for precision metal cutting of stock sizes up to 1-in. round, 0.75-in. hex, and 0.50-in. square, with a part length up to 4 in. This machine uses 12 horizontal tool spindles and has the capacity of up to six...

Otto Arc Systems offers a pipe welding system that offers optional GTAW/GMAW or GTAW/SAW with a flip of a switch, allowing the use of multiple torches. The system is equipped with a patented open headstock, allowing for optional weld flanges and elbows on each side, while adjustable rollers allow...

Hurco will display nine machines, as well as a working model of its new 3-D print head adapter, at IMTS 2016. The new machines include the high-speed, double-column, bridge-type BX40i; the HTM30i open-bed CNC mill; the VC600i 5-axis CNC machining centre; and models from other product lines,...

At IMTS 2016, Heule Tool Corp. is introducing the COFA C series elliptical deburring tool with exchangeable blade options. This new generation of the series is a product line expansion offering more options for each tool body. They offer larger edge breaks and will now have the ability to house...