Celeritive Technologies, Inc., announces release of version 3.5.2 of its VoluMill™ toolpath software. VoluMill has undergone a major re-engineering and is now 30 percent faster on complex parts than previous versions. The primary focus of version 3.5 was on reducing overall path length and machine cycle times. One of VoluMill’s key improvement areas is speed [...]
The ability to turn and mill complex parts and perform multiple operations on one machine increases throughput, reduces handling, and improves accuracy. The Haas ST-10Y is a small-footprint Y-axis turning center that provides 4″ of Y-axis travel (±2″ from the centerline) for off-center milling, drilling, and tapping, and comes standard with high-torque live tooling and [...]
As reported at the recent IMTS 2010, Kennametal debuted an interactive catalog app for the iPad® platform. Users can conveniently download any and all of Kennametal’s numerous product catalogs and review products and specifications, request quotes, view engineering drawings or videos, or contact technical support for more information. Now this app is available for download [...]
GenSwiss has introduced the GenBore® ID Triple Tool Holder that adds three ID tool stations in place of a standard OD turning position on most Swiss-Type CNC machines. With The GenBore Tool Holder ID work can be expanded to include spotting, boring or drilling, all from one position for more cost-effective machining of complex parts. [...]
Kennametal introduces the Beyond inserts for holemaking applications. Three grades are available: KCPK10, KCU25, and KCU40. The product line covers SPPX/SPGX Drill Fix Square outboard inserts, available in HP, FP, and MD geometries. Diameters range from 1″ to 2.125″. The square inserts have four edges in the outside pocket combined with the centering and high [...]
Constant improvement is a way of life at Haas Automation. The company is always looking for ways to improve its CNC products and give more value to its customers. Normally, these incremental improvements are rolled into production without fanfare – the customer simply gets a better machine. For 2010, however, Haas redesigned its VF product [...]
Don’t expect unemployment to drop much in the next year or two, according to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. He projects the jobless rate will be well above seven percent through the end of 2012. That could spell bad news for the re-election of President Barak Obama. Bernanke told Congress “a significant amount of time” [...]
Mark your calendar for June 9, 2010, when your local Haas Factory Outlet will host a “Fast & Furious DT-1” Demo Day event. Check out our new Haas DT-1. It’s our first-ever Drill and Tap Center, and it boasts full milling capabilities and a “that’s awesome” price. Change tools in just 0.8 of a second. [...]
Pierson Workholding recently released the SmartVac II Vacuum Workholding System. The system contains many second-generation enhancements over the previous design and is modular in nature. A complete system includes a Vacuum Base, a Vacuum Control Unit (VCU) and a Connection Kit which includes all components necessary to have the system running within minutes of opening [...]
A short while back we introduced the cold air nozzle from Silvent. This technology involves converting compressed air into a stream of cold air 40 degrees colder than what entered using no moving parts. Intrigued? Absolutely! But the real question remained… How would this fascinating technology help us solve real world problems. We first found [...]
