Yamazaki Mazak has underlined its commitment to the British machine tool industry with the launch of its newest fully simultaneous 5-axis machining centre – the CV5-500 – which will be the only machine in its class to have been completely conceived, designed and built in the UK.
New compact probe with low trigger force and high precision makes it possible to measure fragile applications and inspect small areas directly on the machine tool.
Gleason vertical Power Skiving machines for the production of soft and hardened gears up to 600 mm in workpiece diameter can now be equipped with an on-board cutter resharpening unit to greatly reduce cutter changes and help ensure consistently high quality.
Walter is introducing three new high-feed milling cutters: The Xtra·tec® XT M5008 high-feed milling cutter for diameters of 16–66 mm (⅝–2½"), and the two MC025 Advance and MD025 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters for diameters of 1–25 mm (⅛–1"), with application ranges that perfectly complement one another.
A close cooperation between our production and R&D departments has led to several important technological developments, resulting in improved products and a reduction in energy consumption.
Tungaloy is expanding its TungTurn-Jet series of high-pressure coolant capable turning holders by adding a coolant-through feature and Double-Clamp technology for rigid insert holding and high productivity.
For the foundry, forging and machining industries, 2020 brings more flexibility and even better performance: with the new KUKA Foundry robots of the KR QUANTEC series, foundry robots are taking the next evolutionary stage.