Machinery & Machining Tools

Command Tooling Systems Offers Complete Balance Solutions for Tooling and Holemaking

Command Tooling Systems Offers Complete Balance Solutions for Tooling and Holemaking

RAMSEY, MN-Command Tooling Systems announces the expansion of its tooling and holemaking balance products including expanded custom balancing, the introduction of four new balancing machines as well as its balanceable boring systems. Balance matters, said Dennis King, director of engineering for CommandÂ-®. Proper balance for a specific application is essential. It increases tool and spindle...

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Toolholding System clamps tools without generating heat.

Toolholding System clamps tools without generating heat.

Featuring holder, collet, and mini-press generating 6 tons of force, powRgripÂ-® collet system relies on interference between holder and collet to generate clamping force, with run-out below 0.0001 in. Available from 1/8-Â-¾ in., including metric sizes, interchangeable collets will hold both carbide and HSS tools. Less than 10 sec are needed to press in tool or remove it from holder, and...

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Metal Cutting Band Saw utilizes pulse cutting technique.

Metal sawing PCSAW330 features PULSE CUTTING technology, which eliminates vibrations created by penetration forces to minimize cutting resistance while promoting blade life and cutting rates. Product is capable of cutting up to 13 in. dia (round) or 13 x 13 in. (rectangle) materials, including tough, nickel-based alloys. For larger capacities, PCSAW700 DOUBLE PULSE metal saw is also available.

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Honing Tools are suited for internal finishing.

Honing Tools are suited for internal finishing.

ATB Flexible Honing Tools feature round abrasive media fastened to ends of flexible filaments, which are self centering and engineered to provide correct pressure. Tools are available in silicon carbide and aluminum oxide in 60-320 grit sizes, and are suited for cross-hole deburring and edge radiusing applications. Used with ATB Softool super-finishing products, tool creates plateau finish that...

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CNC Tool Grinder features linear motors.

CNC Tool Grinder features linear motors.

Helitronic Vision CNC tool grinder grinds carbide or HSS tools ranging from 1/8-12.6 in. dia. Machine features 2 rotary and 3 linear axes with direct drive linear motors that move up to 2,000 ipm, and dampening is provided by mineral casting for machine base and gantry. Tool Studio software offers ability to setup while machine grinds, and machine can be equipped with both automatic tool loader...

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NUM's Solutions for Grinding Have User-Friendly Graphical and Conversational Programming

NUM's Solutions for Grinding Have User-Friendly Graphical and Conversational Programming

Exhibiting at IMTS 2006 in Chicago, Sept. 6 to 13, Booth D-3232 Chicago, September 11, 2006 NUM offers a family of cost-effective control systems well suited to address all aspects of cylindrical and surface grinding. Configured with a state-of-the-art CNC, motors/drives, and very user-friendly software, these off the shelf solutions can be used in new machines or to retrofit existing machines....

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Advances in Technology Pave Way for Sunnen Gear Honing Systems

Advances in Technology Pave Way for Sunnen Gear Honing Systems

Thanks to recent advances in honing technology, Sunnen Products Company can help gear manufacturers achieve greater precision and increase productivity 60 percent or more over previous honing machines or I.D. grinding. The advanced technology is incorporated into a new line of honing machines, including Sunnen's ML-5000 automatic honing system. The computer controlled ML-5000 can hold bore size...

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Toyoda's Flexible Pallet Automation Maximizes User Production and Increases Spindle Utilization

Arlington Heights, IL - Toyoda's FPA systems dramatically enhance the production capabilities of horizontal machining centers. By automating redundant tasks such as machine loading and unloading, the system maximizes spindle utilization and minimizes operator intervention. Toyoda's flexible manufacturing system is modular, expandable and upgradeable. Toyoda FPA delivers the latest in high-speed...

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More Thermolock-® Shrink-Fit Tool Changers & Toolholders Available from Command Tooling Systems

RAMSEY, MN-Command Tooling Systems has announced the expansion of its ThermoLockÂ-® Shrink-Fit product line with the addition of metric BT, DIN & various HSK toolholders, 3Â-º tapered nose extensions along with five new tool changers, making this extensive new offering of shrink-fit solutions one of the most comprehensive industry-wide. CommandÂ-® ThermoLock toolholders and extensions...

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NUM's CNC System Makes Programming Spin Forming a Breeze

NUM's CNC System Makes Programming Spin Forming a Breeze

Exhibiting at IMTS in Chicago, Sept. 6 to 13, Booth D-3232 Chicago, September 12, 2006 NUM's Axium Power CNC system combines a compact CNC with powerful on-board programming tools for spin-forming processes. The embedded spinning functionality, together with guided pre-form and spin-cycle setup routines, is combined with a graphical and user-friendly interface, known as the HMI, to provide a...

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