CGTech will feature the 2010 VERICUT Virtual Machining Gallery on stand 400 at Aero Engineering.

The gallery features all types of CNC machine tools, including complex multi-axis machines from leading manufacturers such as DMG, Mori Seiki, Mazak, Makino, Starrag Heckert and Matsuura. The gallery also features examples of integration with leading CAM systems used in aerospace companies such as Catia V5, Siemens NX, Pro/E, MasterCAM, Delcam PowerMill and Open Mind HyperMill.

VERICUT has become a world-wide standard in the aerospace industry for optimising CNC machining and eliminating on machine prove-outs. Illustrating this will be examples of multi-axis aerospace applications including blade machining, large airframe components, aero engine components.

In addition to traditional machining applications the gallery also includes examples of simulation projects in the aerospace sector involving parallel kinematic machines, robots, water jet cutting, composite drilling and trimming, and riveting and fastening.

Visitors to the CGTech stand will be offered the VERICUT Virtual Machining Gallery as a CD and the gallery can also be viewed on line at the link below.

CGTech will also be demonstrating VERICUT Composite Applications which are machine-independent off-line programming and simulation software solutions for automated fibre placement (AFP) CNC machines. AFP technology is being driven by the increasing use of composites in the next generation of fuel efficient aircraft.

http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/27043/CGTech-to-feature-the-Virtual-Machining-Gallery-at-Aero-Engineering-2010.aspx

Mills CNC unveiled a new range of Doosan Puma lathes at the recent Mach exhibition.

The machine structure of the new Pumas has benefited from the application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to determine static and dynamic stiffness, leading to a more stable, better damped structure for increased accuracy.

Another key feature is that the range is modular, seeing the use of common parts across all models.

This has helped keep costs down and means that, despite a significant improvement in technology and performance, the Puma lathes don’t cost much more than the older models they have replaced.

The new Pumas’ machine base casting has been increased by up to 158 per cent; their box guideways have been made 50 per cent thicker; and the saddle width along the Z-axis has been increased, as has the distance between Z-axis slideways.

Other design-and-build mechanical improvements have seen the mounting area for the headstock being increased by 90 per cent and the mounting area for the sub-spindle increased by 50 per cent, increasing overall rigidity.

In addition to these improvements, the effect of heat-generating elements has also been considered.

So, the heat generated by the hydraulic power pack is directed away from the machine and hot air is driven upwards out of the control cabinet with a heat wall between it and the machine.

Heat from the main spindle’s hydraulic cylinder is similarly driven up and out of the machine.

Other features include air/oil lubrication for the machines’ driven tooling gear train and ball screws, which reduce heat generation, while X and Y servos have their own cooling fans.

Angular contact spindle bearings further reduce thermal effects.

Finally, all sub-spindle models supplied in the UK will have 15kW (134Nm) motors, which allows heavy-duty turning on second operation work.

The new range of 36 machines replaces the existing Puma 1600, 2000, 2500, 240, 280 and 300 ranges - a total of 40 machines - and eliminates the model overlap that previously existed.

The range consists of three machine series - 2100, 2600 and 3100.

The Puma 2100 (8in/65mm bar) has two bed lengths - 520 and 760mm - and there are six models for each bed length: 2100 - plain turning; 2100M - with driven tooling; 2100S - with sub-spindle; 2100MS - with sub-spindle and driven tools; 2100Y - with driven tools and Y-axis; and 2100SY - with driven tools, Y-axis and sub-spindle.

This represents an extension of the technical options available over previous generations.

The Puma 2600 (10in/76mm bar) again has two bed lengths - 750 and 1,250mm - and the same six model types in each.

The Puma 3100, a true 12in chuck machine (102mm bar), has four bed lengths - 750, 1,250, 2,000 and 3,000mm - and three models in each length; there are no sub-spindle variations for this large-capacity machine.

The Puma 3100 can also support a 15in chuck.

All new Pumas have the option of being supplied with belt-driven or built-in motor spindles - except for the Puma 3100 series, which is belt-driven only.

Sub-spindles can be belt-driven or built-in, and tailstocks can be tow-along or servo-driven.

The tool turret is common across all new Pumas features 12 positions, but has the ability to half index such that, with special tool holders, two tools can be fitted within a single station.

In the case of end-working tools on machines with Y-axes, there is the possibility to have three tools located at a single station.

The new Pumas are equipped with Fanuc CNC systems, but there are special Doosan elements included.

One feature is the automatic compensation for inertia when interpolating C-axis with others to generate surfaces, which takes account of the different characteristics associated with parts of different weight.

Tool-load monitoring is provided, allowing thresholds for tools to be set during an initial cycle.

There’s also a CNC feature that allows for the logging of different operators’ performances, while maintenance-support information has also been enhanced.

A utility to help users recover from turret malfunctions is another offering, while an on-screen calculator is yet another addition.

The machine light turns off if the operator panel is not touched for a prescribed length of time, and the machine goes into sleep mode if idle and the operator panel has not been touched for a set length of time.

Trouble-free maintenance has also been given attention, with, for example, sub-spindle alignment made simple through easily accessible adjustment screws.

Access to the sub-spindle itself is also straightforward and the coolant tank can be removed from the front of the machine without the requirement to remove the chip conveyor.

The medical engineering market embraces many products and manufacturing processes. Control units must be versatile, covering turning, milling, whirling etc in series and piece part production, tackling high precision and surface quality requirements.

Medical engineering is an increasingly important industry sector, partly as a consequence of global demographic change. As technical requirements grow more demanding, suppliers are responding with 10% of generated turnover being reinvested into research and development.

The study ’MedTech2020’, carried out in September 2009 by VDE (German association for electrical engineering and electronic information technology), questioned over 600 specialists about trends in medical engineering. This survey revealed a strong innovation culture in prosthetics and implants; metal processing plays an important role (alongside plastics).

The production spectrum includes many processes such as turning, milling, grinding and whirling. Standard products, such as bone nails and screws are manufactured in volume, whereas special products may be produced as one-offs. Materials present a challenge for both machine and control unit; titanium, cobalt-chrome or ceramics require considerable know-how to achieve the desired level of precision and surface quality.

Companies with expertise in other high-technology sectors have succeeded in this market as much knowledge can be transferred from mould and die, automotive, aerospace and micro-engineering applications. The machine tools and controls used are readily adapted to the new challenges of medical engineering, delivering quality, precision and process safety.

Machines most in demand include long turning automatic screw machines, making bone screws and bone marrow nails, implants and instruments. The trend is towards complete machining. Alongside turning, mostly milling and peck drilling operations are necessary for complex products.

Innovative machinery manufacturers offer automatic lathes equipped with multiple turrets and additional axes; driven tools carry out milling, drilling and thread processes. For example, to machine bone nails in a complete process, turning, peck and cross hole drilling plus milling processes must be carried out. With five axes operation possibilities, the bone nails with grooves and reinforcement humps can be efficiently milled. To enable this, high performance controls are needed, such as the Fanuc CNC 30i series. In this example five or six axes must be interpolated, and seven spindles controlled. Additional programming support is needed, and operators can use the Fanuc Function Path Table Operation (PTO) alongside a conventional CNC interpolator. This enables synchronisation of all axes allowing particularly delicate movements to be programmed.

Implants may incorporate complex, in part freely formed, profiles and require high surface quality, for which many manufacturers are using 5-axes machining centres. High performance control units such as the Fanuc CNC 30i and 31i-A5 series offer numerous special five axes functions, including compensation possibilities for tool length, direction and radius (TCP, TPC and TRC). Control of surface quality is enhanced by functions such as nano-interpolation; and ’Smooth TCP’ and ’Smooth TCP2’ which build on the Tool Centre Point function. Smooth TCP compensates for deviations in the initial settings and ignores redundant commands regarding the machine tool centre point position. Smooth TCP2 optimises the machine tool direction compensation - also in existing programs - in order to achieve a more even movement for side machining. In addition, both functions help to shorten cycle times.

A further auxiliary function ensures a high level of process safety. The 3D-Interference Check, available for any machining process, is an integrated function in the CNC core of the 30i and 31i series units. Unlike many offline interference protection systems that offer only limited safety, it facilitates an interference protection of almost 100%. Although integrated in the CNC, the machining speed is not reduced.

Complete machining is also popular for manufacturing medical instruments, where the trend is towards large numbers of variants and smaller numbers. For driven, handheld dental instruments with high rotational speeds, tolerances on diameter, length, shape and position are becoming ever more exact; and the same is true for laboratory centrifuges used in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Should complete machining not be possible due to complexity, a further auxiliary function - Workpiece Setting Error Compensation - is useful when a workpiece is removed after a machining process, for instance for measurement, and returned to the machine to be processed further. Small deviations in measurement compared to the initial fixturing are unavoidable, but this function can include measurement results as correction factors for subsequent machining processes.

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German multi-spindle automatic lathe manufacturer Index has introduced a six-spindle CNC machine of 40mm bar capacity to enable the production of a range of mill-turned components.

The multi sits between 32- and 52mm-capacity models in the Multiline range, but the price is closer to that of the smaller machine.

Index’s range of CNC multis encompasses a 22mm-capacity model in addition to 32, 40 and 52mm machines, further enhanced by P and G variants with opposed spindle technology.

The MS40C can be customised with up to 12 CNC cross-slides, optional Y-axes and further equipment to enable machining of parts in one hit from up to 40mm bar stock, or chucked parts up to approximately 70mm in diameter.

Simultaneous back working is achieved using one or two scara robot arms carrying synchronous 13.5kW/10,000rpm pick-up spindles that present parted-off components to six separate tools - two of which can be driven.

The core of the machine is the compact spindle drum with six fluid-cooled motor spindles rated at 24kW/7,000rpm.

C-axis positioning is available at all stations.

The machine features V-shaped tool carriers that allow two CNC slides to work simultaneously at one spindle.

Each of the 12 slides can perform internal or external turning, boring, or driven tool work.

Manufacturers and subcontractors are therefore not restricted to running one type of tool in any particular position, as there is no set order.

Only the toolholder determines the type of machining.

Off-centre drilling, thread cutting, inclined drilling, cross drilling, contour milling, gear hobbing, elliptical deburring and multi-edge turning are just a few of the possible operations enabled by the machine.

The MS40C affords the use of hollow-shaft motor technology for all work spindles, and independent selection of speeds and feeds at each spindle.

This results in optimal chipping, maximum surface quality and short production times.

Even ‘difficult’ metals such as high-temperature alloys can be processed efficiently, according to the company.

During machining on an MS40C, it is possible to vary the cutting parameters from the values in the programmed cycle to extract maximum use from tooling.

For instance, by reducing chip load, indexable-insert cutters can be used for longer before the tips are turned, prolonging tool life.

The spacious working area of the machine can be accessed through two sliding doors on each side, enabling convenient operator access for reduced set-up and adjustment times.

Control is by the Index C200-4D, a derivative of the Siemens 840D, which is claimed to be easy to program on the shop floor and automatically performs collision checking.

Comprehensive diagnostics for the machine and control are included, and it is possible to specify tool monitoring and a teleservice connection for troubleshooting.

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Minimum Quantity Lubrication System integrates with CNC machines.

Uni-Max Revolution(TM) Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) system allows users to customize lubricant output volume for each tool in machine directly from CNC program. Developed specifically for OEM installations on CNC mills and turning centers, system can also be retrofitted on machines with available M-code outputs. MQL technology accurately applies small amounts of lubricant, such as UNIST Coolube® 2210, to interface where cutting tool meets material being worked.

IndustrialCOOP.com, the B2B search directory specializing in offering a wide range of industrial supplies, equipment and machinery from international manufacturers and suppliers announced today the debut of its new Worldwide PrecisionMachine Shop Directory and CNC machining marketplace at http://www.dir.industrialcoop.com/index.php?c=726. The company said the machining-focused publication was created with the help of MFGpartners.net, the American Machine Shops Network (AMSN) and a division of Industrial Leaders Group (ILG).

IndustrialCOOP.com has been involved in offering machined parts and components for nearly five years according to Mark Hamilton, spokesperson for the company. In a press release Hamilton said over 30 additional machine shops have been added to the directory specializing in precision machining of industrial parts and components at http://www.industrialleaders.com/listings/precision_equipment.html. The company said the site was designed to help engineers and other technical and other industrial buyers source for made-to-order plastic and metal machined items suitable for power generation, heavy equipment, process systems, aerospace, mining, medical and a broad array of other applications.

“IndustrialCOOP ’s new machining directory and CNC marketplace serves as a buying guide for anyone seeking a suitable precision machine shop to meet their needs for machined metal and plastic products as well as related services such as grinding, finishing, engineering, fabrication, forging, heat treatment, tooling, molding, prototyping, assembly and other job shop solutions,” said Hamilton. He added, “Companies in the market for machining services can utilize the site to request price quotes, compare domestic and international shops and explore the capabilities of manufacturers specializing in precision machining.”

About IndustrialCOOP

IndustrialCOOP is an extensive co-op search engine and stand alone industrial directory with offerings from national and international distributors, manufacturers and other suppliers of industrial goods and services. The site is utilized by global manufacturing and engineering professionals looking for various kinds of industrial supplies, equipment, materials, tools and machinery from suppliers in over 54 countries.

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This week, CNC Industriesannounced its recent accreditation by BBB Serving Northern Indiana. CNC Industries has always worked to promote trust and honesty with its customers and suppliers, the BBB accreditation is one more step to show this focus.

According to BBB reports by Princeton Research, seven in ten consumers say they are more likely to buy from a company designated as a BBB Accredited Business. With many customers retained from the first year of business in 1996, CNC Industries attributes its success in large part to the relationships with its customers.

“We are pleased to be a BBB Accredited Business because we value building trust with our customers,” said Steve Deam, Sr. “Our BBB Accreditation gives our customers confidence in our commitment to maintaining high ethical standards of conduct. We feel that our accreditation is an important indicator to potential customers as well – it is difficult to evaluate new companies, and the BBB Accreditation should ease that process.”

BBB Accredited Businesses must adhere to BBB’s “Standards of Trust”, a comprehensive set of policies, procedures and best practices representing trustworthiness in the marketplace. The standards call for building trust, embodying integrity, advertizing honestly and telling the truth, being transparent, honoring promises, being responsive and safeguarding privacy.

About CNC Industries

CNC Industries is a precision machine shoplocated in Fort Wayne, Indiana. With a wide range of customers in varying industries from aerospace, defense, medical, and specialty automotive among others, CNC Industries produces parts from prototypes to full production runs.

CNC Industries was on the INC 5000 list of fastest growing businesses in the United States for the years 2007 and 2008. As an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, CNC Industries focuses on standards and best practices in the machining industry.

About BBB

BBB’s mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. BBB accomplishes this mission by creating a community of trustworthy businesses, setting standards for marketplace trust, encouraging and supporting best practices, celebrating marketplace role models and denouncing substandard marketplace behavior.

Businesses that earn BBB Accreditation contractually agree and adhere to the organizations high standards of ethical business behavior. BBB is the preeminent resource to turn to for objective, unbiased information on businesses and charities.

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New Hyde Park, NY, July 03, 2010 — Techno, Inc. proudly introduces the New HPLC CNC Plasma Cutter Series, a low cost, operator-friendly machine, designed for small to mid-sized shops that wish to bring their manual plasma cutting process to a whole new level. For over 24 years Techno has provided high-quality CNC equipment to various industries and is excited to expand into cnc metal cutting.

“This new expansion just makes sense. We manufacture high-speed CNC router equipment for the wood, plastic, and signage market, so building a plasma cnc cutter was easy,” says Roy Valentine, CNC Sales Manager. “Since we have been designing and programming our own CNC Controls for over 20 years, attaching a high-quality plasma torch to the system and developing the electronic circuitry needed for automated torch functions for a cnc plasma machine was trivial. This in-house know-how has made us an industry leader in the CNC Router market, something we intend to repeat in the plasma cutting market.”

The new CNC Plasma’s unique design has drawn compliments from Hypertherm and Thermal Dynamics CNC Plasma experts, who were impressed with the HPLC’s ease of operation, built-in automatic system functionality, and overall system flexibility. Every HPLC is built from the same heavy-duty welded steel and precision drive system as our CNC Routers. The fully automated CNC Plasma Interface has advanced, yet with user-friendly features that will guide users with ease.

For a limited time, Techno is offering a $1,000 “Metal Cutter” discount on the HPLC series. To qualify for the discount, visit http://www.Plasma-CNC-Router.com, where you can submit your contact information to qualify for the discount and see a video of the HPLC Series in action. Alternatively, new customers can call (888) 599-6631

Contact:
Roy Valentine
Plasma-CNC-Router
2101 Jericho Turnpike Box 5416
New Hyde Park, NY, 11042-5416
(888) 599-6631
jmarketing7@gmail.com
http://www.Plasma-CNC-Router.com

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Virginia Beach, VA, July 03, 2010 –(PR.com)– The online custom manufacturing marketplace MFGmatch.net announced today it added over 40 additional manufacturers and distributors of manufacturing machines for companies involved in metal fabrication, plastic mold injection, castings and other customized products sourcing for an industrial machine at http://www.industrialsaver.com/classifieds/index.php/cat/3. The company, a division of Industrial Leaders said the machinery has been added to the MFGmatch.net marketplace which includes a wide range of offers to buy and sell made-to-order parts and components.

According to MFGmatch.net spokesperson William Burns, the site is utilized by engineers, heavy equipment manufacturers, aftermarket automotive parts dealers, electronic accessories designers and developers and others that supply customized products to various markets. Burns said the company also publishes an Industrial Machinery Buying Guide enabling users to post and explore offerings for virtually any type of machine for milling, broaching, grinding, drilling, part feeding, sawing, precision cutting, waterjet cutting, tooling and other applications at http://www.worldwideindustrialmarketplace.com/directory/machinery_semiconductor.html

“From welders, CNC mills, lathes, machining centers, factory automated machines, measuring and inspection machinery to a broad array of other metalworking, plastic fabrication, rubber manufacturing and woodworking machines, MFGmatch.net offers a wide selection for manufacturers in the market for such products,” said Burns. He added, “In addition to the 40 plus manufacturers and dealers of machinery added to the site, MFGmatch.net also now includes offerings for all kinds of machined parts and components produced primarily by US-based machine shops and jobbing shops nationwide.” Mr. Burns can be reached at w.burns@mfgmatch.net for additional information or by calling 206-309-0756.

About MFGmatch.net

MFGmatch.net is a free custom manufacturing online marketplace for machine shops, product designers, engineers, foundries and other companies looking to buy and sell machines parts, precision components and other custom manufacturing services in local, national and international markets.

This news release was distributed by IndustrialPR.net, http://www.industrialpr.net

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Pat Mooney Inc., The Saw Company announces a new addition to their FMB line of automatic band saws, the Pegasus CNC, which will be featured during IMTS September 13 - 18 in Booth N-7429.

Addison, Il (PRWEB) June 25, 2010 — Pat Mooney Inc., The Saw Company announces a new addition to their FMB line of automatic band saws, the Pegasus CNC, which will be featured during IMTS September 13 - 18 in Booth N-7429. The Pegasus CNC is designed for mitre sawing from 0 to 60 degrees in automatic cycle. The CNC control will allow you to set a cut length AND cutting angle for each step in a cycle. For the initial cycle a workpiece, for instance, can be indexed to 32 inch length and cut at 0 degrees, while the second cycle has been programmed for a 64 inch length and cut angle at 45 degrees.

Pegasus CNC

The unique design of the saw head combines a special aluminum alloy with steel and cast iron for a balanced saw head that absorbs cutting vibrations. The height return of the saw band is set automatically to the workpiece. Also, the rotation of the saw head is fully programmable from the machine control panel. The rotation is powered by hydraulic cylinder and the cutting angle maintained via magnetic band. Once the saw head is at the desired cutting angle, the saw head is locked into position via hydraulic cylinder.

Other features include Dynamometric Band Tension to ensure consistent blade tension; Blade Rotation Sensor that monitors the band wheels; Saw Blade Drive and Blade Speed Control that features an enclosed direct drive gear box for long-life performance; and Saw Blade Feed System with dual controls for feed and speed.

Simple, user-friendly CNC control allows 99 Cutting Programs to be stored with each program having 100 steps (number of cuts and cut length). Desired cut length is input and if more than one index required, CNC will automatically calculate the required number of strokes and blade kerf calculation.

For complete details contact Pat Mooney Inc. - The Saw Company; 502 S. Westgate St. ; Addison, IL 60101; Phone: 630-543-6222 ; Fax: 630-543-5584 ; Toll Free: 800-323-7503; www.patmooneysaws.com

About Pat Mooney Saws
With over 60 years of metal sawing experience, Pat Mooney Saws is the exclusive importer of highly efficient manual and automatic FMB Band Saws and Nishijimax CNC Carbide Cold Saw Systems and Danobat Heavy Duty Band Saws and Structural Drilling Machines. Pat Mooney Saws offers cutting edge technologies and features not found anywhere else. They import and distribute a range of advanced metal sawing machinery, accessories and saw blades, including PMI Precision Upcut Cold Saws for Aluminum Profiles, Manual Cold Saws, Kanefusa Saw Blades and Cold Saw Blades. Their nationwide network of dealers provides sales and service for their saws, while Pat Mooney resharpening centers are available to get customer blades back to factory specifications.

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