IMTS 2006

Highlights

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Cutting Tool Digest

Inserts For High-Speed Cutting

Aug. 17, 2006
CBN050C-grade inserts from Seco-Carboloy have a low CBN-content substrate and a PVD coating for machining in the range of 650 to 825 sfm.
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Technology Trends

Readout System For Video Based Metrology Applications

Aug. 17, 2006
Metronics Inc. (www.metronics.com) has introduced the Quadra-Chek 300 (QC300), an advanced digital readout system that combines multiple video measuring functions in a single,...
New Equipment

Machining Center For Light-Metal Parts

Aug. 17, 2006
Alfing Corp. (www.alfing.com) has introduced its new AL-series multi-spindle 5-axis machining center concept designed especially for machining complex, light-metal parts in medium...
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New Equipment

New Approach For 6-Axis Machining

Aug. 17, 2006
LiCON (www.licon.com) is introducing a universal, two-axis planetary table that permits part positioning in all possible orientations in its Liflex flexible transfer cells. The...
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Cutting Tool Digest

Parting Tools With 7 Cut-Off Angles

Aug. 17, 2006
Kaiser Tool Company (www.thinbit.com) offers its line of Groove 'N Turn inserts both with and without 7° cut-off lead angles and with either right or left hand cutoff angles. ...
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Cutting Tool Digest

Anti-Vibration Adaptor For Milling With Long Overhangs

Aug. 17, 2006
The Coromant Capto Damped Milling Adaptor, recently introduced by Sandvik Coromant, reduces vibration while milling with long overhangs.
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New Equipment

Air Gaging System

Aug. 17, 2006
Mahr Federal Inc., (www.mahr.com) has enhanced its Dimensionair product line with the new Universal Dimensionair, an adjustable magnification air comparator that combines the ...
Retrospective

Cutting Contest Wraps Up At IMTS

Aug. 17, 2006
Mori Seiki USA (www.moriseiki.com) will announce the winners of its "Innovations of the Americas" cutting contest at IMTS 2006. The contest is open to any company, school or research...
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Cutting Tool Digest

Array Of New Grinding Wheels

Aug. 17, 2006
The CITCO and Gardner Abrasives Operations of Cinetic Landis Grinding Corp. have announced an array of new grinding wheels for use with conventional or highspeed spindles.