HOUSTEX 2017
The showcase event of manufacturing technology in the Southwest U.S. takes place February 28 through March 2 in the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas . . . and this special Show-in-Print provides technical reviews of some of the machinery, tooling, systems and accessories that will be exhibited to help you navigate the show floor and manage your time while you’re there.
Posted: January 25, 2017
Modular Vertical Pick-Up Turning Centers
VL series vertical pick-up turning centers from EMAG are ideal for producing high precision chucked parts that require turning, gear hobbing, chamfering, induction hardening and other special capabilities.
Systems for Machining Alloy Steels, Oil and Gas Components
The 4-axis H 14000 horizontal machining center from Heller Machine Tools is ideal for machining large pumps and housings for power and fluid transmission.
Extended Travel for Gun Barrel Reaming Machine
The twin-spindle DeHoff G560-R2 pull-reaming machine from Kays Engineering can accommodate barrel sizes from 17 caliber to 50 caliber, with automated loading/unloading of barrels.
Centerline Drilling Machines for Oil and Gas
B-Series ballscrew feed and rack and pinion feed style machines from Unisig are ideal for BTA deep hole drilling, trepanning, counterboring, and for on-center holes at extreme depth-to-diameter ratios on long cylindrical workpieces used for oilfield exploration or downhole exploration.
Heavy Duty Shrink Fit Chucks
The Heavy Duty Shrink Fit Chuck from Haimer shrinks both carbide and HSS tools and accommodates round shank tools up to 2.0 in diameter in a variety of tapers.
Innovative Chucks for Oil/Gas Components
Röhm features HSFZ swivel chucks that permit machining of bushings, connectors and adaptors from both sides and LVE-V-AZ pneumatic 6-jaw front-end chucks that enable precise, centered and productive turning of large, long pipe ends.
Universal Hydraulic Toolholder
The TENDO E hydraulic expansion toolholder from SCHUNK works well across applications ranging from rough milling operations, where tool cost reductions up to 40 percent have been achieved, to finish operations such as reaming and fine milling.
Advanced Machining and Measurement Systems
P.D. Browne provides advanced machine tools from Murata Machinery, You Ji, Johnford and Sodick, and innovative CMMs from Aberlink.
Next Generation Waterjet Software for 3D Pathing and Cutting
FlowXpert 2016 CAD/CAM software from Flow International lets users complete work in fewer steps with a more intuitive part design and path process in the same program.
Powerful Pumps Cut Waterjet Cycle Times in Half
PRO-III 90,000 psi pumps from KMT Waterjet Systems use a patented seal design canister that protects seals, increases productivity, and reduces abrasive cost.
Machining Heat Resistant Super Alloys at High Speeds
Cutting speeds soar on tough-to-machine materials with these new tools from NTK Cutting Tools.
Precision Honing Systems
Advanced honing machines, tooling and abrasives from Ohio Tool Works are ideal for the value-minded honing shop that needs high quality or increased performance.
Large Diameter Flex-Hone Plays Critical Role in Oil and Gas Industry
Large diameter Flex-Hone tools from Brush Research Manufacturing are designed for a variety of automotive, hydraulic, pneumatic and industrial applications, in standard sizes as large as 36 in.
Affordable Wireless Shop Floor Tech
The WiFi USB Connect from Shop Floor Automations is a wireless USB solution for the manufacturing shop floor that serves as a stress-free and frugal shop upgrade.
Single, Dual, Adjustable Angle Heads for any Machining Application
Angle heads from Heimatec are ideal for milling to drilling and tapping, especially when tight and compound angles or deep recesses are involved that present significant torque challenges to the busy shop.
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