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IMTS 2016: Machine Components, Cleaning, Environmental
These are the goods needed to run your plant, from the parts to service and monitor your machines, to the components necessary for safe and environmentally responsible operations.
IMTS 2016: Gear Generation
Take a closer look at gear cutting, forming and finishing, as well as broaching, shaping and slotting machines for traditional auto, construction, mining and ship-building applications, plus the emerging alternative energy and wind power sectors. You’ll find advancements in abrasive machining to improve dressable tooling applications and increased multi-functional, automated solutions to minimize workpiece movements to improve overall production time.
IMTS 2016: EDM
Here is proven, reliable, high-accuracy technology for those in the tool and die industry, especially shops that specialize in one-off or specialty components and need everything from CNC wire EDM equipment to die sinking machines.
IMTS 2016: Fabricating & Lasers
Take a journey through fabricating, metal forming, laser and waterjet-based machining, including displays of welding, metal treating and marking equipment that highlight in-process monitoring and multi-functional beam capabilities.
Innovative Tool Identification System
The Elbo Controlli TID System from Koma Precision, eliminates additional costs associated with the purchase of traditional storage media, multiple electronic scanners and mechanical settings modifications to the CNC machine PLC.
Hold, Position, Clamp and Fixture Materials Securely and Accurately
The new Pipe Alignment Clamp with Quick-Acting Jaws, the Strong Grip BIG MOUTH Pliers, the new Strong Grip Combo Tip Pliers, and the Strong Grip Economy Pipe Pliers are all-purpose clamping tools from Strong Hand Tools that are ideal for industrial and DIY fixturing applications.
Compact Burnishing Tools for Swiss-Type Machines
Monaghan Tooling offers cost-effective, easy-to-use Swiss ID Burnishing Tools by Elliott Tool Technologies that improve surface irregularities and tool marks for optimum surface finishes of 4 Ra to 8 Ra in a single pass.
Advanced Collet Systems
Quick Change FlexC Collet Systems from Hardinge provide fast changeover, high accuracy, and a wide gripping range for stock variation when compared to traditional collets.
Rapid Mechatronic Gripper for Small Part Handling
The EGP electric small part gripper from SCHUNK uses a grip force of 13 N to handle parts up to 0.05 kg.
Complete Machining of Crankshafts in Just One Setup
Automation meets clamping technology in the combination of a shaft chuck, steady rest and gripping technology from Röhm that is ideal for machining and transport of crankshafts in different manufacturing stages.
Advanced Tool Holders and Shrink Fit Technology
The modular Duo-λock interface for carbide cutting tool heads, the Safe-λock tool clamping system, Power Mill end mills and other technologies from Haimer address the machining process from spindle to part.
Digital Optical Comparator with Extended Travel
By automatically verifying hole presence and accurately measuring hole location and geometry, the 700 Series VisionGauge from Methods Machine Tools is ideal for inspecting EDM and laser-drilled cooling holes.