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Comprehensive turning solutions; 3-axis vertical machining center; Hydraulic toolholder

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Comprehensive turning solutions

From accepting and programming any CAD file to Dynamic Motion roughing and precision finishing, Mastercam 2022 can turn parts exactly as needed. New features include:

Options for turning

– Users can create collections of adapters, extensions, and holders, and store them as an assembly, saving time and avoiding errors by creating reusable assemblies of modular components. Assemblies can be stored in a library and used to create full 3D Lathe Tool assemblies.

Extended support for mill-turn

– Steady rest support for mill-turn allows precise positioning and simulates steady rests throughout the machining process, enhancing part support in turning, milling, and part-handling operations. This includes new component types, enhanced component libraries, dedicated operations for each type of steady rest, part handling strategies, and simulation features.

Swiss machining solutions

– Benefitting from improvements and updates to Mastercam Lathe, expanded options and more efficient programming are combined with Mastercam Mill to provide fast, easy Swiss programming.

https://www.mastercam.com
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3-axis vertical machining center

The MV-1000L 3-axis CNC is well-suited for any shop and includes high-end features such as 19 hand-scraped surfaces, alpha-series Fanuc motors, and a Big-Plus dual-contact spindle. The 20hp machine delivers 12,000rpm and features a 40-taper spindle.

Other attributes of the MV-1000L include a Fanuc 0i-MF Plus control with 200 block look-head and 2MB of part program storage, macro B, remote manual pulse generator (MPG) for easier control and increased ease of use, and a comprehensive thermal compensation system.

https://www.methodsmachine.com

Hydraulic toolholder

The Tendo Platinum V2 hydraulic toolholder is a culmination of more than 40 years of ongoing research and development in hydraulic toolholder technology. Featuring an ergonomic slim outer profile for easy and comfortable actuation, the toolholder is designed for direct clamping of the tool. Imbalance correction goes unnoticed and is carefully designed into the body profile. Constructed of durable, hardened tool steel, the Tendo Platinum V2 improves stability, stiffness, and clamping force, delivering longer sustained accuracy throughout its life.

https://schunk.com
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