with most recently used fi les displayed immediately after the program is started. The updated software also improves the display of wire-frame models and isolines. Tebis has focused on a more effi cient use of time by automatically breaking up assemblies and complex fi les into multiple individual fi les. An- other time-savings benefi t is optimized reverse engineering, and Release 3 provides improved algorithms that generate perfect transitions for four-edged surfaces. Tebis America Inc. Ph: 248-524-0430 Web site:
www.tebisusa.com
Valve
The pneumatic confi rmation valve is a normally open valve that provides position confi rmation by creating back pressure when the valve plunger is moved to the closed position. The valve comes in two models, the Over-Travel Sensing and Standard model. Clamp position feed- back is provided pneumatically. It can be added to any clamp device. Vektek
Ph: 800-992-0236 Web site:
vektek.com
EDM for Aerospace Machining The Cut 200 Dedicated wire electrical discharge machine (EDM) is designed for complex aerospace work. The machine delivers some of the industry’s highest levels of speed, performance, quality and productivity, giving manufacturers more control of production costs. To further
ing—and transmits all this data to a user-friendly, real-time dashboard. The eTracking function also alerts and confi rms preventive maintenance to increase machine up time and effi ciency and prevent any unexpected issues. GF Machining Solutions LLC Ph: 847.913.5300 Web site:
www.gfms.com/us
Metal-Spinning Machines
Custom machine tool builder specializes in metal-spinning machines for applications including sheet spinning, fl ow forming, wheel spinning and rotary forging. Company recent- ly was commissioned to build metal-spinning machines for GKN for use at its plants in Camarillo, CA, and Orangeburg, SC, machines that are currently in use producing lip skins for the engine housings on Boeing 777X and 737 Max aircraft. Using advanced CNC from Siemens and robotic handling technology, plus its proprietary servopump- controlled Green Power hydraulic power
unit, the MJC team devised a solution to an engineering challenge at GKN. The solution spin-formed production run components out-of-round by 8½–9" (216–229 mm) in vari- ous aluminum alloy blanks measuring up to 270" (6858-mm) diameters and 5/8" (15.9-mm) thickness, while holding tight tolerances to be verifi ed by thermo-imaging cameras and fed back by the CNC for accuracy tracking, plus integrate the heating torch for in-process adjustments. MJC Engineering & Technology Inc. Ph: 714-890-0618 Web:
www.mjcengineering.com
Additive
enhance productivity and guarantee traceability for fi nished parts, machining solution now features eTracking software that monitors cuts and shows results in real-time. The software completes necessary pre-machining checklists, monitors machine data and compares it to reference val- ues. It also monitors consumable parts and control items, monitors machine status and traces data during machin-
Manufacturing The X Line 2000R is a large powder-bed metal additive system that is well suited for aerospace and auto- motive parts, enabling production of large-scale, functional metal components and technical prototypes with repeatable material properties.
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