to get uptime well above 90% spindle utilization and accuracy that is better than competitive brands,” said Dennis. “Typical applications include bearing retainers and exit parts
that may require fourth-axis work or offset holes, and internal grooves,” said Dennis. Parts are made predominantly from
delivers a unique “ ” to small diameter thread milling cutters
Carmex’s NEW line of Mini Spiral Mill-Thread cutters offers:
• The Carmex “Helical Advantage™” for better overall performance in small cutting diameters
• Faster cutting action for higher production • Spiral design reduces vibration and chatter • Reduced cycle time
The HU100-5X series machining centers delivers 2000 ft-lb (2711 N•m) of torque with a 10" (254-mm) face mill and would be well- suited for faster metal removal machining forged pump housings.
chrome moly steels, 4140 steel casting for housings, as well as 17/4 stainless steel, high nickel alloys, and some ductile iron castings. We’re just getting set up on a new job, a ductile iron casting, which is for a large mud pump. We also machine parts for offshore seismic work, as well as some drilling rig parts.” Specialty applications handled on the Kitamura HX- 630i HMCs include precision machining of a housing part for a parabolic dish for a tracking device. Another specialty part is used on a drilling mechanism that is used on a drill rig for dig- ging bridge pilings used in the construction industry.
Heavy-Duty Machining for Large Energy Workpieces Methods Machine Tools Inc. (Sudbury, MA) offers a range of machines including the new Feeler SBM-2000 universal milling machine, featuring extensive design and engineer- ing by Methods to meet the oil-fi eld industry requirement for highly accurate machining of large heavy-duty parts comprised of exotic materials. The SBM-2000 features an articulated head and integrated fourth axis, eliminating the need for multiple setups and operations.
“The SBM-2000 allows for a single setup for compli- cated jobs by providing multi-angle and side machining
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• Capacity for 1 to 3 inserts with unique clamping design
• Toolholders with internal coolant bore
Available in MT 7 Sub-Micron grade with TiAlN multi layered coating.
Contact your Carmex representative and add a new “twist” to your profitability.
262-628-5030 or 888-628-5030
sales@carmexusa.com www.carmexusa.com
See us at HOUSTEX Booth #1629
Photo courtesy Mitsui Seiki
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