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moldmakingtechnology.com 63 imts.com September 12–17, 2016 / Chicago, IL CAM Software Enhances Productivity Autodesk will feature PowerMill, a high-speed, multi-axis CAM solution for the verification and optimization of tool paths. The software analyzes the entire working project for machine-tool issues such as collisions, near-misses and axis overtravel, and is said to give operators a greater confidence in the qual- ity and reliability of machining code. A comprehensive report enables issues to be identified and resolved using a suite of toolpath editing tools. Also on display will be FeatureCAM, an automated CAM solution for the con- trol of rotational machine axes during indexing or 3+2 machining. Machine limits can be used from a machine design file by specifying custom limits or using the shortest rotation the machine can take. Users can program two tools mounted to the same turning-head toolholder to enable turning operations when used on a milling machine. Among other features is the ability to create spiral tool paths for face-milling operations; according to the company, this feature can reduce air cutting for a more efficient tool path. Autodesk Inc. / autodesk.com / Booth E-3222 HMCs Feature Advanced Control Capabilities New versions of Makino's a51nx and a61nx horizontal machining centers are designed to provide expanded machining capability through vision broken-tool detection, enhanced levels of inertia active control and Geometric Intelligence technologies. The company will also feature its high-speed a71nx, a 50-taper, 500-mm HMC with a standard direct-drive NC rotary table, and other nx-Series technologies. Also on display will be the L2 vertical machining center for high-volume, small-part production, and the DA300 five-axis VMC. Makino / makino.com / Booth S-8700 Profile Machining Center Offers High Material-Removal Rates Handtmann will showcase the PBZ HD 600 profile machining center, specially equipped for high-performance machining of aluminum profiles ranging to 6,000 mm in length. The five-axis machine is designed for interference-free machining of five sides of a part, including milling, sawing, drilling, thread milling and cutting—all of which are possible with a single clamping, the company says. of which are possible with a single clamping, the company says. The rigid machine design with a fixed portal and powerful head/ spindle combination are said to provide high material-removal ra spindle combination are said to provide high material-removal rates and high precision. XYZ axis travels are 7,250 x 1,500 x 1,000 mm, and travel sp XYZ axis travels are 7,250 x 1,500 x 1,000 mm, and travel speeds are 70, 40 and 40 m/min. in the linear axis. Along with a 58-kW spindle and spindle speed of 30,000 rpm, the machine a 58-kW spindle and spindle speed of 30,000 rpm, the machine at the show will also feature a Siemens 840D sl control, a tool magazine with 36 tool positions and an integrated 400-mm-dia magazine with 36 tool positions and an integrated 400-mm-diameter saw blade. Integrated chip management over the entire machine lengt Integrated chip management over the entire machine length enables removal of the high volume of chips generated by the machining process. Additionally, a completely enclosed by the machining process. Additionally, a completely enclosed work- zone ensures a clean working environment. Models in the PBZ series are available with either clamping vices or in a table version. The maximum workpiece cross section in the clamping-vices version is 800 x 300 mm, while the table version permits profiles ranging to 800 x 575 mm. Handtmann A-Punkt Automation GmbH / handtmann.de / Booth S-9136 Toolholders Improve Coolant Penetration Scientific Cutting Tools' Coolant Ring Technology holders are made from high-quality, heat-treated steel and are black-oxide coated. The holders are engineered to enable better coolant penetration deep into the bore, reducing temperature at the cutting edge. The overhang of the tools used with the holders is adjustable rather than fixed, enabling maximum performance without chatter or other performance-related issues, the company says. Scientific Cutting Tools / sct-usa.com / Booth W-2011