Cost-Effective Abrasive Waterjet
The MAXIEM 1515 integrates proven technologies in a cost-efficient package to provide users with an affordable, highly productive fabricating and metalcutting solution. OMAX Corp. will demonstrate the abrasive waterjet with a 30hp high-pressure direct drive 50,000psi pump, and Intelli-MAX Basic, a control containing the core functionality of OMAX’s software. With a table size of 92" x 69" (2,337mm x 1,752mm) and a maximum table load of 125 lb/ft², (600kg/m²) the abrasive waterjet productively cuts a wide variety of materials without creating heat-affected zones or mechanical stresses. By cutting parts directly from the plate, the MAXIEM 1515 also dramatically reduces setup time and material usage. omax.com

WESTEC Booth #1901

Maximizing Programming Efficiency
GibbsCAM 2010, from Gibbs & Associates, includes multiple new features, additions, enhancements, and productivity tools. Many capabilities have been added to make programming and machining easier and more efficient, especially with features in 5-axis and solids machining. Also implemented is 64-bit operation to enable faster processing of long programs and complex parts, added support for new tools and toolholders, extended functionality within various modules, and extended and updated interoperability with various CAD systems. In addition, the recent integration of VoluMill makes GibbsCAM compatible with the Windows 7 operating system.
 
Key 5-axis enhancements include more spiral machining options, new gouge check projection options, a new lead in/lead out flip option, a new axial shift damp option for trimming applications, and support for countersink and keyway cutters. gibbscam.com

WESTEC Booth #2236

Bluetooth-Enabled Ballbar
The QC20-W ballbar features a Renishaw Inc.’s linear sensor together with Bluetooth wireless technology to provide greater ease-of-use and enhanced durability, allowing for testing in closed door manufacturing. The design also allows testing in three orthogonal planes through a single reference point. A single, simple hardware setup means quicker testing and the ability to produce a representative volumetric measurement of positioning accuracy. The QC20-W ballbar retains the principle of a simple CNC circular program and powerful software. renishaw.com

WESTEC Booth #1909
 

High-Speed, Plug-In Software Engine
Celeritive Technologies’ VoluMill manages cutting strategies, feedrate, and depth-of-cut, minimizing force and heat build-up in both the part and the tool by maintaining the programmed material removal rate. VoluMill is a plug-in engine that generates a native toolpath that is free from the poor machining and inefficient characteristics inherent in traditional and trachoidal toolpaths. volumill.com

WESTEC Booth #2432 (Helical Solutions); Booth #2236 (Gibbs & Associates);
Booth #1853 (Bob CAD-CAM Inc.)

Low-Profile, accurate, repeatable Rotary Table
Hardinge’s GD160LP low-profile rotary table provides rigidity, speed, accuracy, and repeatability. The hardened steel wormgear provide long life and continued accuracy while the double eccentric design offers the finest possible gear mesh. The 5C A2-4 spindle allows the customer to use their existing 5C spindle tooling without adaptors. 
 
Also on display will be the GD210LP rotary table, 16C Rotary System, trunnion system with Hardinge collet blocks mounted, and the FlexC Collet System. hardinge.com

WESTEC Booth #2018
 

High Performance Metalworking Fluids
A sampling of Hangsterfer’s Laboratories Inc.’s line of high performance metalworking manufacturing fluids that will be on display are:
 
VS-315 is a bio-based cleaning solvent that is non-toxic, non-hazardous, and non-flammable. VS315 is derived from renewable resources which helps lower dependency on petroleum oils and it is engineered to be 100% compatible with Hangsterfer’s vegetable-based cutting oils.
 
VC-10 is a very low viscosity bio-based cutting oil in a long line of high performance bio-based cutting fluids and is designed for high-pressure through-the-tool operations. VC-10 has a very high flash point, is non-toxic and low misting, and features very low odor.
 
VEDM is the only bio-based dielectric fluid on the market. Engineered to allow for maximum erosion rates, it reduces residues and carbon formations, in turn lowering consumption. VEDM has one of the highest flash points on the market (greater than 315°F) and is VOC compliant. hangsterfers.com

WESTEC Booth #3107

Redesigned VMCs
Haas Automation has redesigned the entire VF product line to incorporate a wide range of enhancements. Haas engineers reviewed all aspects of the machines – including motion control, coolant containment, chip evacuation, ergonomics, and serviceability – made improvements, and put it all into an a new package.
 
To ensure smooth, precise motion control, the 2010 Haas VMCs use next-generation digital servomotors and high-resolution encoders on all axes that are combined with significant software and motor-control advancements, for higher accelerations and improved surface-finish performance. With an eye toward preventing chip and coolant egress during machining, enclosures on the VMCs have been optimized, paying close attention to panel fit, service access, and internal routing of plumbing and cables. The result is a better enclosure and a simpler overall design that thoroughly contains chips and coolant, while increasing reliability and simplifying service. haascnc.com

WESTEC Booth #2200
 

Save Time, Money and Tooling
Dynamic Machining, the latest in the line of Mastercam’s machining software, creates a constantly-adapting toolpath that delivers more consistent cutting conditions, allows use of the entire tool flute length, and often eliminates the need for multiple depth cuts. Dynamic Machining also offers flexible retract options to keep the tool down in smaller parts, as well as rapid retract on larger parts. In addition, the special micro lift option will retract the tool slightly off the bottom when moving to the next cut, decreasing the amount of heat generated in the part and also helping with chip evacuation. 
 
Highly-efficient entry methods, along with customizable entry speeds and feeds, give the user flexibility regardless of the material or cutter style being used. Dynamic Machining’s specialized motion works equally well with both closed and open parts. mastercam.com

WESTEC Booth #2145
 

Multi-Axis Machining Software
NCCS will showcase the NCL V9.8; PostWorks, an advanced multi-axis universal postprocessor; and NCL/Machine Simulator, which provides high-performance, realistic, simultaneous material removal and CNC machine tool simulation. Some of the enhancements of NCL V9.8 that reduce programming time and increase toolpath efficiency are:

• Smart Forms remembers the size and location of input dialogues to optimize screen space, making it easier to select graphical data and to conform to the preferences of individual users;
• New Entity Data selections allow users to pick geometry and toolpath entities and to easily modify their attributes or make changes to the method of creation;
• Attribute data associated with the cut model during material removal simulation has been enhanced, allowing the user to easily trace and modify the toolpath operation responsible for any given cut;
• Improved storage of tessellated data dramatically improves the speed of roughing toolpath calculations, especially on large, complex models; and
• 5-axis corner reduction performs rest material machining using 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-axis motion. nccs.com

WESTEC Booth #2149
 

Increasing Material Removal Rates
CYCLO CUT tools and CYCLO COOL fluids have proven capability to increase material removal rates in titanium aerostructures by as much as 300% – resulting in faster cycle times, 33% cost-per-part reductions, and increased tool life.
 
MAG-IAS’ WYLCUT-SWIFT brand of wobble broaches and insert removal tooling solutions are utilized in the production and refurbishment of the thin wall insert system for the manufacture and maintenance of aeroengines and turbines.
 
With a portfolio of more than 14,000 unique tool types, CYCLO CUT products include indexable milling tools, rotary cutting tools, and toolholders for roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing operations across a range of materials and applications.
 
CYCLO CUT cutting tools include a selection of solid carbide, brazed carbide, polycrystalline diamond, and high-speed steel endmills, routers, standard drills, micro and circuit board drills, reamers, keyseat cutters, plunge and chamfer mills, countersinks, saws, and files. mag-ias.com

WESTEC Booth #2650
 

Range of Drill Products
Allied Machine & Engineering Corp.’s Revolution Drill features a replaceable cartridge design that allows for adjustability of up to 0.200" (5.1mm) on diameter, eliminating the need for specials and/or subsequent boring operations. The product is available in diameters from 1.875" to 4.000", and lengths up to 4.5x’s the diameter.
 
Also being shown is Allied’s Opening Drill, a tool designed to enlarge existing holes, even on low horsepower machines. This product consists of a diameter range of 2.00" to 5.62" and drill holders in 1x to 2.5x depth to diameter ratios. The inserts are coated in Allied’s proprietary AM200 or AM300  coatings and are also available with TiN coating. The Opening Drill allows for large amounts of material removal with only one pass. Another show product will be the BT-A Drill Replaceable Tip Single Tube BTA Tool, introducing T-A replaceable tip technology to the BTA deep hole drilling market. The design uses Allied’s T-A drilling system inserts, including GEN2 T-A to maximize penetration rates and tool life. The product works with standard BTA single tube designs to flush the spent coolant and chips through the tool. alliedmachine.com

WESTEC Booth #2445

Latest Release of Turning, Programming Software
PartMaker Inc.’s Version 2010, for programming CNC mills, lathes, wireEDMs, turn-mill centers, and Swiss-type lathes, features a number of enhancements that allow users to program faster, make more complex parts, and take advantage of the latest in machine tool technology.
 
Major highlights of this newest release, include the ability to perform 5-axis simultaneous milling on multi-axis lathes; more powerful milling functionality; enhanced grooving routines; faster toolpath creation; improved solid model-based programming tools; and the ability to better visualize thread whirling. The 5-axis simultaneous milling functionality in PartMaker Version 2010 is based on robust, well-proven technology used in PowerMILL. partmaker.com

WESTEC Booth #2269
 

Modular Connection for Large Boring Tools
CKN modular connection for large boring tools features a three-screw interface that provides a high clamping force for maximum torque transmission. The system utilizes steel and aluminum components to offer weight reductions of up to 50%, allowing for better machine performance.

Also on display will be BIG Kaiser’s newest holder for synchronous tapping, Mega Synchro, which compensates for synchronization error during rigid tapping by reducing the thrust load to both the tap and workpiece by up to 90%. While improving thread quality and tap life, the error compensation is facilitated through a mechanism which absorbs the pitch difference between the tap and synchronous spindle. bigkaiser.com

WESTEC Booth #2525
 

Mach Waterjet Series
Flow International Corp.’s Mach Series offers a wide range of waterjet machine capabilities. The series consists of three distinct product lines: the Mach 4, featuring the most capabilities and latest waterjet technology; Mach 3, the world’s most popular waterjet; and Mach 2, Flow’s economical system. The Mach Series features bevel and 3D Dynamic Waterjet cutting advancements, ultrahigh-pressures rated up to 94,000psi.
 
WESTEC attendees will learn first-hand how these machines can deliver maximum versatility to manufacturers and can:

• Experience live demonstrations of the Dynamic Waterjet XD cutting high-quality 2D and 3D parts on Flow’s Mach 4 machine;
• Learn more about the benefits of the Mach 3 waterjet; and
• View the Mach 2, which comes standard with state-of-the-art features at a highly affordable price. flowcorp.com

WESTEC Booth #2125

MMQ 200 Formtester Cylindricity Machine
Complete with EasyForm Version 3.0 software, Mahr Federal’s MMQ 200 Formtester Cylindricity Machine, with automated T7W probing system, is compact, fast, and easy to learn and operate. The T7W has a ±360° motorized bi-directional probe while the intuitive user interface of the MMQ 200’s EasyForm 3 software guides users through measurement setup and operation. Measurement results are immediately displayed on the screen, including 3D representation with color or grid lines providing an interactive graphic preview. Results can be printed, saved in files, or exported for analysis in other software packages. Optimized for the measure of cylindricity through rotational table axis and vertical axis integration, the MMQ 200 also performs a full range of ISO and/or ASME form checks, including: roundness, straightness, flatness (from a polar trace), parallelism, concentricity, coaxiality, runout, total runout, taper, perpendicularity, angularity, and more. mahr.com

WESTEC Booth #2545
 

More Than Just a Vacuum System 
Mitee-Bite’s VM10, designed to be more than just a vacuum system, offers features such as:

• Primarily designed for grinding non-ferrous materials on a magnetic chuck;
• Can be used as a pallet changer;
• Will accept the standard 14" x 12" vacuum pallet;
• Clamp in a vise reducing set-up time;
• Mount to grid plate or T-slot table with provided clamps;
• Operates from 70psi to100psi shop air, eliminating vacuum pumps and coolant traps;
• Make your own vacuum fixtures, Mitee-Bite can help with the design or produce a fixture for your custom application; and
• Remove ½" pins for grinding/machining thin material, use set screws to locate and aid in holding force. miteebite.com

WESTEC Booth #2106
 

ESPRIT 2010 Feature Upgrades
The latest version of DP Technology’s software, ESPRIT 2010, highlights a range of upgrades. Among the improvements are support of integrated multi-tasking, mill-turn machine tools. All ESPRIT milling and turning machining capabilities, from 2-axis turning to 5-axis milling, are available for any type of mill-turn machine tool. In the 2010 release, support for these multi-tasking machine tools has been enhanced through increased flexibility in cutting tool configurations and orientations, enabling the support of a wide variety of machines. For the ESPRIT wire-EDM customer, the 2010 version includes support for EDM machines with rotary axes, allowing EDM programmers to perform wire-EDM cutting in 5- and 6-axis using turn-and-burn, and turn-while-burn full 5-axis simultaneous cutting with a rotary table. This new version also provides EDM programming with an innovative 4-axis pocketing. dptechnology.com

WESTEC Booth #2354
 

Second Spindle Ram Added to UMC
MAG-IAS doubles the productivity of its lean-machining solution for large parts, adding a second spindle ram to its U5-1500 universal machining center (UMC). The U5-1500DR fits two spindle rams to the U5s, modular gantry platform, providing the stiffness to machine large parts, hard metals, and complex geometries with extreme accuracy. The dual ram design enables simultaneous 5-axis, five-side machining of two identical parts, mirrored parts (left and right hand), or two features at the same time on a single part. U5-1500 UMC enables 5-axis machining and contouring with automatic interchangeable heads to minimize machine downtime, part reorientations, set-ups, and damage potential for massive, high-value workpieces. mag-ias.com

WESTEC Booth #2650
 

Micro Friction Dampening System
The Xtended Length toolholders program features the Micro-Friction-Dampening System which reduces holder and tool vibrations. The extended reach toolholders are offered with CAT, BT and HSK tapers in 2" increments up to a maximum length of 14". Versions of the products are available in the ER 16, ER 32, PG10, PG15, PG25 and PG32 series of Rego-Fix toolholders.
 
Rego-Fix will also display the Q+ System CAPTO toolholders. As a certified Sandvik Coromant CAPTO manufacturer, the CAPTO toolholders are the most accurate on the market, and available for its extensive ER and powRgrip lines. Rego-Fix’s Q+ System CAPTO toolholders are balanced by design to G 2.5 at 25,000rpm. Additionally, Type H toolholders are ready to accept Hi-Q balancing rings that allow precision balancing of the system up to 80,000rpm. 
 
Also shown will be Rego-Fix’s line of HSK80FP toolholders for the Making MAG 3 machines. Offered in the ER and powRgrip toolholding systems, these holders are balanced to 30,000rpm and can be fine balanced to even higher speeds. HSK80FP is available in the ER 16, ER 32, PG25 and PG32 series of Rego-Fix toolholders. rego-fix.com

WESTEC Booth #2919
 

CNC 32-Tool Mill/Turn Center
Ganesh Machinery’s Cyclone 52-CS CNC mill/turn center, comes with 32-tools and a Mitusbishi control. Featuring full bar, chuck, and shaft machining capability; it has  2" bar capacity and 6" chucks. The integral main spindle and integral sub-spindle both feature 6,000rpm capability for fine surface finishes, as well as a C-axis so that milling and drilling operations can be completed in one operation on the front and back-side of the workpiece. The Y-axis features ±40mm of off center movement to allow for the completion of off-center work in the same chucking. The fast 0.3-second indexing of the dual 16-station live tool turrets helps keep cycle times low, and any combination of live tooling, or ID and OD static tools, can be mounted to provide 32-tool stations to complete the job. The 30hp Mitusbishi AC-digital spindle motor provides ample power for roughing operations. The machine power, coupled with the heavily ribbed cast-iron construction enhances productivity and provides for enhanced surface finish and improved tool life. ganeshmachinery.com

WESTEC Booth #2301