HB29 is a general-purpose cutting tap for 3 to 10mm (0.118 to .394 in.) blind holes in medium to long chipping material, like cast iron, aluminum, and aluminum alloys.

HB43 and HB45are high-performance machine taps with through coolant for 3mm to 16mm (0.118” to .63 in.) blind hole tapping applications in short chipping material like cast iron and cast aluminum.

HB80 is a cold forming tap with oil grooves for 3 to 10 mm (0.118 to .394 in.) blind holes or through holes for chip free threading in alloy steels and other difficult materials.

HB81 is a fine pitch cold forming tap with oil grooves for 8 to 16 mm (0.315 to .63 in.) blind holes or through-holes for mild and stainless steels, aluminum and aluminum alloys, and nickel and nickel alloys.

H130 is a cold forming tap for 3 to 12 mm (0.118 to .472 in.) blind holes or through holes for medium chipping materials like hardened steel.

For more information on Vergnano H-series High Performance Machine Taps for blind and through holes, available from Monaghan Tooling, visit https://bit.ly/Vergnano-H-Series-Taps.

Vergnano has developed TAppFinder, an interactive online resource to help user determine which of the 5,500 standard tap designs are best suited for the application based on materials to be machined, hole type, thread type, and tolerance. They can also design and manufacture custom taps for specific applications with short lead times. An iOS version of TAppFinder is available for download from the App Store. With decades of experience, Vergnano applications engineers have the expertise to guide customers to which of their many designs and configurations are best suited for the required application, or if custom designs may better serve their needs.

Vergnano manufactures over 2 million taps a year in their 161,000 square foot (15,000 square meters) factory located in Chieri, Italy. All products are manufactured start-to-finish, in-house. Controlling all phases of production, from receipt of bar stock through advanced coating, speeds production, provides greater efficiency, and allows unsurpassed quality control.

About Monaghan Tooling Group

Monaghan Tooling Group combines world-class engineered tooling and services, and application-related consulting with quick, easy, and convenient customer service to solve machining challenges. Centrally located in Dayton, Ohio, they offer turnkey solutions by partnering with industry-leading tooling manufacturers to address the challenges of high-performance cutting.

TwinCAT software’s multi-thread capabilities have long enabled applications to be distributed across multiple cores. TwinCAT Core Boost takes that to the next level by enabling users to configure the clock frequency of individual processor cores. The clock rate per core can be defined for real-time transmission and user-mode applications. Individual cores can operate permanently and in real-time using this “turbo mode.”

TwinCAT Core Boost monitors the permitted power consumption and temperature of each processor core (and of the overall system) to ensure reliable operation even when turbo mode is used. TwinCAT Core Boost currently supports all Beckhoff Industrial PCs with Intel ® Core I processors from the 11th generation onwards.

About Beckhoff

At Beckhoff, automation is our calling. We empower engineers to differentiate and succeed as industry leaders – to harness new technologies, embrace open standards, and solve the world’s most complex problems. Founded and led by engineers, we organically create advanced controls, communication, IoT, and motion technologies that become unique tools for your one-of-a-kind challenges in an age of digital transformation. As a global partner with U.S. headquarters in Minneapolis, we remain committed to sustainability, inclusivity, and support for the people behind the automation. So whether you’re powering the EV revolution, dazzling on Broadway, launching satellites, or harnessing the wind – you can reach new heights for your business, industry, and humankind.

• FlexJet FLX waterjet with automated cutting via new IGEMS technology with an advanced 5-Axis cutting head.
• Versatile, cantilever-style FlexCNC C-series long-bed machining center for accurate, high-speed drilling, milling and tapping of large parts. Demonstrations will include thermal drilling and milling keyways.
• New, innovative Flexible Tapping Center designed to streamline operations when drilling, tapping, and countersinking sheet metal.
• A range of highly efficient Pneumatic, Electric and Hydraulic Tapping and FlexERGO Arms for safe and ergonomic operations.

Attendees will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by trying out the FlexArm Tapping Arm to see how easy tapping can be. Also, a tour of the FLEX 115,000 sq. ft. facility will provide an opportunity to see firsthand where FLEX manufacturing happens. Manufacturing professionals are encouraged to attend.

About Flex Machine Tools

Flex Machine Tools is a leading provider of high-quality machine tool solutions with a legacy spanning over 50 years. Flex is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that empower businesses to excel in their operations, and has earned the trust of over 20,000 customers worldwide. With a commitment to quality, precision, and customer satisfaction, Flex Machine Tools continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in modern manufacturing and is committed to providing exceptional products.

Now through December 30, 2024, customers who make a qualifying purchase can earn a tooling certificate valued at 20% of their purchase to give to their school of choice. Schools can redeem certificates for any the compamy’s products, including best-in-class tool holders, boring tools, cutting tools, workholding products and presetters.

In the first two years of the program, BIG DAISHOWA issued nearly $50,000 in tooling certificates to high schools, vocational schools, colleges and universities. According to Jack Burley, President/COO, this aligns with the company’s mission to nurture skilled workers for the future.

“Our commitment to workforce development runs deep, and this program gives our customers the chance to invest directly in their communities by providing future machinists and engineers the same BIG DAISHOWA tooling they’ll use in their careers,” said Burley.

To participate in the program:

• The qualifying minimum order is $5,000 (earning a $1,000 tooling certificate).
• Place the order through your local distributor and request “Drop ship from BIG DAISHOWA.”
• Reference “PROMO-BD-SCHOOLS” as a line item on your order.

BIG DAISHOWA offers a range of precision tooling, workholding and tool management systems aimed at reducing both the overall process time and the cost per part.

Popular products include face mill holders, end mill holders, collet chucks, angle heads and tapping adaptors. The world-leading KAISER Boring System, high-performance Sphinx Drills and UNILOCK Workholding systems are also available, as are CAT, BT, HSK and BIG Capto systems.

About BIG DAISHOWA Group

As a member of the BIG DAISHOWA Group (Osaka, Japan), BIG DAISHOWA Inc. is a recognized global tooling provider, with manufacturing facilities in North America, Switzerland and Japan. BIG DAISHOWA is also the North American representative of Speroni tool measuring machines, Sphinx high performance drills, mptec measuring stands, Tekusa spindle cleaners and the UNILOCK zero-point workholding system.

FANUC America, a global industrial automation leader, unveils the latest addition to FANUC’s ROBODRILL vertical machining center (VMC) lineup, the new α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500. This new VMC offers more advantages to any production machine shop by featuring a larger table, shorter drilling and tapping cycles as well as more tools coupled with faster tool changes. FANUC America will be introducing the new ROBODRILL α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500 at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, IL., Sept. 9-14 in booth S-338919.

FANUC’s ROBODRILL α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500 is designed for peak performance covering a wide range of tasks and excelling at machining large workpieces. This is due to its extended Y-axis stroke (500 mm) and increased table size, all without increasing the ROBODRILL’s footprint. The new ROBODRILL speeds up drilling and tapping operations via a rapid Z-axis acceleration (2.2 G) and traverse rate (60m/min). Plus, with an expanded tool capacity of 28 tools and lightning-fast changes, the new ROBODRILL α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500 will boost productivity for any machining application.

“We understand modern machine shops, particularly in the automotive industry, need to produce constantly, maximize machine time, and reduce any interruptions to production,” says Lou Finazzo, Vice President of FANUC America. “The new α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500 is built for reliable production, tailored to our customers’ needs for extra capabilities without sacrificing any floorspace.”

The enhanced performance of the new ROBODRILL α-D28LiB5ADV Plus Y500 is designed to help machine shops drive down cycle times with faster speeds and improved productivity. Additionally, with easy robotic integration tools with FANUC robots, automating machine tending is a breeze with FANUC ROBODRILL Plus.

This newest ROBODRILL Plus continues to build on ROBODRILL’s over 50-year reputation as the most reliable VMC with industry-leading uptime. The ROBODRILL Plus lineup offers precision and versatility with three model sizes available each in two choices: Standard or Advanced. With nearly a half million operating around the world, FANUC ROBODRILLs are popular for not only their performance, but 24/7 local support available to keep all machine shops running all the time.

About FANUC America Corporation

FANUC America Corporation, a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan, provides industry-leading CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs. FANUC’s innovative technologies and proven expertise help manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability and profitability.

Paradur® Ti Plus and Prototex® TiNi Plus taps are now available to produce UNJC4 – UNJC3/8, UNJF6 – UNJF5/8 and MJ3 to MJ10 thread sizes, and the Paradur® Ni 10 taps are available to produce UNJC4 – UNJC3/8, UNJF6 – UNJF7/8 and MJ3 to MJ6 .

The Paradur® Ti Plus taps are for threading blind holes with a geometry specially developed for machining titanium alloys with a tensile strength of at least 700 N/mm2 using emulsion instead of oil. The tool has a wear-resistant, titanium-free ACN coating to prevent built-up edge, a 15° helix angle with chamfer form C, and an enlarged core diameter for a high level of stability and process reliability. The Paradur® Ti Plus tap performs up to 2×DN in the standard range. Potential benefits include a high level of process reliability because of elevated tool stability, long tool life because of the hard coating and stable cutting edges that prevent fractures.

The Paradur® Ni 10 taps are also for threading blind holes. Walter specially developed the geometry for tapping nickel-based super alloys, such as Inconel 718, with a tensile strength up to 1,450 N/mm2. The uncoated tool is also cost-effective when tapping stainless steel with difficult cutting properties and steel with a tensile strength from 1,200 to 1,600 N/mm2. The cutting edges are stable due to the reduced 10° helix angle in the chamfer section. The usable length is up to 1.5×DN in the standard range.

The Prototex® TiNi Plus tap is effective for through-hole threading. Walter specially developed the geometry to thread titanium and nickel-based super alloys (ISO S material group) with a tensile strength of 700 N/mm2 or higher using emulsion. It provides effective depths to 2×DN in the standard range. In addition to aerospace components, the Prototex® TiNi Plus tap excels threading components for the medical device industry

About Walter

Walter, a global leader in the metalworking industry for over 100 years, offers a wide range of precision tools for milling, turning, drilling and threading applications. The company helps customers in the aviation and aerospace industries, automotive, energy, and general metalworking industry improve process reliability and increase productivity. As an innovative partner capable of creating digital process solutions for optimal efficiency, Walter is pioneering Industry 4.0 throughout the machining industry. With Regional Headquarters in Greer, SC, Walter markets its competence brands Walter, Walter Titex, Walter Prototyp and Walter Multiply through a network of channel partners and field engineers across the USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. www.walter-tools.com/us.

The 55X III line is designed for both versatility and precision. Machines can be adapted to integrate seamlessly into any machining cell. To demonstrate this, the 55X III at IMTS will showcase a field retrofittable pallet system with shared tool capacity. The system will have a total of 12 pallets and 140 tools.

The Vertex 55X III line includes several configurations, based on table sizes and types from 3.9” (100 mm) to 19.7” (500 mm) diameter. With feed rates as small as 0.004”/min (0.1 mm/min), and minimum resolution of 0.0000004” (0.0001mm) on the X, Y, and Z axes, parts with ultra precise requirements can be machined with ease. Mitsui Seiki offers 30,000 rpm, 25,000 rpm and 15,000 rpm spindle options with this machine.

“The Vertex line of machines delivers unmatched versatility and precision,” stated Daniel Cleary. “We are excited to demonstrate to attendees how integrating a pallet system can seamlessly introduce ultra-precise machining into a continuous production environment.”

About Mitsui Seiki

Mitsui Seiki offers a comprehensive lineup of metal cutting machines extending from jig boring machines and grinders to horizontal and vertical machining centers and 5-axis machining centers that support the world’s leading industries. Mitsui Seiki USA combines engineering, sales support, service, and spare parts responsibilities with a strong distributor network covering North America.

Arnold Umformtechnik GmbH & Co. KG developed the Powertite fastener to cope with such situations − a round self-tapping screw with a trilobular tapping zone. In other words where the forming work is taking place, the screw has a slightly triangular cross section (with rounded edges) to reduce the tapping torque. At a length of 3 x p (p=pitch) the tapping zone is optimized, allowing the forming work during the tapping process to be distributed over several thread flights, and ensuring that the screw is optimally set and centered.  The round load cross-section has a defined overlap; the external diameter of the screw is always greater than the nominal dimension. This enables a greater overlap on the thread flanks of the screw and of the tapped nut thread. By combining this trilobular shape in the tapping zone, and the round cross-section in the bearing zone, we achieve a significant improvement in thread-tapping screw fastenings, because, on one hand, the tapping torques are low, and on the other, the overturn torques and load-bearing capacity of the tapped nut thread are greatly increased.

It is possible to create a computerized preliminary design for a specific application using the Fast Designer Metals tool. Here, Arnold Umformtechnik always makes a recommendation for a suitable core hole layout .

 Huge savings potential possible

There are many examples of ways in which thread tapping Powertite can be used. They are applications, for example, where there is a need to implement maximum clamping forces with over-elastic assembly. And the Powertite is also suitable for component assemblies where the screw-in depth is low, yet high hole tolerances are necessary. And in many cases, it is possible to reduce weight by reducing the length of the screw and optimizing the weight of the screw heads.

The Arnold Powertite screw is a round thread-forming screw with a polygonal tapping tip and a trilobular tapping zone. The round load cross-section has a defined overlap. 

With the thread tapping Powertite the load capacity of the tapped nut thread was raised by over 20 per cent compared with standard trilobular screws. That brings with it a host of technical benefits: standards-compliant tapping torques, over-elastic assembly, including into conical cast core holes in GD-Al, pre-clamp load level similar to metric screw fastenings and the possibility of greater core hole tolerances to optimize the casting process in lightweight metals. Added to this is Powertite´s excellent assembly reliability and the fact that it can be used in steel, as well as aluminum and other lightweight metals. Moreover, it is possible to carry out repeat fastenings, and when service is required, the fasteners can be replaced by metric screws.

Applications for Powertite focus on the electromobility sector. This is particularly true for lightweight metal screw fastenings, but also when combined with cast components.The product, which has already been patented, will be launched on the market in October. 

Potential customers will have their accustomed access to the complex knowledge of the product acquired by the fastenings manufacturer, based in Forchtenberg, and also to its comprehensive understanding of the product´s performance in the various applications and sectors. All that is enhanced by the relevant calculation tool and wide-ranging  experience and expertise in manufacturing. Together with development partners in the tool-making sector, Arnold Umformtechnik has developed a completely new production process, especially for Powertite. 

E-Z Hex inserts are a cost-effective solution for reinforcing threads in soft woods. Inch or metric threads are available in Flanged and Flush (Type D/Type E) Hex drive designs, along with multiple length options. The hexagonal drive design ensures efficient torque transfer, eliminating slippage and providing a secure connection. Furthermore, the self-tapping feature creates threads directly in the softwood, eliminating the need for pre-drilling.

Threaded inserts for wood are used in ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture, drawer pulls, display cases, crating and anywhere threaded inserts are installed in softwood.

E-Z Hex threaded insert kits offer the parts needed to provide solid reinforcement to threaded holes in softwood materials. Depending on project requirements and available tools, the company offers standard hex drive threaded insert installation kits with the drive tool, drill bit and specific size inserts in both flanged and flush designs. Another option is threaded insert assortment kits that provide a variety of different insert sizes without the drive tool and drill bits.

About E-Z LOK

E-Z Lok is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood. Inserts for metal include solid wall and helical wire-thread inserts, while inserts for plastic feature press-in ultrasonic/heat stake designs. Those for wood are die cast zinc alloy hex drives for soft wood and brass knife threads for hard wood. A variety of kits for the above inserts are available and feature installation tools, drill bits, etc.

E-Z Lok is a third-generation family owned and operated company. Founded in 1956, it primarily sells through local, regional, and national industrial distributors.

SymphonyAI, a leader in predictive and generative enterprise AI SaaS, announced it’s delivering one of the first-ever industrial large language models (LLM) focused on accelerating industrial transformation at scale.

The Industrial LLM is trained on 1.2 billion tokens using one of the world’s largest industrial datasets, comprising 3 trillion data points, more than 500,000 machine tests, 150,000 components and 80,000 different assets, to bring the power of predictive and generative AI to help industrial customers improve operational efficiency, productivity, and margins by putting contextualized information in the hands of operators for better, faster decision making. The LLM provides relevant context-aware data and delivers actionable knowledge to operators up to 90% more rapidly than their existing systems.

The Industrial LLM is hosted on Microsoft Azure and efficiently connects and contextualizes manufacturing operation information at all levels, spanning from individual assets to global multi-plant operations. The Industrial LLM is a self-contained intelligence source to address asset performance and reliability queries. Alternately, it may be integrated with downstream systems and plant data sources. Either mode supports real-time, quantifiable business outcomes while fostering the growth of industrial knowledge for a more informed and interconnected workforce. When incorporated into diverse manufacturing and maintenance processes, the Industrial LLM supports the ability to derive insights from a wide array of data, including events, sensor data, asset details, work orders, warranty information, product documentation and manuals, troubleshooting guides, reliability and maintenance reports. The Industrial LLM’s self-learning abilities adapt in real time to incoming data and actions so it can keep pace with rapidly changing operational variables.

The Industrial LLM puts meaningful context-aware data into the hands of the operator or plant manager, ensuring that even inexperienced users have access to years of domain knowledge to quickly overcome complex challenges.

“Bringing Industrial LLM to the industrial market is a significant advancement for the industry,” said Indranil Sircar, CTO, Manufacturing at Microsoft. “SymphonyAI’s approach of combining the precision of industrial domain knowledge with the power of generative AI will enable manufacturers to tap into the expertise of the operator or technician and unlock never-before-seen value from their data.”

“In an industry that is traditionally siloed using point solutions, the SymphonyAI Industrial LLM is a game-changer. It serves as the foundation for a new generation of industrial applications and computational processes that push the limits of physics while fundamentally altering how plant managers, operators, reliability engineers, and quality analysts derive insights from available data and execute vital tasks,” said Prateek Kathpal, President and CEO of SymphonyAI Industrial. “We are launching a new era of intelligent manufacturing, tapping into the depth of our product portfolio and our extensive history and visibility across domains and datasets, including both machine and non-machine datasets. The Industrial LLM is trained with our world-class industrial datasets to provide essential groundwork for digital manufacturing innovators to unleash transformative AI solutions for their customers.”

The Industrial LLM is one of the first-ever industrial domain-grounded LLMs, trained on large proprietary industrial datasets and a curated knowledge base to perform specific tasks that are relevant for industrial users. The tasks include machine condition diagnostics and prescriptive recommendations, answering questions on specific fault conditions, test procedures, maintenance procedures, manufacturing processes, and industrial standards.

The Industrial LLM is initially available for private preview. Developers can sign up to build their own robust custom industrial applications through the Industrial LLM API. The Industrial LLM will be available in the Microsoft Teams AI Library and as a model in the Model Catalog in the Azure Machine Learning Studio. It is also available as a learning tool for use by universities and colleges training intelligent manufacturing talent for the future.

About SymphonyAI

SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across the most critical and resilient growth verticals, including retail, consumer packaged goods, finance, manufacturing, media, and IT/enterprise service management. SymphonyAI verticals have many leading enterprises as clients. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI has grown rapidly to 3,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals. SymphonyAI is a SAIGroup company, backed by a $1 billion commitment from successful entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. Romesh Wadhwani.