Chip Trappers are pneumatic vacuums; thus, they have no moving parts to wear out over time and provide a long-lasting solution for any process. However, over time, performance may degrade due to worn sealing rings, or prolonged chemical reaction between the sealing gaskets and sump coolant. EXAIR’s Chip Trapper Lid Rebuild Kit comes with replacement bulkhead, quick connect, and sealing gaskets to replace faulty or worn-down seals that may limit the Chip Trappers performance. Also included is a detailed instruction label outlining how to properly utilize the Chip Trapper valves.

Preventive maintenance is an effective way to keep products operating at optimal levels. The Chip Trapper Lid Rebuild Kit comes in versions for our 30, 55, and 110-gallon Chip Trappers. In addition to the Chip Trapper Lid Rebuild Kit, EXAIR offers a variety of rebuild kits for Chip Trapper Valves, Atomizing Nozzles, Filter Separators, and more. Rebuild Kits for the Chip Trapper Lid begin at $81.50. https://exair.co/153-ctrrbk

Optional Push-n-Dump or Dump-from-Seat are available, allowing operator to quickly and easily dump from the safety of the forklift seat. Casters can also be added to easily move the hoppers around the shop floor.

Iron Bull manufactures a wide range of hoppers to suit many scrap-handling needs, including some with Quick Ship convenience. All Iron Bull Hoppers are built in Marshall, IN and are backed by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Iron Bull engineers are available to assist with sizing and other questions.

About Iron Bull

Located in Marshall, Indiana, Iron Bull is a leading manufacturer of advanced scrap handling hoppers and Roll Over Protection systems for tractors. Since 2014 they have designed and manufactured a complete lineup of standard and custom hoppers for a wide variety of products and industries. The name “Iron Bull” reflects what they strive for in every customer interaction – quality products that are tough and strong. Each product includes a 100% satisfaction guarantee. In addition to premier equipment, Iron Bull strives to provide fast, friendly customer service and technical support.

The Chip Conveyor Kit seamlessly slots into the flood coolant tank of the 1500MX, providing a hands-free chip removal system. Its programmable capabilities, managed via Tormach’s free and open source PathPilot^® control software, allow users to activate the conveyor with a manual button or through m-codes for timed operations. This ensures coolant drains back into the tank before chip removal for optimal performance and minimal waste.

“Chip management is often an overlooked aspect of CNC machining, but it plays a critical role in maintaining efficiency,” said Tom Zelickman, product manager at Tormach. “With the Chip Conveyor Kit, we’re offering our customers a hassle-free way to reduce cleanup time and keep their 1500MX running smoothly.”

The Chip Conveyor Kit offers several key benefits that enhance the efficiency and convenience of the 1500MX. By automatically removing chips, it prevents buildup in filter baskets to ensure ideal coolant flow and reduce maintenance tasks. The system is designed to run on standard 220V household power, making it easy to integrate into a wide range of setups without requiring special electrical configurations.

Additionally, the kit’s programmable functionality allows users to set precise run durations to enable efficient separation of coolant from chips before disposal. This tailored approach to chip management not only reduces waste but also streamlines workflows and allows operators to focus on production rather than clean up.

“Machinists know clean machines lead to better performance, smoother workflows and maximum productivity,” added Zelickman. “The Chip Conveyor Kit takes the fuss out of chip removal, keeping machines focused on production instead of downtime for cleaning out chip enclosures or overflowing baskets.”

The 1500MX, introduced in April 2024, is Tormach’s most powerful and precise machine to date. Engineered with an epoxy granite frame for superior vibration damping, a 4HP (up to 6HP) BT30 spindle and servo motors with 23-bit encoders, it delivers professional-grade machining capabilities at an accessible price point. The addition of the Chip Conveyor Kit further enhances its usability for both commercial and garage-based machinists.

About Tormach

Tormach is a 100% employee-owned US-based manufacturer of CNC machines and automation tools that are capable, affordable, and easy-to-use. Our full line runs on single-phase power and includes our free and open-source control software called PathPilot^®. And unlike others in the industry, Tormach customers have true ownership of their machines with no service contracts or software lockouts.  Tormach machines are engineered and supported in the USA.

“The Self-Sealing Hopper is a game-changer for woodworkers who need a streamlined, high-capacity waste collection solution,” said William “Rob” Robinson, Product Development Engineer for the Legend line. “We’re proud to continue to lead the way in the field of waste management and dust collection, providing products that truly make a difference in the field.”

The self-sealing hopper has a capacity of 1.02 cubic yards. At approximately twice the volume of three standard collection bags, it captures the equivalent of more than six bags of waste in a single use. For enhanced efficiency, users can pair two Self-Sealing Hoppers and rotate them, reducing downtime to a matter of seconds.

The Self-Sealing Hopper has launched and is now available. Please contact US Duct directly for availability and ordering information.

About US Duct

US Duct is a leading manufacturer of industrial ductwork solutions, specializing in high-quality, American-made products that improve dust collection and air quality across industries. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, US Duct continues to set new industrial ventilation and waste management standards, working alongside its partner company, US Metal Crafters.

Doosan Machine Tools America, located in booth S-9100 at IMTS 2016, demonstrated its recently introduced series of large capacity, ram-type vertical turning centers. The series is comprised of the PUMA VTR1216 and the PUMA VTR1216M, which is equipped with an addtional spindle for milling, providing convenient, efficient mill-turn capabilities on one machine tool platform. Both machines offer a number of productivity enhancing features. The one-piece bed with dual chip conveyers greatly improves chip handling and reduces downtime for manual chip removal. Up to four tools can be mounted in quad holders that can be integrated into the tool magazines with capacities available from 12 to 34 stations, increasing the number of total tools for automatic selection and reducing the tool change time while improving productivity.

Main table speeds of 60 hp-400 rpm and live spindle speeds of 20 hp-3000 rpm (VTR1216M) offer the power and speeds needed to fully take advantage of today’s cutting tool technology.

According to Bob Baldizzi, Technical Sales Specialist for Doosan’s large machines, “IMTS attendees will want to see the new Pumas because they are the world’s first vertical turning centers with a turning tool indexing system. The system provides 90 degree indexing on turning tools, making it possible to mount four different turning tools on each holder. The result is significantly reduced average tool change times and increased tool capacity for resulting in shorter cycle times and fewer set-ups between operations.”

One of the main benefits of the single, wide column design is that it provides full X-axis travel distances allowing machining and probing on both sides of the workpiece and a 1,200 mm (47.2 in.) Z-axis travel. Both machines in the series provide a cutting capacity of 1,700 mm (67 in.) in diameter and 1,250 mm (49.2 in.) in height. The cutting envelope is 125% larger than its predecessor.

Both models are built to offer heavy roughing and accurate finishing. The VTR 1216 and VTR 1216M are designed and built with long service life in mind with 17,600lbs. (8,000 kgf) load capacity main tables, cross roller bearings, a curvic coupling tool holder interface providing 17,600 lbs. (8,000 kgf) of tool clamping force, a dual pinion C-axis (VTR1216M), and rigid construction design and materials.

About Doosan
Doosan Machine Tools started its business in 1976 and built its Changwon factory by 1979. Production of our first 1,000 units was achieved in 1980 after the introduction of the PUMA 10 series which was developed using our exclusive technologies.

We are very proud of our achievements in supporting the development of key industries and the fact that we are now providing products to leading companies around the globe. I would like to thank all our customers for supporting such achievements through their sincere support and advice.

For more information, please visit www.doosanmachinetools.com.

Doosan Machine Tools America, a machine tool builder with one of the broadest product lines in the industry, will have an ample selection of them at IMTS 2016, in booth S-9100. The company will conduct demonstrations of their latest equipment in the categories of Vertical Machining Centers, Horizontal Machining Centers, Turning Centers, Mill-Turn Centers, and Pallet Systems. Among the newest machines that will be highlighted at the show include:

The Lynx 2100 series of high productivity turning centers has evolved from its popular Lynx 220 series. An “M” version in the series offers milling capabilities offering the convenience, accuracy, and productivity that one setup machining provides. “We believe this machine will generate a lot of interest at the show,” said Shane Richards – Product Support Manager, Turning Centers. “It’s a robust, compact package of power ideal for machining valves, shafts, gears, flanges, housings, bolts, and other metal parts up to a maximum turning diameter of 350 mm (13.8 in.) and length of 550 mm (21.7 in.).”

Offering the largest work area in its class, the Lynx 2100 series also includes a wider support structure for X and Z axes and tailstock traverse. The X and Z axes are fitted with highly rigid roller-type guideways. The Lynx 2100’s powerful 15kW (20 hp) motor provides ample power for turning outer and inner surfaces and U-drilling. The high power / high torque 6000 rpm turning spindle (with 6-inch chuck) 169 Nm (8-inch chuck) (124.7 ft.-lbs.) motor supports high precision and heavy-duty cutting. The sub-spindle function, also 6000 rpm, enables back-end machining of the workpiece. Full C-axis 0.001-degree control is included to optimize the capabilities of the machine. The M model is fitted with Doosan’s BMT 45P 12-station turret to provide superior performance for milling operations. The turret uses an air/oil cooling system to minimize negative thermal effects.

Doosan has evolved its popular and field-proven “DNM” series of vertical machining centers and will demonstrate them at IMTS 2016. According to Ron Kilgore, Doosan’s General Manager – Inside Sales, the new series is the third generation of this particular VMC line and he expects much interest in it at the show. “Some of the aspects of the new VMCs to highlight are that we’ve stepped up the speed with faster spindle acceleration and deceleration rates. We’ve also upgraded the Doosan Fanuc OiMF control, which provides quicker processing speed. Rigid roller guideways and a new grease-based lubrication system that requires a refill only every 3 – 6 months rather than every few days with oil, which cuts down on a customer’s time, expenses and also improves the factory environment and disposal issues. We also have applied a cyclone coolant filter, which eliminates changing the conventional bag-type, which is easy to forget to do and problems can ensue. The new DNM VMCs are general purpose, workhorse machines for customers who need robust and accurate performance. In fact, we refer to them as the ‘Global Standard’.”

The new DNM series is comprised of three machines, the DNM 4500, 5700, and 6700, stepped up in size and capacity. In general the series offers larger cutting space by 6%, bigger table sizes by 14% and heavier loads by 25% while maintaining the same overall footprint as the previous generation. For the three models, the X-axis travel is 800 mm (31.5 in.), 1050 mm (41.3 in.), and 1300 mm (51 in.). Y-axis is 450 mm (17.7 in.), 570 mm (22.4 in.), and 670 mm (26.4 in.). Z-axis is 510 mm (20 in.), 510 mm (20 in.), and 625 mm (24.6 in.).

The recently introduced PUMA VTR1216 wide column, ram-type vertical turning center will also be on tap at IMTS 2016. The series is comprised of the PUMA VTR1216 and the PUMA VTR1216M, which is equipped with an additional spindle for milling, providing convenient, efficient mill-turn capabilities on one machine tool platform. Both machines offer a number of productivity enhancing features. The one-piece bed with dual chip conveyers greatly improves chip handling and reduces downtime for manual chip removal. Up to four tools can be mounted in quad holders that can be integrated into the tool magazines with capacities available from 12 to 34 stations, increasing the number of total tools for automatic selection and reducing the tool change time while improving productivity. Main table speeds of 60 hp – 400 rpm and live spindle speeds of 20 hp – 3000 RPM (VTR1216M) offer the power and speeds needed to fully take advantage of today’s cutting tool technology.

According to Bob Baldizzi, Technical Sales Specialist for Doosan’s large machines, “IMTS attendees will want to see the new Pumas because they are the world’s first vertical turning centers with a turning tool indexing system. The system provides 90 degree indexing on turning tools, making it possible to mount four different turning tools on each holder. The result is significantly reduced average tool change times and increased tool capacity for resulting in shorter cycle times and fewer set-ups between operations.”

One of the main benefits of the single, wide column design is that it provides full X-axis travel distances allowing machining and probing on both sides of the workpiece and a 1,200 mm (47.2 in.) Z-axis travel. Both machines in the series provide a cutting capacity of 1,700 mm (67 in.) in diameter and 1,250 mm (49.2 in.) in height. The cutting envelope is 125% larger than its predecessor.

Both models are built to offer heavy roughing and accurate finishing. The VTR 1216 and VTR 1216M are designed and built with long service life in mind with

17,600 lbs. (8,000 kgf) load capacity main tables, cross roller bearings, a curvic coupling tool holder interface providing 17,600 lbs. (8,000 kgf) of tool clamping force, a dual pinion C-axis (VTR1216M), and rigid construction design and materials.

Doosan will also show several automation options in its line, such as the various pallet systems that can be integrated with its machining centers. Slated for IMTS 2016 is the company’s “LPSII” linear pallet system, which will be fully functioning with its high performance HP 5100II horizontal machining center.

“We classify this system as ‘compact’ with a 12-pallet capacity serving one machine,” said Jim Im, Doosan’s Engineering Manager – Machining Centers. “We offer more extensive systems – some with up to 72 pallets. We designed the LPSII compact system with floor space concerns in mind. Many of our customers want to boost productivity but can’t add real estate so we wanted to be sure to bring this particular system to IMTS. Customers are generally surprised at how simple it is to integrate with one of our newer horizontal machining centers out in the field. Installation only takes about 5 days. It adds a remarkable level of continuous production, particularly for those customers who are new to the concept. Training for the system is less than two days.”

Workpieces sizes up to 800 mm in diameter x 900 mm high (31.4 x 35.4 in.) can be accommodated on each pallet and with weights up to 500 kg (1102.5 lbs.).

About Doosan Machine Tools
Doosan Machine Tools started its business in 1976 and built its Changwon factory by 1979. Production of our first 1,000 units was achieved in 1980 after the introduction of the PUMA 10 series which was developed using our exclusive technologies.

Beginning in 1981, we pioneered the global market and achieved high-growth by reaching production of 10,000 units in 1990 and surpassing aggregate production of 50,000 units in 2000. By integrating the separate machine tools businesses of Doosan Machine Tools and Doosan Mecatec in 2007, we have not only increased our competitiveness in the global machine tools industry but have laid the foundation to become the Global Leader.

We are very proud of our achievements in supporting the development of key industries and the fact that we are now providing products to leading companies around the globe. I would like to thank all our customers for supporting such achievements through their sincere support and advice.

For more information, visit iMTS 2016 booth S-9100 or contact Doosan Machine Tools America, www.doosanmachinetools.com.

Open house will welcome region’s aerospace, automotive, medical and other key industries

The Discover More With Mazak–Southeast event will focus on part manufacturing solutions specifically for those shops working in the aerospace, automotive, medical and other key regional industries. The two-day event is scheduled for April 30 – May 1 at the Mazak Southeast Regional Headquarters and Technology Center in Suwanee, Georgia, and will run daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared with their most challenging industry-specific parts and projects for expert guidance in advanced machines and automation to overcome those manufacturing challenges and increase productivity.

Mazak will demonstrate full 5-axis and Multi-Tasking machining technologies, as well as its unique 3-4-5 The Next Level of Productivity manufacturing solution. 3-4-5 is the industry’s most comprehensive grouping of manufacturing resources and one that encompasses Mazak’s 3 Levels of Control, 4 Levels of Automation and 5 Levels of Multi-Tasking. 3-4-5 allows manufacturers to effectively identify the right level of technology, including automation, needed for improving their specific operations and advancing productivity to the next level.

Mazak will feature a wide range of advanced machine tool technology in action including the HORIZONTAL CENTER NEXUS (HCN) 5000-II Horizontal Machining Center and the company’s smaller, space-saving VERTICAL CENTER NEXUS (VCN) COMPACT 3- and 5-axis models of Vertical Machining Centers. The HCN 5000-II, with 40 hp, 12,000-rpm spindle and 2,362 ipm rapid travel rates, offers speed and power. And for larger workpieces, the machine’s table size is 19.7” square, and its axis travels measure 28.7″ in X and Y and 29.1″ in Z.

Mazak’s VCN COMPACT was designed to meet the needs of shops serving today’s medical industry and any others requiring the machining of smaller, very complex, high-precision workpieces. With robust, high-torque 20 hp, 12,000-rpm CAT 40 spindles, both machine models deliver the aggressive performance required for tough materials, such as stainless steel, Inconel and titanium, used in medical and other manufacturing applications. Optional 40 hp, 20,000-rpm CAT 40 and 40 hp 30,000-rpm HSK-F63 spindles are also available. The VCN COMPACT 5X 5-axis model is equipped with Mazak’s new MATRIX 2 CNC control specifically designed for optimized 5-axis machining.

Other machine technologies demonstrated will be Mazak’s QUICK TURN NEXUS 250M Multi-Tasking Machine with turning and rotary tool milling capability; an INTEGREX i-Series Multi-Tasking Machine for high-speed, high-power milling and heavy duty facing; and a VARIAXIS i-Series Machining Center that provides full, simultaneous 5-axis capability for machining multiple and complex curved surfaces on large, heavy workpieces in single setups.

Attendees will have full access to the Southeast Technology Center’s regional industry expertise and application engineering resources. Engineers and technicians will be on hand at the machining demonstrations to answer questions and discuss all aspects of the manufacturing process, including cutting tools, workholding, automation, material handling, quality assurance, chip handling, coolant, safety and software. Attendees can also visit Mazak’s Value Inspired Partners (VIP) kiosks at the event for additional technology and applications support.

Discover More With Mazak—Southeast event registration information will be posted on: 
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About Mazak Corporation
Mazak Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of productivity-improving machine tool solutions. Committed to being a partner to customers with innovative technology, its world-class facility in Florence, Kentucky recently increased its production capacity to 200 machines per month, depending on mix of model types. Continuous training and development of the workforce has created a “lean” culture, which has created opportunities for continuing growth in America. Mazak maintains eight Technology Centers across North America to provide local hands-on applications, service and sales support to its customers.