Sandvik Coromant to present Turning Reinvented and Digital Machining solutions at IMTS 2018

Fair Lawn, NJ – The theme for Sandvik Coromant at IMTS 2018 (10-15 September, Chicago, USA) will be ‘Shaping the Future Together’, which represents the engineering solutions and technical expertise available to help customers overcome current and future machining challenges. Of specific focus will be solutions for turning and digital machining that have been designed to increase operational efficiencies. These innovations are already helping manufacturers around the world to improve cycle times and parts per run, while decreasing machine downtime, eliminating duplicate work and reducing scrap.

In the spotlight at IMTS will be the company’s Turning Reinvented concept, which encompasses products devised for the factory of the future. These products, which are available today, include the new CoroCut® QD Y-axis parting solution and the innovative PrimeTurning™ strategy.

CoroCut QD for parting-off in the Y axis boosts stability during cutting and realigns the cutting force by feeding in the Y direction to improve productivity and surface quality, all while reducing noise levels. The top face of the insert is placed parallel to the end of the blade, rotating the insert seat 90° counterclockwise. As a result, the blade cuts its way into the workpiece with its front end, which aligns the resultant vector of cutting forces with the longitudinal axis of the blade.

PrimeTurning includes the introduction of two dedicated CoroTurn® Prime inserts and the PrimeTurning code generator, which supplies optimized programming codes and techniques. CoroTurnPrime inserts have three edges per corner; one edge each for longitudinal, facing and profiling, thus distributing the wear over a longer edge and not just the insert tip. What’s more, this design moves heat away from the cutting zone, helping inserts to last substantially longer.

Sandvik Coromant’s digital solutions, which are designed for smarter machining and workshop efficiency, will also be showcased at IMTS 2018. Solutions include CoroPlus® ToolGuide, which provides quick and accurate tool recommendations based on a given task and material type. In addition, CoroPlus ToolLibrary allows users to integrate tool assemblies directly into their digital machining environment. Both solutions are available for download from the Sandvik Coromant website as online or offline versions.

CoroPlus ProcessControl permits customers to improve the control of machining process through the implementation of hardware and software solutions inside their machines. Included within CoroPlus ProcessControl is: CoroPlus Collision detector, which helps avoid or minimize machine tool and workpiece damage in the event of a collision; CoroPlus Tool guard that enables the operator to monitor the machining process in real-time and interact with the machine tool; and CoroPlus Machine health inspector, which performs condition analysis on a machine tool’s spindle, slide and bearings, facilitating predictive maintenance strategies.

Sean Holt, President of Sales Area Americas for Sandvik Coromant, says: “We look forward to another great show at IMTS. It is always a terrific opportunity to meet with customers and partners face-to-face so that we can develop customized solutions to meet their needs and collaborate for the future. We are proud to be showing our top solutions that were developed to help manufacturers become more efficient, productive and profitable.”

Jeff Rizzie, Digital Machining Manager, adds: “IMTS is a perfect time to assemble and share the challenges and solutions of the modern machine shop. No longer will manufacturers need to take a ‘rear view mirror’ approach to machining. It’s time to swap our stopwatches and clipboards for user-friendly solutions that provide insight on hundreds of parameters for truly efficient machining. We will be at IMTS to answer your questions, provide concrete information and share knowledge about the current and future state of digital machining.”

For more information about ‘Shaping the Future Together’ at IMTS 2018, visit www.sandvik.coromant.com and stop by booth #431510 in the West Hall.