Visitors to IMTS 2024, held at McCormick Place in Chicago from Sept. 9-14, will have the chance to connect with more than 235 exhibitors in the Metal Removal Sector and see dozens of cutting-edge products, including these 12 new innovations designed to slice through inefficiencies and enhance overall performance. “Most metalworking customers are looking for ways to produce more parts at less cost per part,” says Jeff Onsrud, director of sales and business development at C.R. Onsrud (booth 338109). “We help them achieve that with automated processes that produce more volume in less time.” The company’s CH-Series mill combines friction stir welding with milling, tapping, and sawing processes to produce finished parts in a single setup. ETXE-TAR USA (booth #338021) will highlight its 4-Axis Xflex Twin Laser CNC, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring up to six independent lasers, which is built on the same platform as the Twin CNC Machining Solution. The modular platform allows for multiple part processing with the two adjacent cutting units for a total of up to six Laser Heads. Mazak (booth #338300) will demonstrate the next-generation productivity and versatility of the HCN-4000 NEO Horizontal Machining Center with High Rise PALLETECH system at IMTS 2024 as part of the company’s advanced machining action area. DN Solutions (booth #338900) will debut the new PUMA TT2500SYB twin spindle, twin turret horizontal turning center. In addition to a 4-inch bar capacity on both the main and sub spindles, the new PUMA TT2500SYB features 3,000 RPM built-in drive spindles that deliver up to 35 HP each. Hurco (booth #338319) will launch its TM8MYi turning center, which was built to fill the gap between Hurco’s general purpose TM Series and high-performance TMX Series of lathes. Hurco will also demonstrate the capabilities of ProCobots automation on several Hurco machines, illustrating how simple it is to set up and run different jobs through the Hurco control’s Automation Job Manager feature. INDEX (booth #339119) will feature its C200 FANUC, a cost-effective new variant of its highly successful production machining center. The C200 FANUC merges the innovative design and high performance of INDEX’s successful production turning center with a FANUC control. (FANUC booth #338919) Okuma (booth #338500) will unveil three new CNC machine tools at IMTS 2024: the Okuma MA-4000H Horizontal Machining Center, the Okuma LB2000 EX III-MYW Horizontal Lathe, and the Okuma LB4000 EX III-MYW Horizontal Lathe. New automation systems debuting include the Okuma SmarTwinCELL (an entire manufacturing cell managed by Okuma technologies), the Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR, a mobile robot designed to shuttle workpieces between processing stations), and the Okuma Robot Loader (ORL, an easy-to-integrate robot designed to load and unload workpieces from machines). “We visit IMTS to research ideas and to know what technology is available,” says Brian Olson, co-owner of Olson Custom Designs, a contract manufacturer in Indianapolis. “When a customer presents us with a new opportunity, we’re ready to react, which is part of our winning mentality.” To find metal removal technology that brings in wins for your operation, register to attend IMTS 2024 and plan your visit. Use AMT’s Global Housing Solutions for the best hotel booking experience and room and price guarantees.
Visitors to IMTS 2024, held at McCormick Place in Chicago from Sept. 9-14, will have the chance to connect with more than 235 exhibitors in the Metal Removal Sector and see dozens of cutting-edge products, including these 12 new innovations designed to slice through inefficiencies and enhance overall performance.