The Arsenal from March 2024

Fullcut Mill tools

The Fullcut Mill FCM tools include larger diameters and additional lengths. The BIG-PLUS BBT series now offers a 63mm diameter cutter and the 25mm and 32mm diameter series have extended their length to 105mm (4").

The larger diameter cutter and new lengths boost the Fullcut Mill FCM BBT line’s versatility, allowing machinists to tailor tool selections for many different applications. The BIG-PLUS BBT shank products are compatible with BIG-PLUS and existing BT spindle machines, allowing seamless integration no matter the machining setup.

The integrated structure and low-cutting resistance result in high-efficiency machining, ideal for grooving and shoulder milling. These products also offer a maximum depth of cut nearly 4x more efficient than that of conventional arbor-type cutters.

BIG DAISHOWA Inc. https://www.bigdaishowa.com

BA322i machining center

The BA 322i machining center is designed to function as an independent firearms manufacturing cell that can store enough workpieces for an entire shift. This twin-spindle horizontal machining center produces twice the output of a single spindle CNC machine while using 60% less floor space and 50% less energy.

SW North America https://firearms.sw-machines.com/

With the BA322i multi-spindle machining center, firearms manufacturers can expect the following key features to improve operations:

• Available with a loading module featuring an integrated 6-axis robot
• Vertical workpiece storage conveniently located to the side, requiring minimal space
• Double swivel carrier enables loading and unloading in parallel to machining
• Work area of 300mm x 450mm x 375mm on the X-, Y-, and Z-axis.
• Stable monoblock construction in combination with box-in-box 3-axis unit, 1 or 2 worktables, and 1, 2, or 4 horizontal spindles

5-axis tombstones

KME CNC 5-axis tombstones are the perfect solution for production 5-axis machining. The wireless 5-axis tombstones give a competitive advantage by decreasing setup and machining time while increasing accuracy, repeatability, and profitability. Custom 5-axis tombstones can be made to specific machining needs, double-sided tombstones, tall, wide, offset, as well as different size plater configurations.

KME CNC https://kmecnc.com

5-axis machining on a 4-axis machine:

• Mill 5+ sides on 4 different platters
• 300ft-lb of torque
• 0 backlash for 10,000 hours of continuous use
• Excellent design for various machine sizes
• Programmable directly through G-code
• Use existing space inside machine more efficiently
• Easy install on existing equipment with no additional drivers
• Increase operator’s efficiency by reducing set up time