the Supply Chain by Select Countries (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 29
3. PRODUCT/END-USE MARKET OVERVIEW 30
Machine Tools 30
Commercial Use of Machine Tools: A Historical Retrospective 30
Metal Cutting Machine Tools 30
Structure of Metal Cutting Tool 30
Cutting Methods 31
Major Categories of Tools 31
Rotary Cutting Tools 31
Carbide Cutting Tools 32
Stamping Die 32
Types of Metal Cutting Machine Tools 32
Boring & Drilling Machines 32
Gear Cutting Machines 32
Grinding, Honing, Lapping, Polishing & Buffing Machines 32
CNC Grinding Machines 33
Lathes 33
Types of Lathes 33
CNC Lathes 33
Milling Machines 34
Major Components 34
Body of the Milling Machines 34
Length of Cut 35
Helix Angle 35
Land 35
Diameter 35
End Teeth 35
CNC Milling Machines 35
Center Cutting and Non Center Cutting Milling Machines 35
Machining Centers 36
Horizontal CNC Machining Centers 36
Vertical CNC Machining Centers 36
Station Type Machines 36
Miscellaneous Metal Cutting Tools 37
Metal Forming Machine Tools 37
Types of Metal Forming Machine Tools 37
Punching & Shearing Tools 37
Bending & Forming Tools 37
'Bending' Vs 'Forming' 38
Metal Working Presses 38
Miscellaneous Metal Forming Tools 38
Special Machine Tools 38
Water Jet and Laser Machines 39
Electrochemical Machines 39
Electrical Discharge Machines 39
Die-Sink EDMs 40
Wire-Cut EDMs 41
Die-Sink Machines Vs Wire-Cut Machines 41
Coordinate Measuring Machines 41
Market Segmentation by Machine Price and Precision 41
High-End Machine Tool Market 41
Mid-Range Machine Tool Market 42
Low-End Machine Tool Market 42
End Use Markets 42
Automotive Industry 42
Aerospace/Defense Industry 43
Non-Electric Machinery and Equipment Industry 43
Electronics/Electrical Machinery and Equipment Industry 43
Others 43
Oilfield Industry 44
Medical Industry 44
4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS 45
DEWALT Rolls Out New DEWALT 2X Longer Life Reciprocating Saw
Blades 45
Buhler Unveils GranulexTM and Kubex T 45
Marbach Launches Marbajet-1000linear Water-Jet Cutting Machine 46
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Unveils MVR-5X Machining Center 46
Accustream Launches Abrasive Regulator 2 46
FANUC Introduces iAdapt®S Adaptive Control System Integrated
with CNC Machine 46
Hardinge Launches GD210LP Rotary Table with 16C Spindle 47
FANUC Launches High-Speed Laser Controls 47
Hardinge Introduces FlexC™ Collet Systems 48
MAG Launches Integrated Gear Cutting Features on VTC 2500H 49
DMG/Mori Seiki Unveils DMU eVo Series 5-Axis Control Machining
Center 50
Walter Adds an Innovative Grade to Tiger•tec® Silver Series 50
Mori Seiki Introduces MCC-LPS III Cell Control Solution 50
Walter Prototyp Announces Additions to ConeFit™ Changeable
Head Solution 51
Walter Introduces Walter Titex UFL® Drill 51
MAG Develops Large Machine Tools 52
Biltz Offers Special Tools for Machining Centers 52
Consortech Tools Rolls Out Plate Edge Milling Machine 53
Mori Seiki Sales & Services Introduces New Range of X Series
Machines 53
Coherent Introduces MetaBEAM™ Laser Machining Center 54
The Timken Company Unveils New Range of Precision Cylindrical
Roller Bearings Range 54
NSK Develops Novel X1 Ball Screw 55
Micron Technologies Launches HTA Honing Machine 55
Robert Bosch Introduces GST 25M Professional Jigsaw 56
HEIDENHAIN Launches HR 550 FS wireless Handwheel for Machine
Tools 57
GF AgieCharmilles Introduces the DRILL 20 for Hole-Drilling
Solutions 58
FANUC Robotics Launches Web Resource 58
FANUC Launches 30i/31i-P Model B Punch Press Controls 58
Doosan Infracore Unveils Eco-Friendly Machine Tools 59
FANUC Rolls Out New Generation CNC Controllers 59
MAG Offers CNC Retrofit Solutions 60
Okuma Develops GENOS Series of Machines 60
MAG Unveils New High-Speed VEC System 61
MAG IAS Introduces U5-1500DR Universal Machining Center 62
Okuma Unveils New Horizontal Machining Centers 63
TRUMPF TruLaser 5030 Fiber Reduces Manufacturing Cost of
Components 63
Okuma to Launch GENOS M460-VE Vertical Machining Center 64
Okuma Launches TWIN STAR LT2000 Series of Spindles 64
TRUMPF Launches TruBend Cell 7000 64
TRUMPF Launches TruPunch 3000 65
TRUMPF to Introduce TruLaser 3030 65
Yamazaki Launches New Vertical Machining Center 65
Mori Seiki to Implement the NVL1350 Range of Vertical Lathes 65
Mori Seiki Launches NZL2500 Lathe 66
Cimatron Unveils GibbsCAM Software for CNC Machine Tools 66
Sodick Rolls Out Electrical Discharge Machines 67
Emirates Gas Rolls out Eco-Friendly Solution for Metal Cutting 67
Star Micronics to Introduce Mill-Turning Centres 67
TaeguTec Introduces New Milling Inserts 67
PEM Technologies to Launch New PEM Technology 68
Jet Edge Launches Idro Line Water Jet Cutting Machine 68
American Laser Enterprises Unveils A-Las™ Alignment System 69
Hardinge Introduces SUPER-PRECISION T-42 69
Unison Introduces Range of All-Electric Tube Benders 70
Kyocera Introduces CA45-Series of Cutting Tools 70
Tornos Launches FC 1105 71
Hardinge Launches GS51A Machine 71
Mills CNC Showcases Four CNC Milling Machines 72
Yamazaki Mazak to Showcase Seven Machine Tools 73
Mori Seiki Launches NH10000DCG 74
Heller Unveils Five-Axis Machining Centers 75
Trumpf Launches Trulaser 1030 75
Trumpf Unveils Size 5 Punching Tools 76
Bardons & Oliver Unveils CNC lathe 76
MAG Launches NBV 400 76
Methods Machine Tools Launches Nakamura-Tome Super NTMX 76
DST to Introduce Mecof range 76
Ward CNC Expands Heavy-Duty Solutions Line 77
Flow International Launches Mach 2 Series of Waterjet Cutting
Machines 77
LVD Launches Automatic Laser Cutting Systems 77
OMAX Unveils a New Waterjet Brand MAXIEM 77
Anjani Technoplast Introduces Water-Jet Machine for Defense
and Aerospace Industry 77
Volvo Launches New Milling Machines 78
Schaublin Machines Introduces Five Axis Machining Systems 78
Delcam Unveils NC-Checker 79
Saar Hartmetall Launches High Speed Stationary Milling Machine 79
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Launch High-precision Grinding
Machine 79
Hydratight to Launch Thread Milling Service 80
Jet Edge Rolls Out Waterjet Cutting System 80
Electrosion Introduces New ECM Machine 80
Ronson Gears to Launch Three Gear Manufacturing Machines 81
Shenyang Machine Tool Introduces World's Biggest Drilling Machine 81
Walter Launches New Shoulder Milling Cutter 81
Walter Adds Three New Variants of Cutters Introduced to Xtra.
tec® Line 82
Walter Prototyp Introduces Fast Milling Cutters 82
Walter Launches Two-in-One Chip Breaking Tools 82
Bosch Rexroth Launches Heavy Duty Flow Control Valves 83
Unison Introduces Breeze 170 83
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Rolls Out New Grinding Machine 84
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Introduces New Technology 84
Okuma Upgrades Thermo-Friendly Concept 85
