Machine Tool Accessories

Hypertherm is introducing a new Centricut brand air curtain for underwater cutting with ESAB plasma systems. The air curtain is designed for use with the Centricut brand quick change torch for ESAB PT-36, PT-600, and PT-19XLS torches.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 129.5 stainless steel hinges in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant hinges are used for doors that are flush with the frame on the outside.

Tsudakoma has developed the new RDS series direct-drive rotary tables. This series utilizes Tsudakoma’s proprietary direct-drive motor system, enabling the rotary table to achieve high speed and acceleration with no backlash.

Aerotech’s QNPHD linear piezo nanopositioning stages provide the benefits of both a stage and actuator in one compact, high-stiffness package. With a direct-metrology, capacitive sensor feedback option, high resonant frequencies, and high load capacity, the QNPHD is ideal for a range of high-speed and high-precision applications, such as scanning probe microscopy, disc-drive testing and semiconductor wafer articulation.

The improved E2.1 Energy Chain cable carrier from igus offers cable-friendly interior separation, easier-opening design, and 50 percent quieter operation than previous generation systems. Based on continuous development and new customer requirements, igus introduced its newest two-piece Energy Chain: the E2.1.

HEIDENHAIN launches a new product family that is a merger of HEIDENHAIN bearing and angle encoder technologies. Resulting in the MRP 2000, 5000 and 8000 (as well as customer-specific variants), these unique modules contain bearing sets not conventionally available and are able to be integrated with various encoder types to yield highly stiff modules that are easy to install.