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Clevis Linkages Range

As WDS clevis linkages are designed to the DIN and ISO standards, this ensures fit across the widest range of applications. The range is also suited to new machines and retrofit with a design that allows for greater flexibility in alignment. The clevis fork and eye connection enables a margin of movement, which is particularly useful for easily linking two components in hydraulic and pneumatic applications where precise alignment can be challenging to achieve.

AMT honors Mazak’s Brian Papke

Honored for nearly six decades of company, industry and civic efforts, Brian Papke wins a lifetime achievement award.

Success Packs

Service Division With Tiered Subscription Service

The Success Packs, available in the tiered levels Bronze, Bronze +, Silver or Silver +, are designed to improve machine lifecycles, maximise ROI, and offer a direct line to GF Machining Solutions experts, enabling customers to achieve their desired business growth and maximize their productivity goals. Each Success Pack is customized to a specific customer profile and offers benefits such as faster access to service, 24-hour machining and support helplines, remote assistance, maintenance and servicing as well as targeted support and consultations from experts.

IS0 1179 Port Tools

Cuts Minor Thread (BSPP) Diameter, 90 Degree Included Angle, Spot Face

Smaller thread size port tools are three flutes and larger thread size port tools are four flutes. 1179 port tools have a polished flute face for the best performance. Items are stocked uncoated or AlTiN coated. AlTiN coating is highly recommended if cutting steel as the coating prevents the chip from sticking to the carbide. Additionally, AlTiN coating improves tool life and allows the tool to achieve a high-quality finish.

UP! Video Chat

Virtually Supporting Field Service One Chat At A Time

UP! Video Chat helps refine the estimating process through the enhancement of a virtual visit. Imagine being able to take your phone or tablet and actually show a service provider the problem in real-time as you review repair options. With its ability to seamlessly switch from a horizontal to a vertical view, a requester can get into the machine and move around to get the view the service provider needs to begin to diagnose the issue. Through UP! Video Chat, the diagnosis and repair can often begin virtually and the service provider can develop a more accurate estimate in terms of both cost and time to repair.

VLaser 270 Laser-Based Sharpening Machine

The German sharpening specialist Vollmer has completed its range of products with a laser-based sharpening machine. The machine concept for the VLaser 270 will be presented for the first time in spring 2020.

High-Speed Spindle Repair Service

In today’s booming manufacturing environment, high machine tool utilization rates can have an impact on optimal machine tool performance resulting in planned or unplanned repair requirements. IBAG has stepped up its high-speed spindle repair and rebuilding services at their North Haven, Connecticut, facility. The comprehensive service includes a thorough spindle condition evaluation, analysis of all internal parts prior to approval for repair and rebuilding.

Fixture Plate Machining Kits

Jergens Inc. announces fixture plate machining kits and new receiver bushing plugs for its popular line of Ball Lock quick-change mounting systems. The machining kits consist of one fixture plate, four extra-long Ball Lock shanks and four spacers that provide clearance between the fixture plate and subplate below. This open space allows cutting tools to "break through" the fixture plate without damaging the subplate, making it possible to machine fixture plates while mounted to the same subplates they will be used with during production.

GN 113.10 Heavy Duty Ball Lock Pins

JW Winco Inc. announced it has expanded its line of GN 113.10 heavy-duty ball lock pins stainless steel, with stainless steel shank AISI 630. The GN 113.10 stainless steel rapid release pins have an extreme load capacity and are used for quick fixing, connecting and locking of various parts and workpieces.

X-Plate Modular Fixturing Platform

The X-Plate system from Mitee-Bite Products LLC is an extremely versatile modular fixturing platform for 3-, 4- and 5-axis applications, providing many mounting options including a precision quick-change system when clamped in a vise or T-slot table.