Fabrication & Cutting

Products • November 8, 2018

Robot Measurement Solution

Laser measurement technology company, API, announces the launch of a laser tracker-based industrial robot performance and calibration solution. The API Robot Measurement Solution (RMS) provides the complete toolkit necessary to verify robot accuracy to the ISO 9283 standard, allowing on-site, in-situ, robot performance verification and enhanced robot calibration to be performed.

Products • November 5, 2018

APX series of ROCTEC Waterjet Nozzles

The Kennametal APX series of ROCTEC nozzles provide 20 percent greater life than the industry-leading ROCTEC 500 waterjet series, which already significantly outperforms other conventional tungsten carbide nozzles. The APX nozzles are suitable for use in precision cutting applications where long, uninterrupted cuts or close tolerances must be maintained for long periods to maintain part integrity or minimize expensive scrap due to premature nozzle failure.

Products • November 1, 2018

Surface Oil Belt Skimmers

Surface oil belt skimmers from Eriez HydroFlow are for use on machine tools subjected to oil contamination in the range of 1 to 2 gallons per hour, with tanks deeper than 2'. With their oleophilic belt that strips separated oil from both sides of the belt and requires no contact with a stationary scraper, these units offer excellent performance and long service life.

Products • November 1, 2018

Sump Cleaners

Eriez HydroFlow sump cleaners provide effective, thorough and quick machine cleaning to maintain plant productivity and minimize machine tool downtime. With an extensive selection of sump cleaners, there is an Eriez HydroFlow solution to meet practically any application need.

Products • October 31, 2018

Eagle Eye Through-Beam Laser Sensors

BEA Lasers has announced the availability of its new Eagle Eye Sensors. A single package contains both a through-beam photoelectric laser source (emitter) and a receiver, providing a similar function as a proximity sensor, but with enhanced benefits. The combination emitter/receiver package is suitable for detecting the presence of objects, such as products on an assembly line, material or liquid level control, product positioning or profiling, and other applications.

News • October 30, 2018

Technical tip: Maximizing waterjet orifice life

As with any industrial equipment, there are certain components of waterjet cutting systems that are expended during operation. These consumables will need regular replacement to keep the machine running efficiently. In an abrasive waterjet, garnet will account for the bulk of consumable expenditure. However, both abrasive and water-only machines contain parts in the pump and cutting head that are constantly exposed to extreme conditions, causing them to eventually wear out. One such part is the waterjet orifice, a small metal disk containing a gem that focuses the waterjet stream.

Products • October 17, 2018

VT-i Series PVD Coating Machines

Vapor Technologies Inc. (VaporTech) announces the launch of the VT-i series PVD coating machines: Brand-new equipment that meets today's needs for efficiency, cost-control, and product quality and differentiation.

Products • October 12, 2018

SVL-2115 Automated Lapping Machine

Sunnen's SVL-2115 automated lapping machine brings increased productivity and part consistency to what is traditionally a manual process. Based on the same proven SV-2115 honing system, the SVL-2115 provides single setup processing of hydraulic valves, sleeves, fuel system components and other parts that are prone to distortion when honed. The patented system control is designed for unattended operation and automatically laps and air gage bores throughout the cycle. Gage readings are fed back to the control and the cycle is repeated until the parts are within specifications.

Articles • October 9, 2018 • Robert Weinstein

Stabilizing gummy metal for more efficient cutting

Look Ahead: Researchers find sticky solution to an old problem.

Products • October 3, 2018

EcoLine Biobased Rubber Revitalizer

Cortec's main goal is to provide practical corrosion solutions that are more environmentally and user friendly than their traditional counterparts. Cortec also offers an excellent companion solution for revitalizing rubber parts that frequently come into play when restoring and preserving metal equipment.

Products • October 1, 2018

Custom Ultrasonic Cleaning Machines

Omegasonics announced that it is offering ultrasonic cleaning machines that are completely customizable. Omegasonics offers more than 50 different ultrasonic cleaning units, including industrial and bench top washers. However, if one of its existing machines does not meet a customer's requirements, Omegasonics will customize a machine to the customer's specifications.

News • September 28, 2018 • Kip Hanson

Why Y?

Sept. 25 marked 39 years to the day since I first stood in front of a Hardinge hand screw, scratching my head over the knobs and handles and wondering what I'd gotten myself into. To say that machine tools have improved since then is like saying this year's computers are only slightly more powerful than those of a decade ago or that salted caramel ice cream is marginally more flavorful than vanilla. Today's machine tools rock.