With its MicroMAX JetMachining Center, OMAX reportedly proves the speed, versatility and accuracy of abrasive waterjet technology applies to the cutting ofµm-level parts or part features from a wide range of materials, including exotic metals, advanced composites, polymer thermoplastics and glass.
Deburring of steel, aluminum and nonferrous metal pipes and tubes, specially those with unconventional configurations, has become easier and more efficient with the release of the Abtex Turnamat, a 5-second solution to efficient tube and pipe deburring.
Sunnen's new HTR all-electric job-shop tube hone combines servo precision and cycle-automation features with constant spindle power and 0.1mm (0.004") stroke repeatability to efficiently hone blind bores or correct tight spots in a bore without operator intervention.
A line of direct field-replacement CO<sub>2</sub> laser lenses and mirrors that are shipped overnight from stock and fit popular lasers used for gasket fabrication are available from Laser Research Optics.
Coherent Inc. offers a platform reportedly designed to deliver all the benefits of ultrafast laser materials processing at a lower price point than previously available. Specifically, RAPID NX combines the best aspects of Coherent's Talisker and RAPID series lasers, including pulse-on-demand and burst mode operation.
Lincoln Electric introduces its preventive maintenance service that offers numerous short- and long-term benefits for customers who use fume extraction systems.