General Machining & Manufacturing Processes

The new Walter D4580 chamfer body provides cost effective drilling and chamfering in one tool.

Balluff introduces its SuperShorty inductive sensor line specifically developed for compact applications such as robotic end effectors.

InfinityQS International Inc. announces the launch of <em>ProFicient Now!</em>, a program that blends InfinityQS' cloud-based enterprise quality hub, ProFicient on Demand, with training and ongoing services to reportedly ensure a successful deployment.

Ceratizit SA has acquired German solid carbide toolmaker Klenk GmbH & Co. KG, augmenting the Ceratizit Group's product portfolio with custom solutions for solid-carbide round tools, according to the company. With the addition of Klenk, the Ceratizit Group aims to further strengthen its position in the solid-carbide tool market, according to Thierry Wolter of the Ceratizit Group's executive board. "It is our aim to be perceived as a global premium player for all cutting tools," he said.

The backlash-free, rigid ROBA-guidestop profiled rail brakes from Mayr Corp. reportedly guarantee maximum safety.

Pfannenberg has developed the Series PWW water-to-water heat exchangers.

HELUKABEL presents its new PROFINET plug connector, the HELUKAT RJ45 Cat5 IP20, which has built-in fast connection technology.

NT Tool offers its high-accuracy hydraulic chucks in the slim-bodied PHC-S holder ideal for use in tight spaces.

OSG has introduced the new EXOCARB WDO-SUS drills for machining stainless steels and titanium alloys.

Hypertherm is expanding availability of its HyAccess extended consumables to the Powermax65, Powermax85, and Powermax105, in addition to legacy Powermax and MAX systems with Duramax retrofit torches.

KERN Microtechnik, a machine manufacturer based in Bavaria, introduced an upgrade of their KERN Micro: An integrated work piece changer.