Machining

Products • November 2, 2017

#9682410 Vertical Belt Grinder

A multitask finishing machine, Palmgren's 1.5-inch two-speed vertical belt grinder can handle simple to complex workpieces. The #9682410 belt grinder can perform external, radius and internal operations with its optional attachments.

Products • November 1, 2017

EPPINGER HT-Type Hypoid Gearboxes

EXSYS Tool Inc. has further expanded its EPPINGER gearbox offerings to include the HT-type hypoid gearboxes that feature compact, robust designs suitable for both specific and dynamic applications. The EPPINGER HT-type hypoid gearboxes have monobloc housings that distinguish this series with enhanced stability, precision and efficiency.

Products • October 31, 2017

Quick Image CNC (QI-C) 2D Vision Measurement System

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of the Quick Image CNC (QI-C), the latest addition in the Quick Image series of 2D vision measuring systems. The Quick Image series of telecentric lens-based 2D video inspection systems has expanded the lineup to include three new models with a moving stage.

Products • October 31, 2017

C 650 Performance Line 5-Axis Machine

Hermle Machine Co. offers a new machine to the North American market. The C 650 is an extension to the Hermle Performance Line series, and the machine builder now provides three machine models for economical 5-axis machining.

Products • October 31, 2017

M800 EDM Control

The new M800 EDM control is now included in Mitsubishi wire EDMs to increase productivity and help keep track of production jobs. MC Machinery Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corp., says it continues to invest in technologies to better serve its customers and make them more competitive.

Products • October 31, 2017

GN 414.1 Metric Size, Steel, Safety Indexing Plungers

JW Winco Inc. offers GN 414.1 metric size, steel, safety indexing plungers with push-button, click-type lock and pin in the retracted position.

Products • October 30, 2017

LaserPlus System on EDGe Grinding Machine

Once again, ANCA says it is launching new technology to bring tremendous benefits to its customers with the LaserPlus system on their EDGe machine. The EDGe is used to erode PCD cutting tools, which in turn are widely used in aerospace, automotive, electronics and wood industries.

News • October 26, 2017 • Alan Richter

Manufacturing parts in outer space

One day everything in space will be made in space. That's the ultimate goal for Made In Space Inc., said Matt Napoli, the company's vice president of in-space operations, during his Oct. 25 keynote presentation titled "Made in Space: Manufacturing at 17,200mph" at The Quality Show. The trade show took place Oct. 24-26 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill.

Articles • October 26, 2017 • Michael C. Anderson

Look Ahead: All together now

The toii Platform, created by thyssenkrupp Materials Services GmbH, is said to effectively communicate with a wide array of systems and devices that will help fulfill the promise of the industrial internet of things (IIoT).

Products • October 26, 2017

Tools for Roughing and Finishing Cast Iron

Iron's everywhere. The turbines in those big windmills popping up all over the place. Engine blocks, transmission cases, and turbocharger housings. The pumps that bring water to our faucets and the hydraulic manifolds that put the "move" into earthmoving machinery. Without iron, none of these would be possible. This is why Kennametal has produced cutting tools that make iron machining both cost-effective, efficient, and ensures easy handling.

Products • October 26, 2017

MILLHOG Mini Electric Pipe Beveling Tool

A new, electric portable pipe machining tool that is a powerful alternative to pneumatic tools for end prepping boiler tubes and other pipe fabrication work has been introduced by Esco Tool. The ESCO MILLHOG Mini Electric Pipe Beveling Tool rigidly mounts to the tube or pipe ID and is suitable for end prepping heavy-wall stainless steel pipe and other highly alloyed metals when compressed air is not available.

Articles • October 25, 2017 • Michael C. Anderson

Look Ahead: Securing robots’ ‘personal space’

Collaborative robotics has three aspects: the human, the robot and the workspace where the task is to be completed. Much of the media coverage has focused exclusively on the robots themselves.