Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Products • May 6, 2019

Vigilant and SafeSite Low Profile/Top Conduit LED Linear Fixtures

Dialight launched its new line of Vigilant and SafeSite Low Profile/Top Conduit LED Linear fixtures, now offering an industry-leading 10-year warranty for reliable, long-life performance with triple the lifespan of conventional T-5 fluorescents even in the harshest conditions, including upstream and downstream oil and gas, petrochemical and heavy manufacturing applications.

Videos • April 29, 2019

Studer S31 & S33 unveiling in the Alps

The marketing folks at Fritz Studer AG, Thun, Switzerland, understand the importance of having a distinctive, eye-catching location for introducing grinding machines. In March, they selected the Hagerbach Test Gallery in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland to host the Studer Press Event 2019.

Videos • April 25, 2019

GF Machining Solutions unveils Laser S series machines

GF Machining Solutions unveiled the AgieCharmilles Laser S 1000 U machine for its North American market at a special event held earlier this month at the company's Lincolnshire, Illinois, location.

Videos • April 25, 2019

Automation-Friendly Solutions You Must Have to Thrive

Adding automation to your operation isn't always about making extraordinary changes

Articles • April 23, 2019 • Ivan Mikesic

Simulating on-machine probing

CAMplete TruePath suite adds software to aid on-machining probing automation.

Articles • April 18, 2019 • Alan Richter

Machining large parts takes specialized mindset

Shops make big moves becoming specialists when manufacturing hefty parts.

Products • April 18, 2019

NanoCube Moving Platform

Based on a parallel-kinematic design, with only one lightweight moving platform for all three axes, PI's P-616 is available with high precision and dynamics in a compact package. Also known as the NanoCube, it is the smallest and lightest system with capacitive feedback delivering 100µm travel range in 3 degrees of freedom.

Articles • April 16, 2019 • William Leventon

Emag modernizes maintenance

The German machine tool manufacturer is working on a more automated version of its wear analysis system to put customers in complete control.

Articles • April 10, 2019 • Holly B. Martin

Specialized tools help deburr cross-holes

Automated deburring makes the process more efficient, giving the end product a more consistent finish from part to part.

Videos • April 9, 2019

The NXT Tool Grinder machine from Star

Cutting Tool Engineering visits the Star plant in Elk Rapids, Michigan, to learn more about the market demand that led to the NXT Tool Grinder machine from Star SU.

Videos • April 4, 2019

DA300 VMC Reduces Machining Time for Complex Production Parts

Inspired by the best design characteristics from both vertical and horizontal machine platforms, the Makino DA300 5-Axis VMC delivers the highest production capabilities for multi-axis workpieces in the very smallest of machine footprints.

Products • April 4, 2019

L-505 Linear Translation Stage

PI's new L-505 linear translation stage family is available with integrated linear encoders providing 0.05 microns and 0.005 microns resolution, respectively. The new design allows for very compact multiple-axis assemblies, at affordable prices. Many motor and drive variations are available, from fast DC-servomotors with linear encoders and low-friction ballscrews to simple open-loop stepper motors.