Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Products • October 29, 2018

Protocol Gateway Series

Mencom Protocol Gateway series can provide an efficient and economical solution for the cumbersome network update by seamlessly integrating new protocols into the existing layout and connecting them to outdated protocols. The supported protocols are Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, Profinet RT/IRT, DNP3.0 Ethernet, DNP3.0 Serial, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-103, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850 devices, and PLCs.

Products • October 29, 2018

MAC motor With Built-in Controller

JVL's newest additions to its portfolio is a complete, high-capacity MAC motor with rating of 3,000W. MAC motors are complete servo systems including a high-dynamic AC servo motor, hall-sensors, encoder, power supply, driver and positioning controller and Nano-PLC, as well as facilities for incorporating various control modules such as Bluetooth, WLAN, ZigBee, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, CANopen, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, Nano PLC, RS232/RS485/USB and Process Control.

Products • October 24, 2018

GN 124.1 Stainless Steel Magnetic Quick-Release Pins

JW Winco Inc. offers GN 124.1 stainless steel magnetic quick-release pins. The GN 124.1quick-release Pins are used for quickly connecting various parts and workpieces that are made of materials like iron and steel. A neodymium magnet is recessed into the underside of the bolt and axially retains the bolt in its inserted position.

Videos • October 23, 2018

Building custom machine tools with FANUC – Excalibur Tool in Grants Pass, Oregon

Building custom machine tools with FANUC - Excalibur Tools in Grants Pass, Oregon

Products • October 23, 2018

Upgraded RediMount Option

Thomson Industries Inc. has launched an upgraded RediMount option, a pre-engineered, modular adapter kit for seamlessly installing motors or gears in less than 5 minutes. The improved option is now the default for Thomson linear motion systems and precision linear actuators, and its capabilities are factored into optimal sizing recommendations generated through the company's Linear MOTIONEERING product sizing and selection tool.

Products • October 16, 2018

High Torque Retention Knobs Offer Added Safety

Safety in design is critical to CNC milling operations end products, as well as to the machine's profitability. As the trajectory of today's new milling technology trends toward machines producing extremely high speeds/high rpm within a smaller overall foot print–potential safety issues can't be ignored. Loose tools moving fast could present the potential for a lot of damage to the machine and workpiece.

Articles • October 11, 2018 • Kip Hanson

Retrofits keep CNC machines in business

Why resurrecting an old piece of iron with a new control may financially make sense.

Products • October 11, 2018

Second-Generation PremierPlus Technology

ANCA second-generation PremierPlus technology ensures consistent and efficient tool runout. With three times greater clamping force, tools are held more securely when grinding, increasing the consistency of tool geometry across a batch of tools. As the clamping force is increased it means more force is required to open the collet. This is enabled by a hydraulic pressure intensifier unit at the rear of the PremierPlus Adaptor used for this purpose.

Products • October 9, 2018

Gen4 Ionizing Bar

EXAIR's new Gen4 Ionizing Bar eliminates static electricity 25 percent better than previous models by eliminating larger static charges, faster. It has improved range and is effective when mounted up to 4 inches from a charged surface. Production speeds, product quality and surface cleanliness can improve dramatically.

Products • October 8, 2018

ServoStep Integrated Stepper Motor

JVL Industri Elektronik A/S introduces a new compact and slim stepper motor. The new ServoStep integrated stepper motor series MIS171 to MIS176 have a NEMA 17 42x42 mm flange and include controller with six different industrial Ethernet protocols, absolute multiturn encoder, closed loop and M12 connectors. This new motor family is based on the latest microprocessor and cooling technology and an advancement compared to previous designs.

Articles • October 4, 2018 • Will Sobel

Personalization vs. Customization

Vimana Elevate software addresses both with customizable dashboards and personalized service.

Articles • October 3, 2018

Keep machining circle unbroken

High Torque retention knobs keep toolholders in balance.