Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Products • August 2, 2023

Gas Strut Mounting Brackets and End Fittings

A circular gas strut bracket enables installation in space-restricted areas, making them ideal for use in applications including automotive, industrial machinery, trunks, toolboxes, and furniture. Designed to suit 10 mm angle joint balls and 4 mm screws, countersunk screw holes remove the potential of catching fingers or material. Protrusion-free screw installation also makes them an ideal aesthetic choice for use in locations such as kitchens. The bracket is supplied in zinc-plated steel, giving durability and resistance to corrosion.n

Products • July 22, 2023

GN3971 and GN3975 Angular Gear Boxes

The bevel gear box GN 3971 is available in seven sizes with housing lengths between 1.26 and 2.36 in (32 and 60 mm) and widths between 0.71 and 1.38 in (18 and 35 mm). The gear ratio between the gear box shafts is always 1. Thanks to small center distances, the worm gear reducer GN 3975 measures only 2.36 in (60 mm) on the sides and only 1.38 in (35 mm) in width. An internal hardened steel screw moves a worm gear made of special brass.

Videos • July 14, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with NSK America @ Eastec

During a tour of the NSK America booth at Eastec 2023, Senior Product Manager Greg Nottoli showcased the company's CTS-3030 high-speed, ultra-precise electric spindle designed to seamlessly transport coolant through the cutting tool.n

Videos • July 14, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with Haimer USA @ Eastec

Steven Baier, vice president of sales for Haimer USA, demonstrated a couple of heat-shrink machines during Eastec 2023: the Power Clamp Premium i4.0 and the Power Clamp Air i4.0 Economic.n

Products • July 11, 2023

Threaded Lathe Sleeves

Across the general machining industry, customers are able to directly plumb in an external coolant line to the back of the sleeve using a standard ½ NPT or ½ BSP pipe fitting. This also gives users the option to adapt external high-pressure pumps directly to a turret station to maximize pressure and flow for long/deep holes.

Articles • July 7, 2023 • Mark Backus

Green means go

Maximize machine utilization and productivity with quick-change tooling solutions.n

Videos • July 5, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with BIG DAISHOWA @ Eastec

Jack Burley, president and COO of BIG DAISHOWA Inc., took time during Eastec 2023 to highlight a number of the company's products, including tooling technology focused on trochoidal milling, high-precision fine boring heads with digital readouts, and the BIG-PLUS spindle system that is designed so the shank contacts the spindle taper and the spindle face at the same time.n

Products • July 5, 2023

Online Gearbox Identification Service

The link between the physical gearbox and the digital world is established via a data matrix code (DMC), a 2D code on the gearbox nameplate. This can be scanned via smartphone or tablet, for example. Alternatively, access is possible via a web portal on the Neugart homepage (www.neugart.com).

Videos • July 3, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with VEKTEK @ Eastec

During Eastec 2023, Kevin Swint, territory sales representative for VEKTEK, highlighted the company's new Auto-Coupler device for automating the hydraulic connection from the power supply to a workholding fixture, as well as VEKTEK's Advanced Automation Workholding Pump.n

Products • June 30, 2023

Clevis Brackets and Fork Kits

WDS' clevis fork brackets enable ISO 6432 actuators to connect and drive a host of machinery or devices. Available in 6 mm and 8 mm bracket pin sizes, three connection styles are available. The detent pull pin features a spring-loaded ball that secures the fastener, providing a high level of security, while the quick release pin enables easy fastening and removal.

Videos • June 29, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with SW North America @ Eastec

SW North America Inc. showcased its BA 322i that features 300 mm between two spindles as well as two worktables, with one being loaded and unloaded while the other resides in the work envelope.n

Videos • June 29, 2023

CTE Booth Visit with JM Performance Products @ Eastec

Craig Fischer, plant manager for JM Performance Products Inc., highlighted some of the company's newer products, including BT30 retention knobs, that were on display at the company's booth during Eastec 2023.