Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Products • April 30, 2018

F-712.PM1 High-Speed Optical Power Meter

The new F-712.PM1 high-speed optical power meter from PI (Physik Instrumente) converts optical signals and currents of photodiodes into a high resolution, logarithmic analog voltage signal. Its high bandwidth of 20kHz enables faster optical alignment, when used in conjunction with PI's high-speed FMPA photonics alignment systems for SiP (Silicon Photonics) applications. The extended wavelength range of 400nm to 1,550nm allows working in both the visible and infrared range without switching.

Products • April 18, 2018

Phantom S990 Machine Vision Camera

Vision Research introduces the Phantom S990 machine vision camera. The S990 features the right combination of fast frame rate, high resolution and available throughput for use in demanding machine vision applications in multiple industries.

Products • April 17, 2018

GN 187.4 Stainless Steel Serrated Locking Plates

JW Winco Inc. offers GN 187.4 stainless steel serrated locking plates. By using these RoHS-compliant serrated locking plates, standard components can be interlocked and firmly set at a defined angle.

Articles • April 16, 2018 • Robert Weinstein

Mitsubishi introduces stand-alone M80W CNC

Mitsubishi Electric Automation "has created a revolutionary leap" with its stand-along M80W CNC, which features a Windows-based display that is separate from the control unit.

Products • April 16, 2018

Serial Device Servers

Mencom Serial Device Servers are specifically designed to allow industrial devices to be directly accessible from the local network or even the Internet. Available in field-mount, din-rail mount or rack-mount versions from one up to 16 ports along with different operation temperature/EMC variants, these serial device server series covers all the needs that end users may have in converting Ethernet to Serial port (RS-232, RS-485, RS-422).

Products • April 12, 2018

Type 316 Side Mount Kits

EXAIR's new Type 316 Side Mount Kits make the mounting of a NEMA 4X Cabinet Cooler possible when an electrical enclosure has limited space on the top or side. These Type 316 Side Mount Kits are corrosion resistant. The compact Cabinet Cooler is a low cost way to purge and cool electrical control panels, protecting sensitive electronics from heat, dirt and moisture.

Products • April 10, 2018

SuperStar Membrane Dryers

LA-MAN Corp. offers a complete series of SuperStar Membrane Dryers that provide ultraclean and dry compressed air to applications from a wide range of industries. The unique series of SuperStar Membrane Dryers have been developed as a point of use filter to lower the dew point of the compressed air stream.

Products • April 10, 2018

Expanded Range of Index Plungers

WDS Component Parts Ltd. has again expanded its range of index plungers, maintaining its commitment to offering a comprehensive range of engineering components on a one-stop, high accessibility basis.

News • April 9, 2018

Fredon Corp. receives 2018 Technology Best Practices Award

Fredon Corp. of Mentor, Ohio, received the 2018 Technology Best Practices Award from the National Tooling and Machining Association. Fredon's use of a machine utilization tracker is an example of how manufacturers are using the internet of things and cloud technologies to improve performance on the factory floor, a company news release stated.

News • April 5, 2018

Bearing failure analysis

The accurate diagnosis of a bearing failure is imperative to prevent repeated failures and their additional expenses. While performing failure analysis is commonly left to outside vendors, the actual collecting of information can make a great difference in correctly diagnosing a bearing failure.

Products • April 5, 2018

ECO Linear Stage Series

The ECO linear stage series builds upon Aerotech's long tradition of producing low total-cost-of-ownership motion designs. Excellent positioning specifications, high stiffness and a variety of options and features combined with economic pricing make ECO stages a suitable choice for applications where robust motion performance is needed.

Products • April 3, 2018

CoroTurn Prime SL Head

Following last year's launch of PrimeTurning methodology and tools for external turning operations, Sandvik Coromant is introducing a dedicated CoroTurn Prime SL head that makes this process available for internal turning operations. The new SL head will meet the needs of oil and gas, aerospace and other manufacturers that machine diameters in excess of 90 mm (3.5 inches) and overhangs up to 8–10×D.