Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Articles • February 16, 2017

Metalworking Product Review: February 2017

The Metalworking Product Review in the February 2017 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering features: Heller Machine Tools, FP 4000 5-axis HMC with twin drives in the Z-axis; Seco Tools LLC, 150.10-JETI parting-off system with HSS blades, Jetstream Tooling technology and tool blocks with coolant inlets; Wayne Products, the Mini-Skimmer R.S. belt-type oil skimmer; Fagor Automation USA, the CNC 8060 T.

Products • February 16, 2017

USB Digital Accelerometer

GTI Predictive Technology announces the next generation USB digital accelerometer. This product reportedly provides a major leap forward from other USB accelerometers in the market.

Products • February 15, 2017

Model RG Linear Drives

Amacoil-Uhing Model RG linear drives now feature an option for fine adjustment of maximum travel distance. On the standard Amacoil-Uhing drive assembly, the end stops limiting travel distance are set by hand. With the new option, the end stops ride on threaded rods with control knobs on both ends.

Products • February 9, 2017

SQUICH Spring Terminal Rectangular Connectors

Mencom SQUICH spring terminal rectangular connectors are known for their convenient tool-free solutions that significantly reduce the connection time by utilizing spring terminals with actuator buttons. The cabling time of the SQUICH connector can be 50% quicker than the screw-type connection and 20% quicker than the conventional spring-type connection.

Products • February 9, 2017

Wireless Machine Level

GTI Predictive Technology offers the Wireless Machine Level. The company says this product is a major leap forward from its previous 1-axis level and supports both the iPad and Windows computers.n

News • February 8, 2017

CCAT installs 20-ft, 135,000-pound Zimmermann machine

After being packed into 11 crates and travelling from Neuhausen, Germany to Baltimore by boat, and onto its final destination by truck back in December, a 20-foot-long, 135,000 lb. industrial machine from Zimmermann was moved into place over the course of several hours at the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology.

Products • February 1, 2017

Spindle Repair

SPS Spindle takes their business very seriously. It realizes that its clients' bottom lines rely on the detail-oriented services provided by the spindle repair company. Machine downtime equates to profit loss, and SPS takes pride on being a no-nonsense company.

Articles • January 31, 2017 • William Leventon

Machine Technology: Alternatives to hand-feeding machines

More lathe purchasers are choosing automated material handling options, according to the February 2017 Machine Technology column by Bill Leventon.

Products • January 31, 2017

GN 303 and GN 303.1 Zinc Die Cast Adjustable Levers

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 303 (with steel components) and GN 303.1 (with stainless steel components) zinc die cast adjustable levers with push-button, threaded-stud type. The adjustable hand levers with push button, which are RoHS compliant, have proven to be ideal wherever parts have to be clamped in a confined space or in a particular lever position.

Products • January 19, 2017

Direct-Drive Spindles

When machining requires high-speed performance, Troyke's direct-drive spindles deliver precision and control. Direct motor-to-spindle connection eliminates any chance for gear error, allowing for a high degree of accuracy.

Products • January 18, 2017

GN 254 Stainless Steel Vibration/Shock Absorption Mounts

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 254 inch and metric size stainless steel vibration/shock-absorption mounts, conical type. These RoHS compliant vibration/shock absorption mounts are also known as shock absorbing mounts, vibration mounts, antivibration mounts, vibration bobbins or rubber bumpers.

Products • January 18, 2017

ECN/EQN/ERN 400 Hollow-Shaft Connection Encoders

HEIDENHAIN introduces a new series of functionally safe hollow-shaft connection encoders to the manufacturing equipment industry. Called the ECN/EQN/ERN 400 series, these new rotary encoders are especially useful in applications where quick machine shut-off is required in dangerous situations.