Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Products • August 10, 2016

MIN Series Locks

Mencom MIN series locks are designed to secure the connection between two straight MIN plugs or between a straight MIN plug and a mating receptacle to prevent the unexpected interruptions. The padlock hole ensures the extra layered protection by allowing only authorized users to have an access to the connection.

Articles • August 5, 2016

Rotary table speeds production

END USER: Precise Machining & Manufacturing LLC, (918) 438-3121, www.accurusaero.com/locations/precise-machining-manufacturing-llc. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Koma Precision Inc., (800) 951-3152, www.komaprecision.com. CHALLENGE: Add 5-axis capabilities to a horizontal machining center and decrease part setup time. SOLUTION: A rotary table.

Products • August 5, 2016

EN 5337.9 Technopolymer Plastic Five-Lobed Knobs

J.W. Winco Inc. offers EN 5337.9 technopolymer plastic lockable safety five-lobed knobs, with tapped brass insert, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant safety five lobed knobs are temperature resistant to 100° C (215° F), as well as resistant to solvents, oils, grease and other chemical agents.

Products • August 4, 2016

P-630 Nanopositioning Stages

PI (Physik Instrumente) LP delivers new solutions for very small position changes, coupled with speed and high force in its P-630 nanopositioning stages. With design flexibility to meet custom assembly requirements and proven demonstrated reliability of many billions of cycles, PI piezo actuators are being utilized in research and industry microstructuring and scanning applications, precision positioning of optical elements, and micromachining.

Products • August 3, 2016

Model RG Rolling Ring Linear Drive

New from Amacoil/Uhing is the precision motion drive system. This is a Model RG rolling ring linear drive integrated with a motion controller for precision linear motion applications. The precision motion drive is fully programmable and meets application requirements for precision winding/spooling, pick-and-place machines, X-Y coordinate tool movement, metrology equipment and other machinery providing fast, accurate positioning and reciprocating linear motion.

Products • July 27, 2016

QFOCUS QF-46 Piezo Nanopositioning Stage Series

Aerotech's QFOCUS QF-46 piezo nanopositioning stage series enables microscope objective and optics positioning at high-speeds with nanometer-level performance. It is available in closed-loop travels of 100 μm and 250 μm, and open-loop travels of 120 μm and 300 μm. The QF-46 is designed with next-generation optical instruments and laser machines in mind.

Products • July 27, 2016

Leine & Linde 1000 Series Rotary Encoder

The Leine & Linde 1000 series rotary encoder with speed monitoring capabilities from Heidenhain is used in applications where secure speed feedback is critical to protect motors, machinery or operators from risk of failure. This is especially useful on heavy moving machinery such as hoists, lifts, cranes and mining equipment, to name a few.

Products • July 27, 2016

Miniature Metric Precision Ball Screws

Thomson Industries Inc. has built upon its selection of miniature metric precision ball screws to include three common interface styles: flanged, threaded and rounded. This comprehensive offering equips customers with even more options when designing small-space applications.

Products • July 27, 2016

5-axis Platters

Designed specifically for Vertical Machining Centers, KME CNC's 5-axis platters are built right into a precision rigid meehanite cast iron trunnion frame and table. Standard models come with 1, 2, or 3 independent 5-axis platters on the trunnion table, giving your VMC full-range production capability.

Products • July 22, 2016

QUADRAN 365 NDT Lamp

Spectroline's new QUADRAN 365 NDT lamp (QDR-365SC) feature four ultra-hi-flux UV-A LEDs plus a convenient white light LED to quickly switch between fluorescent inspection and flaw location. For increased flexibility, it features a unique dual, high/low white light output control. The lamp is fully compliant with the ASTM E3022 Standard for LED UV-A lamps.

Products • July 22, 2016

GN 237 Zinc Die-Cast Hinges

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 237 zinc die-cast hinges with extended hinge wing, countersunk through-holes or threaded stud type. These RoHS-compliant hinges with extended hinge wings, used when wider spacing is required on the mounting surface for the bore holes, have a compact and sturdy design.

Videos • July 21, 2016

Non-profit engineering research group adds electron beam system to toolbox

EWI, a non-profit organization dedicated to innovating and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies for industry, soon will add an Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) system to its R&D toolbox. Chicago-based Sciaky Inc. announced the sale of its EBAM system in a news release issued July 20.