Machine Tool Attachments & Accessories

Products • July 19, 2016

Drylin W Stop Motion Predefined Positional System

For manual adjustments, the motion plastics specialist igus has expanded its range of linear guides further and presents its novelties, such as the ball-pretensioned predefined positional system for stepped locking as well as the compact preload prism slide with pretensioned guide carriage. Depending on requirements, users can easily order their complete solutions for easy adjustments, rather than having to resort to own solutions or oversized linear guides.

Products • July 19, 2016

InTronix Spindle

Gilman Precision unveils the new InTronix Spindle, the newest and most versatile addition to the company's product line to date. The InTronix combines the affordability of a belt-driven spindle with the compact size of a motorized spindle without compromising precision, according to the company.

Products • July 15, 2016

Front Locking Nut Technology for M12 Connectors

Mencom announces new front locking nut technology for its M12 connectors. These front mount receptacles with front lock nut are for thread mount applications that need specific keyway orientations due to the space constraint or any other unexpected engineering situations. Mencom's new front lock nut receptacles allow the keyway to be freely rotated to any orientation required by simply adjusting the connector and the front lock nut.

Products • July 15, 2016

Forkardt SRFN1 Compact Steady Rest

Hardinge announces the introduction of a hydraulically operated steady rest for its Conquest H51 CNC Turning Center. This new attachment is the Forkardt SRFN1 compact steady rest and is the ideal tool to support long workpieces without distorting or deflecting the part.

Products • July 14, 2016

Albeo AHH1-Series Fixture

The Albeo AHH1-Series from Current, powered by GE, is a Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C, and D rated fixture for hazardous locations with high ambient temperatures and wet applications. Utilizing a sealed, IP66-rated form factor, the Albeo AHH1-Series offers customers a rugged design with exceptional performance and high reliability.

Products • July 13, 2016

Transformer Rewind Service

Schaffner introduces its transformer rewind service, which is typically faster and more economical than purchasing a new transformer. Whether performed on-site or in-factory, Schaffner rewinds are often a desirable solution for tight budgets, tight schedules and tight spaces.

Products • July 8, 2016

GN 421.10 Technopolymer Plastic Hollow Knurled Knobs

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 421.10 technopolymer plastic hollow knurled knobs with stainless steel nonmarring tipped threaded studs, with brass or plastic tip, in metric sizes.

Products • July 7, 2016

TID Tool Identification System

The TID System is an innovative tool identification system from Elbo Controlli that empowers workshops with an easy, affordable solution for tool data management. The TID system is a tool identification system that establishes an interface between the Elbo Controlli tool presetter and the machine tool NC.

Products • July 7, 2016

Centricut Air Curtain

Hypertherm is introducing a new Centricut brand air curtain for underwater cutting with ESAB plasma systems. The air curtain is designed for use with the Centricut brand quick change torch for ESAB PT-36, PT-600, and PT-19XLS torches.

Articles • July 1, 2016 • Michael C. Anderson

A CNC and automation networking system that delivers analytics

Four major players involved in industrial automation are collaborating on the development of a platform that connects CNC machines, robots, peripheral devices and sensors. The purpose of the system is to deliver analytics that optimize manufacturing production.

Articles • July 1, 2016 • Evan Jones Thorne

A Simple Diagnosis

It's not the most glamorous piece of equipment by any means, but the ball bar is a diagnostic tool used, in some form, to benchmark the performance of virtually every machine tool sold, according to Harold Schoch, vice president of technology and sales for Konecranes, Erlanger, Ky.

Articles • July 1, 2016 • Kip Hanson

Multibenefit Machines

CNC lathes have evolved greatly over the past few decades. What were once simple 2-axis turning machines have become a bewildering array of extremely capable metalcutting equipment, most of which offer two spindles, multiple turrets, robust milling capabilities and can complete many parts in a single setup. In other words, they have become multitask machines.