Products

The Forney 40 P Plasma Cutter is the ideal choice for heavy-duty cutting. This machine is capable of dual-voltage, allowing users to work wherever 120V and 230V power is available. The 20' torch included with this unit allows great reach and a large working envelope for maximum convenience and comfort.

YG-1 has launched four new solid-carbide fiberglass routers for CNC or hand routers to handle every machining process for fiberglass and other high-performance fibers from start to finish. These new routers, like all YG-1 tools, are optimized in composition, cutting angles, flute strength and stability for longer life and lower cost per part.

Introduced to the U.S. market, the Variaxis C-600 from Mazak Corp. is an advanced 5-axis solution with a wide variety of optional features, automation-ready machine enclosure, operator-friendly ergonomic design and significantly improved productivity. This all-new machine leverages 40% faster rapid traverse rates, 4.5 second chip-to-chip automatic toolchanger, double-ended tilting table and robust C-frame construction for shorter noncut times and faster cycle times.

Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division launched the RS-Squared Area Scanner for the Absolute Arm – pairing for the first time an area scanner with a portable measurement arm. Designed for high-speed scanning of simple shapes and surfaces, the RS-Squared can measure parts faster than conventional laser scanners and even other structured light scanners.n

For aerospace shops struggling with holemaking and milling operations in hybrid stacked materials, the new JC899 Hybrid Stack finisher and JC898 rougher from Seco Tools are ideal solutions. The finisher, JC899, features a patented two-in-one geometry that eliminates problems with delamination and fiber pulling out when working with stacked materials such as carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) combined with titanium or aluminum.

Simplify the process of installing, moving and realigning CNC machine tools with SP ProTwist by Status Pro, offered exclusively in North America by CENTRIC International. This highly precise and easy to use system is an essential part of any quality management process, offering precision measurements down to 1 μm (0.2 arcsec).

Tungaloy is expanding its AH9130 drill head grade series to include the DMP drill head line of the DrillMeister head-changeable drill series.

OnRobot has launched a compact, single-pad version of its innovative Gecko no-mark adhesive gripper. The new Gecko Single Pad (SP) gripper brings the same capability to new automation applications with small footprints and lower payload. The Gecko SP is available in three sizes; SP1, SP3 and SP5 named after the gripper's payload in kilos, featuring ability to lift a wide range of flat, smooth, shiny or perforated surfaces.

Shrinking availability of skilled labor and continual cost-reduction pressures are magnifying the importance of manufacturing systems, services and integrated solutions, according to machine tool importer and distributor Absolute Machine Tools Inc. During more than three decades of selling and supporting a comprehensive selection of machine tools, Absolute has participated in wide-ranging changes in the manufacturing industry. The company concludes that manufacturing success and growth now require engineered solutions that integrate machine tools with automation systems, process design and maintenance services.

A universal positioning system that consists of a wide range of components that lets users mount, move to position and then lock devices in space has been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp.

Versa Pullers presents caterpillar pullers, which provide uniform pressure over the entire traction length, thus exerting greater pulling force without product deformation. They are suitable for pliable materials like tubing, extruded profiles, foams, soft extruded materials like weather stripping. Versa series "C" pullers are available in non-motorized versions, which can be included in OEM designs, or in motorized versions that allow "out of the box" productivity.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the new Methods MB 450U simultaneous five-axis bridge-type machining center, loaded with features and capabilities for efficiently manufacturing complex parts with a high degree of quality, reliability and accuracy, as well as offered in an excellent value package. Due to the FANUC 31i-MB5 control, this machine is able to perform full five-axis precision machining of challenging parts, significantly reducing the need for multiple setups.