The L.S. Starrett Co. has significantly expanded its line of benchtop hardness testers, adding seven Rockwell systems, eight Vickers systems and one Brinell system, a total of 16 new testers.
BEA Lasers has announced the introduction of a new lens for use with its MIL series lasers. The E²L Extreme Environment Lens incorporates a quartz glass lens into the end ferrule, providing resistance to harsh or extreme environmental conditions, such as welding arc flash, abrasives, dust and coolant.
In today's booming manufacturing environment, high machine tool utilization rates can have an impact on optimal machine tool performance resulting in planned or unplanned repair requirements. IBAG has stepped up its high-speed spindle repair and rebuilding services at their North Haven, Connecticut, facility.
GF Machining Solutions has introduced the Spark Track technology for wire EDMs. Spark Track, powered by the company's Intelligent Spark Protection System (ISPS) module, prevents wire breakage that occurs when cutting irregularly shaped workpiece features. With Spark Track technology and the ISPS module, wire EDM users gain secure and uninterrupted EDM processing, improved machining efficiency and ease of use for operators.
Clamp-type shaft collars, couplings and mounting devices that can be finished in custom colors to exactly match commercial OEM and military MIL product specifications have been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp.
Suhner has redesigned the entire precision slide program with an emphasis on product performance and cost benefits to the customer. Once again, Suhner delivered on this promise with a number of design improvements such as rigidity and compact design, including a variety of optional slide assembly features and accessories.
No. 1044 is a 2,000° F (1,093° C), inert atmosphere bench furnace from Grieve, currently used for heat treating at the customer's facility. Workspace dimensions of this furnace measure 12" W x 18" D x 8" H. 6KW are installed in nickel chrome wire coils supported by ceramic plates.
Dillon Manufacturing's hard and soft jaws, pie jaws, collets and more are available for a wide variety of workholding applications. Their same-day shipments keep job shops running without tying up capital in inventory or worrying about lead-times.
JW Winco is expanding its mounting clamps selection with new elements that will ensure simpler, more optimal and more flexible clamping of system-specific components.
Tungaloy is expanding its DoTwistBall line of copy milling cutters to include additional diameters of shell mills. DoTwistBall is designed to ensure maximum machining reliability during complex 3D milling processes.
Carmex Precision Tools Ltd. has made four additions to its family of tools for Swiss-style machining applications, including the multifunction G6 six-edge turning insert designed to fit a single holder and capable of high productivity in applications, including threading, grooving, parting, and back and front turning.