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millGrind is a hybrid machine for additive machining. It combines grinding, milling and the option of laser deposition welding in a single machine, saving not only equipment costs, but also valuable changing and retooling time. The optional laser head can also be conveniently exchanged into the machine via a toolchanger in order to realize the functions of laser hardening, marking and additive material deposition welding.

Dialight unveiled a new addition to its lineup of next-generation high-intensity LED panel mount indicators. The new watertight 656 series ½" indicators incorporate the latest LED technology to deliver superior brightness and visibility in five standard colors for a range of indoor and outdoor applications, including instrument and UL 508 panels, safety indicators, power generation, rail, bus and airline transportation and vehicle and equipment applications.

No. 1042 is a 2,000° F (1093°C), gas-fired heavy-duty furnace from Grieve. Workspace dimensions of this furnace measure 30" W x 60" D x 30" H. The furnace offers 750,000 BTU/HR, which are installed in four modulating natural gas burners with a floor mounted combustion air blower.

The BG series machines are equipped with a moving table or traveling column, depending on the workpiece, and are designed for grinding complex and large tools such as broaches. Depending on machine size, the components have lengths ranging from 1,000 mm at a workpiece diameter of 10-200 mm up to a maximum workpiece length of 3,000 mm and a diameter of 600 mm. The BG can grind both straight toothed and helical tools.

The smartLine variant is a flexible, modular machine concept. "The secret of our smartLine range is its modular structure," points out Dr. Markus Stanik, managing director of Elb-Schliff. "We leverage a modular machine kit for the customized assembly of both surface grinding and complex profile grinding machines."

Waterjet systems manufacturer Jet Edge Inc. introduces its new Permalign V-Series Mini Hopper for abrasive waterjet cutting. The variable aperture Permalign V-Series Mini Hopper increases abrasive waterjet cutting productivity and profitability by allowing waterjet operators to easily make adjustments to abrasive flow, minimizing abrasive consumption.

Makino announces its latest full 5-axis machine solution, the DA300 vertical machining center, reportedly providing the ideal blend of speed, precision and flexibility for complex part applications. Inspired by the best design characteristics from both vertical and horizontal machine platforms, the DA300 delivers the highest productive capabilities for multi-axis workpieces in the smallest of machine footprints.

Osborn introduced its new line of abrasive products. The new line includes depressed-center grinding discs, cut-off discs and flap discs. All products are produced in Osborn's new manufacturing facility in Germany.

Rectangular workpieces are automatically centered and aligned with RIGO elements. Rectangular workpieces up to a ratio 1:3 are automatically centered and aligned in all directions. Concentricity and lateral-guiding accuracy is less than 0.02mm.

Seco Tools LLC has expanded its solutions for difficult-to-machine materials with the introduction of the High Feed 6—the latest addition to the High Feed series of indexable-insert milling cutters. This new cutter features a design created specifically to boost material removal rates and handle high chip loads, resulting in substantial productivity increases and exceptional tool life, according to the company.

Forkardt Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the HWC hydraulic actuating cylinder. This new line of cylinders is designed to directly replace many of the current European brand cylinders, but with a lower price, higher rpm capability and higher operating pressures, according to the company.

Walter Surface Technologies continues to enhance manufacturing and machining productivity with the release of its new Coolcut S-50 soluble cutting fluid. Relying on Coolcut S-50 will help heavy machining and manufacturing cut down on production time, which in turn helps them reduce costs and downtime, according to the company.