Products

Comau presents SmartDriveComau 800L, the machining center designed to answer the needs of the automotive sector, which requires increasingly fast, precise and flexible mechanical processes. SmartDriveComau 800L is a horizontal machining center that covers primary manufacturing needs, both as a single machining center or integrated within a highly flexible production line.

When it comes time to lubricate bearings, fans, chassis, or other metal areas where grease is applied, Cortec's CorrLube VpCI Lithium EP Grease offers longer lubrication enhanced with superior corrosion protection—even for use on electrical connections.

Titan Tool Supply Inc. announces the introduction of its second optical measuring device. Also developed in Germany by Schneider Messtechnik, the V-CAD 1 is capable of providing precise and fast measurements of parts up to 76mm X 63mm in size.

PFERD Inc. has announced a new linear finishing set for applications including rough stock removal, surface conditioning and consistent, high-quality cosmetic finishing on all metals and hardwoods. The set includes PFERD's innovative 5 in. diameter POLINOX non-woven PNZ finishing drum, featuring interleaved layers of non-woven material and abrasive cloth.

HEIDENHAIN launches a new product family that is a merger of HEIDENHAIN bearing and angle encoder technologies. Resulting in the MRP 2000, 5000 and 8000 (as well as customer-specific variants), these unique modules contain bearing sets not conventionally available and are able to be integrated with various encoder types to yield highly stiff modules that are easy to install.

MK Tools' solid-carbide round tools from Monaghan Tooling Group introduces new "Speed-Drill R4" geometry, reportedly offering unparalleled cutting speeds and unprecedented tool life in gray cast iron, ductile iron and forged steel—all popular materials in automotive engine and chassis components. With a new corner radius design, which is tangential to the drill point but nontangential to the diameter, these proven designs address challenging, high-production drilling applications.

Keyence offers an all-in-one 3D measurement and inspection package featuring laser profiling technology and image processing algorithms. The new XG-X vision system makes 3D setup and programming easier than ever with a new user interface and programmable encoder, according to the company.

Walter has introduced the Walter BLAXX M3016, a heavy-duty milling cutter with the ruggedness and power needed to make heavy cuts seem easy. The M3016 tackles ISO material groups P, M and K, and difficult applications such as machining frames made from cast iron for large molds, or housings for wind energy rotor hubs.

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. introduces its new Model 620 chuck. This 6"-dia. 3-jaw chuck has a 1"-dia. counterbore (hidden), with special sub-jaws, inserts and side loading base stop and stop pad.

Kent USA's best-selling vertical machining center is the KVR-2418A. This competitively priced vertical machining center has proven to be a reliable turnkey solution to many job shops, die and mold makers, and production facilities for years, according to the company.

The latest addition to the extensive machine offering from Schneeberger, the new Aries NGP answers to the need for an affordable tool grinder with all the power of a big machine. Aries NGP offers almost 10-hp, duty-rated power with a direct-drive, double-ended spindle and the accuracy of HSK 50 wheel arbor interface.

eNETDNC released three new monitoring reports for its eViewer, a Crystal Reports-based report generator, which every eNET-monitoring customer receives. The new reports offer daily, weekly and monthly breakdowns of machine availability.