Continuing to provide the Quadra-Chek metrology digital readout for 2-D geometries, Heidenhain Corp. introduces it with a new dark gray faceplate. It is now called the Quadra-Chek ND 1200.
Carl Hirschmann Inc. offers stainless steel, submersible 1-axis and 2-axis rotary indexing tables used in the manufacture of complex workpieces for wire, vertical, small-hole EDM, and milling applications, which include medical, power turbine, aeronautical engineering, gear manufacturing and R&D.
New shrink-fit toolholders for machining centers and multitask machines are available from Kennametal Inc. The shrink-fit program is split into two lines. The GP (General Purpose) line for carbide, HSS and steel shanks can be accommodated with clamping torques suitable for most general machining tasks.
Lyndex-Nikken Inc. offers a wide range of live and static tools for Mori Seiki CNC lathes (NL and DuraTurn series) and multiple-axis Machines (NZ and NT series).
Makino announces the release of the UPV-3 and UPV-5 wire EDM with an oil-based dielectric fluid system for high-accuracy machining of hardened materials and mirror-like surface finishing capabilities.
The new F-Series vertical machining center from Makino Inc. integrates 8mm fine-pitch ballscrews and 0.05μm as standard equipment to provide enhanced precision. The series consists of two models: F3 and F5.
Mayfran International has introduced the ConSep Flex universal chip conveyor/separator, an innovative new system that efficiently handles a full range of materials and chip types while also cleaning coolant at the machine tool.
With the continuing evolution of machining requirements to satisfy new aircraft and power generation production needs, Mitsui Seiki USA Inc. has released several new 4- and 5-axis machining centers.