Product News

Siemens now offers its popular mid-range CNC, the Sinumerik 828D, with version 4.8 of the operating system. With the release of version 4.8, Siemens offers an array of new hardware and software solutions for its integrated Sinumerik portfolio. The offering comprises integrated industrial software and automation technology designed to enable machine tool manufacturers to leverage the full productivity potential of the digital factory in a mid-range control.

Users of the latest Radan release can benefit from streamlined processes, and doing more with fewer clicks. A company-wide investment in development, combined with data from software analytics, means the latest updates are based largely on customer usage and preferences.

Electro Scientific Industries Inc. announced the availability of its Geode laser-based micro-via drilling system for high-density interconnects (HDI) on rigid printed circuit boards (PCB). This new entry combines a CO2 laser and advanced beam control capabilities to deliver industry-leading throughput and accuracy from a system that is significantly smaller and lighter than current competitive offerings.

An upgraded pipe beveler featuring pneumatic clamping with a new motor and gearing that produces low rpm and high torque to pull a thick chip without cutting fluids has been introduced by Esco Tool.

From accepting and programming any CAD file to Dynamic roughing and precision finishing, Mastercam 2019 Lathe gives you a variety of techniques to turn all of your parts exactly as you need them. Mastercam 2019 Lathe features a new Tool Designer, Mill-Turn Environments and Multiple Plunge.

Camfil APC introduces the Gold Cone X-Flo (GCX) filter cartridge for high-efficiency industrial dust collection. Building on the proven performance of HemiPleat Gold Cone technology, GCX filters stay cleaner and last longer than conventional pleated filters.

Walter has expanded its Tiger·tec Gold line of indexable inserts with the addition of the WMP45G grade made specifically to handle the challenges of turbine blade machining. The new WMP45G grade, available as round indexable inserts for the F2334R copy milling cutter, is for facemilling and copy milling of martensitic and austenitic stainless steels.

SICK announces the launch of SICK’s Safe Portal Solutions. Safe Portal Solutions from SICK ensure flexible, efficient safeguarding for automated material transfer stations.

By increasing modularity and scalability, a new generation of Beckhoff TwinSAFE safety controllers permits optimal adaptation to the specific safety requirements of individual machine concepts. The ability to distribute the intelligence of an entire safety application across multiple TwinSAFE Logic-capable I/O modules means flexible implementation of increasingly modular architectures. These safety architectures can adapt to varied system requirements even more effectively than in the past.

The DeHoff G560-B1 is a custom machine designed to form the rifling grooves in gun barrels. The barrel is rotated by a 3-jaw chuck while a rifling button tool is pulled through the barrel by a hydraulic cylinder. The button tool deforms the rifling grooves into the internal bore of the barrel using a swaging process. All the rifling grooves are cold-formed in a single pass.

JW Winco Inc. has recently introduced WN-913.3 inch size steel set screws, with brass or nylon tip.

When it comes to replicating mineral casting beds, RAMPF says it is setting new standards. With new materials and optimized production and processing methods, an evenness of 0.02 millimeters and a straightness of 0.02 millimeters over a replication length of four meters is achieved.

CGTech, developer of the CNC verification, simulation and optimization software, VERICUT, has announced that its latest release, Version 8.2, includes a new module for NC program optimization: Force Turning.

Metrology software has challenges in most application environments, and LK Metrology’s new 8.5 version of its CAMIO coordinate measuring machine software has a range of new features to help meet those challenges.

A new solution for human-machine collaboration is now available from automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas. The Sysmac AI Controller handles several key steps in the data-driven decision process for predictive maintenance, thereby freeing up industrial professionals from tedious calculations, analyses and infrastructure upgrades.

Engineering and technical component supply company WDS Component Parts Ltd. is expanding its range of leveling feet, or machine feet as they are also known, to include new styles, new materials and new features. Leveling feet are used to support all manner of machines – industrial, medical, scientific etc. as well as cabinets, furniture and display equipment.

Beckhoff Automation has announced new EtherCAT G gigabit communication technology, which enhances EtherCAT performance by delivering the Gbit Ethernet speeds needed to support highly data-intensive applications. The latest industrial Ethernet technology expansion is not only compatible with the globally established 100 Mbit/s EtherCAT standard, but also provides the same familiar ease of use.

WDS Component Parts Ltd. has extended its hinge range with the introduction of new locking lever hinges. These are typically for use with aluminium profile space-frames, but are expected to also find a wide range of other applications.

The all gear drive transmission on the 17-inch gear head milling machine from Palmgren delivers full power at any speed producing a cutting speed at nearly 100 percent horsepower and torque.

Tormach Inc. has introduced a software upgrade to its PathPilot CNC software package that offers premium functionality standard, at no cost. In addition, Tormach is introducing its new ‘TRY PathPilot’ program that allows new users to program, learn and train on the program for free.