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The Eldorado M30-30T is a twin-spindle gundrilling machine with independent spindle control, which allows the machine to perform two independent drilling cycles at the same time. A separate 6.5” (165 mm) full-color control screen is installed on both sides of the machine to enable the operator to take full advantage of the independent spindle flexibility.

A battery-powered, boiler-tube beveling tool that delivers the same power as a pneumatic beveler but is truly cord-free, making it suitable for quick welding end preps is available from Esco Tool. The Tube Weasel Battery MILLHOG is a right-angle drive I.D. clamping welding end prep tool featuring an 850 Watt motor with a proprietary gear reduction system that delivers high torque at 43 rpm.

KOMA Precision Inc. introduces a line of high accuracy, high rigidity, energy saving and zero maintenance rotary tables from Tsudakoma. The pictured RBS series (Rotary Ball System) is a 4th axis rotary table series suitable for single-axis VMCs and the TBS series (Tilt Ball System) is a 5th axis rotary table series suitable for dual-axis use on VMCs.

With the SCHUNK TENDO Slim 4ax hydraulic expansion toolholder, it is possible to combine the complete outside geometry of heat shrinking mountings with SCHUNK hydraulic expansion technology. The slim mounting makes it suitable for use in series production, particularly in the automotive industry.

EZ-CAM publicly introduce custom, support videos. According to the company, it's a provision that can’t go unnoticed. Its customers can’t put a dollar amount on such a remedy--and neither did EZ-CAM. There are no costs associated to this service. EZ-CAM includes these custom, support videos with 1-year support and maintenance.

With EPB 890 digital boring heads, Seco Tools made fine boring easier and more precise. The digital boring heads display the absolute diameter settings and the relative diameter adjustment. These heads accurately cut by providing diameter readings and settings within 1 μm.

This analog DREHplus 3D tester from Euro-Tech features innovative, precise probing technology through a patented conical tip specifically designed for measuring tools on lathes saving time and money. No expensive additional equipment is necessary plus the DREHplus is impervious to splash water and oil.

BIG KAISER offers a mobile app to support boring operations. Leveraging the precision of BIG KAISER tooling through remote real-time information access further improves productivity and control on the factory floor.

The large Powermill machining center from Mecof, part of EMCO Group, provides users precision, high dynamics, operational flexibility, and cost-effectiveness in a massive travelling gantry 5-axis milling center. Powermill with its moving bridge structure, permits loading of large, heavy workpieces on the stationary work table from overhead or from either end of the machine, making it ideal for handling aerospace components.

Jergens Inc. introduces its 125mm vise and 96mm Drop & Lock pallet as a universal quick-change solution. The two work together on vertical and horizontal machining centers, and significantly open up possibilities on 5-axis and multiple-axis machining centers for increased machining access and the quick changeover of both top tooling and machineable parts.

Controx-Neuhauser presents a full line of standard saw blades and side chip clearance saws suitable for a wide range of precision cutting applications. Available in U.S. Imperial dimensions with diameters from 1” to 8” and metric dimensions from 20mm to 250mm, with fine, medium and coarse tooth pitch to suit application requirements.

Mencom SQUICH spring terminal rectangular connectors are known for their convenient tool-free solutions that significantly reduce the connection time by utilizing spring terminals with actuator buttons. The cabling time of the SQUICH connector can be 50% quicker than the screw-type connection and 20% quicker than the conventional spring-type connection.

Bogen develops and produces high-precision variable magnetic scales and measuring systems to measure angle, distance, position.

GTI Predictive Technology offers the Wireless Machine Level. The company says this product is a major leap forward from its previous 1-axis level and supports both the iPad and Windows computers.

PROHT ultrasonic cleaning tanks and housings are constructed of stainless steel with a Duplex stainless transducer radiating surface to significantly extend transducer life. PROHT tanks are available in sizes ranging from 12” by 6” through 36” by 24” and offer the same cleaning capabilities as more elaborate systems but at a lower price.

Madison Chemical introduces TreadBrite Edge Gel cleaner, which removes soil, laser scale, rust, and heat-treat scale, including heat tint/weld burn by simultaneously cleaning and brightening the surface through an etching process. This viscous gel contains a balanced blend of surfactants and acids, and is designed for use on aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel and copper.

With its EcoCWave, Dürr Ecoclean has developed a system for aqueous cleaning processes that can handle a wide range of tasks – from rough to fine cleaning – in an efficient manner. To this end, the new all-round talent comes with a list of features which ensure superior cleaning quality and process reliability, shorter overall cleaning cycles, and major energy savings.

From accepting and programming any CAD file to Dynamic roughing and precision finishing, Mastercam 2017 Lathe gives you a variety of techniques to turn all of your parts exactly as you need them. Mastercam 2017 Lathe features a new Chip Break option, TNRC Control and Stock Model Enhancements.

Allied Machine & Engineering announces the continued success of Wohlhaupter’s MVS modular connection system. Part of the Multibore collection, the MVS connection is a flexible system designed primarily for drilling and boring, with application possibilities in tapping, endmilling and light shell milling.

The RT 100 S drill from Guhring was especially developed for the complex machining of steel materials. It reportedly scores points thanks to high cutting values and consistently good hole quality. An especially stable and accurate cutting edge is produced thanks to the special micro-geometry.