Product News

Walter Surface Technologiesoffers its new Coolcut S-50 soluble cutting fluid. The new fluid will improve the life of cutting tools and reduce heat buildup and friction on workpieces, even in tougher applications and on hard-to-machine metals, according to the company.

An optical cleaning kit designed for cleaning splatter from CO2 laser optics that is ideally suited for sapphire, quartz, germanium, silicon, and other materials is available from Laser Research Optics. The LRO advanced optical cleaning kit was designed for cleaning spatter and blowback from CO2 optics in the field to prevent damage to coatings, extend lens life, and improve laser performance.

The new Mazak VC-500 AM hybrid multitask machine combines full 5-axis capability and additive technology to enhance product design, reduce time to market and cut R&D costs. Reportedly ideal for manufacturers that require optimal part finish and high accuracy, the VC-500 AM machine builds part features to near net shape up to 10 times faster than other comparable systems quickly and easily without wasting expensive material and losing time by subtracting large amounts of metal from a solid material using normal multitasking machining technology.

Gleason Corp. introduces the P90CD and P90iC horizontal hobbing machines. Now, two new machines from the P-Series enhance the current model line to provide optimized solutions for specific applications which require high productivity and efficiency.

Guysons Model RXS-400 (rotary indexing spindle) system is designed to accommodate specific shot peening specs. The system is equipped with a Model 75-12 Cyclone reclaimer classifier for size control, spiral separator for shot shape control and D-2000 dust collector.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers EN 5337.9 technopolymer plastic lockable safety five-lobed knobs, with tapped brass insert, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant safety five lobed knobs are temperature resistant to 100° C (215° F), as well as resistant to solvents, oils, grease and other chemical agents.

Mastercam 2017 Mill from CNC Software Inc. offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation. 2D high-speed Toolpaths, 3D enhancements and multiaxis features combine with dozens of additional new enhancements in a package intended to improve shop floor productivity.

Hardinge Inc. announces the release of its newest 5-axis vertical machining center, the Bridgeport XT 630 5-axis. Bridgeport's new generation full 5-axis VMC is a fully digital, high-quality machine tool, designed to achieve maximum capacity and performance in the aerospace, mold and die, medical and automotive industries and many other manufacturing sectors.

PRAB Inc.’s E-Series Chip Processing System reduces volumes of metal turnings into thumbnail-size chips, separates oil and dry chips, and collects oil for reuse. According to the company, it engineers and manufacturers the equipment based on the exact needs and specifications of the application.

HEIDENHAIN announces the introduction of the new and improved +/-1um accurate ACANTO 1217 and 1218 length gages. Paired with the proprietary bi-directional serial interface EnDat 2.2, operators can monitor gages being used in production and detect failures before they occur, allowing mangers to plan and maintain optimal production levels and minimize machine down time.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has expanded its FEELER line to include the FEELER HV-1100V, a high performance vertical machining center that features a rigid design and many innovative features to provide exceptional accuracy and machining efficiency. The newest of the FEELER HV line, the HV-1100V features a dedicated trunnion, 4+1 axis configuration and a 13.8” (350 mm) rotary table.

Titan Tool Supply Inc. announces the introduction of a line of micro diamond and borazon grinding pins designed to meet an increasing demand for extremely small, precision ID grinding. The grinding pins, starting at a 0.016” diameter, are on a carbide shank, which provides extra strength and precision.

PI (Physik Instrumente) LP delivers new solutions for very small position changes, coupled with speed and high force in its P-630 nanopositioning stages. With design flexibility to meet custom assembly requirements and proven demonstrated reliability of many billions of cycles, PI piezo actuators are being utilized in research and industry microstructuring and scanning applications, precision positioning of optical elements, and micromachining.

Peddinghaus Corp. offers new AGTOS shot-blast machines, which are precisely designed and manufactured in Germany. This kind of machines is used for cleaning, roughening, shot peening or the finishing of part surfaces.

Mazak introduced the UN Series of high-speed vertical and horizontal machining centers, the UN-600/30V and UN-600/30H, respectively, to meet the high productivity, reliability, maintenance and automation requirements of the growing automotive manufacturing industry. Designed for the mass production of automotive components, these 30-taper machines feature an extremely small footprint as indicated by their UN (ultra-narrow) designation and are up to three times more productive per unit of floor space than normal-sized machines, according to the company.

Dapra Corp. offers a full line of Arnold high-pressure vises that provide controllable power and dependable clamping for a variety of workholding applications. The Arnold family of vises, manufactured by world leader Fresmak, includes durable solutions that are suitable for milling, grinding, drilling, toolroom and production work.

For new users of AutoCAD, or those simply brushing up on their skills, there is no better resource, according to the publisher. Published by Industrial Press Inc., Beginning AutoCAD 2017 Exercise Workbook by Cheryl Shrock and Steve Heather provides step-by-step instructions with corresponding screen shots illustrating exactly what the user will see when using the software.

Designed to machine complex parts from bar diameters to 65 mm (2.559 inch) and a length of up to 300 mm (11.811 inch), the TNX65/42 delivers piece costs that are globally competitive. The basis for this productivity is two identical main and counter spindles and four turrets, each capable of holding 10 live or fixed quick change VDI tools.

The System 3R Delphin Zero Point system from GF Machining Solutions provides an affordable clamping system for use during heavy milling operations on a variety of machine tools. With the Delphin system, manufacturers can increase their overall productivity by streamlining setups and reducing machine idle time.

This is the book for users of AutoCAD who are looking for the same great, step-by-step instruction and illustrations in the Beginning AutoCAD® Exercise Workbook and want to delve deeper into AutoCAD 2017's features, according to the published. Published by Industrial Press Inc. and designed for students, teachers and professionals in the field, the Advanced AutoCAD 2017 Exercise Workbook includes invaluable, updated coverage of essential features for intermediate and advanced users.