Product News

Columbus McKinnon Corp. introduces CM Smart ID radio frequency identification (RFID) technology on hoists and rigging products.

Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp., Cutting Tool Div. introduced its new MFH-Raptor High Feed Milling Cutter, which features an anti-vibration design for increased productivity in ramping and helical milling at high speeds.

Hexagon Metrology announced the launch of 360° Smart Inline Measurement Solutions (360° SIMS), a new family of measurement solutions that can be fully integrated into demanding automotive production lines to serve manufacturers during launch, ramp-up and ongoing production.

LMC Workholding offers Chandox brand steel body and cast iron manual chucks for various applications.

In its on-going effort to offer cutting tools designed to simplify manufacturing processes, Nexus Cutting Tools unveiled the newest addition to its line of high-performance turning inserts, Magia LT1000.

Eriez Magna-Rails and Magna-Rolls utilize the time-tested, practical application of magnetics to effectively enhance the efficiency of automated conveyor systems.

Demanding grinding applications require a powerful filtration system, that positively supports and affects the production process. The filtration specialist Vomat provides the metalworking industry with individually tailored filtration concepts, as well as custom solutions for special applications. One example is a filtration system, which can handle Carbide and HSS waste running on the same machine, which is distributed in the U.S. by Oelheld U.S. Inc.

More machines than ever underscore the aim to respond to the user's operation, not only with options and automation, but increased energy efficiency. The new affordable Heller H 4500 4-axis machining center, a horizontal machine with Heller-produced HSK-A 100 spindle (also available in sk/bt 50 taper) and a 500 x 630mm pallet and 800mm strokes in X, Y & Z aims to do just that.

Raydiance, a provider of all-laser manufacturing solutions, announced the R-Drill (pictured), R-Tube and R-Mill, to address micromachining challenges in the automotive, industrial and medical device industries.

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom announced its next level in the Cincom L Series Innovation lineup, the L20 Type XII.

HEIDENHAIN is offering the ERO 1200/1400 series of modular optical rotary encoders without integral bearing.

A line of recirculating chillers that maintain the temperature of metalworking fluids with stabilities as precise as +/-0.9°F (0.5 degrees C) are available from PolyScience.

IMCO Carbide Tool offers the new wave of Omega M7 end mills.

The new absolute LC 195M and LC 495M sealed linear encoders from HEIDENHAIN are now available for use on machines that require a Mitsubishi interface.

Renishaw's new ATOM non-contact optical linear and rotary incremental encoder system combines miniaturization with leading-edge dirt immunity, signal stability and reliability.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers WN 648 self-lubricating rod end bearings in inch sizes.

U S Shop Tools has expanded its' large soft chuck jaw offering and offers soft jaws with additional heights, lengths and hole-to-front dimensions.

Tapeswitch Corp. offers a new programmable, mini safety laser scanner solution for simple through complex machine/area guarding applications, further expanding its custom/configurable machine guarding solutions consisting of mats, light curtains, laser scanners, non-contact safety switches and trapped key – interlocks, and PCU Control Unit based on machine user/builder applications, programmable logic control product features with capable configuration from simple to complex machine guarding, and safety device integration.

MultiCam's V Series is designed for companies looking for maximum value in a CNC plasma machine.

Danray Products LLC offers 52" and 62" steel lathe chuck shields for lathes or similar machines.