Product News

Roughly 1,196 square feet of shelving was consolidated into two Shuttle Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) from Kardex Remstar occupying only 184 square feet, a 71 percent savings in floor space.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. introduces the high performance BN7000 turning system for the machining of cast iron.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 452.1 and 452.2 vibration/shock absorption mounts, cylindrical type, with stainless steel components, in inch sizes.

The HAIMER-developed endmill geometries are based on an unequal flute and helix design for chatter-free high-end machining, according to the company.

Sandvik Coromant's exchangeable-head (EH) system includes a wide assortment of solid carbide heads, indexable milling cutters, boring heads, integrated machine adaptors and different shanks.

Makino introduces the newest addition to its family of 5-axis vertical machining centers, the D800Z.

To facilitate the opportunity for machine users to better monitor and implement a predictive motion control system, Leine & Linde introduces a new version of a rotary encoder supporting Condition Monitoring Systems. Called the Model 862 with PROFIBUS DP, this robust mechanical structure from Heidenhain is now a part of Leine & Linde's long history of operation in tough motion control environments, such as seen within the steel, paper and wind power equipment industries, to name a few.

The Brother M140X1 from Yamazen works best in mass-production parts processing. This compact, multitasking machine has an added turning function in conjunction with Brother's high-speed mill and tapping.

Graco Inc. launched the G-Flex Feeder Flexible Parts Feeding Solution.

The IF-Profiler, by Alicona, is a non-contact measuring system to measure surface roughness including form.

The PCH Series of portable dust collection systems from Airflow Systems Inc. provides source-point collection of airborne contaminants and prevents contaminants from migrating throughout the facility to settle on equipment and fixtures, contaminate product or present physical hazards to personnel.

As with all production line operations, the marking has to be automated for cost and quality control reasons. SIC Marking are specialists in integrated systems which are highly versatile and easy to incorporate into a production environment.

Rosler's R series rotary vibratory bowls are automation-friendly machines that offer usable volumes from 1.8 to 30 cu. ft. and are ideal for processing a range of components from small, delicate parts to large marble slabs.

STROTHMANN now also offers quadro turnstiles for the RoundTrack 40 system.

Hyundai WIA announces its latest addition to the wildly popular Value Master range of CNC vertical machining centers, the F650VM.

Hexagon Metrology announces the commercial availability of ROMER measuring arm packages equipped with PC-DMIS Touch Portable measurement software.

Small to large part workholding setups align and lock into position fast and accurately using Kurt Manufacturing Co.'s DockLock system.

Fastems FPC is a cost-effective solution to automate horizontal machining centers.

Dillon Chucks and Jaws introduces HPG500, a premium boundary lubricant that prevents metal-to-metal contact under high load and slow speed conditions for either high-end manual chucks or power chucks.

Carr Lane introduces the CL5 quick-change, 5-Axis workholding system.