Product News

In an industry where time is money and shaving a second off part cycle times translates into huge savings, EXSYS Tool Inc. has developed a new modular tool holding system specifically for those high-volume manufacturers using Star CNC brand Swiss-style machines.

Third Wave Systems has released version 6.1 of its NC program optimization software, Production Module.

Quickmill has introduced the Annihilator Series of Gantry Machining Centers to the metal cutting industry.

Zagar Workholding Group has added a complete line of rotary and indexing tables to its product offering.

Parlec Inc. has integrated several reengineered products into its Precision Modular Boring line.

The TFG20 gantry enclosure is Technifor's latest laser marking solution.

Walter USA, LLC has announced a series of enhancements to its line of grooving products.

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels introduces a line of USA-made surface conditioning belts designed for work in wet or dry applications including cleaning, finishing, blending and deburring.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers series GN 7336.7 Clamping Knobs with Indexing Plunger as well as GN 7366.8, a version with safety function.

A line of low absorption laser CO₂ lenses that run cooler than standard lenses to provide focal length stability and help assure consistent cut quality is available from Laser Research Optics.

Drake Manufacturing Services Co. has recently shipped a GS:TE-LM 200 Steering Worm Grinder to a European automotive parts supplier.

Ingersoll Cutting Tools introduces the T-Micro system specifically designed for the machining of very small internal diameters.

In response to popular demand, the Carmex CMT line of toolholders and inserts for vertical thread milling has been expanded with the addition of C10 (10mm diameter) and C25 (25mm diameter) inserts and toolholders for smaller and larger diameters.

International Chemical Company has introduced the 7900 Series of Machine and Grinding Coolants.

Mitee-Bite Products has introduced the Manual Actuator.

Gravograph offers an Automatic Plate Feeder (APF) accessory that increases the productivity of Gravograph LS100, LS100EX, IS400, M40 laser and rotary engraving marking systems.

The new CUT 2000 OilTech wire EDM from GF AgieCharmilles protects workpiece surfaces by allowing manufacturers to use oil as a dielectric fluid in the machining of tungsten carbide tools for powder metallurgy, progressive dies for magnetic lamination of electric motors and transformers, high-speed stamping tools for mass-produced communication technology components, luxury watch parts and much more.

I-Mark H Series from Columbia Marking Tools is a combination bench-top/handheld dot peen system that is easily programmable and marks metal, plastic or wooden parts at high speed (up to 4 characters per second).

CGTech and DP Technology are pleased to announce the availability of the ESPRIT-to-VERICUT Interface. The interface launches VERICUT NC verification, machine simulation and optimization software from within ESPRIT 2012 CAM software.

A heavy-duty I.D. clamping pipe milling end prep tool now offered with an electric motor for performing heavy-wall preps at metal fabrication shops or on-site is being introduced by ESCO Tool.