Product News

Metabo Corp. now offers the WP11-150 Quick 6" angle grinder with the added safety feature of a non-locking paddle switch for safer tool operation.

A full line of OEM quality replacement CO₂ laser optics that includes lensesand mirrors, supplied plain or re-mounted, for popular industrial marking lasers is available from Laser Research Optics.

Single Source Technologies now offers two additional models of NS Tool's MUGEN coated ball endmill series.

It may have a small footprint, but the Hardinge Inc., Workholding Division, GD5C2 rotary indexer packs a big punch.

Heidenhain Corp.'s recently introduced a new phase of its absolute angle encoders that is said to offer numerous advantages for today's machine tools. The angle encoders with integral bearing and hollow shaft provide reliable position and speed control through use on rotational axes such as on rotary tables, tilting axes and direct drives, and are often the encoders of choice when angle measurement in accuracy of a few angular seconds is required.

Eriez is now stocking the E-Z Tec 9100 Metal Detector.

To help America's grinding workers stay safe, MANCOMM, a Davenport, IA, company that produces regulatory compliance products, recently released its Grinder Safety Training CD, which is intended to help workers improve safety and minimize risk by focusing on a personal protection system for pedestal and bench grinders.

Engineers from Precision Dormer are working with customers all over the world to develop a variety of tooling solutions for a wide range of composite machining needs.

Jabro routers from Seco Tools Inc. are for machining composite materials.

Schreiner ProTech North America Inc. recently announced that its Color Laser Film for generating self-adhesive labels, signs and plates on Nd:YAG laser systems features emission-free engraving, high durability and reliable counterfeit protection.

Exair Corp.'s new Precision Safety Air Gun is lightweight and comfortable to operate during periods of extended use.

Joining Technologies Inc., which makes industrial laser applications, has introduced its latest innovation—the Infinite Web™ 355 laser cutting and welding system for splicing iron and nickel-based strip alloys. The unique all-in-one design incorporates laser welding and cutting with a single head.

Heimatec Inc.'s Unitec is a patented flexible tool adapter system that allows a standard ER output live tool to accept various adapters for different applications.

Niigata's new HN1000-S Horizontal Machining Center from SNK America Inc. is said to be capable of swinging a part up to 2,300mm (90.6") in diameter and 1,850mm (72.8") in height. The HN1000-S rapid traverse rate of 40m/min. (1,575ipm) allows for the reduction in non-cutting time.

ATI Stellram introduces a new chevron-style milling cutter, the Stellram 5230VS12, designed specifically for machining titanium and other difficult to machine materials, such as nickel-based alloys ands cobalt-based alloys.

Keller Products Inc. says its cleanable magnetic rods greatly extend the life of filter bags when filtering iron or steel particles.

A fin tube removal tool that lets an operator rapidly remove up to 4" of fin from a tube O.D. without chipping hammers, grinders, dirt, dust, and excessive strain is available from ESCO Tool.

The Mini Mark from Kwik Mark Inc. is a small portable dot peen marking system designed for both hand-held applications and integration into existing and new machinery.

Dunham Tool manufactures a high-quality 2j CNC collet chuck, 5c collet chuck, 16c collet chuck and 3j CNC collet chuck, as well as a 1c collet chuck and 3c collet chuck.

Automated storage and retrieval systems from KardexRemstar can help metalworking companies build sustainable green buildings or redesign existing buildings to meet green standards, according to the company.