Product News

A new series of laser line generators from Coherent Inc. enables the detection of smaller features in machine vision applications based on triangulation. Specifically, StingRay µFocus (Micro Focus) lasers feature a linewidth that is 40 percent smaller than standard Coherent StingRay products (at the same working distance), and can achieve focused linewidths as small as 20 µm, thus providing increased spatial resolution and the ability to discern finer details.

Walther Trowal offers a new generation of blast turbines for the troughed-belt, continuous-feed shot blast machines, type THM. These turbines increase the throwing speed and, thus, reduce cycle times for shot blasting of light metals like aluminum and magnesium.

KME CNC announced that it has surpassed the company's wireless 5-axis tombstones with its new wireless 5-axis trunnions. KME CNC designs and manufactures American-made 5-axis systems that transforms current 3-axis and 4-axis machines to 5-axis production on virtually any machining centers.

JETCAM announced the launch of version 19.08 of its Expert CADCAM and nesting software, featuring several major new features, interface enhancements across the software along with several new and updated postprocessors. Significant improvements and configuration options have been added to JETCAM’s Right Angle Shear (RAS) logic, resulting in higher quality parts when repositions are required.

Flow International Corp. announced the next generation of waterjet software, FlowXpert 2016. FlowXpert is a robust CAD/CAM waterjet software platform for 3D pathing and cutting that allow users to work more effectively in 3D, with less complexity.

Madison Chemical introduces the ReStore Kit, a combination of several of its cleaning and surface preparation products, which are suited for many metalworking cleaning, surface preparation and passivation applications. The multi product kit comes in one box that contains one gallon of AquaBlue general-purpose, multimetal surface cleaner, one gallon of TreadBrite Foam acidic cleaner for multimetals, including stainless steel, one gallon of CR-120N nitric acid cleaner for passivation of stainless steel, a 2-pound container of Jel Terge powdered viscosity enhancer/gel builder, and detailed instructions.

Modern Industries Inc.’s SpinSelect selectable toolholder allows for quick indexing between its five pockets with a quarter turn of a socket head cap screw. Each pocket can house a different tool, enabling quick changes between operations without requalifying tools.

Phase II’s PHT-6000 nondestructive, portable, ultrasonic hardness tester is suitable for small, large, flat, round, thick or thin workpieces. It can test soft metals, such as copper and brass, and hard metals while adhering to ASTM A1038-10 guidelines for portable hardness testing using the static ultrasonic contact impedance method.

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has arrived on factory floors, and Makino’s new ProNetConneX provides the data and connectivity necessary for intelligent factories to rapidly respond to fluctuating market demands. ProNetConneX offers manufacturers a built-in, instant on-ramp to the IIoT, with secure connectivity to leading software management systems via the MTConnect standard.

Aerotech’s PRO series industrial linear motor and ball-screw positioning stages are available in new sizes and with new features and significantly improved performance. In addition to the performance and feature improvements, two new sizes were added to the PRO-LM (linear motor) series stage line: the PRO115LM and PRO190LM.

Okuma says its new GENOS L3000-M one-saddle lathe is strong, fast and ideal for cutting a range of exotic materials with ease. The integral spindle motor provides increased machining capacity and rigid guideways handle powerful cutting capabilities.

Fast response, high bandwidth and force, and virtually unlimited resolution make piezoelectric transducers invaluable to modern high tech applications including flow measurement, distance gauging, bio-medical dispensing and aerosol generation, as well as metrology, semiconductor testing, and aerospace technology. PI offers value-added piezo components by adhering flexible printed circuits for easy application integration.

OSG offers the new EXOCARB ADF flat drills. Machining a flat hole traditionally required the use of an endmill and a drill. The ADF drill enables one-step drilling to simplify machining time and tool management.

Synova and Makino are joining forces to offer the HybridCell, which combines the power of Synova’s Laser MicroJet (LMJ) with Makino’s leading edge EDM capabilities. It is a fully automated, manufacturing-ready, work cell that can handle a wide range of hole-drilling applications. The HybridCell consist of a MCS 500 cutting system, along with Makino’s EDBV EDM hole-drilling machine. The system is available through Makino’s extensive North American Single Source Technologies sales channel.

Raptor-ready dovetail blanks from TCI Precision Metals are custom produced to your specifications and are machine-ready—order from one to thousands with quick turnaround. Each Raptor-ready dovetail blank includes a dovetail feature to match your specified fixture model and arrives machine-ready to go from receiving directly into your CNC machining centers.

Comau presents the extension of its small robot family for quick applications in restricted spaces, including handling, assembly and pick and place, by introducing two new robots: Racer5-0.63 and Racer5-0.80. Both are controlled by the R1C 19" rack-mounted controller, which can be integrated into a single cabinet to control an entire line.

In a major enhancement to its line of grinders, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. has rolled out a lineup of small angle grinders that reportedly feature some of the highest power, greatest durability and most safety-focused options in the power tool industry. This updated portfolio of corded and cordless angle grinders combines performance and overall tool lifetime with ergonomic design, including a reengineering of paddle-grip switches.

Weiler Abrasives Group has rebranded its Vortec Pro abrasive flap discs under its Wolverine family of products, and has also reengineered the discs to deliver maximum cut rate and increased life, all at an exceptional value, according to the company. Like other Wolverine brand products, the flap discs are for fabrication professionals who have grinding and blending needs for their everyday carbon and stainless steel applications.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc.’s WDX series large-diameter drill line now includes WDX-L coolant-through models. Reducing the cost per part, the WDX-L indexable drill features side port coolant. Because not all spindles are coolant-through, the WDX-L allows for the use of coolant through the side port.

J.W. Winco Inc. announced it now has available GN 810 “universal fit,” stainless steel, vertical-acting toggle clamps with horizontal mounting base. These vertical acting toggle clamps work according to the toggle principle, as the lever and clamping bar move in the same direction.