Product News

Based on the MD90 series, the Cameron Model 904 is specifically designed to turn any standard mill that accepts ¾” tooling into a high-precision micromachining center.

Hwacheon Machinery America Inc. introduces the C1 multiple-process turning center. Half turning center, half machining center (Y- and C-axis control), the C1 can completely manufacture parts with complicated shapes in a single chucking operation.

For more than 550 Chainflex continuous flex cables, the process of stripping the cable jacket is quick, easy, and able to be done by hand. With an integrated “CFRIP” tear strip, the cable’s jacket is openable like a zip fastener, allowing up to a 50 percent reduction in stripping time.

Machine failure is costly. Beyond the immediate machine repair and replacement expenses lie lost profits resulting from manufacturing downtime. The good news is, by using PCE Instruments’ borescopes for machine condition monitoring, manufacturers can identify changes indicative of a machine fault and take corrective action prior to critical machine failure.

Shigiya (USA) Ltd.’s GPD double-drive CNC cylindrical grinders feature a completely new design that uses a double center drive system. These grinders are based on the fundamental concepts of no setup required, improved processing accuracy and improved maintenance.

Allied Machine & Engineering highlights the availability of its PCD T-A Drill inserts, designed for drilling in carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), used in lightweight aircraft wings and fuselages, and other highly abrasive substances. The PCD inserts improve tool life and value over competing products, according to the company.

Gehring L.P. has released the Lifehone L630 – the newest in its line of modular honing machines for precision metal components. The Lifehone L630 offers a systematic approach to help ensure an efficient manufacturing process. Features include standard part applications that can be honed on the Lifehone range from sun gears to connecting rods, hydraulic sleeves and injector pump components.

Baumer presents an innovative and compact sensor for measurement of demanding surfaces. The new multiple-spot MESAX laser distance sensor is immediately ready-to-use and provides accurate and repeatable measurement results, without elaborate conversion or external software.

The TID System is an innovative tool identification system from Elbo Controlli that empowers workshops with an easy, affordable solution for tool data management. The TID system is a tool identification system that establishes an interface between the Elbo Controlli tool presetter and the machine tool NC.

RVP, Renishaw's new vision measurement probe for use with the REVO 5-axis measurement system on coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), increases the multiple-sensor capability of REVO by adding noncontact inspection to the exisiting touch-trigger, high-speed tactile scanning and surface finish measurement capability of the system.

Fives offers the Landis-Bryant RU2 Fuel MGMT grinder. This high-precision grinding technology incorporates a modular multiple-surface grinder with extended flexibility to grind most complex components for fuel systems, valve and drive trains, bearings, aerospace and medical applications.

»threadCheck« is the ZOLLER high-end universal measuring machine for distortion-free and accurate measurement of helical tools, specifically taps and hob cutters.

Walter says its double-sided ISO indexable inserts with RP7 geometry provide maximum process reliability in rough turning by combining a ground contact surface with an optimized profile that has a tailored protective chamfer to guard against fracturing. The RP7 benefits from a new design that features a specially designed T-land for protection against chipping, aground seating surface, center curve design for extra cutting edge strength and a deeper chip groove that enables higher feed rates.

Mitutoyo America Corp. introduces the 519 series of high-accuracy Mu-Checker probes and displays. These electronic gaging systems are suitable for a range of applications from the inspection room to production-line integration.

If tight tolerances and surface finishes are everyday work for you, the GPEL-30.25 meets your most demanding process requirements for quality, flexibility, and productivity. Powerful, user-friendly control and a highly reliable spindle are standout attributes of this new high-speed eccentric pin grinder.

Filter Technology has developed a unique Automatic Regeneration Cycle (ARC) that allows the filter cake to regenerate automatically before it is completely spent. This means longer filter cycles, reduced maintenance and less waste.

Tech-Etch specializes in the photo chemical etching of tungsten. Because tungsten is extremely dense, 71 percent heavier than lead, it is used in medical applications, including grids used to collimate and attenuate stray X-rays in CT scanners, as well as ID tags used in implanted medical devices.

Highly versatile, the Electric 2 Speed Pencil Engraver from C.H. Hanson features a solid stainless steel body with an ergonomic rubber finger grip to provide added comfort and ease of use. Thanks to its unique design, this multipurpose hand-held engraving instrument is an exceptionally lightweight, slender and superbly balanced device.

»titan«, the new high-end universal genius from Zoller Inc., allows fully automated measurements including cutting edge preparation using one system.

Walter Surface Technologies introduced the new and improved Topcut sanding disc. The Topcut sanding disc now features a new formulation of blue zirconium grain blend to remove more material, faster, according to the company.