Product News

A portable tube fin removal tool that rapidly peels the fin and bevels the tube end in one-step for repairing and replacing tubes in heat recovery steam generators is available from ESCO Tool.

New Beyond KYS40-grade solid ceramic endmills from Kennameta are presenting orders-of-magnitude improvements in machining high-strength nickel-based alloys, roughing at cutting speeds up to 3,300 SFM (1000 m/min) with tool life two to three times longer than comparable solid-carbide tools.

The Norton brand of Saint-Gobain Abrasives has launched the next generation of grinding products engineered for reportedly maximizing performance and delivering cost savings in precision applications.

Two new Power Pick Global software features improve pick and pass operations in organizations. Power Pick Global software from KardexRemstar Inc. can improve material flow by directing operators to the next pick within the pick zone reducing operator dwell time.

A new line of Type 27 cotton fiber flexible abrasive wheels that replaces their Cut-N-Finish flexible discs for blending and finishing flat and contoured stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum surfaces in one-step is being introduced by Rex-Cut Abrasives.

Featuring a non-halogen filler, Master Bond's EP21FRNS-2 curing epoxy passes UL 94V-0 testing for flame retardancy in potting, encapsulation and casting applications.

AutoCrib Inc. introduced VisiCab, an electronic toolbox utilizing object recognition.

The Machine Control Technologies MCT5000I CNC controlled PCD Insert Grinder provides 7 to 8 axis freedom of movement and adjustment to accomplish a variety of PCD tool geometry grinding.

SCHUNK introduces the TENDO Platinum toolholder.

Mitsubishi EDM/Laser offers its new Fiber Laser line.

Ideal for machining aluminum, alloy and steel parts, the 5-axis HEM 500U from GF AgieCharmilles features a highly dynamic 12,000-rpm spindle and 30-tool magazine that provides a 2-second chip-to-chip time for high-speed continuous milling operations and increased spindle uptime.

HEIDENHAIN's latest version of the PC-based QUADRA-CHEK metrology software provides advanced functionality for quality control inspection measurement machines.

Hardinge Inc. announces the release of two Bridgeport 5-Face (4+1) Vertical Machining Centers: the GX 250 5F and GXR 320 5F.

Fixtureworks says the Quarter Turn Clamps from Imao are a highly visible and safety lock mechanism for quicker fastening than a typical SHCS.

A portable end prep tool for heavy wall stainless steel pipe and difficult-to-machine alloys that pulls a thick chip without cutting oils for producing superior welds is available from ESCO Tool.

Sherline Products Inc. says its CNC 5C collet indexer reduces setup time when used with a Bridgeport-type mill and a 6" angle lock vise.

Slater Tools' highly-engineered internal adjustment-free tool holders allow trapped air and hydraulic pressure to escape during "full-form" applications.

Supertec Machinery announces the expansion of its ID Grinder Line with the introduction of the new ID-300CNC and ID-300NC ID Grinders.

Seco Tools has announced the introduction of X4, a new multiedged, tangential tool for grooving and parting off of small components.

The ProductionACE Production Management System from Production Process has three new tools that boost manufacturing productivity through the use of smartphones and tablet PCs.