Product News

CT 499 from Chemtool Inc. is a uniquely formulated metalworking fluid that is based upon synthetic ester technologies that does not contain chlorine or sulfur.

Jergens Inc. has released the 2013 edition of its Master Product catalog.

Elbo Controlli, a manufacturer of presetters distributed through Koma Precision Inc., is continuing its advancement into the tool management market with a new generation of tool presetters.

With its EcoCSteam system, Durr Ecoclean has developed a new eco-friendly cleaning technology that reliably removes both particulate and film-type contamination from parts and surfaces of diverse materials without any use of chemicals.

Balluff's new Smart Light stack light incorporates flexible digital configuration, without the need for complex hardware selection.

J.W. Winco Inc. announced it now offers GN 113.8 Heavy Duty Ball Lock Pins with Plastic T-Handle in metric sizes.

United Grinding Technologies Inc. announces the introduction of a new and advanced addition to its Studer line of high-performance CNC universal ID/OD cylindrical grinders, the new S33.

Creform Corp. has designed and built a new AGV with a smooth, flat bed steel top that will accommodate a variety of pallets, boxes and containers in a wide range of applications.

Lovejoy Tool offers PCD cutting tools that deliver wear resistance for machining highly abrasive composite materials in ramping, trimming and contouring operations.

Gleason Corp. announced the successful installation of a P 8000/10000 Gear Hobber at Changzhou Tianshan Heavy Industry Machinery Co. Ltd. in Changzhou, China.

Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM), makers of the Flex-Hone tool, is showing manufacturers how to automate deburring and surface finishing with professional-grade NamPower abrasive disc brushes in a just-released YouTube video.

Amacoil/Uhing has expanded its line of Model RS rolling ring linear drive nuts with the new RS8 drive.

Kellenberger Kel-Varia CNC-controlled, universal cylindrical grinding machines feature a robust and rigid direct-drive workhead to provide reliable and accurate grinding of large, heavy parts.

Tongtai offers a new ultrasonic machining center, which is available from Absolute Machine Tools Inc.

HELUKABEL announced that its NANOFLEX line of hygienic control power and data cables have been approved by UL and CSA.

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.

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

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

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

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