Ever since the introduction of VDA 19, the task of monitoring technical part cleanliness has grown vastly in importance, not only in the automotive industry. One major drawback of cleanliness testing used to lie in the associated time-consuming and costly laboratory methods. With its new EcoCLab system, Durr Ecoclean now offers an automated in-line capability for inspecting and documenting particulate cleanliness in compliance with VDA 19. Thanks to this technology, results are obtained much faster and process reliability increases significantly.
In business today it's not enough to have great products and procedures. In order to thrive, companies must have committed and knowledgeable employees. Morris Group Inc. came to this realization and took bold steps to ensure that its employees have the necessary educational resources readily available.
A full line of blades designed to cut and finish rolls of paper, film and foil, corrugated materials, textiles and abrasives down to size is available from Hyde Industrial Blade Solutions (IBS).
A full line of CO<sub>2</sub> laser mirrors that are optimized for use in both high- and low-power lasers is available for immediate delivery from Laser Research Optics.
Sunnen's PG Bore Gages take an intuitive approach to hole gaging with a mechanical design and speedometer-type scale for quick visual confirmation of ID (inside diameter) by a busy machine operator.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) has developed a new series of table-type horizontal boring mills, known as the "MAF-E Series," targeting applications in the machining of parts used in various industrial fields, including construction machinery, heavy-duty vehicles, power generation systems and decelerators.
Hyundai WIA announces an all-new Series of CNC multitasking turning centers, the L2100Y/SY, developed with a wedge-type Y-axis and BMT 65 (VDI 140) turret for completing complex milling and turning operations in a single setup.
Whitney Tool Co. Inc.’s solidcarbide keyseat cutters are available in diameters from 1⁄8" to 1 ½". The cutters perform many slotting operations, such as circular interpolation in small-diameter holes. They reportedly are rigid and provide long life, often resulting in higher production rates when cutting difficult to machine materials.
Renishaw's new SFP1 probe option for the REVO 5-axis measurement system allows surface finish inspection to be fully integrated within coordinate measurement routines.
Hermle Machine Co.'s latest machining center incorporates the design features that have defined the finest in high precision 5-axis machining in a compact, affordable package.
martCAMcnc has announced the release of SmartCAM V19.5. Version 19.5 continues the tradition of focusing the mid-year SmartCAM release on turning improvements, but also incorporates some milling enhancements that build on functionality introduced in version 19.0.