Product News

05/01/2010
Continuing to provide the Quadra-Chek metrology digital readout for 2-D geometries, Heidenhain Corp. introduces it with a new dark gray faceplate. It is now called the Quadra-Chek ND 1200.
05/01/2010
Eriez says its magnetic belt conveyors are fast, safe and space-saving systems with a firm magnetic control to continuously convey ferrous materials such as parts, stampings and containers.
05/01/2010
Makino announces the release of the UPV-3 and UPV-5 wire EDM with an oil-based dielectric fluid system for high-accuracy machining of hardened materials and mirror-like surface finishing capabilities.
05/01/2010
Seco Tools Inc. has expanded its versatile MDT (Multi-Directional Turning) system with hundreds of new holders to accommodate a broader range of standard and special machining applications.
05/01/2010
Exair Corp.'s new PEEK Super Air Nozzles deliver strong blowing force while providing non-marring protection should the air nozzle come in contact with other surfaces.
05/01/2010
With the continuing evolution of machining requirements to satisfy new aircraft and power generation production needs, Mitsui Seiki USA Inc. has released several new 4- and 5-axis machining centers.
05/01/2010
Carl Zeiss IMT Corp. presents Caligo, the new measuring software specially developed for car body parts and freeform surfaces.
05/01/2010
Xebec Deburring Technologies LLC has expanded its product line for cross-hole deburring with the CH-PM-5R-C01 ceramic stone tool.
04/01/2010
Tanis Technologies has what you need to be able to put an end to replacing spindle drive belts, drawbar components, rubber motor mounts, through-spindle coolant seals and more with its Lightning Cool system.
04/01/2010
Puma MX mill/turn machines from Doosan can now be equipped with Coromant Capto machine-adapted clamping units designed for the lower turret for faster and safer tool changes with greater tooling rigidity, according to the company.
04/01/2010
The new Turbo MH500 filtering chip conveyor from LNS America Inc. combines the space-saving footprint of a compact, hinge-belt conveyor with 500-micron coolant filtering efficiency.
04/01/2010
NCCS (Numerical Control Computer Sciences), the developer of NCL multiple-axis machining software for the aerospace, automotive and turbo machinery industry, introduces new capabilities for multiaxis machining within NCL to reportedly increasing overall productivity and toolpath efficiency.
04/01/2010
Mazak's high-performance VARIAXIS 730-5X II provides high-speed, heavy-duty, five-axis machining of large, complex parts.
04/01/2010
A new modular steel tape rotary encoder from RSF Elektronik is now available for measurement applications with diameters of 6 inches (150mm) to 6 feet (~2m). Named the MSR 40, this encoder is available in North America through Heidenhain Corp.
04/01/2010
Sandvik Coromant Co. offers two new insert grades for milling titanium: S30T and S40T. S30T has a PVD coating on a micrograin carbide substrate so sharp edges resist fatigue and microchipping, according to the company.
04/01/2010
MAG Industrial Automation Systems says the new NBV vertical machining center is as noteworthy for what it doesn't have as what it has.
04/01/2010
BobCAD-CAM software has released their BobCAM for SolidWorks add-in for SolidWorks design software customers worldwide.
04/01/2010
Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. says its GS series solid-carbide drills have an advanced substrate and wear-resistant DEX coating to allow increased feed rates and cutting speeds.
04/01/2010
ZPS America LLC, Indianapolis, IN, announced its newest cam-driven 6-spindle automatic lathe with 67mm bar capacity. The rigid, European-built machine is designed for continuous or series production of precision-turned parts.
04/01/2010
Rego-Fix, a Certified Capto manufacturer, now offers its Q+ system Capto toolholders.