Product News

Cortec Corp. has introduced its newly revamped EcoAir line of surface prep and rust prevention products packaged in eco-friendly bag-on-valve spray cans. These cans are powered by air rather than traditional flammable propellants and contain some of Cortec’s most popular corrosion solutions.

The Mitsui Seiki J350G jig grinder offers a combination of application flexibility, accuracy and operator-friendly operation. The machine provides a very large grinding infeed stroke, with a U-axis range of -3mm to +50mm relative to the spindle center. This provides the flexibility to grind small- and large-diameter holes, as well as multiple features, using a single wheel in a continuous, automatic mode.

The new version of Fastems' Manufacturing Management Software (MMS) integrates both automated and non-automated processes into digital manufacturing management, bringing together three application areas in a single manufacturing software platform: pallet-based automation, automation of direct part handling with robots and work cell operations for standalone machines and other manual manufacturing operations.

Dialight announced CID1 Certification for its SafeSite 347V and 480V Passive Power Supply with a lumen range up to 27,000.

Tungaloy is adding new insert radius sizes to its TungUniversalSlot and TecTangentialSlot slot milling cutter series.

Allied Machine & Engineering releases its free mobile app, Solution Hub, available for download on both the Apple Store and Google Play. The app is a fresh-faced expansion of the original Allied Machine app, now reimagined as a centralized “hub” of Allied product information and holemaking solutions. Solution Hub offers quick access to free online utilities, videos, tap drill charts, operation manuals, technical guides and digital catalogs for drilling, boring, threading, reaming, roller-burnishing and other operations. With its sleek design, customers get all the essential components of Allied Machine’s website in a mobile-friendly layout for easier, on-the-go navigation.

Tungaloy expands the drill diameter range of the DrillMeister exchangeable-head drills to include diameters from 8.0 mm to 11.9 mm in 12xD body length.

Tungaloy is introducing the ETTL model for ThreadMilling, an indexable thread milling tool series for efficient thread milling operations.

Tungaloy is expanding its TetraMini-Cut, an indexable thread turning tool series with four-edged insert, to include full profile threading inserts for machining external threads in ISO metric thread standards.

Diamond-coated carbide tools are perfect for the cost-effective machining of abrasive materials such as graphite and composites. With its extensive range of HSC milling cutters, tool manufacturer Inovatools offers its HQ line for a diverse range of applications. Thanks to specially modified geometries and an ultrasmooth diamond coating, the high-precision HSC milling cutters can be used for machining composite materials and creating even highly complex 3D contours of the kind found on graphite molds and electrodes.

The DeHoff 1036 CNC is a 3-axis boring machine used for automotive engine rebuilds. The machine is custom designed for re-boring the cam journals of automotive engine blocks during a rebuild program.

A line of OEM-compatible, drop-in field replacement CO2 laser lenses that can be supplied in mounts for smaller engraving and marking laser systems is being introduced by Laser Research Optics.

Madison Chemical introduces CLEAN-GARD 83, a cutting-edge, alkaline detergent specifically designed for removing aged, oxidized, burned-on oil, removing grease and for other difficult cleaning operations. Intended for immersion application, including ultrasonic and agi-lift, as well as recirculation spray washers up to 25 psi, this proven product cleans more thoroughly in less time, thus increasing productivity.

The M2028/M2029 octagon facemilling cutters from Walter delivers high feed rates and lower tooling costs for a wide variety of roughing and finishing applications, thanks in large measure to their stable, negative, double-sided inserts that feature 16 cutting edges.

THINBIT, manufactured by Kaiser Tool Co. Inc., introduces a new toolholder option that takes advantage of the full line of inserts for grooving, threading, face grooving and custom applications. The heavy-duty round reversible toolholder presets an insert parallel to the centerline of the shank and can be used as either right or left hand.

Designed for superior performance in a wide variety of applications, the heavy-duty pneumatic hand grinders from Palmgren make any job fast and easy.

The L.S. Starrett Co. has significantly expanded its line of benchtop hardness testers, adding seven Rockwell systems, eight Vickers systems and one Brinell system, a total of 16 new testers.

BEA Lasers has announced the introduction of a new lens for use with its MIL series lasers. The E²L Extreme Environment Lens incorporates a quartz glass lens into the end ferrule, providing resistance to harsh or extreme environmental conditions, such as welding arc flash, abrasives, dust and coolant.

In today’s booming manufacturing environment, high machine tool utilization rates can have an impact on optimal machine tool performance resulting in planned or unplanned repair requirements. IBAG has stepped up its high-speed spindle repair and rebuilding services at their North Haven, Connecticut, facility. The comprehensive service includes a thorough spindle condition evaluation, analysis of all internal parts prior to approval for repair and rebuilding.

GF Machining Solutions has introduced the Spark Track technology for wire EDMs. Spark Track, powered by the company’s Intelligent Spark Protection System (ISPS) module, prevents wire breakage that occurs when cutting irregularly shaped workpiece features. With Spark Track technology and the ISPS module, wire EDM users gain secure and uninterrupted EDM processing, improved machining efficiency and ease of use for operators.