Product News

Clamp-type shaft collars, couplings and mounting devices that can be finished in custom colors to exactly match commercial OEM and military MIL product specifications have been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp.

Dillon Manufacturing’s hard and soft jaws, pie jaws, collets and more are available for a wide variety of workholding applications. Their same-day shipments keep job shops running without tying up capital in inventory or worrying about lead-times.

Suhner has redesigned the entire precision slide program with an emphasis on product performance and cost benefits to the customer. Once again, Suhner delivered on this promise with a number of design improvements such as rigidity and compact design, including a variety of optional slide assembly features and accessories.

No. 1044 is a 2,000° F (1,093° C), inert atmosphere bench furnace from Grieve, currently used for heat treating at the customer’s facility. Workspace dimensions of this furnace measure 12” W x 18” D x 8” H. 6KW are installed in nickel chrome wire coils supported by ceramic plates.

JW Winco is expanding its mounting clamps selection with new elements that will ensure simpler, more optimal and more flexible clamping of system-specific components.

Tungaloy is expanding its DoTwistBall line of copy milling cutters to include additional diameters of shell mills. DoTwistBall is designed to ensure maximum machining reliability during complex 3D milling processes.

Carmex Precision Tools Ltd. has made four additions to its family of tools for Swiss-style machining applications, including the multifunction G6 six-edge turning insert designed to fit a single holder and capable of high productivity in applications, including threading, grooving, parting, and back and front turning.

Vision Engineering launches its latest, innovative flagship product, Deep Reality Viewer (DRV-Z1) microscope.

Among Cortec’s wide variety of corrosion inhibiting solutions is Desicorr VpCI desiccant technology, whose synergistic action between desiccant and vapor-phase corrosion Inhibitors provides enhanced corrosion protection. Desicorr VpCI pouches are specially designed two-sided pouches containing a unique combination of desiccant and vapor phase corrosion inhibitors (VpCI). These pouches are suitable for protecting packaged ferrous and nonferrous metals from corrosion.

Robotiq announced that its vacuum grippers, AirPick and EPick, are now compatible with the OMRON Collaborative Robot series and Techman Robot, along with other major cobot brands.

Dorner has consolidated two existing product lines and unified them into a single platform, which is now called FlexMove.

Walter has released the TC620 Supreme thread milling cutter, enabling threading that combines maximum productivity with superior process reliability. Its multiple-row concept with its lower cutting forces not only reduces machine time and wear, but also improves process reliability and handling, even with demanding materials.

HCL Technologies announced the release of CAMWorks ShopFloor, which provides tools for companies to meet smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives, by moving beyond 2D drawings or static digital files. With CAMWorks ShopFloor, 3D digital models capture extensive data from the part design files and provide tools that machinists can utilize to produce parts with fewer miscommunications between the design and manufacturing departments.

Mitsui Seiki’s HPX63 II 4-axis horizontal machining center, an improved version of the company’s proven HPX63 unit, features a 70% faster rapid feed rate of 54 m/min. that produces shorter cycle times and a 14% percent reduction in shop floor footprint (now 5,554mm x 3,530mm) to maximize manufacturing facility space.

FlexArm Inc. introduces the GH-45 hydraulic tapping arm with capacity to 1 1/2 inches in mild steel, allowing operators to quickly and consistently tap holes offline for greater overall productivity. This versatile, robust design has a reach from 20" to 78” and operates at variable speed from 110 to 500 rpm to deliver torque up to 325 ft./lbs.

Volume Graphics has announced its involvement with the Kunststoff-Institut in a second joint project on “Rapid Tooling” with companies from a wide range of industries. As a project partner, Volume Graphics brings expertise in quality assurance and process optimization to the team via its advanced industrial computed tomography (CT) data-analysis software.

To ensure manufacturers can obtain the most productive machine for their particular part-production applications, United Grinding offers a full 360-degree range of Studer internal cylindrical grinding machines. This extensive portfolio of machines includes several universal-type models, as well as those designed for high production and for radii grinding operations.

A part of Mazak’s family of Hybrid multitask machining centers, the VTC-300C FSW combines milling capabilities with those of friction stir welding (FSW). With a full traveling-column design, automatic toolchanger and 40-taper spindle in addition to the FSW package, this machine helps shops achieve reduced lead times and greater part accuracy with less required capital equipment and floor space – all while enabling completely novel methods for processing parts with strong welds.

Exact Metrology announces the immediate availability of the new Artec Micro 3D scanner. The Artec Micro, an automated, metrology-grade desktop 3D scanner, is Artec 3D’s most accurate 3D scanner to-date and is used for scanning tiny mechanical parts, such as engine valves or connectors, for inspection and reverse engineering, as well as other small objects for industries such as heritage preservation, dentistry and medical.

ShopBot Tools has announced the launch of the ShopBot Desktop MAX ATC, the newest addition to its desktop tool line. The Desktop MAX ATC has all of the same capabilities of the popular Desktop MAX but has the additional power and efficiency of an automatic toolchanger (ATC).