Product News

Exact Metrology is a distributor of the GOM CT scanner in the U.S. The computed tomography scanner GOM CT provides 3D data of internal and external component geometries in exceptionally high resolution.

An ID clamping boiler maintenance tool that can bevel and remove membrane simultaneously without cutting oils and no heat affect zone (HAZ) to produce superior welds is available from Esco Tool.

Dorner 2200 Series Conveyors is now a certified UR+ Solution that simplify robot and conveyor integration for a wide variety of automated applications. Easy programming, fast setup, and flexible deployment make the Dorner 2200 series suitable for systems that need an infeed and discharge to a Universal Robot.

To facilitate company compliance with quality management systems (QMS) organization and documentation requirements, ProShop USA Inc., has started providing QMS consulting assistance to users of its ProShop manufacturing enterprise software. ProShop USA’s consulting assistance helps manufacturers take full advantage of the organizational, documentation and access capabilities provided by ProShop software with special attention to a company’s specific operations and challenges.

HEIDENHAIN Corp. introduces the new QUADRA-CHEK 2000 evaluation unit for use with everyday measuring and metrology tasks in parts inspection applications. Measuring point acquisition with the QUADRA-CHEK (QC) 2000 is quick, easy and accurate when utilizing crosshairs or when used with optical edge detection on profile projectors, measuring microscopes and/or 2-D measuring machines with up to three axes.

SCANLAB GmbH is expanding its lineup of entry-level scan heads with the new basiCube 14. This compact-class scan system features excellent price/performance and a 14 mm aperture for high-precision marking using small spots. That makes it suitable in electronics labeling applications.

No. 807 is a cooling chamber from Grieve, currently used for cooling oven trucks of steel parts at the customer’s facility. Workspace dimensions of this cooling chamber measure 84” W x 96” D x 72” H. 7,000-cfm, 7.5-hp, remote-mounted exhaust blower is used to pull room air through load and exhaust.

A broad line of standard shaft collars, rigid shaft couplings and problem-solving mechanical components plus the ability to fabricate special parts are available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp.

The Hurco MAX5 control is now even more powerful with the new 3D Import feature that includes 3D DXF technology. This control feature allows the user to simply load the file they receive from their customer directly into the Hurco control.

The Takumi H12 CNC double-column machining center, designed for parts that require outstanding speed and accuracy, and unparalleled surface finish, delivers world-class performance for die/mold, aerospace and other high speed applications. The ladder structure and double-column design provide extreme rigidity and outstanding support to the head casting.

igus has developed a cost-effective and easy-to-use solution, the D3 dryve, for DC motor control that controls linear and rotary systems completely without software or a personal computer.

API has introduced its 6DoF vProbe, a hand-held tactile probing system, for use with its portable RADIAN Pro and Plus Laser Tracker range, extending their dimensional measurements capabilities to perform part inspections conventionally performed by large fixed coordinate measuring machines.

With an advanced solution that enables manufacturing companies to take steps towards digital machining and Industry 4.0, Sandvik Coromant has introduced connectivity capability to its series of Silent Tools toolholders. The innovation is offered as part of the company’s CoroPlus suite of connected solutions for machine shops keen to embrace the rapidly advancing trend of industry digitization.

Integrating grippers with robot arms is often one of the biggest headaches when developing new robotic applications. A major obstacle is mismatched I/O signals between the end-of-arm-tooling (EOAT) and the robot arm. To address this challenge, OnRobot is Iaunching the new Digital I/O Converter Kit to support seamless integration of its RG2, RG6, Gecko, and VG10 grippers with a wider range of both collaborative robots (cobots) and traditional robotic arms.

ARNO Werkzeuge offers its new AWL direct mount for Star Swiss-type machines. The toolholder system for turning or grooving tools (patent pending) has an integrated adjustable high-pressure coolant supply of up to 130 bar. When combined with the AFC quick-change system, users can increase productivity for Swiss-type machines because the system significantly cuts setup and non-productive times.

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division launched DPA Industrial, featuring the new C1 Camera in combination with the AICON DPA series photogrammetry measurement system. Designed to make photogrammetric measurement simple and rugged enough to allow inexpert operation in inhospitable workshop conditions, DPA Industrial is set to establish itself as one of the most accessible high-speed/high-accuracy measurement tools on the market.

Aerotech’s XC4 PWM digital drive is a single-axis motor drive designed for brushless DC, brush DC, voice coil and stepper motors at up to 340 VDC operating voltage and 30 A peak current. All versions are compatible with the Automation 3200 motion platform utilizing the HyperWire motion bus.

The new EC-i 52XL 200W brushless servomotor from maxon is a powerhouse. When space is limited but high torque and dynamics are required, the maxon EC-i 52XL motor is a suitable motor choice.

The latest piece of the shop-floor puzzle is ready to be put into place. The eNET QC Status Dashboard is a locally hosted software the works in conjunction with eNET Machine Monitoring to increase visibility and accountability throughout the QC Department for your QC first-piece inspection process.

Sandvik Coromant is introducing its CoroBore BC (Boring Combination) range of products, comprised of TailorMade tools for high-volume applications. Using CoroBore BC, it is possible to perform different operations such as semifinishing and chamfering with a single tool.