Product News

Investments in conventional deep-hole drilling machines can be very expensive. SOMEX, a member of the Suhner Group, offers custom deep-hole drilling solutions capable of drilling up to 12mm diameters and as deep as 100 times the diameter. These modules can be integrated directly into transfer machines, special-purpose machines or conventional machines such turning machines. The potential for cost savings is substantial.

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division launched its first blue laser scanning sensor for creating point clouds. The HP-L-5.8 joins Hexagon’s comprehensive range of tactile and non-contact sensors for CMMs and is for companies that need a versatile, affordable, fixed-line laser sensor.

No. 828 is a 500° F (260° C), cabinet oven from Grieve, currently used to finish batch loads of metal parts at the customer’s facility.

The Kuebler Group offers contact and contactless slip rings for reliable Ethernet transmission—achieving higher data rates and greater cycle synchronicity in demanding industrial environments.

Hypertherm is shipping consumable kits for its XPR X-Definition Plasma systems. These new consumable starter kits are available with or without a torch for mild steel and nonferrous cutting applications. The kits include a variety of consumables to allow for cutting at different amperages, using all of the gas process types supported by the XPR170 and XPR300 systems.

The first offering in Coherent’s new ExactSeries of fine materials processing equipment, ExactCut micromachining systems combine intelligence, integration and interconnectivity for precision cutting of metals, alloys, sapphire, polycrystalline diamond (PCD) and ceramics. To significantly reduce integration and qualification time, ExactCut ships with preprogrammed process parameters for the desired application.

The new Wilton Mechanics Pro Vise features an exclusive needle roller thrust bearing design. What sets the design apart is its ability to deliver maximum clamping force with less operator effort. Operator’s engagement is minimized when the clamping force is released.

Wilton has introduced a new version of its iconic Tradesman bench vise, which features a fully sealed, one-piece spindle nut assembly; redesigned spindle assembly with replaceable Tommy bar; precision machined slide; and machined steel serrated jaw inserts with black phosphate, anticorrosion coating.

The LCR16 from SMAC Moving Coil Actuators provides precision Z-theta motion within one small actuator, which is suitable for a pick, orient and place applications. A wide variety of LCR16 linear rotary actuators are available with either direct-drive or gearbox-equipped rotary units.

Columbus McKinnon Corp. offers stand-alone double girder models as part of its Yale YK and Shaw-Box SK wire rope hoist product family. Complete with a low-headroom trolley, the Yale YK and Shaw-Box SK wire rope hoists in monorail and double girder models are for applications with space limitations.

Lucifer Furnaces supplied several convection ovens to a manufacturer of small medical parts in the southern U.S. Model 42-B18 has a working chamber size of 9”H x 9”W x 18”L and heats to 1,200° F.

A new energy chain from igus in small and medium sizes is quieter, stronger and dramatically reduces assembly time. The new E2.1 series chain saves users 50 percent on installation time, and adapts to the requirements of the machine. The chain offers long service life and silent operation, and in the future, users will be able to choose the ideal energy chain or the correct energy tube for reliable cable guidance for over 850 different variants.

Shops that need a highly efficient digital solution to surface texturing for product design and moldmaking will gain new levels of design quality and productivity with the new AgieCharmilles LASER S series from GF Machining Solutions. This all-in-one texturing solution applies designs to challenging surfaces while it controls cost per part, cuts lead and machining times and significantly improves quality.

The Hurco BX40Ui 5-axis CNC double-column machining center, with trunnion table mounted along the Y-axis, combines performance and flexibility. The ladder structure and double-column design provides extreme rigidity and outstanding support to the head casting.

WDS offers stainless steel versions of many of the components that it supplies to machine and equipment builders across the UK and around the world. Wherever possible it offers stainless steel versions of its most popular components.

An OD clamping portable beveling tool that is ideal for performing end preps on thin-wall tube where maintaining the integrity of the ID is critical has been introduced by Esco Tool.

Special top jaws from Dillon Manufacturing can be manufactured to grip a components ID, OD or a combination of both, to suit any workholding application. Available in soft or hard jaws, or full grip jaws, for virtually any chuck manufacturer, Dillon manufactures special top jaws from 1018, 1045, 4140, 8620, A-2, 6061 aluminum, and stainless steel.

Columbus McKinnon Corp. announced its CM Lodestar VS electric chain hoist is now available in higher capacities up to three tons. The CM Lodestar VS combines the company’s hoist design with best-in-class adjustable frequency drive performance.

MC Machinery has introduced the Van-TG Lower Roller Nest Conversion Kit. With this kit, users can quickly upgrade their Mitsubishi EDM FA series machine(s) lower roller housing to the new Van-TG replaceable nest developed for Mitsubishi’s latest MV series EDMs.

Aerotech’s AGV-SPO single pivot-point galvanometer scanner enables a larger field of view and reduced spot distortion for critical laser micromachining applications. A unique optical design effectively controls the beam entrance pupil to be coincident for the X and Y scanner motion, increasing the effective numerical aperture of the scanner system.