Product News

Walter has introduced two new insert grades in its Perform Line of turning tools, the WPV10 and WPV20. These versatile, cost-effective inserts are suitable for users whose machines are limited in cutting parameters due to their stability and performance, and who need a versatile insert that can handle different materials, as well as for those who machine small or medium batch sizes.

A new design CNC microfinishing system by IMPCO Microfinishing polishes the critical cylindrical bearing journals of a range of different size crankshafts to micron tolerances consistently and automatically without the need to manually change and reposition the tooling, reducing changeover time from many hours to a few minutes. The company says its Worldstar 1680 is a fully flexible microfinishing system for the automotive industry and was built in response to the requirements of a European automaker for installation in Brazil.

Fixtureworks LLC offers TriMax production vises, which help users maximize a machine’s potential with multiple-part clamping, quick-change components and easy adjustment, and TG GripSerts carbide gripper inserts, which are designed for ultralow-profile clamping with no dovetail workpiece preparation.

Through its Cleveland brand, Greenfield Industries Inc. offers 4- and 5-flute, variable-index carbide endmills for difficult-to-machine applications. Tools are available from 1/8" (3.175mm) to 1" (25.4mm) with a square end or various radii.

Kyocera Precision Tools Inc.’s KTKF-JCT through-coolant cutoff holders for small-parts machining work great with high-pressure coolant.

Titanox Power endmills from YG-1 USA are for machining titanium, stainless steel, alloy steel and nickel-base alloys.

From Vektek LLC, the TuffLink 360 degree adjustable link clamp provides full rotational lever positioning around a mounting flange.

The Pentacut HP Jet line from Iscar Metals Inc. combines the cost-effective Pentacut—which can be used in multifunction applications, including grooving, parting, recessing and chamfering—with innovative high-pressure coolant technology.

The Optoquick high-precision gage from Marposs Corp. measures parts up to 1,200mm (47.244") long. Optoquick sits directly beside machine tools to reduce wasted motion and increase productivity.

The updated U-Grind by Strausak AG, part of the Rollomatic group, offers an expanded 6-axis robot loader system as an option.

Tungaloy is expanding its TFE series, a long-running range of facemilling cutters for finishing applications, to incorporate bodies with insert adjustable pockets, achieving near zero axial runout for superior surface finishing results.

The Alberti 360 Index Head from Koma Precision Inc. combines a swiveling base module and a standard angle head.

The 5-axis GENOS M460V-5AX VMC from Okuma America Corp. features solidly built double-column construction, a high-speed spindle and intelligent technologies.

The spark grinding machine »Dia-2200-mini« from Lach Diamond is for the production and service of diamond tools for the wood and composite industry. Its universal 5-axis CNC system is designed for the automatic sharpening of diamond tools and saw blades with up to 530 mm in diameter.

ABCO Automation Inc. announces the availability of Stingray, a robust, low-profile modular belt conveyor that employs micropitch plastic belts. Just as its name suggests, Stingray is powerful, yet gentle. This heavy-duty stainless-steel conveyor provides reliable product transfer, smooth transitions and product accumulation, making it suitable for delicate, small footprint or unstable products that may be damaged by a conventional conveyor.

The A590 is a 23,000-lb. cylinder head porting and block machining center for big billet and diesel work. Whether you need to port long V12 or diesel cylinder heads, have a large production volume of heads to port, or have a specialty application requiring extreme angles, the CENTROID A590 is suitable.

Using industrial robots is an important element in creating more autonomy and efficiency. Rollomatic has been involved in developing advanced human-like robots for some years now.

Harrington Hoists Inc. introduces their HSSLB short-span lifting beam, which is available from ¼-ton through 195-ton capacities with outside spreads of 12, 24 and 36 inches. Additional sizes and capacities are available.

TigerStop offers a new software upgrade for TigerTouch called Dynamic Pack Optimization , which nests packs or bundles of material for the greatest yield. Dynamic Pack Optimization enhances raw material usage and reduces scrap waste.

Jergens Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of its offering by adding custom design and build workholding to its existing Fixture-Pro, Multi Axis and other workholding products. The addition of custom design and manufacturing capabilities will enhance Jergens’ time to market and allow customers to enhance their manufacturing productivity with efficient quick-change products.