Product News

EXAIR's new digital flowmeters with wireless capability use a Zigbee mesh network protocol to measure and monitor compressed air use, trends and historical data. Each meter has a range of 100ꞌ (30 meters) and transmits data to an Ethernet-connected gateway.

Amada Miyachi America Inc. announces the availability of the updated LMWS pulsed fiber laser welding system, a highly configurable, compact unit designed for lean manufacturing. The system features a versatile high-power, high-speed laser, available in 20- to 70-watt (W) powers for welding metals and plastics.

Kitagawa NorthTech Inc. introduces a new series of grinding steady rests. The grinding steady rests feature two models supported with turnkey design, build and installation capabilities dedicated to grinding applications. The new fully retracting KRGU steady rests and GHS steady rests are suitable for grinding camshafts, crankshafts and other cylindrical applications where accuracy and repeatability are essential.

HEIDENHAIN Corp. has partnered with Applied Motion Products Inc. in the development of their StepSERVO integrated motors for high-performance motion control applications. Utilizing’s HEIDENHAIN’s RENCO-brand RCML 15 rotary encoder inside, StepSERVO reportedly offers the next evolution in step motor technology, combining the high-torque capabilities of step motors with the closed-loop dynamic control of servo systems.

Rockford Systems offers its EX-AL barrier guarding systems, now available custom-designed and built to meet the safety standards of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI). By harnessing more than 45 years of experience in machine safeguarding, Rockford Systems is able to deliver customized guarding for traditional presses, milling machines, lathes and drills, as well as the newest automation systems.

CNC Software announces the release of Mastercam 2018. Mastercam 2018 brings a new suite of programming tools focused on delivering speed, automation and efficiency for all machining jobs. Mastercam 2018 offers new 2D/3D Milling features, Design improvements, and powerful turning and Mill-Turn enhancements.

Maxum says its Maxumizer Air Blower systems feature durable, long lasting, science-based designs that use less energy than conventional systems and are optimized for powerful blow-off and parts drying. This permits them to provide higher output with less energy in the bes- performance range for surface blow-off and drying applications.

Driven by end user demand for improved visualization into their automation solutions portfolio, Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. has introduced the GT2107 wide series human machine interface. The GT2107 is an interface that monitors and controls machine components with a graphical touch screen that connects to equipment such as PLCs, VFDs and servos.

The latest release of VISI, Vero Software’s specialist mold and die solution, delivers a number of user experience enhancements and addresses an issue that is often neglected, but that can have an important effect on the final shape of a formed sheet-metal component. When the sheet metal part is removed from the die and the forming forces released, material elasticity will cause the part geometry to experience springback. The new Springback prediction functionality in VISI 2017 R2 is designed to reduce the time and cost of a typical trial and error approach to solving this long-standing industry issue.

SICK is opening up the HIPERFACE DSL interface and, in doing so, is making the technology available to all users. The market is now set to be provided with yet more extensive solutions. Manufacturers of servo drive technology will benefit from an enhanced product portfolio and gain the security of working with an open and established interface.

Mencom’s entry-level DIN-rail-mount unmanaged Ethernet switches offer a reliable, robust, and cost-effective solution to most of the simple network topologies. With IP30 rating, all of the unmanaged switches are certified for Industrial EMC (EN61000-6-4 and EN61000-6-2), and support redundant power-input for enhanced safety that can be connected simultaneously to a wide range of DC power sources.

This precision machine from Guyson Corp. was designed and built for grit blasting of medical implant devices. The expanded, two-station RXS-400 system has a small footprint and offers simultaneous dual operation.

Milltronics USA Inc. introduces the latest generation of its VK series with the new VK4II CNC knee mill. With more than two dozen improvements over the previous version, the VK4II retains the unique Milltronics MillSlide Z-axis.

Nanodiamond material specialist Carbodeon of Finland has worked with metal finishing specialist CCT Plating of Germany to develop a new NanoDiamond-enhanced electroless nickel plating with significantly improved performance in sliding applications. Electroless nickel coatings offer many advantages over other coating types, such as excellent corrosion and abrasion resistance, creating an even coating thickness over complex geometries and at relatively low cost, according to the company.

The K2D-KeyToData GmbH (K2D) now offers free test trials of the quality management software InspectionXpert. The trial version will open all available file formats, is fully functional and runs without restrictions for 15 days.

OPEN MIND Technologies AG has introduced hyperMILL 2017.2, the company’s newest release of the hyperMILL CAM suite. OPEN MIND has further enhanced hyperMILL, providing users a broad array of features designed to improve their manufacturing process with unmatched speed and flexibility, according to the company.

ANCA’s new Management Suite provides customers the technology to monitor the performance of their machines remotely and enables companies to run smart factories by providing live production information to make data-based decisions for operational improvements. Management Suite monitors machine and production in real time and delivers up-to-date information, enhancing visibility and control in manufacturing operations, reduces costly machine down-time by immediately notifying when a machine has ceased production, with reasons for the stoppage via an email or SMS to the relevant personnel.

Klüber Lubrication provides BARRIERTA K greases for automotive, electrical and precision engineering applications. These greases are based on perfluorinated polyether oil (PFPE) to provide a long component life over a wide service temperature range.

Marposs has announced the availability of its new WRP60P and WRP45P high-accuracy touch probes with multichannel radio transmission. The se probes are for high-accuracy 5-axis machining centers and milling machines, which address high precision industries such as die and mold, aerospace, aeronautics and biomedical.

Walter has expanded the capabilities of its popular Walter BLAXX M3024 heptagon milling cutter with new wiper inserts. The inserts, which have two right-hand and two left-hand cutting edges, were specifically developed for the Walter BLAXX M3024, and allow it to be used for finishing operations.