Product News

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence offers a new model of its GLOBAL coordinate measuring machine designed in collaboration with internationally-renowned design house Pininfarina. This new machine is tailored specifically to offer process speed and efficiency to manufacturers requiring accurate tactile scanning and high throughput.

The NEMI vacuum table is designed to hold parts secure using vacuum. All you do is remove a washer with a magnet or use our auto vacuum valve and place any one of the following on top of the vacuum grid table: a pod, 5/16" round gasketing, 1/4" stand off stock and vacuum pins.

Rousseau offers its new 54"-wide cabinet. As every customer and their needs are unique, Rousseau constantly seeks to provide true solutions to their daily challenges. This new dimension is one such example.

SICK announced the launch of the microScan3 Core safety laser scanner. The microScan3 Core is a compact safety laser scanner with a 5.5 m range and an industry first 275° scanning angle ideal for area and access guarding.

Tungaloy offers AH7025, the versatile PVD grade for TungCut, the multifunctional grooving tool with 2-cornered inserts. TungCut provides stable and long tool life because of its unique rigid insert clamping system, according to the company.

AGATHON AG offers the new Dom Plus 4-axis grinding center equipped with automated loading capacity for high production grinding of indexable inserts on the periphery with two K-Lands through integrated reclamping.

The EIV5 series from Millstar is revitalizing conventional practices for machine shops. With its combination of radial grind, variable helix, variable pitch and radius preparation, the EIV5 is a versatile endmill engineered for diverse machining applications.

IBAG North America offers the HF 120.4 high-speed spindle for Haas and other leading machining centers, delivering up to 42,000 rpm, 16kW and equipped for HSK40 and BT30 Tooling. The HF 120 is ideal for production manufacturing in aerospace, medical, mold and die machining and can be used in hardened steels, aluminum, brass, copper, graphite and various plastics.

Niagara Cutter has expanded its range of endmills for high-feed milling applications. The new Niagara SN
200R/400R/500R solid-carbide endmills with 2-, 4- and 5-flute options allow parts manufacturers to achieve maximum productivity when performing face, slot and select plunge milling operations. Niagara applied the latest design and grinding developments to the SN 200R/400R/500R endmills, which feature a defined radius (rp) that helps direct radial cutting pressure axially up into the tool holder and spindle.

Rush offers the Models FC-200D, FC-300D, FC-500D and FC-200CNC polycrystalline tool grinders, which allow for economical manufacturing and regrinding of PCD, CVD, PCBN, carbide and HSS tools. These machines grind angles and radii on standard and special turning and milling inserts, boring tools, milling cutters, grooving tools, reamers and special tools. The rigid construction with a 3-hp, variable-speed grinding spindle provides for vibration-free grinding and fast stock removal.

Spectroline offers its network of global distributors the Rolls Royce-compliant PowerMAX 365 (PM-1600SBLC) UV-A LED panel flood lamp for NDT technicians requiring an extensive coverage area. This new lamp is specifically engineered to meet Rolls-Royce RRES 90061 requirements.

F. Zimmermann GmbH has brought its first horizontal machining center onto the market. The new model range is particularly useful for efficient machining of standard components for the aircraft industry. It has two special patented features, applying to pallet handling and the travelling column.

Manufacturers needing immediate corrosion protection on small quantities of parts can get it with all of the quality of larger finishing systems using Birchwood Technologies’ Mini PRESTO BLACK line. The BK-1 line is a low-cost alternative and/or substitute for large scale finishing. This mini PRESTO BLACK room-temperature blackening system for iron and steel from Birchwood Technologies is great for small production operations that require robust corrosion resistance and galling protection on critical surfaces for machine components.

Dake Corp. introduces their line of NC feed systems, giving shops everywhere the ability to increase productivity, decrease setup time, reduce operator error and reduce waste. Using the Dake feed systems, any semiautomatic ironworker, cold saw, drill press or punching machine can easily be turned into a fully automatic production tool, according to the company. A free-standing control panel with an easy-to-read LCD digital display and infinitely variable programming gives operators endless opportunities to enhance their metalworking capabilities.

Up to 28.5 inch jaw opening and 12,000 lbs. of clamping force makes Kurt’s XL 8-inch vises ideal for the largest tool and die, molds and machining extra large parts in automotive, aerospace and oil drilling industries. Kurt XL vises also function well as a receiver for other workholding setups.

The REGO-FIX intRlox Mini Nut for Swiss automatic machine tool applications has an anti-slip locking design that is engineered to prevent the locking wrench from slipping off the nut during assembly and disassembly.

Shape-Master Tool Co. has developed new combinations of PCBN grades and tool coatings for hard turning applications. The coatings are applied specific to each application. Manufacturers have experienced improved cutting performance and tool life.

For optimal internal surface consistency and superior burr removal performance, Tanis Inc. says its CeramiX bore brushes will help you meet highest requirements for product quality and efficiency. Use on bores, internal edges and other complex components.

The NEMI Tool Setter from Northern Engineering & Manufacturing Inc. enables off-line tool measurement, according to the website for the Zimmerman, Minn.-based company. The tool setter reportedly allows users to measure tools in seconds and be ready for the next job while the machine is still in production.

Designed for high-precision milling of the same part, Kent USA CNC knee mills are reportedly built to last on heavy-duty, solid foundations. The knee mills come standard with Acu-Rite MillPwr G2. This CNC can be used as a full function DRO, an intelligent power feed or a programmable CNC. This versatile system allows the operator to switch from full automatic mode to manual mode in just seconds.