Product News

The advantages of Tool Lifecycle Management are obvious: Throughout all departments, every employee should have access to the tool data. In order for this process to work smoothly, it needs a center in which all information converges…the TDM Base Module and an efficient data base.

The new VSM490 double-sided shoulder milling platform from WIDIA offers an advantage for achieving true 90-degree shoulders and floors with superior surface finish.

Tebis America has announced the launch of its newest version 4.0 software.

The new FIPALIFT tube lifter series from FIPA Inc. represents the integration of all functions, ranging from picking to transporting and target placing.

The versatility of the M23 series connectors from Mencom makes it perfect for applications such as servo drives, motors, and encoders.

Mitee-Bite has introduced a universal multi-functional vacuum system.

Gear cutting requirements, for example in the manufacture of powertrain components, continue the trend of becoming increasingly stringent. Complex gearbox configurations pose enormous component quality challenges, especially when produced in ever larger quantities. With the new VLC series of modular machines, including the VLC 200 H vertical gear hobbing machine and the VLC 100 C vertical chamfering machine, EMAG offers a solution to meet these production challenges.

Mitsui Seiki has evolved its popular "Vertex 750-5X" line of machines with new features and capabilities, and a broader range of options and configurations within the series. The new model series, comprising six distinct models, is now called Vertex 75X II.

When you need a rugged manual hoist ideal for use in harsh environments, turn to the new Yalelift 360 ATEX hand chain hoist from Columbus McKinnon Corp.

Dillon aluminum full grip jaws, available from 5 to 24 inches in diameter, are ideal for machining of thin walled parts.

SSAB is launching Strenx, a new high-strength structural steel product brand, which offers an extensive portfolio of high-strength steels.

When Haas Automation introduced the Servo Bar 300 bar feeder in 1999, it was instantly popular, because it was compact, easy to use, and affordable. For 2015, Haas engineers went back to the drawing board to reportedly make bar feeder operations easier, more efficient and faster. The result is the all-new Haas Bar Feeder, which provides a simpler and more affordable way to automate part production on Haas turning centers.

ETEL presents the IMTHP, a thermal module that serves as an accessory to ETEL's torque motors, and is designed to provide absolute motor protection from overheating.

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. specializes in developing custom solutions for difficult problems.

Designed for precision part clamping, the Dual Force Precision Machine Vises from Palmgren are recommended for use in running production parts where flatness and parallelism are key.

Seco Tools LLC recently expanded its Highfeed series of indexable-insert milling cutters to include the Highfeed 2 and 4.

Sandvik Coromant has introduced a new vibration damper that helps to maintain stable production during Deep Hole Machining (DHM) operations and support increased machine tool utilization.

EXSYS Tool Inc. has long supplied the North American market with high-precision, German-made EPPINGER live and fixed toolholders for CNC turning centers and modular adapter systems for quick lathe tooling changeovers. Today, EXSYS has expanded its offerings to include a new line of high-quality EPPINGER gearboxes and custom gear-making services for a wide variety of industries.

Abtex Corp. announced a new machine for deburring powdered-metal parts when they're still in the "green" state, prior to sintering.

Prima Power Laserdyne's latest S94P control feature SmartStop helps prevent "back wall" damage when trepan and percussion drilling turbine engine combustor components.