Product News

Kurt Workholding introduces two new DoveLock Quick-Change Jaw System sizes for 4 inch and 8 inch Kurt industry standard vises and towers.

Parlec Inc. unveils its SimulFit Dual Contact Taper toolholding system.

According to analysis by the international trade experts at Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI), US and Canadian industry will focus on high-tech machine tools in the coming years with flexible, largely automated and energy efficient manufacturing systems that provide a viable alternative to Asian competition in demand. EMAG's solution to these challenges is their patented pick-up technology machining concept, developed and tailor-made for the North American market.

SUHNER introduces a new and redesigned version of its BEX15 machining unit, capable of a spindle speed increase from 18,000 rpm to 23,000 rpm.

Magid has developed a new cut-resistant work glove, the CutMaster Aramax XT AX5100.

LMT Onsrud LP introduces the latest addition to its comprehensive line of chip control technology with the Progressive Chipbreaker (67-220 series) tooling for composite materials.

WIDIA says manufacturers of high-precision components (aerospace, transportation, die and mold, general engineering, and many more) wage a constant battle between producing high-tolerance parts and a "we-have-to-have-it-tomorrow" reality. WIDIA is announcing a significant new weapon to bring shops closer to victory, a universal, high-precision collet chuck offering use in multiple applications (milling, drilling, reaming, and tapping), while maintaining runout accuracies of 0.003mm (0.0001 inches) at 3xD.

Sensofar Medical has been established as a new company within the Sensofar Group, with the goal of applying Sensofar's optical profilometry technology to medical applications. The new company's first product is the >Q six< system for assisted stent inspection, designed as a comprehensive solution for simplifying and streamlining stent assessment and approval.

MC Machinery Systems, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corp., introduces a new software solution to provide production monitoring, support and transparency to the laser-cutting process.

Industrial network systems allow for real-time distributed control of many connection points from a single controller. These "network bus" systems reduce the total amount of cable required and can simplify the overall design. Mencom offers a broad range of industrial network connectivity products to streamline your installation.

Tungaloy Corp. announced the expansion of PVD-coated grade AH3135 for milling operations.

The flexible, modular Unilock Zero-Point Clamping System, offered by BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc., is available in a kit specifically designed for all Haas 160mm platter rotary indexing tables.

MecWash Systems introduces the Maxi, a fully automatic, highly customizable, self-contained aqueous cleaning system that reportedly meets the highest aerospace, automotive, and hydraulic industry cleanliness standards.

MecSoft Europe GmbH, distributor of CAD/CAM software solutions in Europe, has announced that VisualCAM for SolidWorks is certified to run inside the new release of SolidWorks 2015.

Siemens Industry Inc.'s Easy CNC app is available for Android devices.

Seco Tools LLC added a new helical tool to its Square T4-08 line of square shoulder mills that feature four cutting edges and an innovative tangential cutter design.

Lucifer Furnaces delivered a Red Devil Series furnace to Precision Solutions, Richmond, Utah.

Jergens Inc. range of pallet solutions has been expanded to include two more styles, a 4-Pin pallet and a manual version of the company's popular ZPS (Zero Point System).

OMAX Corp. continues to set new standards in abrasive waterjet cutting technology with the expansion of its line of Maxiem JetMachining Centers.

The Hyperturn 65 Powermill from EMCO Maier Corp. offers a large spindle clearance of 1300mm, a powerful counter spindle which also allows 4-axis machining, a B-axis with a direct drive for complex 5-axis simultaneous milling operations, and an additional Y-axis for the lower turret, making it ideal for machining complex parts.