Product News

The NSA plus module for the VEROS quick change pallet system from Schunk Inc. reportedly ensures maximum precision for automated machine loading.

Mitee-Bite Products LLC has introduced the Loc-Down System.

ISCAR is introducing the SD-SP15, a new family of narrow slotting and groove milling cutters, featuring 1.25" diameter milling heads with 8 teeth in a width range of .125" — .250" for maximum depth of cut up to .315".

MultiCam announces that its new, 4th generation CNC knife option is available on a wide range of cutting platforms.

ISCAR is introducing the IC5400 carbide grade, featuring an effective means of parting and grooving stainless steel.

Nanovea introduced in 2013 the N3 line dedicated to providing high-end measurement technology to the broader market.

A manufacturer of commercial truck cabs had concerns about potential damage to aluminum stringers it needed to transport from its warehouse kitting operations to production lines. The aluminum stringers are 2' and 4' slender products and susceptible to damage if not handled properly. They were looking for carts that would allow them to easily load and unload the stringers then safely transport them through the plant. They turned to Creform Corp. to provide a solution.

Mitsubishi Laser introduces the new RX series, designed to give operators the capability to cut big, without carrying a heavy price tag.

The issue of human safety according to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC is becoming more important as the global economy drives us toward common standards. As part of the worldwide Functional Safety initiatives for machinery, LEINE & LINDE is supporting design engineers with reliability data for their 500 and 800 series encoders, available from Heidenhain, in support of this directive.

HEIDENHAIN's LC 200 linear encoder is for linear measurement on long machine tool axes.

EXSYS Tool Inc. has introduced the EPPINGER CAPTO base holder, referring to it as "the world's smallest CAPTO interface with the fastest tool changeover times for enhancing efficiency and productivity in CNC turning operations."

The new 82M-3E Series of enclosed pneumatic power clamps from DE-STA-CO provides automotive and sheet metal processing customers with superior holding power in a versatile, user-friendly and low-maintenance package.

The ShapeSmart NP5 precision grinding machine from Rollomatic has already proven itself in the market as a multi-talented resource for grinding cylindrical workpieces.

Komatsu has announced advances made to its NTC TLH 5-axis fiber laser processing systems.

Fives Cinetic has introduced a line of Gardner Abrasives vitrified grinding wheels for difficult-to-grind materials.

The new 430 BeamDirector from Prima Power Laserdyne is available with a newly developed right angle nozzle which is used for close in cutting, welding and drilling.

The new BENCHMARK CMM from COORD3 Metrology offers a high-performance budget CMM with the added benefit of a small footprint.

SmartCAMcnc has announced the release of SmartCAM v2014.

Hardinge Inc. manufactures a complete line of collets for Hydromat rotary transfer machines.

Mahr Federal Inc. has introduced a new high-precision 2D/3D measuring station for checking contour and surface topography of aspheric optical lenses and other components during multi-stage grinding and polishing operations.