A line of cotton fiber abrasive wheels for removing rust, corrosion, and thread-lock from pipe threads during oil field inspections and process maintenance, as well as deburring manufactured pipe and tubing, is available from Rex-Cut Abrasives.
NCCS, the developer of multi-axis machining software, used extensively in the aerospace, automotive and turbo-machinery industries, has announced a new add-on module to NCL multi-axis machining software, a tool used to convert data, including 3D curves and surfaces, into and out of the NCL family of products.
Siemens OP 019 is a new CNC operator panel with advanced technology, enabling seamless design integration to the Sinumerik Operate graphical user interface and Sinumerik 840D sl CNC for use on high-end milling, turning, grinding, laser-cutting and other machine tools.
Calculated Industries, maker of the Machinist Calc Pro handheld calculator, has introduced a Windows-compatible software version of its machining math tool.
Blum LMT Inc. introduces a new development, the Gauging Guide, a graphical user interface (GUI) developed to compliment many of Blum's core metrology products, including lasers, tactile tool setters, and workpiece probes.
U.S. gear manufacturers have traditionally used an imported center for hobbing, cutting and grinding. Many of these companies have expressed their preference for a source of American-made centers with comparable quality, lower cost, quicker delivery, and faster turnaround on repairs. Riten Industries now offers its "Raptor" series, specially-engineered live centers that are available for immediate delivery through its extensive distribution network.
Walter has introduced Tiger-tec Silver ISO K inserts, designed to boost performance and reliability in the machining of gray cast iron, ductile iron, and higher strength steel alloys under difficult conditions.