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To thread a hole and countersink it in one operation, Walter USA LLC, Waukesha, Wis., (www.walter-tools.com/us) introduced a new version of the Prototyp TMC thread mill with a 90° countersink. "A lot of times it's cost-prohibitive to order a step drill, for example, or have a separate countersinking operation," said Mark Hemmerling, Walter's director of marketing.

Through its Hydroflow Division, Eriez can now provide a complete reverse osmosis system for pure water treatment.

Hyundai WIA announces an all new series of twin spindle CNC turning centers, the LM1600/1800TT.

Hardinge Inc. announces the release of their newest and most advanced CNC machines, the T-51 and T-65 (pictured) SUPER-PRECISION and High-Performance Turning Centers.

Sandvik Coromant's Spectrum Tap tools are for reliable performance across a multitude of workpiece materials.

Gibbs and Associates announced that GibbsCAM has been certified for Autodesk Inventor 2013 3D mechanical design software under the Autodesk Inventor Certified Applications Program.

Albrecht Inc. has renamed the Albrecht Power Chuck (APC) line of CNC milling tool holders as the Albrecht Uberchuck.

Progressive miniaturization in the watch making industry, medical technology and electronics industries continue to put increased pressure on tool manufacturers: They are routinely required to produce increasingly smaller drilling and milling tools to meet the demand for high-quality machining results. But how can tools with diameters as small as 0.03mm be manufactured? The grinding machine experts at Rollomatic provide the answer: The GrindSmart Nano6.

A new range of turning inserts is available from Sandvik Coromant.

Scotchman Industries announced recent improvements to three models of ironworkers. The new hydraulic system that is being installed in several of the Scotchman Dual Operator ironworkers has increased the machine's cycle time by over 40 percent.

The new VARIAXIS i-700 from Mazak is a simultaneous 5-axis Multi-Tasking Vertical Machining Center that, in single setups, can efficiently process long workpieces as well as those requiring precision-machined complex profiled surfaces.

KOMET Group is expanding its portfolio of threading tools with the addition of the BASS line of high-speed steel machine taps and roll form taps.

Chemetall introduces Tech Cool 35052CF, a Generation V high performance semi-synthetic metalworking coolant.

Tool manufacturers can now automatically create dimensioned engineering drawings of machine tools showing their precise geometry, by using a new facility for NUM's renowned NUMROTO grinding software.

For work environments that pose a risk of cuts and abrasions, Kimberly-Clark Professional has launched two new products that offer protection as well as comfort: Jackson Safety G60 Level 2 Polyurethane Coated Cut Resistant Gloves and Jackson Safety G60 Level 5 Cut Resistant Sleeves with Dyneema Fiber.

When you build something as massive as planes, maintaining production timelines is critical. One delay can set the entire project back months. And every project faces one sooner or later. When the timeline and the success of a project pivot on custom tools, the spotlight is on the supplier. It's show time. IMCO Carbide Tool experienced one of these situations recently.

Metabo Corp. introduces two new angle grinders that are designed to stop wheel rotation in two seconds or less when the Deadman safety switch is released, greatly reducing the likelihood of injuries.

Paul N. Gardner Co. Inc. (GARDCO) offers the PosiTector surface profile gage.

OKK USA Corp.s VB53 design features help achieve superior surface finish and precision, combined with high speed operation and excellent operator accessibility, to satisfy even the most high end mold application challenges.

Pinpoint Laser Systems is introducing the new and improved version of our 4-Axis Precision Mount for the Laser Microgage line.