Product News

The Okuma MU-Series brings abundant power to the 5-axis design.

A line of Type 29 ceramic flap discs that provide aggressive stock removal with smooth operator control on steel, stainless steel and exotics has been introduced by Rex-Cut Products Inc.

Cleaning a sump today no longer means shutting down the machine for a half a day while someone bails the slimy coolant from the sump with a bucket. Sump cleaning today, using a high-vacuum sump cleaner, can be done in a matter of minutes. CECOR's small propane-powered sump cleaner (Model SP50-175PL6) delivers powerful pumping without electric outlets or air drops.

Coherent Inc. has expanded upon its family of compact, flexible Laser Machining Centers with the launch of its MetaBEAM, designed for processing metals but capable of addressing non-metal processing as well.

Open Mind Technologies AG has released its new optimization strategy for stock roughing titled hyperMAXX.

ZPS America LLC has introduced the ZPS 642 CNC multispindle production center.

Pinpoint Laser Systems Inc. is introducing a new precision Microgage Bore Alignment Kit for industrial applications.

LaserLinc Inc., which designs and manufactures non-contact, laser and ultrasonic measurement systems, recently introduced its new Triton331™ laser scan micrometer.

George Products Co. Inc., the manufacturer of OASIS Inspection Systems, has announced the addition of its "Core" product line.

The TGT Genius 6 Axes is a versatile tool-grinding machine for the manufacturing and resharpening of solid carbide and HSS tools, according to Tool Grinding Technologies Inc., an India-based company.

ESPRIT 2011, the latest release of computer-aided manufacturing software from D.P. Technology, features system-wide upgrades that are of benefit to all programmers, and includes new, innovative, productivity-enhancing technology for CNC programmers of mills, lathes and wire EDM machines.

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. has introduced Mega ER Grip, a new premium ER collet chuck system featuring a runout accuracy of .00012" (3µm) at 5xD.

The XF530m from Technifor Inc. has a large marking field measuring 200 x 50mm, and is equally efficient at marking texts, logos, dates and variables.

Seco Tools has announced the availability of its new CBN 170 grade, a PCBN grade developed for the finish turning of nickel-based super alloys commonly found in aerospace, power generation and automotive components.

Dapra Corp. has introduced HFDEH high-feed inserts, which fit current Toroid cutter bodies.

Single Source Technologies now offers two additional models of NS Tool's MUGEN coated ball endmill series.

To help America's grinding workers stay safe, MANCOMM, a Davenport, IA, company that produces regulatory compliance products, recently released its Grinder Safety Training CD, which is intended to help workers improve safety and minimize risk by focusing on a personal protection system for pedestal and bench grinders.

Engineers from Precision Dormer are working with customers all over the world to develop a variety of tooling solutions for a wide range of composite machining needs.

Joining Technologies Inc., which makes industrial laser applications, has introduced its latest innovation—the Infinite Web™ 355 laser cutting and welding system for splicing iron and nickel-based strip alloys. The unique all-in-one design incorporates laser welding and cutting with a single head.

Heimatec Inc.'s Unitec is a patented flexible tool adapter system that allows a standard ER output live tool to accept various adapters for different applications.