Product News

Seco Tools Inc. has announced the availability of its new grade CBN60K for finishing case-hardened steels (58 to 63 HRC) where precision and reliability are more important than high speed.

Exair Corp.'s new Summing remote display for the digital flowmeter makes it easy to monitor compressed air consumption from a convenient location.

Wallover Metalworking Fluids has introduced a general-purpose cleaner that addresses hundreds of applications in and around an industrial plant.

Dorsey Metrology International offers a new comparator has the same high-quality features as the current product line, but in a smaller package and at a lower price point.

XF500Zm from Technifor Inc. is a benchtop marking solution with a motorized z-axis and touch sensor to automatically seek and mark various size parts in the marking area.

Nikon Metrology recently introduced the MCA II range of articulated arms with a measurement volume between 1.8 meters and 3.6 meters in diameter. Equipped with the brand new ModelMakermmDx, the MCA II is an ultra-modern and accurate handheld scanning combination that is said to handle every inspection task, regardless of specimen size, material and location.

Knuth Machine Tools USA's Hydro-Jet Eco 0615 S waterjet machine comes with a software package for programming on an integrated PC-based control with graphical user interface.

Ingersoll Cutting Tools' Power-Feed+Mini high-feed cutter accepts double-sided, four-edge inserts.

Continuing to provide the Quadra-Chek metrology digital readout for 2-D geometries, Heidenhain Corp. introduces it with a new dark gray faceplate. It is now called the Quadra-Chek ND 1200.

Eriez says its magnetic belt conveyors are fast, safe and space-saving systems with a firm magnetic control to continuously convey ferrous materials such as parts, stampings and containers.

Makino announces the release of the UPV-3 and UPV-5 wire EDM with an oil-based dielectric fluid system for high-accuracy machining of hardened materials and mirror-like surface finishing capabilities.

Seco Tools Inc. has expanded its versatile MDT (Multi-Directional Turning) system with hundreds of new holders to accommodate a broader range of standard and special machining applications.

Exair Corp.'s new PEEK Super Air Nozzles deliver strong blowing force while providing non-marring protection should the air nozzle come in contact with other surfaces.

With the continuing evolution of machining requirements to satisfy new aircraft and power generation production needs, Mitsui Seiki USA Inc. has released several new 4- and 5-axis machining centers.

Mayfran International has introduced the ConSep Flex universal chip conveyor/separator, an innovative new system that efficiently handles a full range of materials and chip types while also cleaning coolant at the machine tool.

New shrink-fit toolholders for machining centers and multitask machines are available from Kennametal Inc. The shrink-fit program is split into two lines. The GP (General Purpose) line for carbide, HSS and steel shanks can be accommodated with clamping torques suitable for most general machining tasks.

With the latest version of its standard measuring software Calypso, Carl Zeiss IMT offers additional functions for users of measuring technology.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) has developed a new GEA Series of gear hobbing machines capable of processing large workpieces.

Guyson Corp. has introduced a robotic blasting system that incorporates a component-manipulating 6-axis robot and a shuttle transfer cart to automate processing of tray-loads of components.

The new F-Series vertical machining center from Makino Inc. integrates 8mm fine-pitch ballscrews and 0.05μm as standard equipment to provide enhanced precision. The series consists of two models: F3 and F5.