Product News

Many manufacturers are still using hand tools like calipers, micrometers or height gages for parts measurement, causing problems with consistency and measurement for complex geometries. 3D scanning provides a more comprehensive inspection report for in-process and final verification for a wide variety of industries. To automate this process, 3D Infotech has developed the UMA Smart Station, a standardized system integrated with Universal Robots collaborative robots.

Universal Robots' OEM partner Columbia/Okura’s new miniPAL is a mobile palletizer product that can be powered by the UR10e cobot arm. The flexible miniPAL with a footprint of 11’x13’ can palletize at two pallet locations for optimized operation.

Hy-Tech Engineered Solutions announces the introduction of ATP Cyclone grinders. This new series of heavy-duty industrial air grinders features some of the highest power-to-weight ratios available in power ranges from 0.5-hp to 4-hp tools.

Fastems has launched three new products to enable educational institutions and manufacturing enterprises to benefit from its advanced digital manufacturing (DM) solutions for factory automation. In addition to functioning as a classroom teaching and learning tool, DM enables companies to do training and testing before ramp-up and simulation during production, for example.

Introduced as part of SCHUNK's Plug and Work portfolio, the new EGH Co-act gripper is an effective way to easily implement automation with a cobot. Easy to install and control and fully programmable to ensure flexible workpiece handling, the EGH is particularly suited to the handling, assembly and electronics industries.

Dillon Manufacturing’s new Claw Jaws enhance flexibility and maximize grip for turning applications. Dillon Claw Jaws are designed to bite into the workpiece providing increased holding power.

To meet the needs of manufacturers of small servo motors and actuators, Heidenhain introduces an expansion of its small-diameter 1000 and 1100 series rotary encoders with added versions now available with Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ. Models ECN/EQN 1000S, ROC/ROQ 1000S and ECN/EQN 1100S rotary encoders with integrated DRIVE-CLiQ interface feature a compact design with 35mm diameter, while permitting a high operating temperature of 95° C.

JTM Products Inc. has announced a new generation industrial multipurpose penetrant/lubricant. Barracuda Triple Action Lubricant has a proprietary formulation that penetrates, cleans and protects metal. It penetrates and breaks-free seized fasteners better than the leading consumer penetrant. With a unique chemistry, it works quickly, attracting it to metal to help break loose corroded bolts, nuts, screws, pipe joints and other industrial parts.

API Services’ ISO 17025-accredited laser tracker calibration facilities provide OEM factory calibration of laser trackers at its Newport News, Virginia; Rockville, Maryland; and Plymouth, Michigan, facilities. In 2019, API calibrated more than 200 laser trackers. A special program of advanced scheduling minimizes tracker customer downtime and an optional laser tracker loaner program keeps customers measuring while the tracker is undergoing its annual calibration.

Tungaloy has expanded its Tung-AluMill line of indexable shoulder milling cutters to include an insert with a 2.5 mm (0.1") nose radii.

Hardinge Inc. announced the introduction of the Voumard 1000 Universal CNC internal grinding (IG) machine. The new Voumard 1000 offers a high-performance, economical grinder for a wide range of universal internal grinding requirements to obtain fine surface finishes and tight tolerances.

Mitee-Bite Products completed the design and development of a new style concentric outside diameter (OD) clamping tool. Repeats within tenths, compact for high-density application and tough enough to limit yourself to tooling capabilities.

Tungaloy is introducing TZ120 grade ceramic inserts designed for turning cast iron at high cutting speeds.

Whether it’s a question about a maintenance job, a technical problem or a spare part that’s needed, the new service app for IOS and Android makes it easy to contact the Service team directly at the relevant Ecoclean branch. The two-way, real-time connection via chat function and video telephony with live image transmission allows problems to be solved both quickly and efficiently.

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments, a unit of Ametek Inc., has introduced the eighth generation of its SPECTROMAXx with iCAL 2.0 ARC/SPARK OES Analyzer — improved with innovative new capabilities and advancements in performance to achieve fast, accurate elemental analysis precisely tuned for material control and foundry applications.

EXAIR’s new Gen4 two outlet selectable voltage power supply allows you to choose input voltages of 115VAC or 230VAC. Two 5kV stainless steel output connectors can energize two static eliminators.

Designed differently than conventional-style vises, Palmgren’s combination anvil and bench vise features a horn, step, a hardened face and hardy hole. It comes with replaceable serrated jaws, pipe jaws and a precision machined slide bar.

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of the HR-600 hardness tester into its line of precision measuring instruments. The HR-600 series combines functionality for Rockwell hardness testing and for Light Force Brinell testing in a single machine, expanding the range of available measurements.

Tungaloy’s DrillMeister exchangeable-head drill line now includes new TID-type drills in cylindrical shanks that accommodate drill head diameters ranging from 10.0 mm to 19.9 mm (0.398" to 0.783").

Machine feet, articulated feet, leveling feet, corrosion resistant stainless steel and elegant forms: The range of leveling feet available in the JW Winco portfolio is extensive. And it continues to grow because the requirements only appear simple until you take a deeper look.