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MarVisionmm 320 Video Measuring Microscope
Mahr Federal has introduced a new video measuring microscope with image processing capability, the flagship product for a new line of Mahr optical measuring instruments.
Advanced Optical Cleaning Kit
An advanced optical cleaning kit for properly cleaning CO<sub>2</sub> laser optics and other types of lenses, mirrors, and windows subjected to contaminants is available from Laser Research Optics.
3-In-One Jaw System
Kurt's 3-In-One Jaw System is a fast and easy way to set vise jaws at any of these seven popular angles: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 45 degrees.
DataPilot CP 640 and DataPilot MP 620
HEIDENHAIN offers the new programming station, the DataPilot MP 620 for MANUALplus 620 control and the DataPilot 640 for CNC PILOT 640 control.
LIC 2100 Series Absolute Linear Kit Encoder
HEIDENHAIN is adding another absolute linear kit encoder to its kit encoder family.
Modular Vises
Gerardi Precision Modular Vises are reportedly designed to cover most machine shop workholding needs at lowest cost.
DynaBeam Laser Sensing System
Flow International Corp. introduces the reportedly only noncontact material height sensing solution available in the industry, the DynaBeam Laser Sensing System.
EPPINGER Trifix Tool Positioning System
The EPPINGER Trifix tool positioning system from EXSYS Tool Inc. facilitates quick and accurate exchanges of both static and driven tooling for DMG/Gildemeister multi-tasking machines.
EPPINGER Shaping Attachment
The EPPINGER Shaping Attachment, introduced by EXSYS Tool Inc., enables single-step machining of a variety of difficult-to-cut features including grooves, chamfers, Torx screw heads, splines and gear teeth.
Bantam Magnets and Magna-Bars
Eriez Bar Magnets, available in a variety of sizes, can be used in a range of metalworking applications.
Accu-Square Tool Steel
Accu-Square, presquared tool steel from Diehl Steel saves tool, die and mold makers time by reducing or eliminating the need for further squaring of the blocks.
Cincinnati XY “Super Profiler”
Fives' new 5-Axis Cincinnati XT "super profiler" has broken the "sound barrier" in aerospace titanium machining by demonstrating a 100-cubic-inch-per-minute metal removal rate (MRR) during test cutting prior to customer shipment.
