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reCool Through-Coolant Retrofit System
The new retrofit reCool coolant-through system from REGO-FIX is a quick, cost-effective and low-maintenance way to bring the benefits of internal cooling to the live tooling used in CNC turning operations.
Intelli-MAX 20 Software
OMAX Corp. announced the launch of a version of its Intelli-MAX Software Suite, an intuitive control software that automatically optimizes the tool paths of the company's advanced abrasive waterjet systems. Intelli-MAX 20 incorporates several enhanced features that improve the speed and memory utilization of OMAX waterjets as well as new tools that allow for increased operator efficiency.
Model 650 Sliding Jaw Air Chuck
Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. introduces the Model 650 Sliding Jaw air chuck.
Model 2850MT Tool and Cutter Grinder
Unison Corp. announces the introduction of its new 7-axis Model 2850MT CNC microtool grinder.
Dust Collectors
Process dust and powders are controlled by the high volume air cleaning offered by large-capacity dust collectors from Micro Air Clean Air Systems.
5.2 Amp Hour Battery
Metabo Corp. has introduced a 5.2 Amp hour (Ah) battery technology.
D800Z 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center
Makino introduces the newest addition to its family of 5-axis vertical machining centers, the D800Z.
Optimar 25 Long-Range Indicator Calibrator
Mahr Federal has introduced a long range indicator calibrator, the OPTIMAR 25. A precision benchtop instrument, the OPTIMAR 25 can be used for the calibration of a wide variety of precision measuring instruments.
LGG 180 Grinding Machine
Liebherr's new LGG 180 machine for profile and generating grinding combines short grinding times with consistent high large-scale production quality, thanks to a one-table design.
SC500 Spray Cabin
When compressed air is used to blow off oil, dust and other debris from machined parts on the factory floor, these contaminants become airborne and can affect the health and safety of machine operators. The new LNS SC500 Spray Cabin remedies this problem by providing a compact, mobile enclosure for this process that uses a highly effective air filtration system to remove 99 percent of contaminants.
ERM 2200 Magnetic Rotary Encoder
HEIDENHAIN has developed the ERM 2200 magnetic rotary encoder series with a 200-micron signal period.
Model 862 Rotary Encoder with Profibus DP
To facilitate the opportunity for machine users to better monitor and implement a predictive motion control system, Leine & Linde introduces a new version of a rotary encoder supporting Condition Monitoring Systems. Called the Model 862 with PROFIBUS DP, this robust mechanical structure from Heidenhain is now a part of Leine & Linde's long history of operation in tough motion control environments, such as seen within the steel, paper and wind power equipment industries, to name a few.
