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Spectrum Oil Containers
Trico Corp. launched the Spectrum Oil Containers, a new product which reportedly provides an error-free solution to identify, store, transport and dispense lubricants in a wide variety of applications.
TMX Large-Diameter Manual Chucks
TMX Large diameter manual chucks from Toolmex Industrial Solutions provide an ideal solution for manufacturer's involved in aerospace, energy and heavy construction equipment.
Augmented Traceability
Technifor, Gravotech Group, and ORIDAO are launching the reportedly first universal and secure traceability solution.
TT1-400A Electrode Machining Center
Sodick Inc. is expanding their product line with a new high speed electrode machining center, the TT1-400A.
CoreBore 825 SL Face Grooving Heads
Machine shops seeking competitive gain in face grooving applications should look no further than the new CoroBore 825 SL face grooving heads from Sandvik Coromant.
Guard-Opening Scales
Rockford Systems Inc. offers precision-engraved acrylic copolymer guard-opening scales.
Emeral Series Waterjet
WARDJet announced the release of the Emerald Series waterjet, a high quality, low cost waterjet system.
Quakercool 7020 CG Coolant
Quaker Chemical Corp. has developed lubricating technologies designed specifically for machining CGI.
EXOPRO-CC-SUS Tap Series
OSG Tap & Die introduced an innovative spiral tap series, the EXOPRO-CC-SUS, reportedly engineered to excel in all types of stainless steel, as well as carbon steel and alloy steel.
Model 627-W Air Chuck
Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. introduces its Model 627-W 6" diameter chuck.
Manufacturing Suite Post-processor
DMG / MORI SEIKI USA Inc. announce the release of a Mori-APT toolpath-based post processor, available September 2013.
SURFTEST Probe
Mitutoyo has introduced the new SURFTEST PROBE and SURFPAK-SP software, allowing surface roughness analysis on a Mitutoyo CNC CMM and eliminating the need for workpiece changeover to a second measurement device.