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EP21FRNS-2 Curing Epoxy
Featuring a non-halogen filler, Master Bond's EP21FRNS-2 curing epoxy passes UL 94V-0 testing for flame retardancy in potting, encapsulation and casting applications.
CAMplete TurnMill V 6.0
Methods Machine Tools Inc. is introducing Version 6.0 of CAMplete TurnMill software for Nakamura-Tome multitasking turning centers, which includes several upgrades for greater macro language support, improved error handling and increased post processing capabilities.
MarCal Calipers
Mahr Federal Inc. offers a broad line of MarCal calipers for a range of outside, inside, depth, step, and compound measurements.
CNC Keyseaters
Leistritz, a German machine tool builder, has a line of Keyseaters to match the control and flexibility needed by today's manufacturers to produce a straight and accurate keyway.
PinLock System
Machining center utilization improves significantly using the new Kurt PinLock system. It enables machining of multiple parts per load while reducing setup time.
Air Hydraulic Pump
A hand-operated Pneumatic/Hydraulic Pump has been introduced by Kurt Workholding for use with its hydraulic vises, cluster towers and swing clamps.
Beyond KYS40 Solid-Ceramic Endmill
New Beyond KYS40-grade solid ceramic endmills from Kennameta are presenting orders-of-magnitude improvements in machining high-strength nickel-based alloys, roughing at cutting speeds up to 3,300 SFM (1000 m/min) with tool life two to three times longer than comparable solid-carbide tools.
HYDRO-SURE Adapters
ISCAR is introducing unique chucks that combine user-friendly hydraulic clamping with side screw clamping for Weldon type shank tools.
Sirius-UM Machining Center
For high-precision performance machining such as die-mold applications, Hwacheon's Sirius range of 3-axis vertical machining centers feature 20,000-rpm high-speed spindles for the UM and UL+ models and 12,000 rpm spindle for the UX model.
VESTA 1050B Vertical Machining Center
Hwacheon Machinery offers several machines well-suited to demanding oil and gas industry, aerospace, die mold requirements, including its VESTA 1050B vertical machining center.
Ajustment and Testing Software V 2.8
Used in conjunction with HEIDENHAIN's PWM 20 diagnostic tool, the new ATS (Adjustment and Testing Software) software reportedly provides a powerful and easy-to-use platform to diagnosis encoder faults and to evaluate the output signals of HEIDENHAIN encoders.
Acanto high-accuracy gage
HEIDENHAIN announces the ACANTO 30xx, the newest product in HEIDENHAIN's line of high accuracy length gages. The ACANTO 30xx features a 30mm measuring stroke, ideal for measuring objects of multiple sizes or for applications which require a long travel.
