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Millhog Commander ID Clamping End Prep Tool
A portable end prep tool for heavy wall stainless steel pipe and difficult-to-machine alloys that pulls a thick chip without cutting oils for producing superior welds is available from ESCO Tool.
Imao Quarter Turn Clamps
Fixtureworks says the Quarter Turn Clamps from Imao are a highly visible and safety lock mechanism for quicker fastening than a typical SHCS.
Configurable Smart Light
Balluff's new Smart Light stack light incorporates flexible digital configuration, without the need for complex hardware selection.
Tongtai T51-USA Ultrasonic Machining Center
Tongtai offers a new ultrasonic machining center, which is available from Absolute Machine Tools Inc.
Kel-Varia Cylindrical Grinding Machine
Kellenberger Kel-Varia CNC-controlled, universal cylindrical grinding machines feature a robust and rigid direct-drive workhead to provide reliable and accurate grinding of large, heavy parts.
5-Face Bridgeport Vertical Machining Center
Hardinge Inc. announces the release of two Bridgeport 5-Face (4+1) Vertical Machining Centers: the GX 250 5F and GXR 320 5F.
Needle Sharpener
Phoenix Medical Products is a Mountain City, Tenn., contract manufacturer of various devices used in the thoracic, laparoscopic, arthroscopic, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, soft and hard tissue biopsy areas of the medical and research markets. As such, their watchword is precision at every turn.
Model RS Rolling Ring Linear Drive Nut
Amacoil/Uhing has expanded its line of Model RS rolling ring linear drive nuts with the new RS8 drive.
GN 113.8 Heavy-Duty Ball Lock Pins
J.W. Winco Inc. announced it now offers GN 113.8 Heavy Duty Ball Lock Pins with Plastic T-Handle in metric sizes.
S33 Universal ID/OD Cylindrical Grinder
United Grinding Technologies Inc. announces the introduction of a new and advanced addition to its Studer line of high-performance CNC universal ID/OD cylindrical grinders, the new S33.
ID-300CNC and ID-300NC ID Grinders
Supertec Machinery announces the expansion of its ID Grinder Line with the introduction of the new ID-300CNC and ID-300NC ID Grinders.
Rotary Broaching Toolholders
Slater Tools' highly-engineered internal adjustment-free tool holders allow trapped air and hydraulic pressure to escape during "full-form" applications.
