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Consumables for PerCut 210M and 450M Plasma Torches
Hypertherm's Centricut brand today announced the release of new consumables for PerCut 210M and 450M torches found on all new and upgraded Kjellberg HiFocus systems.
Centricut Quick-Disconnect Torches
New quick disconnect torches from Hypertherm's Centricut brand are now available for Kaliburn Spirit and ProLine series plasma systems, providing owners of those products with an affordable alternative.
MWX4 Waterjet Machine
MC Machinery Systems Inc. introduces the fifth generation MWX4 machine.
Adjustable-Height Workstation
A medical device manufacturer who has been using Creform Corp. built structures in its production facilities was faced with the problem of providing workstations for use in both its shipping and production departments to associates of various heights.
Midi Parts Washer
MecWash Systems introduces the Midi, a fully automatic, highly customizable, self-contained aqueous cleaning system that reportedly meets the highest aerospace cleanliness and inspection standards.
FASOPC Server
FANUC FA America introduces FASOPC for easy retrieval of CNC machine production data.
CeramiCore Ceramic Laser Source
Trotec introduces a new line of CO<sub>2</sub> laser sources from US-based manufacturer Iradion Laser Inc.
TER Shrink Collet
Bilz Tool Inc. says its TER shrink collet from has proven to be a successful solution in the manufacturing of medical product technology. One specific application of the TER collet, is for machining vertebral supports from the titanium alloy Ti6AI4V.
XR20-W Calibration System
The new Renishaw XR20-W calibration system measures the angular position of rotary axes to within +/-1 arc second, wirelessly, for testing the accuracy of lathes, multi-axis machine tools, mill-turn machines, trunnion tables and spindles.
FlexC Vulcanized Collet Systems
Hardinge Inc. announces the release of the 80mm FlexC vulcanized collet system. The collet chucks mount directly to the machine spindle.
OTT/JAKOB Analog Position Monitoring System
Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. announces the OTT/JAKOB Analog Position Monitoring System with the Electronic Analog Sensor, which allows you to monitor your drawbar for performance and wear.
X65 Conveyor
Sophisticated conveyor systems are major elements in production logistics solutions, enhancing the total efficiency in production, testing and packaging lines. The requirements on the equipment are increasing over time, typically on additional processing, flexibility for new products, higher capacity and lower operating costs. With the launch of the new X65 conveyor, FlexLink takes the performance of conveyors to new and higher levels offering lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), a drastically lower noise level and an innovative design for the future, according to the company.
