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Ball Lock Quick-Changer Workholder
Now available in high grade 17-4 stainless steel, Jergens popular Ball Lock Quick-Change Mounting & Fixturing System can now be expected to provide a long service life when installed in the most extreme operating environments.
Ultralast Wheels
Ultralast wheels from premium caster, wheel and trailer manufacturer Hamilton Caster are built to last, even under heavy loads and with continuous, higher-speed use.
Thread Mills
Start producing full threads to within one pitch of the bottom of your drilled holes with Guhring's thread milling cutters.
GibbsCAM 2012+
Gibbs and Associates announced the release of the latest version of GibbsCAM CNC programming software.
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Preci-Flex
Several machine tool manufacturers, including Nakamura, are transitioning over to bolt-on style turrets for their horizontal lathes because these solutions are more robust and easier to use than VDI designs. In response, EXSYS Tool Inc. is introducing a new bolt-on mounting PRECI-FLEX Modular Tooling System for most Nakamura machines equipped with bolt-on style turrets.
Hydroflow Automatic Vacuum Filtration Systems
Eriez Hydroflow Automatic Vacuum Filtration Systems work continuously with minimal operator attention and provides consistent solids separation, maximum coolant life and increased productivity for the metalworking industry.
SumpDoc
Eriez Hydroflow introduces SumpDoc, a portable inline fluid reclamation machine that provides complete coolant restoration and rejuvenation treatment of the metalworking fluids in the machine tool sump with minimal operator interface.
Lift Magnet Certification/Refurbishment Program
Eriez offers the 5-Star Service Lift Magnet Certification/Refurbishment Program. This program includes certification, refurbishment and magnet exchange.
GS:TE-LM 200 Thread Grinder
Drake Manufacturing Services Co. has introduced the GS:TE-LM 200 Linear Motor External Thread Grinding System.
A-2 Air Hardening Tool Steel
Diehl Steel A-2 air hardening tool steel offers good wear resistance and machinability, high compressive strength and very good non-deforming properties.
Hollowbar Steel Products
Diehl Steel offers processed custom centerless ground and hollowbar steel products in standard and non-standard sizes, finished to customer specified tolerances.
OptiRest Toolpath
OptiRest is the latest 3D high-speed toolpath from Mastercam.
