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BLU Grade Thread Turning Inserts
Carmex Precision Tools LLC's new BLU Grade thread turning inserts combine a newly developed sub-micrograin grade with PVD triple layer coating to deliver high strength, longer tool life, more accurate thread and better surface finish, even in the most difficult materials.
Jenoptik Wavemove Measuring System
The new Jenoptik Wavemove automated surface roughness and contour measuring system includes up to seven CNC axes for complete high-accuracy measurement and evaluation of complex shaft or prismatic parts such as automotive crankshaft, cylinder heads, engine blocks, transmission housings, and more on the production floor, close to manufacturing processes.
Luxxor Portable Video Camera
The new Luxxor Portable Video Camera (LPC) quickly and easily attaches to any Hawkeye Rigid or Flexible Borescope, and most other major borescope brands as well.
Global PRO Bevel Head
ESAB Cutting Systems updates its line of CNC Plasma Bevel Cutting Systems with the new VBA Global PRO bevel head for high accuracy plasma bevel cutting on steel plate.
XR Series Nozzles
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products announces the new XR Series of high speed cutting nozzles for its popular m3 Plasma System.
AM125 and AM250 Additive-Metal Manufacturing
Renishaw's new laser melting additive-metal manufacturing process is capable of producing fully dense metal parts direct from 3D CAD data using a high-powered fiber laser.
Triag Modular Workholders
Triag workholding systems from Advanced Machine & Engineering/Hennig Inc. combine the characteristics and performance of a dedicated fixture in a modular platform.
OTT-Jakob SK Power Drawbar
Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. announces the OTT-JAKOB SK Power Drawbar.
E-Series Mill-Duty Vacuum Lifter
A heavy-duty, high capacity vacuum lifter that is designed for handling heavy ferrous and nonferrous plate and sheet from the top for loading cutting tables is available from Anver Corp.
GN 809 Steel Clamp Mounts
J.W. Winco Inc. announced it now offers series GN 809 Steel Clamp Mounts for Toggle Clamps.
GN 704 Quick-Release Set Collars
J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 704 Quick Release Set Collars.
DIN 582-NI Stainless Steel Lifting Eyes
J.W. Winco Inc. offers series DIN 582-NI Stainless Steel Lifting Eyes with tapped thru hole, in metric sizes.
