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Multiple-Feed Technology
Sunnen's patented multi-feed honing technology gives gear manufacturers a choice of tool-feed modes to achieve the shortest cycle times, lowest part cost, and longest abrasive life.
MM10 Combination Cabinet
Stor-Loc introduces its NEWmm10 Combination Cabinet. Themm10 combines multiwidth and multi-height drawers into one Single Cabinet Housing.
Pipe Notchers
Scotchman Metal Fabricating Solutions introduces the Scotchman Pipe Notcher by ALMI.
Cotton-Fiber Mounted Points
A full line of cotton fiber mounted points that are ideally suited for EOAT (end-of-arm-tooling) in automated metal deburring and finishing applications is available from Rex-Cut Products Inc.
Microshim
Pinpoint Laser Systems introduced a precision adjustable shim called the Microshim.
RBE12-180
Metabo Corp. offers an electronic pipe and tube belt sander for burnishing, finishing and reconditioning steel, stainless steel, non-ferrous pipe and tube.
PS-Series
Makino's PS-Series vertical machining centers for production machining offer a reduction in cycle time, increase productivity, improve quality and minimize of capital investment, according to the company.
MarSurf M 400
Mahr Federal Inc. has announced the addition of an economical and powerful new skidless surface evaluation system to its MarSurf line of mobile surface metrology systems.
Fiber-lined Oven
Lucifer Furnaces recently delivered a large fiber lined forced air recirculating oven to The Lincoln Electric Company in Cleveland, Ohio.
Chandox Rotary Table Air Chucks
LMC Workholding offers Chandox brand rotary table air chucks for dividing or cutting work pieces.
Haas Lathe Adapters
Lockwood Products Inc. is pleased to introduce two new Lathe Adapters.
Carbon Dioxide Laser Lenses
A full line of CO<sup>2</sup> lenses that feature a broad selection of focal lengths plus low absorption coatings for 100 Watt and up engraving and marking lasers is available from Laser Research Optics.