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Cimperial 1072-HFP
Cimperial 1072-HFP is a single fluid recommended for all metals and all heavy-duty machining operations including turning, drilling, tapping, reaming, gear cutting and broaching.
Cimtech 46C
CIMTECH 46C Metalworking Fluid, one of CIMCOOL Fluid Technology's extensive line of metalworking fluids, has BOEING approval under BAC 5008REVr — Areas 5 and 6, including titanium alloys.
Multistar NX-24 Rotary Machining System
The three main factors which appeal to users of the new MIKRON Multistar NX-24 Rotary Machining System from an economical perspective are outstanding productivity, full flexibility and highest precision.
Nakamura WT-150 II
Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the Nakamura-Tome WT-150 II 8-Axis, Multitasking Turning Center.
W18LTX Angle Grinder
Metabo Corp. has introduced its first professional-grade cordless angle grinder, complete with a rotating battery pack, making it ideal for grinding and cutting applications in hard to reach areas.
Chandox Air Chucks
LMC Workholding offers Chandox 1µm super precision air chucks and standard precision air chucks for grinding, rotary tables, and turning applications.
Laser Research offers full line of carbon dioxide lasers optics
A full line of CO2 laser optics featuring lenses and mirrors that are direct OEM replacements for popular high power steel cutting lasers is available from Laser Research Optics.
Swing Clamps
Kurt Manufacturing Co. announces the introduction of a wide range of Hydraulic Swing Clamps, Valves and Pumps for clamping workpieces in a high production machining environment.
Mycenter-Supercell400 HMC
Kitamura Machinery has expanded its machining center line-up with the Mycenter-Supercell400 horizontal 5-axis machining center.
Mid Rail Gantry Model MR513
Waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge Inc. introduces the Mid Rail Gantry Model MR513 water jet cutting machine.
MS40P Multispindle CNC Lathe
The new INDEX MS40P CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe includes a quillstock with six tool carriers and one counter spindle opposite the main 6-spindle drum, making it possible to machine complex workpieces requiring many tools with highest precision in a single process.
No. 943 Electric Pit Furnace
No. 943 is an electrically-heated, 2000°F top-loading pit furnace from Grieve Corp., currently used on a variety of heat treating applications at a customer's facility.
