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Proline Alignment Kit
Pinpoint Laser Systems is introducing the new Pinpoint Proline Alignment Kit, a visual laser system for checking and measuring straightness, flatness, squareness, parallelism, leveling, and many other tasks.
HM500S/50 HMC
OKK USA Corp.'s HM500S/50 Horizontal Machining Center allows for the heavy-duty cutting of small parts, as well as hard-to-cut materials.
NHX10000 HMC
DMG/Mori Seiki USA has started taking orders for the NHX10000 high-precision horizontal machining center.
HU63-T
With the continuing evolution of machining requirements to satisfy new power generation production needs, Mitsui Seiki has introduced the HU63-T 5-xis CNC Machining Center.
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.
