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NVX5000 Series VMCs
DMG/Mori Seiki USA is now taking orders for the NVX5000 Series of high-precision vertical machining centers with a No. 50 taper spindle variation.
Cimtech Coolants
CIMCOOL's family of metalworking fluids are specially formulated for the unique needs in medical manufacturing operations.
Matsuura MAM72-100H 5-Axis HMC
Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the new Matsuura MAM72-100H five-axis horizontal machining center, the largest in the MAM72 series.
W680 Angle Grinder
Metabo Corp. has introduced the W680 4 ½" angle grinder. This new angle grinder is ideal for cutting, grinding and deburring metal.
W780 Angle Grinder
Metabo Corp. offers the W780 4 ½" angle grinder.
Model 42-M24
Lucifer Furnaces Inc. recently shipped a Series 4000 Recirculating Heat Treating Oven to a machine parts manufacturer for stress relieving.
Quick Load Servo 80 S2
LNS America Inc.'s Quick Load Servo 80 S2 automatic magazine loader for short bars (14" to 63", not to exceed the spindle length) accommodates bar stock diameters from ¼" to 3-1⁄8"; (6mm to 80mm).
Full line of carbon dioxide lasers available from Laser Research
A full line of CO2 laser mirrors and reflectors made from silicon, with or without coatings, and molybdenum for harsh environments is available for immediate delivery from Laser Research Optics.
Model D688 Vise
Kurt Manufacturing Co. announces re-introduction of its flagship D688 vise model with more features.
Micro Collet
To meet the ever increasing demands of ultra precision parts manufacturing, IBAG North America has introduced a micro collet system that delivers accuracies of oneµm T.I.R at the collet nose and handles up to 1⁄8" tool diameter.
ToolScoot Tree
Huot Manufacturing introduces an addition to their lineup of CNC toolholder carts, The ToolScoot Tree for CAPTO style toolholders.
Profinet and Profibus
To keep up with the growing demands of the industry, HEIDENHAIN has increased the functionality of its PROFIBUS rotary encoders.
