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Accu-Lube Synthetic II
Accu-Lube Synthetic II from ITW Rocol North America is a minimum-quantity metalworking lubricant with nonchlorinated extreme-pressure and boundary lubrication additives.
TANG-GRIP Blades
Iscar Metals Inc. offers a family of reinforced TANG-GRIP blades for the INDEX Model MS18C and TRAUB TNL and TNK mill/turn machines.
MSR 40
A new modular steel tape rotary encoder from RSF Elektronik is now available for measurement applications with diameters of 6 inches (150mm) to 6 feet (~2m). Named the MSR 40, this encoder is available in North America through Heidenhain Corp.
VF
Haas Automation Inc. redesigned its VF vertical machining center product line to incorporate a wide range of enhancements.
Grinding Bevel Gears
Gleason Corp. has broadened its line of bevel gear manufacturing solutions with a new line of high-performance grinding wheels for bevel gear applications.
Paser 4
Flow International Corp. has announced the launch of the Paser 4 Ultra Component Life (UCL) abrasive waterjet cutting head.
FastLap
Engis Corp. says its FastLap lapping and polishing system has been engineered specifically to meet the demand for super-high finish lapping and polishing processes and can achieve sub 0.1 microinch Ra finished lapped surfaces.
BA 322 twin-spindle machining center
Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH's BA 322 twin-spindle machining center from EMAG LLC USA has a 300mm distance between the two spindles, as well as two worktables.
PowerMILL
Delcam plc's 64-bit version of its PowerMILL CAM software removes the memory limitations of 32-bit computers, allowing more efficient toolpath generation, especially for companies machining large or complex parts.
Sandvik Coromant Tooling
Puma MX mill/turn machines from Doosan can now be equipped with Coromant Capto machine-adapted clamping units designed for the lower turret for faster and safer tool changes with greater tooling rigidity, according to the company.
FI240CCS
GF AgieCharmilles says its FI240CCS wire EDM combines ease of use with maximum reliability, proven performance and world-class speed.
FO350 MS Sinker EDM
GF AgieCharmilles says its FO350 MS sinker EDM offers innovations in precision, speed and productivity for even the smallest die and mold applications.
