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TungForce-Rec 12
TungForce-Rec is a high-density shoulder milling cutter series with a secure insert clamping system that boasts excellent process security. Carrying all the advantages of the existing size 06 V-bottom inserts, the new size 12 inserts offer an extended cutting edge length that is twice as long as the size 06.
TENDO Platinum V2 Toolholder
With its ergonomic slim outer profile for easy and comfortable actuation, the TENDO Platinum V2 is specifically designed for direct clamping the tool. Imbalance correction goes unnoticed and is carefully designed into the body profile. Constructed of durable hardened tool steel, the V2 improves stability, stiffness, and clamping force to give you a toolholder with longer sustained accuracy throughout its life.
MarWin Easy Roughness Mobile Software
This functionality allows the M 310 to be used as a drive unit for the MarWin Easy Roughness Mobile software, enabling another way to interface and control the M 310 while providing the complete functionality of the touchscreen unit on a PC.
HP-L-10.10 Sensor
The HP-L-10.10 complements Hexagon's extensive offering of sensor solutions for CMMs, providing manufacturers greater flexibility projects with confidence that their CMM investment can take on the broadest range of measurement applications from larger sheet-metal parts to intricate electric vehicle components. Available for the GLOBAL S productivity line and GLOBAL Advantage CMMs.
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Horizontal machining provides perfect balance for moldmaker
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GWS Tool Group acquires Monster Tool
The acquisition of Monster Tool Company adds significant depth to both the GWS general purpose and high-performance standard product portfolio.
Eriez vibratory feeder plays role in Covid vaccine packaging system
As a global pandemic raged, Material Transfer was called upon to engineer a solution to maintain ice pellet size consistency, meter ice evenly to protect each vaccine, and monitor ice discharged during packaging. Eriez' vibratory feeder was a key component of the automated system.
Emuge-Franken and Grob announce strategic partnership
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Safedoor SD100
Made4CNC's first official product, the Safedoor SD100 removes the barriers to the automation of component feeding at machine shops. Safedoor SD100 opens CNC doors that are up to 1 meter wide and weigh 400 kg, at a speed of 500 mm/s.
Transor Filter USA ships filtration unit to Vollmer of America
Transor's filtration system is used by Vollmer of America.
