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Seco names new president and CEO
Stefan Steenstrup has been appointed president and CEO of Seco Tools as of Oct. 1, 2021, succeeding Fredrik Vejgården who decided to leave Seco to start his own business.
Model SDF57 Arbor-Style Face Mill Holders
The Model SDF57 assembly has an outside diameter of 2.83" and allows users of 3" face mills to access up to 19.68" of reach, the longest tool assembly in the industry using standard components.
CP-20 and TP-25 Suspended Permanent Magnets
Eriez now offers CP-20 and TP-25 Suspended Permanent Magnets as part of the company's Quick Ship program. Models in the line are available in both self-cleaning and manual cleaning designs. Manual clean magnets include a drawer type stripper plate and cable sling suspension.
Improving hazardous waste compliance
Metal scrap processing and fluid recycling equipment can answer essential hazardous waste questions.
Gearless Multi-Spindle Tapping Machine
The machine places 128 spindles precisely and very close to center. A unique gearless drive is key to making it happen, not only getting each spindle as close as possible, but ensuring rigid performance to avoid backlash. The result is high-quality threads with no lag or out of tolerance thread forms due to gear train play that can occur using a geared head.
MULTI Degrees-of-Freedom (MULTI-DOF) Encoders
Conventional encoders offer one degree of motion, but these three new encoders do more to serve the demanding requirements of machines in the semiconductor and electronics industry, among others. They include the new LIP 6031 Dplus, the GAP 1081 and the MKV 1/9x30.
Hot trends in cutting tools
Fast, flexible custom tooling, easy access to tool data through cloud technology and automation are some of the technologies driving tool production processes, according to a recent discussion between two industry executives.
Expanding ERP capabilities with the Internet of Things
10 ways to improve productivity by integrating IOT into ERP.
Synchronized Toolpath Planning and Topology Optimization
Rafinex stochastic topology optimization anticipates real-life variability in material loads and material properties to help engineers design robust, reliable parts for high-performance applications in the aerospace and automotive industries, among others. The toolpath algorithms automatically calculate the optimal, material-independent toolpaths for different additive and subtractive processes (including robotic applications) which means manufacturing feasibility is analysed already during design optimization.
Xtreme Rare Earth+ and Rare Earth+ Plate Magnets
Eriez Xtreme Rare Earth+ and Rare Earth+ magnetic plates offer a superior holding force in a smaller footprint than conventional magnets. These advanced separators create a magnetic field so powerful that wash-off is virtually eliminated, making them ideal for shallow burdens in applications where fine magnetic particles can cause product contamination.
Safety Helmets
The Milwaukee Safety Helmets are designed to give users better protection by offering protection from both top and side impacts. The helmets are BOLT compatible with four BOLT accessory slots and two universal accessory slots, allowing users to adapt to their jobsite and easily attach additional personal protective equipment and accessories.
Benefits of horizontal CNC machining
Changing a three-axis machining process from a vertical machining center (VMC) to a horizontal machining center (HMC) offers many benefits.
