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Picosecond Black, Corrosion-Resistant Marking
This black mark is generated using a picosecond laser. The ultrashort pulse durations of the picosecond laser allows it to impart energy to a material surface with almost no thermal effect. Unlike the heat-generated annealed marks made with fiber lasers, marks created by picosecond IR lasers are extremely high contrast periodic nanostructures with antireflective properties that make the marks appear deep black against their surroundings; they are restructured surface material rather than an oxide layer, making them highly resistant to bacterial growth, passivation, corrosion and autoclaving.
GSH 200A Thread Grinding Machine
The machine's capabilities include a 15 kW direct-drive motor that produces maximum wheel spindle speed of 6000 m/min. X-axis stroke of 330mm features a rapid feed rate of 5m/min, Z-axis stroke is 2150mm with 10m/min rapid feed, and maximum work spindle speed is 200 rpm.
Belt Sizes Added for Xtreme Metal Detector Conveyor Systems
All Eriez Xtreme Metal Detectors are designed with a focus on sensitivity, convenience and productivity. Features include 7-inch touch screen interface, multiple pre-programmed languages, easy set-up and reporting, multiple USB and interface ports, remote access and 24/7 technical support capabilities.
Big Kaiser raises funds for robotics league
Purchase cutting tools, tool holders, tool presetters and workholding products from Big Kaiser and support the National Robotics League (NRL) at the same time.
TCI Precision’s machine-ready blanks program
TCI Precision Metals launched a program to provide customers with first article sample parts on request with accompanying production volume quotation.
Eriez executive announces retirement
Charlie Ingram, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Eriez Manufacturing, plans to retire at the end of the year.
Reshoring in wake of the COVID pandemic
Since the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic, manufacturers have dealt with supply chain issues. In this Q&A, two industry leaders discuss the pandemic, the supply-chain and bringing manufacturing back to U.S. shores.
E-727 Piezo Nanopositioning Controller
The E-727 nanopositioning controller features an advanced digital servo providing significant advantages compared to conventional analog piezo nanopositioning controllers. Digital filters provide better linearity and higher bandwidth as well as on-the-fly parameter adaptation to changed loads or production requirements. Software-adjustable notch filters allow the users to make full use of their piezo-mechanisms by suppressing mechanical resonances and yielding higher throughput and reducing step-and-settle times to milliseconds. n
AutoMarkX
Tool manufacturers are seizing options that streamline processes and save labor costs. AutoMarkX is capable of automated pallet loading and takes care of the tool laser marking process, freeing up operators to perform more value-adding tasks. AutoMarkX is designed for integration with AIMS, being able to automatically receive and dispatch pallets from AutoFetch, while connectivity to the AIMS Server provides details of the message to be marked on the tools.n
Integrated Solutions with AIMS
AIMS offers functionality that is adaptable to each factory's needs; from smaller scale, data-based options to the full AIMS setup across a series of machines with endless possibilities. Central to any AIMS system is the AIMS Server that manages data flows between the elements of the AIMS system and established IT platforms, such as your ERP system. Building on this, customers can choose from a suite of "auto" solutions for reducing production costs, resolving labor challenges and integrating systems to improve product and process quality.
Big Kaiser names new company president
Big Kaiser Precision Tooling has promoted Jack Burley to president and chief operating officer as of Jan. 1, 2021. Chris Kaiser, Big Kaiser president and CEO of 30 years, will take on the role of executive advisor.nn
HARVI I TE Ball Nose End Mill
he HARVI I TE ball nose end mill is available in two different lengths, both with a diameter range from 2 to 20 mm (1/16" to 1"). The regular length is the first choice for 3D copy milling operations, while the long version offers sufficient length-of-cut (up to 4sD) for many applications, including shoulder milling when wall and floor finishing is required. n
