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ALD Arm-Mounted Luminaire
The flexible ALD arm-mounted luminaire impresses with the latest LED technology, 3D head joint and perfectly balanced, adjustable arm. Also, ALD's wide area of illumination, on/off and continuous dimming touch panel, and glare-free illumination ensure maximum ergonomic working conditions for assembly area activities that can last extended periods of time.
MLD Magnifier Luminaire
Waldmann Lighting introduces MLD, a complementary new addition to its magnifier luminaire portfolio. For any application where attention to detail is paramount, MLD magnifier luminaire features glare- and distortion-free 3.5 diopter magnification with a large, wide 6.3-inch diameter lens.
SHD Skiving/Roller Burnishing System
Sunnen Products Co. has applied its bore sizing and finishing expertise to the high-production skiving and roller burnishing process. The result is the new SHD skiving/roller burnishing system that is 60 to 70 percent faster than traditional honing and engineered to deliver precise tolerances and quality surface finishes.
Electronic Control and PLC Integration to 6000 Series Lubrication Systems
AMCOL Corp. introduces electronic control and PLC (Programable Logic Controller) integration to its 6000 series precision lubrication systems for true minimum quantity lubrication (MQL). MQL incorporates extremely accurate spray equipment to place minute amounts of concentrated lubricants to the cutting tool/workpiece interface to maximize tool life and provide a near dry environment.
SH-6000 KROSSGRINDING Machines
Sunnen's SH-6000 KROSSGRINDING machines combine honing and ID grinding technology into a unique process that delivers higher precision roundness, straightness, bore size and finish than either process, and with tighter tolerances. The SH-6000 yields consistent and accurate bore size control tolerances to 0.00025mm (0.000010") by utilizing diamond-plated or metal-bonded abrasive tooling with multi-stroking technology for maximum productivity and performance.
MAXIEM 1530 Waterjet Cutting Machine
OMAX's MAXIEM 1530 waterjet with multiple-axis cutting capabilities can be paired with an A-Jet cutting head. A cutting range from 0° to 60° off vertical, the A-Jet can easily cut beveled edges, angled sides, and countersinks. Advanced features in the Intelli-MAX software suite allow the A-Jet to compensate for taper and easily create complex 3D shapes.
80X Series JetMachining Centers
OMAX offers the versatile 80X with Tilt-A-Jet taper-compensation technology. OMAX Corp.s 80X Series JetMachining Centers incorporate multiple table sizes and a customizable work envelope for precise abrasive waterjet cutting of large components and multiple-part projects.
RAPTOR Industrial-Grade Spot Light
Waldmann Lighting introduces its newest energy-efficient, industrial-grade spot light – RAPTOR. No more shutting down machines to change the light bulbs.
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Redesigned DT and DM Series Drill/Tap/Mill Centers
Haas Automation's popular DT and DM Series Drill/Tap/Mill Centers have been completely redesigned from the castings up to provide more performance and reliability than ever before, with better chip flow, more visibility into the machines, and easier access to parts and fixturing. And best of all, they're now less expensive.
UMC-1000SS 5-Axis Universal Machining Center
Haas Automation expands its line of affordable, 5-axis universal machining centers with the UMC-1000SS, a larger-travel, super-speed UMC that offers high performance and speed for 5-sided (3+2) machining and simultaneous 5-axis machining.
TRT160 Tilting Rotary Table
Five-axis machining is a powerful tool for reducing setup times and increasing accuracy on complex parts. But investing in a 5-axis machine tool may not be in the budget, especially for smaller shops.