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MiCAT Planner v1.5
Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of MiCAT Planner v1.5 for the company's coordinate measuring machines. In as little as one click, MiCAT Planner automates the generation of measurement programs based on CAD models containing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) information, as well as dimensional measuring equipment (DME).
drylin E Linear Robot
Because products need to be manufactured quickly and cost-effectively, the pressure to automate production processes is greater than ever. To meet these growing requirements, igus has developed a new, compact linear robot that is shipped from stock as early as same-day and offered at a low price of $2,165.
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Bearing Wheel Covers
Fixtureworks introduces an extensive lineup of bearing wheel covers from Fairlane Products. These bearing wheel assemblies are in stock and ready to ship to help reduce potential lead times and eliminate sourcing problems and tooling costs.
Model HL7-M24 General-Purpose Box Furnace
Lucifer Furnaces has delivered a general-purpose box furnace to a manufacturer of precision metal stampings. Model HL7-M24 has chamber dimensions of 12"H x 18"W x 24"D and heats to 2,300° F.
Exhibitors presented many innovations at EMO Hannover 2017
The technical closing report about EMO Hannover 2017 shows that exhibitors presented many innovations. For instance, to enable large components to be flexibly and cost-efficiently machined irrespective of the component's dimensions, the start-up Picum MT, created by the Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools at Leibniz University in Hanover, Germany, is adopting fresh approaches.
Campus visits by employers benefit students
Northern Maine Community College officials know the value of strong relationships among employers, educators and students, as evidenced by three campus visits from General Electric Co., Pratt & Whitney and the Associated General Contractors of Maine Inc. One of the visits was for students in the precision machining technology program.
Hardinge Inc. acquired by Privet Fund Management
Hardinge Inc., Elmira, N.Y., an international provider of metalcutting solutions and accessories, entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Hardinge will be acquired by an affiliate of Privet Fund Management LLC, Atlanta.
Celebrating the power of five
In connection with the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration of Hurco Cos. scheduled for March 6 at the machine tool builder's corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, I spoke with Michael Cope, the company's product technical specialist.
Upcoming focus on abrasive machining
In connection with my feature article on abrasive machining for the May issue, I spoke with Steve Kendjelic, senior applications engineer for Norton/Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Worchester, Mass., about power gear honing. The process is used for ultrafinishing generated gear teeth and is generally performed on a honing machine.
Launch Includes DFC Routers, Solid-Carbide Endmills and PCD Engravers
LMT Onsrud LP launched and significantly expanded its offerings in seven key product series. Included in the expansion are key introductions in DFC routers, solid-carbide endmills and PCD engravers.
CoroThread 266 Thread Turning Tool
The CoroThread 266 thread turning tool from Sandvik Coromant is available with precision over- and under-coolant to improve process security and maximize efficiency. The addition of over-coolant improves chip formation for more secure machining, while under-coolant controls temperature for long and predictable tool life.
UNIFLEX Clamping System
BIG KAISER's UNIFLEX system is a 3D zero-point clamping system designed to allow parts with curved surfaces to be held rigidly for various operations and be adjusted to different height requirements. The UNIFLEX system is available in two diameters: 25.4mm and 50mm.
