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Customized NF-650 Air Chuck
A customer came to Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. to design a chuck that would allow its precision sprocket to be positioned in the chuck only one way in order to assure a properly timed gear part. It would have to work with a range of gear diameters.
MTS 2.0 (Modular Tooling System)
With total monitoring feedback, a maximum clamping power of 20,000 N and enhanced precision, the new MTS 2.0 (Modular Tooling System) fulfills even the most exacting machining demands. The use of state-of-the-art ceramic lock balls combined with innovative springs increase clamping power while allowing an opening pressure of only 6 bar.
AMT report shows signs of economic recovery
While manufacturing technology sales were down in October compared to September (and the high order volume that came along with IMTS), the latest U.S Manufacturing Technology Report from AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology shows October sales were 0.2 percent higher than October 2015.
Dual-Head Buffer/Polishing Lathes
Versatile dual-head buffer/polishing lathes from Palmgren can handle the most-demanding polishing applications, as well as fine detailing work. Available in 12" and 16" models, the two-speed buffer provides fast and effective deburring, finishing, graining, surface conditioning, polishing and buffing.
Bosch 11321EVS 12 LB SDS Max Demo Hammer
The Bosch 11321EVS 12 LB SDS Max Demo Hammer boasts active vibration control and constant response circuitry for enhanced performance and comfort. Being light and powerful, and weighing just 21.8 pounds, this demolition hammer device is ideal for periods of extended work time.
MachiningCloud Version 2.4
The latest release of the MachiningCloud App is now available, the company announced. Version 2.4 is said to offer up-to-date cutting tool data for all cloud brands, including new or changed products.
GN 706.4 Steel, Aluminum, or Stainless Steel Split Set Collars
J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 706.4 steel, aluminum or stainless steel split set collars in metric sizes with adjustable hand levers for tool-less clamping. The split set collars can safely and simply be assembled with high clamping forces via the adjustable lever without damaging the surface of the shaft the collar is being mounted on.
Dual-Action Personal Air Conditioners
Working in extreme environments can take a toll on workers, but dual-action Personal Air Conditioners (PACs) from Vortec keep workers comfortable and productive in either hot or cold working conditions. PACs minimize heat stress and fatigue in elevated temperatures, or with simple adjustment, they raise vest and body temperatures to ward off the cold.
Vericut Version 8.0 Simulation Software
VERICUT simulates all types of CNC machining, including drilling and trimming of composite parts, waterjet machining, riveting, robots, mill-turn and parallel kinematics. VERICUT 8.0 features several enhancements designed to increase the ability of manufacturing engineers to analyze, optimize and document the CNC programming and machining process.
Klübersynth FB 4 Series Synthetic Spindle and Hydraulic Oil
Klüber Lubrication offers Klübersynth FB 4 series, an ultrafine filtered synthetic spindle and hydraulic oil that extends component life and reduces operating costs. Oils in the Klübersynth FB 4 series lubricate rolling bearings of high-speed machine tool spindles.
MITGI Finalist for 2017 Community Impact Awards
MITGI has been honored as a finalist for a 2017 Community Impact Award from Minnesota Business magazine in the Youth Initiative category. This award category recognizes companies for creating or supporting programs designed to enable youth to develop abilities in areas such as leadership, social responsibility, skilled trades, education and community involvement.
$1.5 million Cloud-based Machine Monitoring Research Project to Begin
Penn State reports that it will team with researchers and analysts from Case Western Reserve University, the GE Global Research Center and Microsoft on a $1.5 million collaborative research project to develop a cloud-based wireless sensing and prognostic system for monitoring manufacturing machinery.
