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Caster CAD 3D App for Android Devices
Caster and wheel manufacturer Colson Group USA has optimized its Caster CAD 3D application for Android devices. It was formerly only available on Apple devices.
TR1100 Ring-Style Chassis Systems
WEISS and its subsidiary WEISS North America Inc. recently completed three, turnkey TR1100, ring-style chassis systems for a leading West Coast medical parts manufacturer. Their client's diverse medical product line provides patients and caregivers safe, innovative, life-enhancing medical devices that help improve patient outcomes by minimizing bacterial ingress that can cause bloodstream infections, and preventing exposure to infectious diseases or hazardous drugs.
Model 17XXX Pneumatic Toggle Clamps
Clamp-Rite is expanding its value-focused line of manual toggle clamps to include new pneumatic toggle clamps. Ideal for quick clamping in repetitive production applications, these versatile clamps are fully automatic and offer hands-free operation to increase productivity and safety, according to the company.
EP21TDCN-LO Electrically Conductive Adhesive/Sealant
Featuring a nickel filler, Master Bond EP21TDCN-LO is an electrically conductive two-component adhesive/sealant that is particularly effective for grounding, shielding and static dissipation applications. It is a toughened system and is capable of withstanding rigorous thermal cycling, mechanical vibration and shock.
Blendex U Turbo Blending Disc
Walter Surface Technologies aims to enhance blending and finishing processes in metalworking shops with its new Blendex U Turbo blending disc. The disc was constructed using a heat-resistant non-woven matrix, which helps it to provide a more consistent finish without smearing.
Replaceable-Tip Original T-A Drill Systems
Allied Machine & Engineering says its line of replaceable-tip Original T-A drill systems significantly reduces downtime compared to solid tools. The T-A drill system features high-performance inserts and holders ideal for automotive holemaking applications used in manufacturing engine blocks, crankshafts, piston and suspension parts.
Abrasive Products
Osborn introduced its new line of abrasive products. The new line includes depressed-center grinding discs, cut-off discs and flap discs. All products are produced in Osborn's new manufacturing facility in Germany.
DA300 5-Axis Vertical Machining Center
Makino announces its latest full 5-axis machine solution, the DA300 vertical machining center, reportedly providing the ideal blend of speed, precision and flexibility for complex part applications. Inspired by the best design characteristics from both vertical and horizontal machine platforms, the DA300 delivers the highest productive capabilities for multi-axis workpieces in the smallest of machine footprints.
smartLine Grinding Machines
The smartLine variant is a flexible, modular machine concept. "The secret of our smartLine range is its modular structure," points out Dr. Markus Stanik, managing director of Elb-Schliff. "We leverage a modular machine kit for the customized assembly of both surface grinding and complex profile grinding machines."
BG Series Grinding Machines
The BG series machines are equipped with a moving table or traveling column, depending on the workpiece, and are designed for grinding complex and large tools such as broaches. Depending on machine size, the components have lengths ranging from 1,000 mm at a workpiece diameter of 10-200 mm up to a maximum workpiece length of 3,000 mm and a diameter of 600 mm.
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No. 1042 Gas-Fired Heavy-Duty Furnace
No. 1042 is a 2,000° F (1093°C), gas-fired heavy-duty furnace from Grieve. Workspace dimensions of this furnace measure 30" W x 60" D x 30" H. The furnace offers 750,000 BTU/HR, which are installed in four modulating natural gas burners with a floor mounted combustion air blower.
656 Series High-Intensity LED Panel Mount Indicators
Dialight unveiled a new addition to its lineup of next-generation high-intensity LED panel mount indicators. The new watertight 656 series ½" indicators incorporate the latest LED technology to deliver superior brightness and visibility in five standard colors for a range of indoor and outdoor applications, including instrument and UL 508 panels, safety indicators, power generation, rail, bus and airline transportation and vehicle and equipment applications.