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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.
millGrind Hybrid Machine
millGrind is a hybrid machine for additive machining. It combines grinding, milling and the option of laser deposition welding in a single machine, saving not only equipment costs, but also valuable changing and retooling time. The optional laser head can also be conveniently exchanged into the machine via a toolchanger in order to realize the functions of laser hardening, marking and additive material deposition welding.
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.
“Manufacturing Doesn’t Pay Well Nor Make Much Money – So Why Fixate On It?”
At Forbes, commentary by Adam Smith Institute Fellow Tim Worstall: "There seems to be some idea that making things in huge sheds is a well paid occupation – it isn't. Or that making things is hugely profitable for a company – it isn't. And if it isn't either of those things then nor is it hugely important to an economy."
GN 565.9 Stainless Steel Arched Pull Handles
J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 565.9 stainless steel arched pull handles, tapped or through-hole. These RoHS-compliant arched pull handles are made of 304 stainless steel and feature a matte shot-blast finish.
IMTS 2016 Preview: Metalworking Products
Cutting Tool Engineering provides coverage of more than 210 of the products that exhibitors will showcase at IMTS 2016. They are divided into tooling and workholding products, machine tools and accessories, and metalworking products. Presented here is the preview for Metalworking Products.
IMTS 2016 Preview: Tooling & Workholding
Cutting Tool Engineering provides coverage of more than 210 of the products that exhibitors will showcase at IMTS 2016. They are divided into tooling and workholding products, machine tools and accessories, and metalworking products. Presented here is the preview for Tooling & Workholding.
IMTS 2016 Preview: Machine Tools & Accessories
Cutting Tool Engineering provides coverage of more than 210 of the products that exhibitors will showcase at IMTS 2016. They are divided into tooling and workholding products, machine tools and accessories, and metalworking products. Presented here is the preview for Machine Tools & Accessories.
One-shot wonder: Turning Performance
END USER: General Products Corp., (260) 668-1475, www.general-products.com. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Haggard & Stocking Associates Inc., (800) 622-4824, www.haggard-stocking.com; Rigibore Inc., (262) 363-3922, www.rigiboreinc.com. CHALLENGE: Overcome the concerns of applying fixed-pocket, brazed-PCD boring tools. SOLUTION: Special "one-shot" adjustable boring tools that accept replaceable PCD inserts.
