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ZCM-2543 Router Gantry
WARDJet says the ZCM-2543 speaks to the company's motto of "Not Just a Waterjet..." That's because the router gantry not a waterjet at all. In WARDJet's effort to provide tailored solutions, it continually steps outside of the waterjet box.Additionally, this router gantry is 100 percent "waterjet ready." The system has been designed to accept a second 36" Z-axis with a 5X head, which will also have a 2.5 x 4.0 m cutting envelope.
Union Butterfield Self-Locking Taps
Dormer Pramet puts a lock on fastener costs with its Union Butterfield brand of self-locking taps. Utilizing specialized production equipment, this self-locking thread form can be produced on straight flute, spiral flute spiral point, roll form and even on the Union Butterfield line of high-performance taps.
Drylin W Stop Motion Predefined Positional System
For manual adjustments, the motion plastics specialist igus has expanded its range of linear guides further and presents its novelties, such as the ball-pretensioned predefined positional system for stepped locking as well as the compact preload prism slide with pretensioned guide carriage.
InTronix Spindle
Gilman Precision unveils the new InTronix Spindle, the newest and most versatile addition to the company's product line to date. The InTronix combines the affordability of a belt-driven spindle with the compact size of a motorized spindle without compromising precision, according to the company.
Face Driver Free Trial Program
Riten Industries offers a free 30-day, risk-free trial program to metal workers who are undecided about committing to this different type of workholding tool. Face driving can completely turn or grind a workpiece in a single cycle, without stopping to flip and rechuck the part, reducing cycle time and increasing productivity.
M2131 Sky-tec Ramping Cutter
The new M2131 Sky·tec Ramping Cutter from Walter reportedly brings new, higher levels of process reliability to the machining of nonferrous metals such as the aluminum wrought alloys or aluminum lithium alloys often used in aircraft structural components.
MarSurf PS 10 Roughness Measuring Unit
Mahr Federal Inc. offers the MarSurf PS 10 roughness measuring unit. The MarSurf PS 10 from Mahr is a practical roughness measuring unit for mobile use.
Groove Milling Line
Designed for versatility, improved finish and long life, Carmex's latest additions to the popular Groove Milling line features six flutes constructed of MT8 grade carbide with advanced PVD triple coating for high heat and wear resistance in high-performance and normal operations.
Back-edge ramping tech accelerates sawing rate
END USER: Special Quality Alloys Inc., (281) 548-1277, www.sqainc.net. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Industrial Diamond Products Co. Inc., (713) 991-1600, www.idp-tx.com; Simonds Saw, (800) 343-1616, www.simondsint.com. CHALLENGE: Extend bandsaw blade life while reducing cycle times. SOLUTION: Back-edge ramping technology to accelerate the sawing rate.
5 Ways Better: 5-Axis Machining
END USER: Wagner Machine Co., (217) 384-0072, www.wagner-machine.com. SOLUTION PROVIDER: 5th Axis Inc., (858) 505-0432, www.fifthaxis.com. CHALLENGE: Reliably and cost-effectively grip parts during 5-axis machining. SOLUTION: A compact, dovetail-style, 5-axis clamping system.
A CNC and automation networking system that delivers analytics
Four major players involved in industrial automation are collaborating on the development of a platform that connects CNC machines, robots, peripheral devices and sensors. The purpose of the system is to deliver analytics that optimize manufacturing production.
An impact-resistant amorphous steel alloy
A team of engineers from several California colleges has developed and tested a type of steel with a record-breaking ability to withstand impacts without permanent deformation. The new alloy, named SAM2X5-630, could be used in applications from drills to body armor to meteor-resistant casings for satellites.
