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TK1501 and TK0501 Insert Grades
Seco's new TK1501 and TK0501 insert grades incorporate the latest developments in next-generation Duratomic coating technology. The new dedicated cast iron turning grades reach a new level of toughness and wearnresistance, as well as reduce tool waste and process more parts per edge.
Multiple-Stroke Honing Machines
Engis Corp. has greatly increased its capacity with the addition of multistroke honing machines for small-to-medium batch sizes. Through a recent exclusive partnership with a long-established U.K.-based manufacturer, Engis now offers low-to-mid-volume equipment to complement its high-volume machines.
TENDOturn Sealed Hydraulic System
The SCHUNK TENDOturn utilizes a sealed hydraulic system which allows for fast and accurate tool changes. Users benefit from the advantages of the innovative hydraulic expansion toolholder technology, even with applications on lathes and milling centers.
Albeo AHH1-Series Fixture
The Albeo AHH1-Series from Current, powered by GE, is a Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C, and D rated fixture for hazardous locations with high ambient temperatures and wet applications. Utilizing a sealed, IP66-rated form factor, the Albeo AHH1-Series offers customers a rugged design with exceptional performance and high reliability.
Datron neo Compact CNC Milling Machine
DATRON Dynamics Inc. offers the DATRON neo compact CNC milling machine – the latest addition to the company's line of high-speed machining systems. Designed from the ground up to deliver a productive, in-office machining solution that improves and accelerates today's engineering workflow, the DATRON neo reportedly offers simple, clean operation and easy post-processing.
Rebel-S 4-axis SCARA Robot
Comau introduces Rebel-S, its own 4-axis SCARA robot, in five different models with a payload of 6kg and three different reaches. All models are controlled by the R1C 19" rack-mounted controller, which can be integrated into a single cabinet to control an entire line.
CIMPULSE 49MP Multipurpose Fluid
Milacron Fluid Technologies brand CIMCOOL announced a new product release to its CIMPULSE metalworking fluid line. CIMPULSE products are designed to cover a broad-range of applications with trouble-free performance allowing customers to use one product across a range of operations.
Style M and R Air Chuck Jaws
Dillon Chuck Jaws announces a new line Air Chuck Jaws including both Style M and Style R, such as those often machined using air chucks. CNC-machined for accuracy, the pins serve as a locator and allow precise repeatability plus fast installation.
Zinc Selenide and Zinc Sulfide Optics
Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) and Zinc Sulfide (ZnS) optics that are manufactured to specification for FLIR, surveillance, military, and medical applications are available from Laser Research Optics. Laser Research ZnSe and ZnS Optics are custom manufactured to ISO-10110 specifications in sizes from 0.5" to 5" OD and can be coated to achieve specific wavelengths from 7 to 11 µm for ZnSe and 400 nm to 12 µm for ZnS.
TS 642 Universal Touch Probe Replacement
Just one wrong swivel and it's done: The touch probe collides badly with the workpiece or the chuck. To ensure that such a collision no longer leads to a prolonged machine standstill, HEIDENHAIN offers the TS 642, a universal replacement for the touch probes of HEIDENHAIN's TS 6xx series.
Transformer Rewind Service
Schaffner introduces its transformer rewind service, which is typically faster and more economical than purchasing a new transformer. Whether performed on-site or in-factory, Schaffner rewinds are often a desirable solution for tight budgets, tight schedules and tight spaces.
GA26W High-Speed Grinder
Okuma's new GA26W high speed, compact grinder is now equipped with the intelligent OSP-P300G CNC. Okuma's open architecture OSP-P control runs on a Windows-based platform and fully integrates the machine, motors, drives and encoders, allowing for enhanced machine performance and true customization to suit particular machining needs.