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DFS60S Pro Incremental Encoder
Sick announced the launch of the DFS60S Pro incremental encoder for functional safety. The DFS60S Pro incremental encoder is a certified safety product up to SIL2 (IEC 61508), SILCL2 (EN 62061), PL d (EN ISO 13849), Category 3 (EN ISO 13849).
Vibration Damping Technology
Particularly long, slender extensions often have a tendency to bend and vibrate. Whennmachining long overhangs in hard to reach areas such as deep cavities, the VIbration DAmpingnTechnology, VIDAT, from Bilz Tool Co. Inc. can be used.
SNK America names new NIIGATA, SNK Nissin distributor in Texas
Based in Mount Prospect, Ill., SNK America recently selected Associated Machine Tool Technologies (AmTTech) as its Texas distributor for NIIGATA horizontal machining centers, SNK Nissin horizontal boring mills and SNK double-column machining centers. AmTTech, which is based in Houston, has served the Texas market for 25 years.
Tooltech Compact Tool Magazine
Mazak's new Tooltech compact tool magazine stores big, heavy and large-diameter tools within a small amount of required floor space. Plus, special tool carts and docking stations eliminate the need for operators to manually lift tools in and out of the system, so tooling set ups are faster, easier and safer.
FPC Mill/Drill Chucks
Emuge Corp., in partnership with Albrecht Precision Chucks, has introduced Emuge FPC mill/drill chucks that reportedly provide unprecedented rigidity, vibration damping, concentricity, machining speed and tool life versus conventional chuck technologies for milling and drilling applications.
Milling Tools
KOMET's new line of milling tools—comprised of more than 280 articles, including 63 new imperial (inch) and 63 new metric bodies—represents a strong offering as the toolmaker continues to expand its focus on milling products. The new indexable milling tools feature single- and double-sided inserts, as well as a variety of geometries and grades to match customers' most challenging milling operations.
TNC 640 Mill/Turn Control
The TNC 640, HEIDENHAIN's mill/turn control, has added powerful new cycles and features. Enhanced graphics, interpolation turning and gear hobbing are some examples that will extend the versatility of the TNC 640 to new applications such as for machining large parts for power plants.
Groove ‘N Turn Dovetail Grooving Inserts
THINBIT, manufactured by Kaiser Tool Co., announces the expansion of its GROOVE 'N TURN line of dovetail grooving inserts. Dovetail grooving inserts are used to machine O-ring dovetail grooves with 66° undercut angles.
Constant-Speed Tapping Attachments
The new RCT85, for larger sizes, taps 10 ½-13 holes, 1" deep in 18 seconds. For fastest cycle time, Tapmatic offers CST (constant-speed tapping) attachments.
Barriquan Deburring Toolholders
Sugino Corp. introduces the new Barriquan family of self-compensating deburring toolholders. Barriquan toolholders have integral tension and compression designed for hard tool deburring of all materials and part shapes.
CoroTurn 300
For longitudinal and face turning, Sandvik Coromant introduces the CoroTurn 300 for higher component quality, increased handling efficiency and longer tool life in steel turning operations. The CoroTurn 300 features stable insert clamping, as well as eight-edged inserts for the high chip control, tool life and surface finish.
QUICKPOINT Grinding Machine
The Junker Group says its ingenuity and expertise are put on display with the flexible, high-performance QUICKPOINT grinding machine. High-speed grinding combines Junker precision with maximum flexibility.