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OSP Suite
Okuma America Corp. introduces OSP Suite, an open architecture CNC control system that combines Intelligent Technologies with various software applications to improve cycle and lead times while simultaneously achieving optimal machine conditions.
Injection Mold Clamping Magnets
Techniks offers mold clamping magnets for all sizes of injection mold machines.
EZ-Lift Magnets
Techniks offers small, powerful EZ-Lift Magnets.
Model 1310S Inline Camshaft Gage
A new high-speed, fully automated end-of-line camshaft measuring machine that features sub-micron accuracy and less than 25 sec. cycle times is being introduced by Adcole Corp.
JM Performance offers toolholder test
JM Performance Products Inc.'s toolholder test can be used to determine if manufacturing problems are a result of a machine issue or a tooling issue.
Johnford DMC Series Double-Column Bridge Mill
Available from Absolute Machine Tools, Johnford DMC Series double-column moving table bridge mill is created from a one-piece Meehanite cast iron bridge/column assembly that reportedly takes up 30 percent less floor space than comparable C-frame vertical machining centers.
VFM-7039
Ganesh Industrial Supply Inc. offers the VFM-7039 machine tool with 70.86" X 39.37 travel, CAT 40 spindle and 12,000-rpm spindle speed.
R-Zero Runout Adjustment System
NT Tool offers its R-Zero runout adjustment system in its CTZ toolholders for large cutting tool diameters.
5-Axis CNC Simulation
After years of developing and testing possible solutions, MachineWorks says it has produced a new algorithm for 5-axis swept volume generation.
Eldorado M75-30T Gundrilling Machine
The Eldorado M75-30T from Kays Engineering Inc. is a twin-spindle gundrilling machine widely used for the manufacture of orthopedic implants, including femur nails and bone screws.
ICECUT 100, ICECUT 200 Magnetic Drills
Walter Surface Technologies announces the introduction of the newly redesigned ICECUT 100 and ICECUT 200 magnetic drills.
PiWeb and PiWeb sbs
With ZEISS PiWeb, ZEISS has now enhanced its software for quality data management.
