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Air-Operated Bench Presses
Air-operated bench presses from Palmgren reduce the cost of both implementation and production in assembly and pressing operations.
55100 JetMachining Center
The OMAX 55100 JetMachining Center is the largest of the company's cantilever-style machines.
CMM-Manager 3.5 Software
Nikon Metrology announces CMM-Manager 3.5 for Nikon's iNexiv vision measuring equipment.
Universal Drill
Developed with optimal performance and value in mind, the new Universal Drill from Niagara Cutter is a solid-carbide drill that combines a special multi-purpose geometry with advanced coating technology to reportedly provide reliable, predictable tool life and a low cost per hole, especially in high-volume production environments.
Centurial CNC Cutoff Lathes
Fast-indexing Centurial CNC cutoff lathes from Modern Machine Tool Co., which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, can automatically load, cut off, chamfer, turn, bore, thread, drill and unload in one quick cycle.
KA-200 Counter
Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the KA-200 Counter, a multiple feature, intuitive display unit for linear scales.
BC8100 PCBN-Grade Inserts
Mitsubishi Materials announces the expansion of BC8110 coated PCBN grade for high-hardened steel turning.
eX-F Series Fiber Laser
MC Machinery Systems says the new eX-F Series fiber laser combines the best of both worlds: the top notch construction of the popular eX Series CO2 lasers and the power and reliability of a Mitsubishi's finest fiber resonator.
Cimpulse Metalworking Fluids
Milacron Fluid Technologies brand Cimcool launched Cimpulse – one fluid for all shops and markets.
KIWA Horizontal Machine Centers
Methods Machine Tools Inc. made significant updates to its line of KIWA horizontals.
EP21NDCL Two-Component Epoxy System
Master Bond EP21NDCL is a unique two component epoxy system that cures optically clear in thin sections, even though Part A is translucent and Part B is light amber.
MasterSil 930
With enhanced chemical resistance, Master Bond MasterSil 930 is an acetoxy-type fluorosilicone for bonding, sealing and coating applications in aerospace, electronics, specialty OEM and other industries.
