Product News

The TAG90 center-through-coolant angle head and AG35 high-pressure coolant adapters from Big Daishowa deliver coolant directly from the machine spindle to the cutting edge, bypassing the stop block, which enhances cooling efficiency and chip removal. The new angle heads support coolant pressures up to 1,000 PSI.

The hyperMILL 2025 CAD/CAM Software Suite from OPEN MIND Technologies features highly productive programming and machining strategies that the company says enable accurate, efficient 2.5D, 3D, precision 5-axis, and mill/turn machining.

ESAB has unveiled its Vision T6 CNC, a controller for automated plasma and oxy-fuel cutting machines that the company says is as intuitive to use as a smartphone or tablet. The Vision T6 features a multi-touch, high-definition panel with a Windows operating system. The Vision includes features such as swipe-to-zoom, drag-and-drop, and a familiar home button.

The ForceMaster spindle drawbar pull-force tester from Rego-Fix tests proper machine tool spindle drawbar pull-force, which is an important aspect of overall spindle preventive maintenance and performance. With more than a dozen available adapters, ForceMaster works on virtually any machine tool spindle interface.

The hyperMILL 2025 CAD/CAM Software Suite from Open Mind Technologies features highly productive programming and machining strategies that the company says enable accurate, efficient 2.5D, 3D, precision 5-Axis, and mill/turn machining.

The QTE-100 MY CNC turning center with multi-tasking capabilities from Mazak is designed for high-speed and high-precision turning in a space-saving design, the company says.

Gi-300 inspection systems from General Inspection, LLC feature laser gauging, on-track vision and super eddy-current. Laser gauging ensures comprehensive dimensional analysis and precise measurements of OD features, including lengths, diameters, radii, and threads. An integrated precision multi-laser velocity gauge ensures accurate and repeatable length measurements.

In response to market demand, ISCAR is expanding the ECKI-H4R-CF chatter-free line of 2xD endmills. These endmills, designed specifically for high removal rate machining of titanium, are now available with a diameter of 1” and a variety of new corner radii. The larger diameter not only increases our market share but also enhances the suitability of the ECKI-H4R-CF for a wider range of applications.

The OMAX advanced abrasive waterjet systems from Hypertherm Associates offers robust technology tools to help companies looking to integrate Smart Factory processes and digitalization into their operations.

The TiNox-Cut VAR end mills line from EMUGE-FRANKEN USA are application-specific for machining tough materials from stainless steel and titanium to Inconel and nickel alloys and other challenging applications, the company says. The high-performance VAR end mills line -- with VAR an acronym for versatile, American-made and reliable -- is offered in four end mill types for semi-roughing and finishing applications:

ALMCO will spotlight its SBB-8V round bowl finishing machine, the VB-1631 vibratory finishing tub and the PRB18-36E inline conveyor parts washer at FABTECH 2025 in booth D41360.

The SWS Rough Boring Head from Big Daishowa is suited for setups without a presetter. It features a twin-cutter boring head that allows for diameter adjustments without a tool measurement unit, which the company says makes setups faster and easier while maintaining a high level of precision.

Reversible hard jaws from Dillon Manufacturing are suitable for ID and OD workholding. The company says they accurately grip and locate workpieces while significantly reducing setup times. Designed to hold a specific range of part sizes, they are suited for first operation workholding, the company says. They fit all brands of chucks, including serrated, Acme Key, square key, and tongue-and-groove styles. Single or two-step jaws feature diamond-shaped serrations to provide secure gripping and accurate parts locating.

Tungaloy has expanded its TungBoreMini multifunctional tool series. It is now available with a minimum bore diameter (DMIN) of 8mm (0.315") for use with TinyMini-Turn sleeves. It perform multiple operations including drilling, ID/OD turning, and face turning with a single tool.

The patented EasyFlipper from Teqram turns sheet-metal parts within seconds without the need to use a crane and slings, belts or clamps to turn heavy workpieces. This is a less dangerous alternative, the company said, and helps keep the part from being scratched during material handling.

The XPR460 plasma cutting system from Hypertherm cuts mild steel, stainless steel, steel and aluminum. The unit performs multiple applications with SureCut technology for bolt-ready holes and smooth 45-degree bevels. SureCut technology uses software to automatically embed advanced cutting capabilities into the plasma cutting process.

This VisionLab-150 3D Fastener Gauging System from General Inspection LLC. features patented 3D gaging technology that the company says provides complete part dimensional inspection in less than 5 seconds. The machine can perform 360-degree dimensional inspection with detailed data reporting, plus options to provide 360-degree visual defect detection, end-view inspection, and measure recess depth and recess concentricity.

The QL2 combination pallet is the newest addition to Jergens' Quick-Loc line of quick-change products, which offers both 96mm and 52mm hole patterns in a single unit. The pallet features a dual-pattern configuration that the company says makes for a single solution accommodating both industry standard mounting options for broader overall application.

The BETE HydroClaw (HC) tank and vessel cleaning nozzle from EXAIR features a clog-resistant design, which makes it an ideal solution for industries that demand powerful, maintenance-free tank cleaning, such as breweries, wineries, chemical processing plants, or food processing facilities that use small- to medium-sized tanks.

3D printing allows for rapid prototyping and testing of new designs, but while this ease of creation is great, plastic can pose issues when fastening together parts as 3D plastic printed threads are not generally robust enough to handle repeated use. Threaded metal inserts designed for plastic allow for strong, reusable metal threads to be put into 3D printed parts. These inserts can be installed in several different ways, ranging from press-in installation to heat-staking with a soldering iron. E-Z Press and E-Z Fin inserts from E-Z-Lok are suited for press-in installation applications, and the company's E-Z Sonic is suitable for heat staking.