Product News

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.

Kennametal Inc.'s new 12xD and 50xD solutions for its KenDrill HPR Solid Carbide Long Length Drills lineup, modernizing the deep drill offering with features such as a new point geometry and coating with 4-margin lands for a much longer tool life, the company says.

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence's Autonomous Metrology Suite, which was developed on Hexagon's cloud-based Nexus platform, is designed to transform quality control across manufacturing industries worldwide. By removing coding from CMM workflows, the company says it helps manufacturers speed-up critical R&D and manufacturing processes as experienced metrologists become harder to find.

The Severance Micro-Stop Countersink system allows depth of cut to be adjusted (without tools, just a twist of the wrist) in increments of 0.001". The SC-25P, SC-25PR, SC-35P & SC-35PR unit provide a .0005” increment per click of the unit. The tool holders also provide a base to establish perpendicularity of the cutter to the work surface. Oversize bases can be supplied on special order, and bases can be modified to accommodate special clearance or contour problems.

Datanomix, developer of Data-Powered Production intelligence for precision manufacturers, expanded its AI functionality across its software portfolio. AI-driven advancements include: FactoryMate, an intelligent assistant that acts like a digital floor supervisor, analyzing production reports and providing real-time analysis; G-Code Cloud + DNC, a secure and AI-enhanced platform for managing and distributing G-Code programs; TMAC AI that offers predictive quality insights by analyzing machine sensor data, including spindle load, vibration, and tool wear, detects process drift and tooling issues before they impact part quality or machine health, provides process control insights to engineers and operators alike.

Seco Round 20 copy mills and inserts are designed for use in myriad applications, including face, side, slot, plunge, and ramp milling. The cutters and inserts are suited for medium-to-rough milling in steel, stainless steels and heat-resistant superalloys as wee as applied to cast iron and hardened steels. Large-diameter inserts maximize material removal rates and offer a cost-effective means to generate an R10 mm radii with 20 mm round inserts.

The Gi-100DT inspection system from General Inspection LLC is equipped with a total of six cameras providing complete dimensional inspection, internal and external visual defect detection, and top and bottom surface inspection for a full range of turned aerospace collars. For dimensional inspection, three cameras, one positioned from the side, one from the bottom and one from the top measures all profile features including threads, lengths, diameters, and angles. In addition to the dimensional inspection, the Gi-100DT detects surface defects on the top and bottom using three additional cameras to detect internal and external visual defects (360 degrees without part rotation). The surface defects include dents, scratches, chatter, pitting, and chips.

MOCAP has added a new protective solution to its product catalog: its BNCD Series of Domed Bolt and Nut Caps. Designed to provide both protection and a finished appearance, the company says these caps are "ideal for covering exposed bolt and nut heads in a variety of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications."

The tool manufacturer Inovatools from Kinding-Haunstetten, Germany, is setting new standards in the industry, and is the first provider to launch its own AI bot for topics related to machining: INOBOT.