Product News

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.

With version 4.7 of the Sinumerik Operate graphical user interface software, Siemens Industry Inc. reportedly improved multi-tasking with machine tools, according to a company announcement release today. Sinumerik Operate and the Sinumerik 840D sl CNC combine several machining technologies such as turning, milling and drilling, as well as workpiece and tool measurement on one machine, which is said to guarantee the complete machining of highly complex workpieces such as those found in the aerospace industry.

Isotech Inc., a supplier of precision linear motion products based in Hatfield, Penn., has expanded its line of motion-control products to include ball and trapezoidal screw drives for positioning and other motion-control applications, according to the company website.

Tested, safe, yet low in price – this is the promise from igus with their newest line of Chainflex cables.

SICK announced the launch of the AHS/AHM36 absolute encoder.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 453.1/GN 453.2 vibration/shock absorption mounts with stainless steel components, conical type, in inch sizes.

Beckhoff Automation has introduced the CX8091 as a new member of the CX8000 line, which currently includes the smallest Embedded PCs available from the company.

ETEL presents the IMTHP, a thermal module that serves as an accessory to ETEL's torque motors, and is designed to provide absolute motor protection from overheating.

Expanding its offerings of synchronous motors, HEIDENHAIN Corp. introduces the new QSY 260B and QSY 260C EcoDyn series of servomotors with stall torque of 85.0 Nm and 120.0 Nm, respectively.

Mencom's quick disconnect sensor connectors and cabling offers fast and reliable solutions for the connectivity between the sensors and the control panel.

The Tolomatic RSA-HT high force rod-style actuator is designed for high duty- cycle performance in demanding applications while delivering the added control and consistency of an electric drive actuator.

New measurement ranges have been added to Lion Precision's CPL490 Capacitive Displacement Sensor.

HELUKABEL's TRAYCONTROL 550 TPE is a flexible, oil-resistant control cable with blue- or red-colored conductors that is approved for open, unprotected installation in cable trays from power sources/control units to the machine.

The compact IndraControl VR series of embedded terminals from Bosch Rexroth complement the company's existing IndraControl V portfolio of larger screen HMIs and the PC-based panels, including the IndraControl VEP, VDP, VSP, and VPP series.

Schmitt Industries Inc. announced today that it has added a new advanced multi-functional process control capability to its line of SBS balancing and process monitoring products for the grinding industry.

DE-STA-CO introduces a new electric pivot unit that is smaller and lighter than traditional pneumatic units, while providing uniform torque and enhanced versatility.

HEIDENHAIN's top-of-the-line lathe control, the CNC PILOT 640, offers enhanced functions and new hardware.

ETEL is offers short stroke actuators in North America through parent company HEIDENHAIN Corp.

PI's P-763 XY nanopositioner is a new affordable addition to PI's range of piezo stage solutions. This compact two-axis nanopositioning system is geared towards cost-sensitive applications in OEM and research where very high precision, high throughput and fast step& and settle in a few milliseconds are required.

SICK has announced R/IR sensors for zero pressure accumulation applications.