Product News

INDEX Corp. has announced iXworld, a new online portal that expands the company’s service offerings and establishes a single interface for a broad spectrum of information and functionality. At launch, iXworld will include four distinct areas: iX4.0, iXplore, iXshop and iXservices. This suite of services will provide customers with fast, secure connectivity, production data, remote diagnostics, spare parts ordering from the machine and more, all designed to minimize downtime and further boost machine utilization rates.

CNC Software Inc. announces the release of Mastercam 2019. It is available for purchase. Mastercam 2019 was developed to streamline the manufacturing process from job setup to job completion. Mastercam 2019 increases machining productivity and reduces overall production costs with new 2D through multiaxis milling automation features, CAD and model preparation improvements, expanded 3D tooling, Accelerated Finishing and powerful turning and Mill-Turn enhancements.

EXAIR’s 3/8″ Super Air Wipe produces a 360° airstream that can blow off, dry, clean or cool the material passing through it. The split design can be clamped around continuously moving material such as wire, cable, pipe, hose and extruded shapes.

Klüber Lubrication offers Klübersynth GE 4 80 W 140, a fully synthetic high-performance gear oil based on polyalphaolefin (PAO) chemistry that offers high stability and protection even under shock loads.

The innovative design of the 9-inch Zip-Miter horizontal bandsaw makes it ideal for cutting straight or miter cuts on ferrous and nonferrous metals. Its built from the blade out constrution, means the bandsaw provides the same cutting accuracy as a cold saw.

Machine components such as bearings, encoders, and drive mechanisms are engineered and assembled directly on the granite base and bridge structures in an Integrated Granite Motion (IGM) system. Therefore, IGM systems are distinct from traditional stage-on-granite systems where discrete positioning stages and components are used in the system design. Aerotech IGM systems are custom-engineered to fit the unique and specific needs of your application or process.

The versatile new DC160 Advance solid-carbide drill from Walter delivers high productivity in a wide variety of materials and can be used universally in an extremely broad range of applications. The newly designed drill offers many advantages. The margins are located in an advanced forward position to ensure rapid guidance in the hole. A steep gash angle provides ample space for secure chip flow resulting in improved hole quality and reduced feed force.

A line of tube expander kits that feature rolling motors with adjustable torque to create a uniform and tight mechanical seal for repairing boilers has been introduced for sale or rent from Esco Tool. Esco MILLHOG Rolling Motor and Tube Expander Kits feature a rolling motor with adjustable torque control to prevent over and under expansion; assuring a tight and uniform bond between the tube and OD and the tube sheet.

The information and communications technology (ICT) and automotive sectors requiring graphite molds for glass end products and graphite electrodes present distinct challenges in terms of surface finish, precision, process reliability and productivity. GF Machining Solutions’ high-speed Mikron MILL S 400/500 GRAPHITE and Mikron HSM 500 GRAPHITE are dedicated specifically to graphite machining, helping users master precision over time and meet their customers’ expectations for flawless surface quality.

Spectro Scientific has introduced TruVu 360 Enterprise Fluid Intelligence Platform, an all-encompassing web-based fluid analysis data management system. The new platform simplifies and streamlines the fluid analysis process so high-quality information and actionable intelligence facilitate rapid decision-making. It closes the gap between maintenance recommendations on the oil analysis report and the impact on continuous process improvement.

SCHUNK has introduced several improvements on the original PGN-Plus and has announced the newest generation gripper, PGN-Plus-P. Enlarged supporting dimensions between the six load-bearing shoulders of the multiple-tooth guidance allow higher moment capacity, which can accommodated longer fingers and greater loads.

IMCO Carbide Tool adds the new AP5 Series of cutting tools to its POW•R•PATH line, revolutionizing the benefits of high-efficiency machining methods to work in aluminum alloys. A unique cutting edge design on all five flutes combines with generous chip evacuation space and an extra durable coating to generate high metal-removal rates.

ZOLLER Inc. introduces the new ZOLLER »venturion«, a premium presetting and measuring machine for all kinds of tools. The »venturion« is made from the finest components to ensure ZOLLER users have a reliable machine to preset and measure all their tools for years to come.

The new GARANT MasterSteel SlotMachine from the Hoffmann Group is a solid-carbide roughing endmill, which achieves high feed rates when slot milling from solid steel. The innovative knuckle form profile produces extremely compact swarf. Therefore, the Hoffmann Group was able to construct the milling cutter with five cutting edges. As a result, at a constant feed rate per tooth the new five-edge end mill achieves 25 percent higher process efficiency than a classic four-edge endmill.

EZset tool presetting machines use an advanced vision system and image-processing software to measure cutting tools to meet highly accurate machining needs. The results for manufacturing organizations are a notable rise in final-part quality and process efficiency, including extended tool life.

The GARANT MasterSteel Speed solid-carbide drill has been designed for extreme cutting speeds and extremely high process temperatures. Thanks to a newly developed solid-carbide substrate made from ultra-micrograin together with a newly developed coating, the tool offers impressive durability even under extreme conditions.

Walter Surface Technologies has unveiled its new ErgoFlex abrasive disc—a safer, more ergonomic, equally powerful alternative to traditional grinding wheels. Combining a type 29 disc design and Walter’s proprietary Cyclone technology, ErgoFlex is for extremely smooth weld blending on both flat and curved surfaces.

Eriez offers quick shipping on its two newest metal detector/magnetic separator “Double Team” systems to meet customers’ most urgent requirements for protection against ferrous and nonferrous metal contamination. These compact systems provide cost-saving benefits and produce as close to a perfect product yield as possible.

Johnford DMC LH Series double-column moving table bridge mills join the expansive lineup of Johnford double-column and sliding double-column machining centers, bringing capacity and affordability to large-part machining. The LH series features 110” (,2800mm) in Y and 122” (3,100mm) to 244” (6,100mm) in X in 39.4” (1 meter) increments. Standard Z axis travel is 32” with 42” and 60” optionally available.

Quicktech i-42 ROBO (pictured) and i-60 ROBO 4-axis mill-turn centers feature integrated 6-axis Mitsubishi robots for fast, automated loading and unloading of medium-diameter (i42: 42mm/1.68", i60: 60mm/2.36") bar stock. In addition to carrying out highly productive turning, the machines can perform complex milling with standard live tools.