Product News

GTI Predictive Technology announces the availability of GTILube for testing bearing lubrication and condition. GTILube is the system that takes ultrasonic technology to the next level, according to the company.

The Sankyo Automation RollerDrive Reducer is a precision gear reducer that uses a zero backlash roller gear mechanism. The unit is constructed from an input shaft and a turret (output shaft) that is assembled with roller followers. The roller followers are preloaded against a screw-like input shaft to eliminate backlash.

Macola Software released Macola 10.7, the latest version of its leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business management software. Macola 10.7 enhances the way customers extend and customize their ERP investment, expands the Macola ecosystem with new third-party APIs, and doubles down on user experience.

Mastercam 2018 Mill offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation. 2D high-speed toolpaths, 3D enhancements and multiaxis features combine with dozens of additional new enhancements in a package intended to improve shop floor productivity.

WDS Component Parts Ltd. has again expanded its range of index plungers, maintaining its commitment to offering a comprehensive range of engineering components on a one-stop, high accessibility basis.

Allied Machine & Engineering announces its newest online tool: the Boring Insert Selector. This resource saves valuable time by simplifying the boring insert selection process and ensures machinists are provided the correct boring insert for each job’s unique details. Rather than hunting through multiple catalog pages to narrow the field of possibilities, this online tool guides the user to the correct boring insert for the job in just six easy steps.

LA-MAN Corp. offers a complete series of SuperStar Membrane Dryers that provide ultraclean and dry compressed air to applications from a wide range of industries. The unique series of SuperStar Membrane Dryers have been developed as a point of use filter to lower the dew point of the compressed air stream.

The latest generation of theEriez RevX-E product line combines the same high performance separation of previous models with a variety of maintenance-friendly enhancements, including an innovative cantilever frame design, which enables 10-minute belt changes.

SCHUNK says the intelligent jaw design of the SCHUNK UVB-HS soft chuck jaws defines a new class of efficiency in lathe chuck technology. With a combination of overheight and angle cutting, it achieves a whole bundle of efficiency effects during finish machining of workpieces.

Tungaloy is introducing the WavyJoint PCBN inserts, an innovative PCBN brazing technology for higher productivity in hard turning operations.

JETCAM announced new versions of its entire range of core applications, which also includes CrossTrack for Sheet Metal and new iOS/Android apps. The releases herald JETCAM's continuing move into total automation and Industry 4.0 support for the sheet metal and composite manufacturing sectors.

BEA Lasers has announced the availability of its full line of industrial laser modules, some of which are now offered in new sizes. The BEA industrial lasers are ruggedized for use in factories, machine shops and other harsh environments.

The ECO linear stage series builds upon Aerotech’s long tradition of producing low total-cost-of-ownership motion designs. Excellent positioning specifications, high stiffness and a variety of options and features combined with economic pricing make ECO stages a suitable choice for applications where robust motion performance is needed.

Emuge Corp. has announced its thread making tool quality is available in a Self-Lock integrated locking system. Emuge Self-Lock threading tools offer a high-quality alternative in thread locking for vital safety applications in a variety of industries.

A water wall boiler tube repair system for biomass boilers that precisely cuts tube panels without a HAZ (heat affect zone) and bevels for welding end preps has been introduced by Esco Tool.

OptoForce announced that it has completely rewritten its core software, resulting in new capabilities and automation tasks not previously available for Universal Robots industrial robots. The new developments also feature much greater speed for integration on many industrial robotic functions.

Dillon Manufacturing full-grip pie jaws made of 1018 CR steel are now available in diameters from 6 to 15 inches, with heights of 2, 4 and 6 inches. Constructed of 1018 CRS, these heat-treatable and weldable steel jaws allow for complete gripping of the workpiece to maintain accuracy.

A line of quick-release clamp collars offered in three designs that provide clamping options by hand without tools for a wide range of applications have been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp.

For operations that produce toxic dusts like manganese, hex chrome, nickel and zinc oxide, it is a priority to keep the workplace safe and compliant with OSHA regulations. But traditional remote-mounted HEPA filters require expensive, cumbersome ducting configurations and additional supports that take up valuable space. Camfil APC dust collectors are available with Integrated Safety Monitoring Filters (iSMFs) to isolate toxic particulates ensuring that no measurable weight of emissions is being discharged.

JW Winco Inc. offers stainless steel leveling feet, with inch size threaded stud and turned base. Bases are available with mounting bores (GN 23) and without mounting bores (GN 21).