Product News

To simplify product selection of maintenance-free, self-lubricating linear guides, motion plastics specialist igus has developed a modular construction kit for belt-driven DryLin ZLW linear axes. With the new "ZLW toolkit," customers can customize their own solutions, including rail widths, system length, etc., even for small installation spaces.

4D Technology today announced the 4D InSpec Surface Gauge, a handheld, noncontact instrument that measures precision machined surface defects and features with micrometer-level resolution. The 4D InSpec employs 4D’s patented technology, which enables rapid measurements that are unaffected by vibration present in most manufacturing environments.

JETCAM announced the launch of version 19.08 of its Expert CADCAM and nesting software, featuring several major new features, interface enhancements across the software along with several new and updated postprocessors. Significant improvements and configuration options have been added to JETCAM’s Right Angle Shear (RAS) logic, resulting in higher quality parts when repositions are required.

Flow International Corp. announced the next generation of waterjet software, FlowXpert 2016. FlowXpert is a robust CAD/CAM waterjet software platform for 3D pathing and cutting that allow users to work more effectively in 3D, with less complexity.

To help manufacturers enjoy benefits such as reduced cycle times and greater tool life when performing hard part turning, Sandvik Coromant has strengthened its existing offer in the ISO H05 to H15 application area with the introduction of two new grades: CB7105 and CB7115. The grades will be of particular benefit to those machining transmission components for the automotive industry, where lower cost per part can be achieved.

A new series of laser line generators from Coherent Inc. enables the detection of smaller features in machine vision applications based on triangulation. Specifically, StingRay µFocus (Micro Focus) lasers feature a linewidth that is 40 percent smaller than standard Coherent StingRay products (at the same working distance), and can achieve focused linewidths as small as 20 µm, thus providing increased spatial resolution and the ability to discern finer details.

Walther Trowal offers a new generation of blast turbines for the troughed-belt, continuous-feed shot blast machines, type THM. These turbines increase the throwing speed and, thus, reduce cycle times for shot blasting of light metals like aluminum and magnesium.

KME CNC announced that it has surpassed the company's wireless 5-axis tombstones with its new wireless 5-axis trunnions. KME CNC designs and manufactures American-made 5-axis systems that transforms current 3-axis and 4-axis machines to 5-axis production on virtually any machining centers.

Phase II’s PHT-6000 nondestructive, portable, ultrasonic hardness tester is suitable for small, large, flat, round, thick or thin workpieces. It can test soft metals, such as copper and brass, and hard metals while adhering to ASTM A1038-10 guidelines for portable hardness testing using the static ultrasonic contact impedance method.

Madison Chemical introduces the ReStore Kit, a combination of several of its cleaning and surface preparation products, which are suited for many metalworking cleaning, surface preparation and passivation applications. The multi product kit comes in one box that contains one gallon of AquaBlue general-purpose, multimetal surface cleaner, one gallon of TreadBrite Foam acidic cleaner for multimetals, including stainless steel, one gallon of CR-120N nitric acid cleaner for passivation of stainless steel, a 2-pound container of Jel Terge powdered viscosity enhancer/gel builder, and detailed instructions.

Modern Industries Inc.’s SpinSelect selectable toolholder allows for quick indexing between its five pockets with a quarter turn of a socket head cap screw. Each pocket can house a different tool, enabling quick changes between operations without requalifying tools.

Fast response, high bandwidth and force, and virtually unlimited resolution make piezoelectric transducers invaluable to modern high tech applications including flow measurement, distance gauging, bio-medical dispensing and aerosol generation, as well as metrology, semiconductor testing, and aerospace technology. PI offers value-added piezo components by adhering flexible printed circuits for easy application integration.

OSG offers the new EXOCARB ADF flat drills. Machining a flat hole traditionally required the use of an endmill and a drill. The ADF drill enables one-step drilling to simplify machining time and tool management.

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has arrived on factory floors, and Makino’s new ProNetConneX provides the data and connectivity necessary for intelligent factories to rapidly respond to fluctuating market demands. ProNetConneX offers manufacturers a built-in, instant on-ramp to the IIoT, with secure connectivity to leading software management systems via the MTConnect standard.

Aerotech’s PRO series industrial linear motor and ball-screw positioning stages are available in new sizes and with new features and significantly improved performance. In addition to the performance and feature improvements, two new sizes were added to the PRO-LM (linear motor) series stage line: the PRO115LM and PRO190LM.

Okuma says its new GENOS L3000-M one-saddle lathe is strong, fast and ideal for cutting a range of exotic materials with ease. The integral spindle motor provides increased machining capacity and rigid guideways handle powerful cutting capabilities.

Synova and Makino are joining forces to offer the HybridCell, which combines the power of Synova’s Laser MicroJet (LMJ) with Makino’s leading edge EDM capabilities. It is a fully automated, manufacturing-ready, work cell that can handle a wide range of hole-drilling applications. The HybridCell consist of a MCS 500 cutting system, along with Makino’s EDBV EDM hole-drilling machine. The system is available through Makino’s extensive North American Single Source Technologies sales channel.

J.W. Winco Inc. announced it now has available GN 810 “universal fit,” stainless steel, vertical-acting toggle clamps with horizontal mounting base. These vertical acting toggle clamps work according to the toggle principle, as the lever and clamping bar move in the same direction.

Mitutoyo announces the ABSOLUTE AT1100, the latest generation of assembly-type linear scales that incorporate Mitutoyo’s electromagnetic induction technology, which provides resistance against contaminants such as cutting fluids, oil and water. The innovative shape and location of the detector track in the aluminum frame provides a highly effective defense against the contamination of the scale and sensor, even in harsh environments.

Raptor-ready dovetail blanks from TCI Precision Metals are custom produced to your specifications and are machine-ready—order from one to thousands with quick turnaround. Each Raptor-ready dovetail blank includes a dovetail feature to match your specified fixture model and arrives machine-ready to go from receiving directly into your CNC machining centers.