Product News

Whether it's rotationally symmetrical workpieces such as shafts, pistons, bearings, and toothed parts, or medical devices such as implants, if strict tolerances have to be met, each product is carefully checked by optical measurement during the production process. But to do this, component surfaces have to be clean. quattroClean from ACI AG is a solution, an inline and fully-automated innovative cleaning cell.

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.

With Sinumerik Ctrl-Energy, Siemens has opened up a broad range of solutions for the energy-efficient operation of machine tools, encompassing its Sinamics drive systems and motors, CNC and drive functions, PC software solutions and services.

VariMill GP (General Purpose) is the latest in WIDIA's "Vari" family of tools, which extends to VariDrill and VariTap.

The NEX series of instruments from ZEISS Industrial Metrology integrate additional measurement analysis with their new detectors.

Shops looking to maximize workholding flexibility will reportedly get it with these Kurt VersatileLock tombstone fixtures.

BEX Inc. has introduced a new nozzle specific to blow-off applications.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the Twin RoboDrill JobShop Cell featuring two FANUC D21 RoboDrill Vertical Machining Centers being serviced by a single, articulating FANUC LR Mate 200iD robot.

Sensofar Metrology has released a new high-resolution 3D optical sensor system, the <em>S mart</em>.

BUYMAGNETS.com has announced the immediate availability of three new countersunk disk magnets and assemblies.

Titan Tool Supply Inc. announces the introduction of models TM-8 and TM-10 high-magnification measuring microscopes with Vernier micrometer heads for inspection of electronic and semiconductor components, metallurgical parts, plastic molds, electrical strips, and other industrial quality control applications.

AMETEK Creaform has introduced VXinspect, intuitive 3D inspection software that includes all of the tools for first article inspection (FAI) and quality control.

An upgraded O.D. clamping end prep tool that is ideal for beveling, flat facing and J-prepping water wall boilers equipped with small bore heavy-well tubes has been introduced by ESCO Tool.

Helping customers reduce inventory costs while increasing inventory flexibility, Columbus McKinnon Corp. has expanded its CM Universal Trolley offering to include new motorized units in addition to its plain and geared models.

Okuma introduces its new HJ-400 horizontal CNC lathe.

The NIIGATA ATC Tool IQ function efficiently stages tools during machining, ready for the next tool call-up.

Walter Surface Technologies introduces ZIP+ XTRA, a new cutting wheel specifically designed to easily cut through steel or stainless steel in heavy-duty applications.

The Fowler Xtra-Value II Electronic Micrometer from Paul N. Gardner Co. has a choice of measuring range, an LCD with an inch/metric switchable resolution, and is designed for general purpose measuring.

HEIDENHAIN is expanding its range of absolute rotary encoders by introducing new devices with the SSI interface into its current 1000 series.

CribMaster announced its next generation ProStock industrial vending solution, featuring an innovative carousel drawer design that reportedly saves customers time and money in lifecycle maintenance costs.