Product News

Werner Geissler GmbH has been producing precision turned parts for 40 years predominantly for the automobile and automotive supply industry. Where as speed is the name of the game in automotive suppliers market, Geissler recently sought out a solution to accellerate cycle times for a test bench that performed the final inspection of precision turned parts. At the heart of the system was a pneumatic rotary indexing table which had reached its limits and was no longer able to produce the desired shorter cycles.

No. 945 is an electrically heated 500°F(~260 degrees C) universal oven from Grieve, currently used for various curing tasks at the customer's facility.

Approximately one year ago, William R. Jones, CEO of the Solar Group of Companies, decided to donate a small horizontal vacuum furnace for use as a teaching tool in the ASM International training facility in Materials Park, Ohio. This furnace was given the name "The Mentor" as it would serve to teach and guide students seeking to advance in the metals processing world.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 227.4 A4 stainless steel spoked handwheels, in inch and metric sizes, with and without revolving handle.

CIMCOOL Fluid Technology offers InSol lubrication. This new technology coupled with unique surfactants and inhibitors provides excellent multi-metal performance without the use of extreme pressure additives, according to the company.

Micro Photonics Inc. announced the release of the SkyScan-2211 Multi-Scale Nano-CT.

Miyachi America Corp. announces the availability of the Miyachi MDA-10000A ultrafast, high-current linear DC weld control, which can operate in constant current mode, constant voltage mode or both.

The GAE series of CNC Angular Cylindrical Grinders from Shigiya (USA) Ltd. reportedly provides high accuracy at an affordable price.

The Sysmac NJ Machine Automation Controller from Omron Automation and Safety provides direct connectivity to SQL databases, including Microsoft SQL, Oracle, IBM DB2, MySQL and Firebird. This enables OEMs and end-users to improve machine performance by eliminating the maintenance complexities associated with PCs and middleware, while reliably collecting data for analysis and optimization.

Laser Machining Technologies LLC, a division of The LMT Group, has added to its Cobalt product line.

OMAX Corp. and Spatial Corp. have combined their technologies to create an easy-to-use 3D tool pathing solution.

In tool grinding all individual processing steps are part of a coherent value chain. Therefore, it is important that the filtration process of metal coolants is integrated seamlessly in this value chain. When operational requirements or technical improvements cause changes and flexibility is needed, the filtration system should meet those new needs. The filtration specialist Vomat meets these challenges with a line-up of high-tech systems.

KOMA Precision Inc. introduces a new improved line of extra-large center bore, dual disc hydraulic clamping rotary tables from Tsudakoma.

Walter Surface Technologies has introduced QUICK-STEP XX, the latest addition to the company's QUICK-STEP family of sanding disc products.

The SVP-Mini and SVP-RM from SCHUNK are manually actuated clamping devices that run on factory-defined set pressure, reportedly saving time and energy, reducing setup costs, and eliminating operating errors.

Ingersoll Cutting Tools has extended the application range of its Gold-Twist drilling line by introducing a flat-face geometry tip for flat bottom machining, in a diameter range of 8.00mm to 25.5mm (0.312" to 1.012").

Available from Heidenhain Corp., ETEL's TMK motor range boasts a unique electromagnetic design and redefines the concept of torque motors at high speeds without necessitating compromises on other performance criteria.

PRAB's Diagonal-Shaft Wringer reclaims costly cutting fluids and produces more valuable dry chips.

CIRO Products Ltd. introduces the Elaso ebm100 dynamic grinding wheel balancing system.

Eriez offers a wide assortment of magnetic separation equipment to effectively and efficiently remove ferrous chips, parts and fine contaminants in metalworking applications.