Product News

Leine & Linde introduced the use of Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ communication protocol into its rotary encoder product line in 2012, and is now offering this interface in its inductive 600 absolute rotary encoder series from Heidenhain.

Hexagon Metrology announced the release of the new HP-O non-contact scanning probe for high accuracy measurement and inspection applications.

Polygon Solution Inc.'s new "Made in USA" broach is a rotary broach with multiple text letters allowing machinists to stamp or mark their part in a lathe or milling machine without removing the part from the machine.

A new product line of multiple-passage soft-seal rotating unions is available from Deublin Co.

K2D-KeyToData GmbH announced the availability of KeyCreators latest version V12.6. KeyCreator is a solution that connects 2D/3D data and the manufacturing process.

An advanced image analysis software system that helps turn Olympus microscopes into high-performance analysis stations, OLYMPUS Inspector Series software provides users with accurate, reproducible particle size and distribution data.

DE-STA-CO introduces a new electric pivot unit that is smaller and lighter than traditional pneumatic units, while providing uniform torque and enhanced versatility.

Inauvate Work Solutions introduces a novel, chemical-free UV light bacteria sterilization system designed to extend the life of machine tool coolant.

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

The duMONT Co. offers the "Minute Man" Tooling System. Single-point Inserts and Holders designed for use on a variety of machines, such as CNC Lathes and Machining Centers, as well as Conventional Lathes, Shapers and Slotting Machines.

Phillips Precision announced the latest weapon in its Inspection Arsenal, Open-Sight, the lean, fast-swap fixture plate system for vision inspection.

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

Ingersoll Cutting Tools announced the next step in the evolution of the fixed-pocket, indexable BTA drill head.

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

Eriez HydroFlow industrial filtration and fluid recycling systems are optimally suited for a range of applications, including machining, conventional grinding, creep feed grinding and CBN grinding/machining.

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.

HEIDENHAIN's top-of-the-line lathe control, the CNC PILOT 640, offers enhanced functions and new hardware.

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

Fives brings off-centerline turning, drilling, milling and tapping capabilities to its Giddings & Lewis vertical turning centers with a new Y-axis attachment, that combines a C-axis head with table and X and Z axes motions. The attachment, available fully integrated on new VTCs or as a retrofit, allows for single-setup processing of flanged parts, pumps, compressors, motor housings, fluid routing parts, intakes and exhausts, among others.

A line of welding end prep tools that are now available in battery and electric powered models for machining tube and pipe where air is not available is being introduced by ESCO Tool.