Product News

BTM Corp., a Michigan-based manufacturer of clinch joining systems, automation components and contract machine work, has reported substantial savings in coolant usage and waste removal costs after switching its aluminum and steel machining operations to run on QualiChem XTREME CUT 251C semi-synthetic metalworking fluid.

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MultiCam offers a solution for heavy duty machining with its 5000 Series CNC Router.

PI's P-763 XY nanopositioner is a new affordable addition to PI's range of piezo stage solutions. This compact two-axis nanopositioning system is geared towards cost-sensitive applications in OEM and research where very high precision, high throughput and fast step& and settle in a few milliseconds are required.

Shimada and Gosiger have collaborated to design a new hybrid CNC multispindle bar machine.

MecSoft Europe GmbH has announced the availability of VisualCAM 2014 for Geomagic, a major version release for MecSoft's integrated CAM solution for 3D Systems' CAD software, Geomagic Design (formerly Alibre).

Jet Edge says its EDGE X-5 5-axis waterjet system with AquaVision Di Controller cuts precise taper-free parts from virtually any material.

420 Stainless steel from Diehl Steel is a highly-refined mold quality steel that exhibits excellent polishability, good corrosion resistance and good wear resistance.

Behringer has launched a new version of its model HBP-310/523G/A mitering bandsaw.

The GOdrill, Kennametal's first microdrill, works with multiple applications and effective drills multiple materials.

GF Machining Solutions has announced the System 3R TRANSFORMER, a modular automation system designed to integrate with a variety of technologies.

Lightweight Selecto Continuous Duty Electro Lifting Magnets from Eriez enable incredibly fast lifts and bring unbeatable power and reliability to hundreds of applications.

Available from Heidenhain Corp., Leine & Linde introduces a new stainless steel version of the ISA and IHA 600 series of absolute rotary encoders.

Finnish thin film coating specialist Picodeon Ltd. Oy has developed its ultra-short pulsed laser deposition (USPLD) surface coating technology to be able to create either porous or dense aluminium oxide coatings on heat-sensitive substrates for use in a wide range of industrial metallisation applications.

Leine & Linde WDS series draw-wire length measurement units from Heidenhain Corp. provide up to 30 meters of cost effective position data for lifts, factory doors, hoists and gantry systems.

Renishaw's new XCal-View software brings an updated look, increased functionality and greater flexibility to laser calibration data analysis.

In a continuing effort to provide the cost-effective options in the market, CIMCOOL Fluid Technology announced the new Quick Start Trial Kit.

Designed for today's hard machining challenges, Carmex says its new CMT line delivers longer tool life, higher material removal, excellent surface finish, reduced cycle times, and lower cutting forces in materials up to 62-HRC steel.

New to market from Pioneer is the BC Mill Chuck milling line available in ¾, 1 and 1 ¼ inch sizes.

SICK announced the launch of the TIM551 2D laser scanner.