Product News

Walter Surface Technologies announces the launch of the new ZIP ONE TYPE 27, the latest addition to the ZIP ONE line of the high performance extra thin cut-off wheels, designed for optimal cutting in thin gage metal (under ¹⁄₈", or 3mm, thick).

Quaker Chemical Corp. has developed lubricating technologies designed specifically for machining CGI.

GenSwiss announces the PCM High Speed Spindles for STAR SR and SV series CNC Swiss-Type Machines providing 3X speed output up to 15,000 maximum for higher spindle speeds in micro machining operations.

Machine shops seeking competitive gain in face grooving applications should look no further than the new CoroBore 825 SL face grooving heads from Sandvik Coromant.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 631.5 Stainless Steel Thrust Pads in metric sizes.

TDM Systems' TDM (Tool Data Management) software is an integrated solution for data acquisition and managing the often bewildering array of tools, tool assemblies, fixtures, and set-up equipment confronting manufacturers.

Trico Corp. launched the Spectrum Oil Containers, a new product which reportedly provides an error-free solution to identify, store, transport and dispense lubricants in a wide variety of applications.

When it comes to storage space, organization and space are key. The Lektriever Vertical Carousel from Kardex Remstar can be equipped with carriers that store individual trays that can be removed from the unit and brought to an individual's workstation.

Hexagon Metrology today introduced PC-DMIS Touch, a measurement software for portable arm and DCC CMMs.

WARDJet announced the release of the Emerald Series waterjet, a high quality, low cost waterjet system.

Mitutoyo has introduced the new SURFTEST PROBE and SURFPAK-SP software, allowing surface roughness analysis on a Mitutoyo CNC CMM and eliminating the need for workpiece changeover to a second measurement device.

Metronix has added a low cost option to its range of intelligent servomotor drives.

Lubricut 1117 from Chemtool Inc. is a high-performance and versatile, chlorine free, semi-synthetic based metalworking fluid designed specifically for daily and general applications for both aluminum and ferrous alloys.

The robust mechanical structure and enhanced reliability designed into Leine & Linde's heavy duty Model 800 Series rotary encoders from Heidenhain supports their long history of successful operation in tough motion control environments, such as within the steel, paper and wind power equipment industries. Now, two new encoder models with dual outputs augment this product line for use in safety applications.

OML's MC Modular Workholding System, which is available from Lexair Inc., uses fixed and movable vise jaws and patented self-locking CLAK parallels to achieve multiple clamping solutions and increased part accuracy with less set up time.

The latest turnkey laser solution from Rofin — MPS 3D (Modular Processing System 3D) — is designed for complex 2.5 D and 3 D material processing tasks.

Cincinnati Inc. has upgraded its proven Proform press brake with introduction of the more accurate and productive Proform+ model.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers series GN 430.1 ledge handles with lettering block, in metric sizes.

OSG Tap & Die introduced an innovative spiral tap series, the EXOPRO-CC-SUS, reportedly engineered to excel in all types of stainless steel, as well as carbon steel and alloy steel.

The Laser L-Box from SIC Marking is a compact and very easy to use marking system that fits easily on a workbench.