Product News

The new absolute LC 195S and LC 495S sealed linear encoders from HEIDENHAIN are now available for use on machines that need to be certified for functional safety.

The Norton brand of Saint-Gobain Abrasives has launched the next generation of grinding products engineered for reportedly maximizing performance and delivering cost savings in precision applications.

A new line of Type 27 cotton fiber flexible abrasive wheels that replaces their Cut-N-Finish flexible discs for blending and finishing flat and contoured stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum surfaces in one-step is being introduced by Rex-Cut Abrasives.

Blaser Swisslube Inc. has announced the release of Vasco 7000.

A new application in the Edgecam software from Vero USA has been specifically designed for manufacturers to reduce costs, improve quality and hit shorter lead times.

ISCAR is introducing unique chucks that combine user-friendly hydraulic clamping with side screw clamping for Weldon type shank tools.

A hand-operated Pneumatic/Hydraulic Pump has been introduced by Kurt Workholding for use with its hydraulic vises, cluster towers and swing clamps.

The Machine Control Technologies MCT5000I CNC controlled PCD Insert Grinder provides 7 to 8 axis freedom of movement and adjustment to accomplish a variety of PCD tool geometry grinding.

SCHUNK introduces the TENDO Platinum toolholder.

Seco Tools has announced the introduction of X4, a new multiedged, tangential tool for grooving and parting off of small components.

Jergens Inc. has introduced a line of Standard Duty Detent Pins that further expands the company's growing line of Quick-Release Detent Pins for a multitude of holding and removal applications.

Hardinge Inc. announces the release of two Bridgeport 5-Face (4+1) Vertical Machining Centers: the GX 250 5F and GXR 320 5F.

Slater Tools' highly-engineered internal adjustment-free tool holders allow trapped air and hydraulic pressure to escape during "full-form" applications.

Fixtureworks says the Quarter Turn Clamps from Imao are a highly visible and safety lock mechanism for quicker fastening than a typical SHCS.

Behringer has introduced the new VMS 370A circular cold saw for precision straight and miter cutting of ferrous and non ferrous metals.

Supertec Machinery announces the expansion of its ID Grinder Line with the introduction of the new ID-300CNC and ID-300NC ID Grinders.

The ProductionACE Production Management System from Production Process has three new tools that boost manufacturing productivity through the use of smartphones and tablet PCs.

Mitsubishi EDM/Laser offers its new Fiber Laser line.

Seco Tools introduced the company's new CX1 and CX2 polycrystalline diamond (PCD) drills for composite holemaking.

A portable end prep tool for heavy wall stainless steel pipe and difficult-to-machine alloys that pulls a thick chip without cutting oils for producing superior welds is available from ESCO Tool.