Product News

KM4X from Kennametal represents the next generation of KM.

The Eriez Hydroflow Star Filter is a packaged system combining the dirty tank, filter and clean tank in one assembly, eliminating the balance problem of multiple components.

Castrol Industrial North America Inc. announced the launch of the Performance Biolubes product line.

Hardinge Inc. announces the release of four new turning centers: GS 42MS, GS 51MS, GS 150MS and GS 200MS.

Utilizing a newly engineered flexible backing, highly flexible Kushion Kut quick-change discs from Superior Abrasives are for contour sanding.

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces availability of Contracer CV-3200/4500 Series contour measuring systems.

A new, (patent pending) dual spring hanger that lets users safely maneuver all types of heavy or bulky tools, especially when they need to be jogged into position, is being introduced by ESCO Tool.

Metabo Corp. offers a combined cutting and grinding wheel.

The vertical lift module (VLM) from KardexRemstar is a flexible storage system.

HEIDENHAIN's new LC 200 linear scale sets new standards in linear measurement on long machine-tool axes.

Richards Micro-Tool has introduced the "Q Ball" line of 3-flute carbide end mills for metalcutting applications.

Feed units in machine tools, assembly lines and handling applications often require fast deep plunges into large workspaces. Combined with the increasingly fast cycle times of production machines, this places especially high demands on the axis mechanics in automated processes. Rexroth's new linear motion system, the "Omega Module," addresses this need by featuring a very low traveling mass so that top speeds can be reached.

Utilizing newly engineered ceramic grain, high-performance Rigid Kut quick-change discs from Superior Abrasives are designed for demanding burrs, heavy stock removal, and weld grinding.

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces availability of the new Surftest SJ-310 surface roughness tester.

J.W. Winco, Inc. announced it now offers GN 612.8 Cam Action Indexing Plungers in metric sizes.

Klingelnberg was prominent in bringing high-precision measurement machines from the test room onto the shop floor, thus essentially propelling the realization of efficiency concepts in manufacturing lines. Now, the company has implemented an own assembly line for five series of precision measuring centers in Hueckeswagen, Germany. The logistics concept was developed and implemented by STROTHMANN.

To enhance the load carrying efficiency of Uhing traverse drives and to prevent them from slipping, Amacoil has announced the availability of a linear bearing slide load carrier.

Carpenter Technology Corp. announced that it has launched an Android version of MetalMass, its popular free smart phone app that debuted in November 2011 for iPhone/iPad.

Behringer has introduced the new HBP-510/1208G mitering bandsaw for precision high speed cutting of large structural beams and profiles.

Utilizing simultaneous rotational and longitudinal movements, Carmex Whirling Inserts and holders deliver high production in high-precision parts such as dental implants and bone screws, as well as small automotive and semi-conductor components, and other parts made on Swiss-type machines.