Anyone who knows Rollomatic is familiar with their reputation for grinding high-precision tools with the smallest diameters. However, the GrindSmart 528XW and GrindSmart 628XW now offer proof that Swiss precision can also be found outside of the micro-world.
Designed like the Ott-Jakob type GD rotary union with permanently sealed surfaces, this newly developed rotary union from Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. also offers an integrated sensor that monitors leakage.
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 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>8</sub>", or 3mm, thick).
Two new additions to the LNS America Alpha line of lower-cost bar feeders provide consistent bar support and smooth, reliable bar loading for enhanced precision machining performance.
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.
Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced that it has released the newest version of GibbsCAM NC programming software, GibbsCAM 2013.
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.
As machine tool builders and end users continue to push the limit with speeds and feeds, they need a tool to evaluate the dynamic performance of their machine with the ultimate precision and accuracy. HEIDENHAIN's new KGM 282 allows the user to precisely pinpoint the problem in the dynamics of the machine in order to increase its accuracy.
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.
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.