Product News

Heidenhain offers a new magnetic ring encoder strategically segmented to simply fit around large shafts is now available from Leine & Linde.

SPRING Technologies, a vendor of solutions that optimize the use of complex NC machines, recently launched a new version of NCSIMUL Machine 9, its flagship software for machine simulation.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has announced they have introduced the new FANUC RoboCut. C400iA and C600iA wire EDMs.

Tapeswitch Corp. released the PCU programmable safety controller that further extends robust safety product system capabilities to include systems integration, programmable logic control functions and management software (included).

MecWash Systems recently introduced its Duo 400 compact, fully automatic and self-contained aqueous cleaning system. Said to meet the highest "visually clean and dry" cleanliness and inspection standards, the Duo 400 is ideal for cell-manufacturing or within a centralized layout, according to the company.

To continue the success of its Turbo 10 series of square shoulder milling cutters and provide manufacturers with increased machining flexibility in tough materials, Seco Tools is expanding the product line to include more inserts with new geometries and radii as well as helical cutters.

The new CL-400 CO₂ laser cutting system combines Cincinnati Incorporated's most popular, performance-driving features from its CL-800 and CL-900 models in an affordable package for shops looking to add laser-cutting capability.

An optics cleaning kit that includes everything necessary for removing spatter and dirt in the field to help prevent coating damage and improve transmission is available from Laser Research Optics.

Kafko International recently introduced Oil Eater Original, an eco-friendly cleaner and degreaser that is said to disperse grease, oil and grime from machinery, engines, tools, concrete, walls and more.

Now it is possible to operate an In-House Zinc Phosphate processing system utilizing almost no rinse water. Using MICROLOK MZN with the Near-Zero Water Recycler and Ion Exchange from Birchwood Technologies, water consumption is reduced by 99 percent.

Emuge Corp. has announced the introduction of MultiTAP-Form, a high-performance forming tap designed to deliver performance increases in a wide range of materials including carbon steel, steel alloys, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and bronze.

NCG CAM Solutions Ltd. UK's NCG CAM v12 includes a number of new features, including the ability to machine selected surfaces, the ability to generate ruled surfaces, thread milling, a tool size guide, core horizontal area passes, multi-axis stock models and a VERICUT tool list creator, as well as many enhancements.

Hexagon Metrology announced the release of PC-DMIS Gear 2.5, a software module for basic and advanced gear measurement applications.

Hardinge HCAC Collet Adaptation Chucks will adapt most spindles to accept C-series pull back collets, J-series pull back collets, stationary B-series collets, style-S master collets, step chucks and closers and dead-length collets.

A full line of cotton fiber quick change discs that are ideal for removing small welds and machine tool marks, edge breaking, and related finishing tasks is available from Rex-Cut Abrasives.

HEIDENHAIN has expanded its absolute rotary encoder offering with the new RIQ/IQN 425 series.

The Systec front-actuated pneumatically powered jaw chuck from Lexair is an ideal automation upgrade for manual lathes, as well as rotary tables and indexers that require higher grip force for difficult applications.

Eriez HydroFlow offers a complete line of the most commonly used test equipment and titration kits for keeping metalworking fluids in peak operating condition.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the Nakamura-Tome NTJ-100 Multitasking Turn/Mill Center, which is well-suited for a wide range of production needs.

Whether the application involves producing/removing chips or moving parts/scrap pieces, Hennig Inc. says it can provide the chip conveyor for all machine tool requirements.