Product News

With InfiniteFocusSL from Alicona, a new and cost efficient measurement device for the 3D characterization of micro structured surfaces is available and be displayed at IMTS 2012, booth E5344.

Eriez Hydroflow Automatic Vacuum Filtration Systems work continuously with minimal operator attention and provides consistent solids separation, maximum coolant life and increased productivity for the metalworking industry.

Ingersoll Rand has launched a powerful cordless Impactool as part of its Ingersoll Rand branded products portfolio.

Ultralast wheels from premium caster, wheel and trailer manufacturer Hamilton Caster are built to last, even under heavy loads and with continuous, higher-speed use.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced a Norton Abrasives Grinding App.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers series GN 817.4 Steel or Stainless Steel Indexing Plungers with T-Handle, with and without Rest Position, in metric sizes.

Several machine tool manufacturers, including Nakamura, are transitioning over to bolt-on style turrets for their horizontal lathes because these solutions are more robust and easier to use than VDI designs. In response, EXSYS Tool Inc. is introducing a new bolt-on mounting PRECI-FLEX Modular Tooling System for most Nakamura machines equipped with bolt-on style turrets.

Metronix Meßgeräte und Elektronik GmbH, Braunschweig, Germany, has added Safe Torque Off functionality to its DIS-2 decentralized drive system, which can be used as a smart drive or mounted on a servo to create a standalone smart motor.

The new VAST XTR gold probe from Carl Zeiss enables flexible and highly accurate measurements in industrial measuring, thus considerably increasing productivity and flexibility for operators.

Peddinghaus Corp. has developed material handling to suit the needs of the largest and smallest of fab shops.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Hypertherm announced the launch of the Powermax105, a new 105 amp air plasma cutting system for hand and automated cutting and gouging designed to comfortably cut 1 ¼ inch (32mm) thick metal, and sever metal up to 2 inches (50mm) thick.

CIMMILL 1350 is fast becoming the fluid of choice in moderate-duty rollforming, threading and cutting operations of ferrous metals.

Eriez Chip and Parts Conveyors provide a practically maintenance free solution for moving and elevating ferrous materials.

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.

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