Product News

Methods Machine Tools Inc. offers the VisionGauge Digital Optical Comparator (Patent Pending) in a vertical configuration.

Peter Wolters GmbH, a manufacturer of high-precision machine tools headquartered in Rendsburg, Germany, today announced the release of its newµm Macro-S tool for CBN rotor grinding.

The DD100 high-speed, direct-drive Super-Precision Rotary Table manufactured by Hardinge Inc. is a high-speed parts positioner with +/1 3 arc-sec accuracy and 4 arc-sec repeatability.

The 30-minute TRU TEMP low temp black oxide process is now available in a new Zero-Discharge configuration that totally eliminates the need for a drain connection. This new TRU TEMP system from Birchwood Casey utilizes Ion Exchange technology to purify and recycle the rinse waters, resulting in a "closed-loop" zero-discharge installation.

Emuge Corp. announced they offer new High Productivity Cutting (HPC) End Mills designed to address a broader range of applications.

With the FEEDERplus6, STROTHMANN has proved that a transfer system which unloads, orients, and feeds parts into presses all by itself can work more efficiently than double feeders or articulated arm robots, especially in small press gaps.

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. has introduced a new, high-precision hydraulic chuck for clamping straight shank tools with diameters ¼" to 1 ¼" and 6mm to 32mm.

Metabo Corp. now offers the WP11-150 Quick 6" angle grinder with the added safety feature of a non-locking paddle switch for safer tool operation.

Heidenhain Corp.'s recently introduced a new phase of its absolute angle encoders that is said to offer numerous advantages for today's machine tools. The angle encoders with integral bearing and hollow shaft provide reliable position and speed control through use on rotational axes such as on rotary tables, tilting axes and direct drives, and are often the encoders of choice when angle measurement in accuracy of a few angular seconds is required.

A full line of OEM quality replacement CO₂ laser optics that includes lensesand mirrors, supplied plain or re-mounted, for popular industrial marking lasers is available from Laser Research Optics.

It may have a small footprint, but the Hardinge Inc., Workholding Division, GD5C2 rotary indexer packs a big punch.

Eriez is now stocking the E-Z Tec 9100 Metal Detector.

The Mini Mark from Kwik Mark Inc. is a small portable dot peen marking system designed for both hand-held applications and integration into existing and new machinery.

Jabro routers from Seco Tools Inc. are for machining composite materials.

To help America's grinding workers stay safe, MANCOMM, a Davenport, IA, company that produces regulatory compliance products, recently released its Grinder Safety Training CD, which is intended to help workers improve safety and minimize risk by focusing on a personal protection system for pedestal and bench grinders.

Joining Technologies Inc., which makes industrial laser applications, has introduced its latest innovation—the Infinite Web™ 355 laser cutting and welding system for splicing iron and nickel-based strip alloys. The unique all-in-one design incorporates laser welding and cutting with a single head.

Heimatec Inc.'s Unitec is a patented flexible tool adapter system that allows a standard ER output live tool to accept various adapters for different applications.

Exair Corp.'s new Precision Safety Air Gun is lightweight and comfortable to operate during periods of extended use.

Schreiner ProTech North America Inc. recently announced that its Color Laser Film for generating self-adhesive labels, signs and plates on Nd:YAG laser systems features emission-free engraving, high durability and reliable counterfeit protection.

ATI Stellram introduces a new chevron-style milling cutter, the Stellram 5230VS12, designed specifically for machining titanium and other difficult to machine materials, such as nickel-based alloys ands cobalt-based alloys.