Product News

Complete inspection of gears as large as 350mm in diameter now can be performed up to 40 percent faster (gear design dependant) with the introduction of the Gleason 350GMS Analytical Gear Inspection System, one of a new generation of analytical inspection systems from Gleason Metrology Systems Corporation.

The MiniLock from Kurt Manufacturing Co. is a small, screw down clamp that operates much like a precision vise.

New from Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc., the SumiMill GOALMILL Milling Cutter finishes cast iron with exceptional accuracy.

Micron Milling Chucks by Showa Tool guarantee tolerances as tight as 1µm at the chuck nose and 2µm at 3xD. ERI-America stocks Showa Toolµm Milling andµm Mold chucks in CV40/50, BT40, HSK63A, HSK100A and BIG Plus. ERI America is the exclusive distributor of Showa Tool, including theµm Milling andµm Mold Chucks in North America.

Acme Industrial Co., a subsidiary of Jergens Inc., has announced a new thinwall threaded insert product line.

Carr Lane Roemheld Manufacturing Co. introduces a new top flange work support.

Kennametal Inc.'s Beyond Blast inserts channel coolant through the insert to the milling cutter/insert interface.

Metabo Corp. has introduced a new large angle grinder in the Metabo Metal Masters series.

Iscar Metals Inc. has expanded its popular HELIDO milling cutter family to optimize facemilling, especially for cast iron. The new HELIDO S865 FSN mill has a 65^o lead angle to minimize burr formation and edge breakout, which can complicate cast iron applications.

Heidenhain Corp. offers a compact touch probe primarily for use in NC-controlled grinding machines and lathes.

FARO Technologies Inc. introduces the new FARO Laser Scanner Focus^3D, a high-performance 3-D laser scanner for detailed measurement and documentation.

Heller Machine Tools announced the development of a technically and economically viable feed-out system that uses an additional axis to provide radial feed movement of the tool cutting edge.

Renishaw Inc. expands its family of non-contact tool setting systems for CNC machine tools with its tough NC4 laser tool setter.

Sodick Inc. is releasing the new AQ1200L Linear Motor Driven Wire EDM. The AQ1200L is Sodick's largest Wire EDM and features our linear motor system.

Sandvik Coromant has announced the introduction of its CoroMill 325 thread whirling inserts and holders.

A new automatically changed grinding attachment adds surface finishing to the one-stop processing capabilities of MAG's vertical turning centers, allowing finishing of ID, OD and plane surfaces on parts up to 4700mm (185 inches) diameter.

Mastercam Art from CNC Software Inc. lets users quickly bring 2D sketches, clip art, photos, and CAD files to 3D life by crafting them on-screen and cutting them with easy, specialized toolpaths.

Gleason Corp. has introduced a new series of Opti-Form Honing Wheels that reduce the time typically required to perform the initial tool dressing by as much as 50 percent, while at the same time improving both the tool life of the honing wheel and the master gear used for dressing.

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels has expanded its high performance line of abrasive wheels with the introduction of its 3-in-1 cut/grind/finish combo wheels.

Bosch Rexroth Corp.'s rapidstar supply unit for metalworking coolant is comprised of a range of low- and high-pressure valve blocks, filters and screw pumps for customized pressure supply in remote systems.