Product News

Rousseau Métal Inc. launched new swing doors for its "R" line of heavy-duty cabinets and shelving. Rousseau constantly seeks to improve its product offering and the innovative design of these new doors is the result of this ongoing effort.

Fowler High Precision Inc., Newton, Mass., now offers a custom-designed base with four locations to accept "Loc-N-Load" quick-swap fixture plates for its portable direct-computer-control coordinate measuring machine (CMM)—the zCAT. The Inspection Arsenal quick-swap fixture system has been designed to enhance zCAT's functionality, according to a recent news release from both companies.

Somma Tool Co. announces a new line of broaches called Forte. Forte broaches are made of tough broaching material. It is the company's new standard stock material, replacing M2.

Mitee-Bite Products releases the patent pending Modular XYZ Xpansion Pins for tombstone, grid plate and fixture plate applications. They provide accurate location, repeatability and high holding forces for securing parts and components on the ID.

Chevalier's QP5X-400, a 40-taper, high-speed VMC that features 5-axis simultaneous or 4+1 axis applications. The standard machine is integrated with 2-axis, 12.6" trunnion table. The new QP5X-400 has better accuracy, more productivity, less manpower, less cycle time and higher profitability, according to the company. The machine is for high-speed, high-precision and high-productivity machining that is suitable for the aerospace, medical
and moldmaking industries.

“Materials Forming and Machining: Research and Development” from Elsevier Inc.’s Woodhead Publishing imprint publishes refereed, high-quality articles with a special emphasis on R&D in forming materials, machining and its applications. A large family of manufacturing processes are now involved in material formation, with plastic deformation and other techniques commonly used to change the shape of a workpiece.

The new TRAUB TNL32-11 sliding/fixed headstock automatic lathe has a headstock moving in the Z-axis, an upper and identical lower turret with X, Y, and Z-axes, and a counter spindle movable in the X and Z directions. It offers a new front working attachment which sits on an additional cross-slide moving in the X and Z axes, providing the user with further, freely positionable tools and enables the use of up to three tools, simultaneously and independently of each other.

With regular new developments every 6 months, Fritz Studer AG says it has surprised users of internal cylindrical grinding machines in the last 2 years. What still appeared as a separate machine with the S141 universal machine (component length up to 1,300 mm) in May 2014 has evolved into a complete machine platform with the universal machines in the S141 and S151 series in autumn 2014, the S131 universal machine and the S122 production machine in spring 2015 as well as the S121 universal machine in autumn 2015.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced new functionality has been added to its SENMATION universal sensor interface for Leitz PMM-C coordinate measuring machines. SENMATION deploys the right sensor at the right time on a single CMM to address complex measurement challenges found in industries such as automotive, oil and gas, and energy, according to the company.

New from Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc., the DFC Double-Sided 90º Milling Cutter is reportedly engineered for exceptional precision and efficiency. The high toughness and special shape of the DFC six-edge insert ensure long-term, stable cutting and high efficiency machining with high feed rates. Cutting edges are optimized to provide excellent surface finishes.

New swivel hoist rings from Carr Lane Manufacturing have an optional electroless nickel plating that is ideal for many corrosive and outdoor environments. Carr Lane offers over 20 different types of pivoting, swivel, and side-pull hoist rings, from economical, low-profile versions to load capacities up to 250,000 lbs.

Dormer PFX premium cobalt HSS drills are available in screw machine, jobber, taper and extra-length designs. Providing options for drilling applications, the PFX is ideal for most engineering materials drilling 3 diameters deep (A920, A921), 6 diameters deep (A900, A901), 10 diameters deep (A940, A941) and 15 diameters deep (A976, A977, A978).

Titan Tool Supply Inc. announces the introduction of its new line of TVT series videoscopes to provide high-quality remote visual inspections for quality control. The new TVT line includes five different models with working lengths from 1m (40”) to 3m (118”) and three diameters (2.8mm, 4.5mm and 6mm).

Due to pending regulations regarding the use of chlorinated paraffins in metalworking fluids, Condat Copr. has introduced a high-performance, chlorine-free cutting oil. The new Condacut DP 415 uses innovative EP additives with an inactive sulphur-based chemistry. The unique formulation provides positive characteristics for all types of machining applications but was specifically designed for screw machining process.

Sick announced the launch of the DFS60S Pro incremental encoder for functional safety. The DFS60S Pro incremental encoder is a certified safety product up to SIL2 (IEC 61508), SILCL2 (EN 62061), PL d (EN ISO 13849), Category 3 (EN ISO 13849). When used with the company's MOC Drive monitor and Flexi controls , the DFS60S Pro incremental encoder is ideal for mobile and stationary applications that require safe motion monitoring.

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the renewal of its 500 series IP67 ABSOLUTE Digimatic coolant-proof calipers.

Particularly long, slender extensions often have a tendency to bend and vibrate. When
machining long overhangs in hard to reach areas such as deep cavities, the VIbration DAmping
Technology, VIDAT, from Bilz Tool Co. Inc. can be used.

Ransohoff has introduced its TT-180 Ransobotic Washer, a robotic parts washing unit that brings speed, precision and efficiency to precision parts washing operations. The TT-180 features robot-operated spray nozzles, precision worktable and powerful controls and programmability to deliver cycle times of as little as 30 seconds to reduce operating costs for even complex parts as large as 12” square and weighing up to 40 lbs.

Mazak’s new Tooltech compact tool magazine stores big, heavy and large-diameter tools within a small amount of required floor space. Plus, special tool carts and docking stations eliminate the need for operators to manually lift tools in and out of the system, so tooling set ups are faster, easier and safer.

KOMET’s new line of milling tools—comprised of more than 280 articles, including 63 new imperial (inch) and 63 new metric bodies—represents a strong offering as the toolmaker continues to expand its focus on milling products. The new indexable milling tools feature single- and double-sided inserts, as well as a variety of geometries and grades to match customers’ most challenging milling operations.