Product News

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. introduces its internal grip collet chuck.

Without some sort of "turbo" attachment, you won't get far trying to dry-machine Inconel or titanium with a conventional end mill. In the form of the universal end mill series Turbomax, tool manufacturer InovaTools has reportedly delivered a multi-talented product.

Ransohoff, a division of Cleaning Technologies Group LLC, has introduced its new-generation Lean-Jet RB-FLEX⁺ immersion cleaning system.

CribMaster has released the Express ToolBox.

Makino introduces ProVis Remote Diagnostic (RD) technology.

The growth in use and complexity of automation across industries is driving a parallel growth in the complexity of human-machine interfaces (HMIs), resulting in an increased need for standardized, cost-effective functional safety for OEMs. To simplify the development of complex machines, Rexroth is integrating safety technology into the Sercos automation network.

The CoroCut QD concept for deep external grooving and parting off from Sandvik Coromant adds internal machining to the application range of these secure and reliable tools.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) has developed a double-headed helical broaching machine, dubbed the "BH50-17," capable of machining of a workpiece in 22 seconds.

HEIDENHAIN introduces the new absolute ECN/EQN and ROC/ROQ 400M rotary encoders now available for use on machines that require a Mitsubishi interface.

APEM Inc. expands its family of trackballs with the new LT Series panel mount miniature trackball.

As a job-shop owner, how would you describe an ideal, go-to tool? Certainly, it should be a high-performance tool that can cover multiple functions such as shoulder milling, slotting, pocket milling, ramping and helical interpolation. All inserts are available in the latest WIDIA Victory grades for a variety of workpiece materials. And naturally it should have the performance and working life that make it an economical win for present and future production tasks. This ideal product reportedly is the new VSM11 platform from WIDIA.

Eriez 5-Star Service includes a comprehensive Lift Magnet Certification Program.

Autodesk announced the release of HSMWorks 2015, a fully integrated CAM solution for users of SolidWorks software.

Mazak Corp. has unveiled its new INTEGREX i- 400AM (additive manufacturing) hybrid multitasking machine.

Guyson Corp. has engineered and built a work cell for grit-blast descaling of forged automotive components with three automated blasting machines that are loaded and unloaded by a vision-guided material handling robot.

The advantages of Tool Lifecycle Management are obvious throughout all departments, every employee has access to the tool data, the feedback from the shop floor flows back to Development and is used for continual improvement of the planning.

Safety and versatility are two important factors to consider when choosing a wire rope hoist for a material handling application. With that in mind, Columbus McKinnon Corp. has expanded the capabilities of its Yale Global King and Shaw-Box World Series wire rope hoists to include longer 60 ft. lifts and an improved electronic hoist monitoring system.

KMT Waterjet has announced the production and availability of the new KMT Waterjet Streamline SL-VI Series Pump.

GAM says its new sizing tool makes it easy to find the right gear reducer, coupling or linear mount product compatible with a motor.

Röhm Products America has introduced the modular CAPTIS workpiece clamping system, which provides a range of workholding options for turning, milling and drilling applications through different combinations of modular components.