Product News

TDM Systems' TDM (Tool Data Management) software is an integrated solution for data acquisition and managing the often bewildering array of tools, tool assemblies, fixtures, and set-up equipment confronting manufacturers.

Trico Corp. launched the Spectrum Oil Containers, a new product which reportedly provides an error-free solution to identify, store, transport and dispense lubricants in a wide variety of applications.

WARDJet announced the release of the Emerald Series waterjet, a high quality, low cost waterjet system.

Sullair announces the availability of its SP oil/water separators, the versatile, high performance filtration units that are designed to control liquid condensate containing oil and various other contaminants created by compressed air systems.

To meet the demand in more motion control applications, HEIDENHAIN has again expanded its rotary encoder product line with either EnDat or SSI optical absolute encoders to include additional TTL and HTL signals. The new ROQ/EQN 425 rotary encoder is available with a solid shaft or hollow shaft with a mounted stator coupling.

Hexagon Metrology announced the release of the Optiv Classic 443 tp, the newest model in the Optiv Classic series.

Creform Corp. introduced a new style of workstation that is easily mobilized to provide a work-anywhere surface for maintenance or assembly operations.

Cincinnati Inc. has upgraded its proven Proform press brake with introduction of the more accurate and productive Proform+ model.

The latest turnkey laser solution from Rofin — MPS 3D (Modular Processing System 3D) — is designed for complex 2.5 D and 3 D material processing tasks.

OSG Tap & Die introduced an innovative spiral tap series, the EXOPRO-CC-SUS, reportedly engineered to excel in all types of stainless steel, as well as carbon steel and alloy steel.

ATI Stellram based at Ibstock U.K. have introduced a multi-purpose range of ceramic abrasives.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers series GN 430.1 ledge handles with lettering block, in metric sizes.

The Laser L-Box from SIC Marking is a compact and very easy to use marking system that fits easily on a workbench.

Mitutoyo has introduced the new SURFTEST PROBE and SURFPAK-SP software, allowing surface roughness analysis on a Mitutoyo CNC CMM and eliminating the need for workpiece changeover to a second measurement device.

The H-Bot by ATS Systems removes common barriers to automated parts loading for CNC lathes.

The robust mechanical structure and enhanced reliability designed into Leine & Linde's heavy duty Model 800 Series rotary encoders from Heidenhain supports their long history of successful operation in tough motion control environments, such as within the steel, paper and wind power equipment industries. Now, two new encoder models with dual outputs augment this product line for use in safety applications.

OML's MC Modular Workholding System, which is available from Lexair Inc., uses fixed and movable vise jaws and patented self-locking CLAK parallels to achieve multiple clamping solutions and increased part accuracy with less set up time.

Rockford Systems Inc. offers precision-engraved acrylic copolymer guard-opening scales.

When it comes to storage space, organization and space are key. The Lektriever Vertical Carousel from Kardex Remstar can be equipped with carriers that store individual trays that can be removed from the unit and brought to an individual's workstation.

The grinding specialist RefreshEng has launched a re-engineered centerless grinder based on one of the world's most widely-used machines, with the aid of software development support from CNC vendor NUM.