Kistler Instrument Corp. has announced the North American debut of Type 5697-DAQ, a powerful piezoelectric force measurement data acquisition system controlled by Kistler's own proprietary DynoWare software.
A line of synthetic mounted points for the light deburring blending, and polishing of precision machined and cast parts has been introduced by Rex-Cut Products Inc.
As the aerospace, automotive and mold and die industries trend toward monolithic components and large structures, there is a growing need for large-travel machining centers. To accommodate large-volume machining, Haas Automation Inc. has expanded the capacity of its EC-1600 horizontal machining center with an additional 10" of Y-axis travel.
Designed with production personnel in mind, the new Digimar 816 CL Height Gage from Mahr Federal Inc. provides accurate measurements without complicated procedures.
MAG adds a new 6,000 rpm/ 46 kW (61.6 hp) tilt spindle to an all-around 10,000 rpm/ 56 kW (75 hp) spindle, high-speed 24,000 rpm spindle, high-torque 2600 Nm (1918 ft lb) spindle and two live spindles (110 or 130mm diameter) as headstock options.
The FS8025 flying-optic CO<sub>2</sub> laser cutting system from Han-Kwang USA Inc. is its largest model to date. The system has dual shuttle tables, each measuring 26' long × 8' wide. The cutting head can cover an entire worktable area without repositioning the table in process, according to the company.
The KONTEC KSM vise from Schunk Inc. helps to increase efficiency in production and nonproduction applications with its multiple part-clamping features where several workpieces of the same size or different sizes can be held at the same time.
New CYCLO CUT Max-Flute high-performance endmills from MAG innovate titanium roughing with a 16-flute design capable of high removal rates at low torque.
Center holes on roll journals often take a beating during the installation process in a mill. Depending on the repair process, refurbished rolls can end up with journals that are misaligned with the center holes, making future repairs problematic.
Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced FEELER Vertical Machining Centers featuring extensive engineering by Methods, designed to provide users performance and value.
Iscar Metals Inc. says it has improved its line of CUT-GRIP and HELI-GRIP groove/turn tools with a new CVD-coated substrate that doubles tool life while raising productivity by 15 percent.
The MK-21 vibration meter from RWC Testing & Lab Supplies measures machine vibration to alert the user when to provide maintenance to avoid downtime.
Makino introduces their latest Ram EDM machinery, the new EDAF Series, featuring a new mechanical design for increased rigidity and reduced thermal distortion.
Wherever there is a need for accurate profiles and high quality surfaces, Peter Wolters of America Inc. says its MACRO series of 4-, 5- and 6-axis grinding machines for deep-groove grinding and high-performance grinding offer results.
