Product News

For customers that require increased flexibility or more spindle power, or the increased automation capacity that a robot can provide, the FX7 Linear from ANCA offers these. The FX7 Linear offers a wide range of options for those looking to increase productivity and accuracy. Available as an option is the AR300 robot loader to increase efficiency by automating repetitive manual tasks.

One of the major highlights of the latest release of ALPHACAM, from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s Production Software business, are enhancements to the post-processor engine, delivering what is described as best-in-class, cutting-edge technology.

From 3D simulation software to LaserPlus, an in-process measurement system, to RoboTeach, which makes robotic loaders accessible and easy to program – ANCA has been building a toolbox of technology for our customers to reap the benefits of automation and Industry 4.0.

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the availability of the latest version of the Global S HTA (high throughput and accuracy) solution for the aerospace industry, which brings major enhancements to Hexagon’s high-speed, non-contact compressor blade measurement system. It builds on the performance strength of the GLOBAL S HTA’s predecessor, which delivered a cycle time that was between two and five times faster than traditional tactile measurement.

Harrington Hoists Inc. has introduced its new RY series electric wire rope hoists. Designed for safety, reliability and performance, these ultralow headroom trolley hoists have an H4 duty rating for high demand applications and standard configurations are certified and listed to UL 1340 “Standard for Hoists” and CSA 22.2 No. 33.

The latest release of VISI CAD/CAM, from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s Production Software business, improves mold and progressive-die design processes, along with enhancement to the Reverse module, specifically designed for the mold and die market.

Dillon full grip jaws, machined from 6061 extruded aluminum for increased strength, are now available up to 28-inches in diameter. Machining from bar stock eliminates the porosity inherent with large-diameter aluminum castings, providing a stronger and more reliable workholding product.

The FE060-25-EM is the first servo drive of the new FlexPro digital drive family from ADVANCED Motion Controls (AMC). Designed with compact form and power density in mind, the micro-sized FE060-25-EM can outperform larger-sized digital servo drives and still be integrated into tight spaces.

ShopBot announces the launch of its Subscription CNC program, emphasizing a simple, straightforward service that makes it easy to put a ShopBot CNC tool to work for your business. For one monthly payment, subscribers can put a Handibot Smart Power Tool, ShopBot Desktop, ShopBot Desktop MAX or ShopBot Buddy tool into production and access ShopBot’s world-class team of trainers, web training resources and in-house support.

Kennametal announced its new Mill 4-12KT, the next generation of tangential shoulder mills, producing high quality floor surface finishes for nearly all steel and cast iron applications.

High Dynamic Turning, or HDT for short, from Ceratizit has turned conventional turning methods completely upside down. This new turning technology combined with the dynamic FreeTurn tooling, means that in the future it will be possible to carry out all traditional turning operations such as roughing, finishing, contour turning, face turning and longitudinal turning with just one tool. HDT is therefore an uncompromising method of turning.

Parts cleaning applications that require part specific designed workpiece holders are steadily increasing for various reasons. For these uses, Metallform develops and manufactures technically and economically ideal solutions as standalone and insert workpiece holders.

Dialight announced the expansion of its MicroLED surface-mount indicator line with three new products for high-performance and reliability in electronics, networking, automation and handheld-device applications. The new products leverage Dialight’s 80-plus year history of indicator innovation, offering durable, long-lasting solutions for low-power, small footprint applications.

Siemens offers its popular Sinumerik CNC Blackline touch panels with a new feature, the sidescreen enhancement. This development enables users to customize the panel of the CNC, laying out the operator panel in real time, using a drag-and-drop technology.

Machine tool programmers and engineers that utilize Renishaw’s GoProbe macros could save significant time and labor with the use of Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.’s Interactive Cycle Insertion screens on its M8 Series of CNCs. They can use the Interactive Cycle Insertion screens to integrate Renishaw GoProbe macros directly into their CNC.

Zagar Inc. announces its innovative machining center multiple-spindle drill and tap heads created for high-production drilling and tapping for automotive, aerospace, appliance, electronics, stamping and die casting industries. Zagar multispindle heads are custom made in numerous spindle pattern configurations to meet specific manufacturing needs.

Reducing your environmental footprint during the cleaning process is exactly what KYZEN had in mind when developing KAPTURE. This environmentally friendly recycling system separates soils from the solvent during the degreasing cleaning process.

WDS Component Parts Ltd. has launched a new range of free-running castors and wheels that cover a range of sizes, load capacities and materials.

Vision Engineering Inc. has launched the LVC400, a fully automated 3-axis video measurement system. Suitable for measuring large components or multiple small components, quickly, easily and accurately, LVC400 offers faster measurement and high accuracy levels.

The latest release of WORKPLAN, from the Production Software business of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, includes new and enhanced functionality making it the first integrated project management system combining ERP and MES in a single database. Incorporating new features normally only found in MES solutions, WORKPLAN 2020.0 is now positioning itself as the main tool for centralizing a company’s data to improve production management, including machine events, monitoring, CMMS, CAM supervision, workflow and part traceability.