Product News

The LCR16 from SMAC Moving Coil Actuators provides precision Z-theta motion within one small actuator, which is suitable for a pick, orient and place applications. A wide variety of LCR16 linear rotary actuators are available with either direct-drive or gearbox-equipped rotary units.

The new Wilton Mechanics Pro Vise features an exclusive needle roller thrust bearing design. What sets the design apart is its ability to deliver maximum clamping force with less operator effort. Operator’s engagement is minimized when the clamping force is released.

Wilton has introduced a new version of its iconic Tradesman bench vise, which features a fully sealed, one-piece spindle nut assembly; redesigned spindle assembly with replaceable Tommy bar; precision machined slide; and machined steel serrated jaw inserts with black phosphate, anticorrosion coating.

Lucifer Furnaces supplied several convection ovens to a manufacturer of small medical parts in the southern U.S. Model 42-B18 has a working chamber size of 9”H x 9”W x 18”L and heats to 1,200° F.

Columbus McKinnon Corp. offers stand-alone double girder models as part of its Yale YK and Shaw-Box SK wire rope hoist product family. Complete with a low-headroom trolley, the Yale YK and Shaw-Box SK wire rope hoists in monorail and double girder models are for applications with space limitations.

Shops that need a highly efficient digital solution to surface texturing for product design and moldmaking will gain new levels of design quality and productivity with the new AgieCharmilles LASER S series from GF Machining Solutions. This all-in-one texturing solution applies designs to challenging surfaces while it controls cost per part, cuts lead and machining times and significantly improves quality.

The Hurco BX40Ui 5-axis CNC double-column machining center, with trunnion table mounted along the Y-axis, combines performance and flexibility. The ladder structure and double-column design provides extreme rigidity and outstanding support to the head casting.

WDS offers stainless steel versions of many of the components that it supplies to machine and equipment builders across the UK and around the world. Wherever possible it offers stainless steel versions of its most popular components.

A new energy chain from igus in small and medium sizes is quieter, stronger and dramatically reduces assembly time. The new E2.1 series chain saves users 50 percent on installation time, and adapts to the requirements of the machine. The chain offers long service life and silent operation, and in the future, users will be able to choose the ideal energy chain or the correct energy tube for reliable cable guidance for over 850 different variants.

Columbus McKinnon Corp. announced its CM Lodestar VS electric chain hoist is now available in higher capacities up to three tons. The CM Lodestar VS combines the company’s hoist design with best-in-class adjustable frequency drive performance.

MC Machinery has introduced the Van-TG Lower Roller Nest Conversion Kit. With this kit, users can quickly upgrade their Mitsubishi EDM FA series machine(s) lower roller housing to the new Van-TG replaceable nest developed for Mitsubishi’s latest MV series EDMs.

An OD clamping portable beveling tool that is ideal for performing end preps on thin-wall tube where maintaining the integrity of the ID is critical has been introduced by Esco Tool.

Special top jaws from Dillon Manufacturing can be manufactured to grip a components ID, OD or a combination of both, to suit any workholding application. Available in soft or hard jaws, or full grip jaws, for virtually any chuck manufacturer, Dillon manufactures special top jaws from 1018, 1045, 4140, 8620, A-2, 6061 aluminum, and stainless steel.

Emuge Corp. has introduced an advanced line of endmills featuring unique geometry designed specifically for the high-performance machining of turbine and bladed components. New Emuge Turbine End Mills offer unprecedented cycle time reductions and long tool life in challenging forms and materials, including titanium, nickel alloys, aluminum alloys and more.

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces the release of MeasurLink 9, the latest version of Mitutoyo’s real-time statistical process control and data collection software.

Columbia Marking Tools Inc. pioneered the development of the double-acting air-operated impact marker and for many years the patented 8-ton Model 751 and high-powered 12-ton Model 851 Slide-A-Mark units have been the preferred choice for applying impact marks into a wide variety of materials.

Chemtool Inc. announces Lubricut 4284, the newest in its line of high-performance metalworking fluids. Lubricut 4284 is a synthetic coolant, specially formulated for machining and grinding aluminum (and other ferrous and nonferrous alloys).

BobCAD-CAM Inc. announces the release of its new SolidWorks CAM plug-in, BobCAM V7 for SolidWorks.

Aerotech’s AGV-SPO single pivot-point galvanometer scanner enables a larger field of view and reduced spot distortion for critical laser micromachining applications. A unique optical design effectively controls the beam entrance pupil to be coincident for the X and Y scanner motion, increasing the effective numerical aperture of the scanner system.

Chemtool Inc. announces NuSol 21 MW. The new metalworking fluid incorporates a proprietary process that promotes high productivity and minimal downtime for the user. NuSol 21 MW is a suitable replacement for general-purpose synthetic and semisynthetic metalworking fluids in machining and grinding applications and in central systems.