Product News

Regal Cutting Tools has developed a variable-helix endmill that minimizes deflection and reduces vibration. This tool can be run at heavy feed rates to outperform carbide at half the cost when milling titanium, stainless steel and nickel-base superalloys, according to the company.

New and improved, the Multimar 844 T Universal Measurement Gage from Mahr Federal is for large ID and OD gaging. Built on a finely ground, hard chrome-plated column, and available in a range of sizes, the Multimar 844 T can measure ODs and IDs up to 2,500mm with extreme sensitivity and accuracy. New Multimar 844 T gages now include a number of improved features that make them more precise, more stable and more flexible.

Exsys Tool Inc., which is the exclusive supplier of pL LEHMANN rotary tables for North America, recently announced the expansion of its ultra-high precision products to include the pL LEHMANN swissClamp modular clamping system, according to the San Antonio, Fla.-based company. The modular clamping system reportedly allows operators to mount multiple workpieces on machine tool tables for uninterrupted production and unmanned operations.

For longitudinal and face turning, Sandvik Coromant introduces the CoroTurn 300 for higher component quality, increased handling efficiency and longer tool life in steel turning operations. The CoroTurn 300 features stable insert clamping, as well as eight-edged inserts for the high chip control, tool life and surface finish.

THINBIT, manufactured by Kaiser Tool Co., announces the expansion of its GROOVE ’N TURN line of dovetail grooving inserts. Dovetail grooving inserts are used to machine O-ring dovetail grooves with 66° undercut angles.

With the ever increasing demand to position and hold more weight and higher pressures, Loc-Line introduces its ¾” element clamps. The ¾” system has been used to successfully deliver large amounts of fluid, hold heavy objects and large shields.

Lang Technovation Inc. has introduced its new ECO Compact 20 space-saving and simple automation system.
The ECO Compact 20 is reportedly designed for complete ease of use and flexibility within a production shop. It is ideal for use with vertical machining centers, housing 20 pallets in a 2m x 2m footprint, saving valuable manufacturing space without sacrificing capacity.

Truly indexable finishing inserts have arrived with the new EDGE² spherical ballnose (SBN) system from DAPRA Corp. SBN inserts feature two usable cutting edges, delivering cost savings and high-quality finishes.

The new series of offset heads Alberti feature a combination of high pressure coolant through the main spindle up to 100 bar with increased rpm and high-speed option. Another big advantage is the possibility of dry running during machining, something that wasn’t available in the past and gives tremendous value to the new TOP LINE range.

Increase productivity with saw blades designed for cutting aluminum. Use with billet saws, plate saws, chop saws, cut-off saws, ingot saws, etc. Custom saws matched to your exact machine are no problem.

Allied Machine & Engineering Corp. offers a complete range of ALVAN expandable reamers, the ideal tool for high-volume production wherever high quality, tight tolerances or superior finish is critical. The ALVAN line is available through an exclusive supply agreement with S.C.A.M.I., an Italy-based maker of reamers.

Elbo Controlli, whose products are distributed through Koma Precision Inc., is continuing its advancement into the tool management market with a new generation of tool presetters. The newly designed E46L and E46L TW are tailored specifically to customer’s requirements of a powerful tool measuring system at a price point that no other solution can match.

Heimatec announces immediate availability of BMT (Base Mount Tooling) standard products. In addition to standard X- and Z-axis tools, styles such as adjustable tools, speed increasers and internal coolant tools with capabilities to 140 bar (2,000 psi) are available in an assortment of standard BMT tooling types, including BMT 45, 55, 65 and 75.

EHWA Diamond Industrial Ltd. offers its VT series of PCBN (polycrystalline boron nitride) indexable cutting tools. With the VT line of inserts, end users can achieve deeper depths of cut given the more robust method of cutting edge construction versus the industry standard brazed chip-style insert, according to the company.

HAIMER USA has introduced a new variable-helix carbide roughing endmill for cutting stainless steels and general steels. The Power Mill F1304NN series endmill combines variable-flute geometry with a roughing cord profile design for more stable milling in machines with limited horsepower.

Koma Precision Inc. introduces new adjustable angle heads from Alberti. The new Linea P High Power angle heads have a new design and improved capacity. TCU-8 and TCU-10 can be adjusted to -105° to +105° with a digital display of the angle.

Dormer Pramet says the Pramet Force AD milling cutter is revolutionizing end user productivity with its versatility. This universal shoulder milling cutter features a differential pitch to reduce vibration and system noise. Combine solid performance with the cutter’s application with multiple materials and in harsh environmental conditions and users have the ideal universal shoulder milling product to fit their needs.

GTI Predictive Technology Inc., creators of the iPad Data Collector, unveiled VibePro 7.3 – a major new update to GTI's vibration analysis application for iPad. Developed specifically for the iPad, VibePro provides a simple and easy solution to performing vibration analysis on the iPad. New in version 7.3 are features many customers have been asking for.

Fives brings the combination live spindle and integrated contouring head (ICH) to its Cincinnati MEGA and Giddings & Lewis HMC Series horizontal machining centers, for expanded processing flexibility and dramatically reduced workpiece transfers and setups, with improved accuracy. The ICH's 220-mm (8.7-in) U-axis slide stroke provides the ability to produce small- or large-diameter features without head changing or manual intervention, allowing complex features to be machined in one setup with reduced cycle time and labor.

Solid, dependable and engineered to meet increasing machine shop demands, characterize the new line of JET 8, 10 and 12 in. industrial bench grinders. These powerful, hard-working benchtop machines with 1 hp, 1-1/2 hp and 2 hp heavy duty capacitor motors, are smooth operators, anchored with cast iron bases for rigidity and minimial vibration.