Product News

SICK announced the launch of the Dx50-2 PRO distance sensor, featuring a proprietary High-Definition Distance Measurement (HDDM) platform that provides greater precision at longer sensing distances and an industry-leading operating temperature range and ambient light tolerance.

The Mini Tools line from Carmex Precision Tools LLC, combining long-reach carbide shank toolholders with through coolant with a wide selection of quick indexing coated inserts, are designed for high-performance threading, turning, grooving, boring and chamfering in conventional and hard materials.

The new Genesis 400H gear hobbing machine for workpieces up to 400mm in diameter and module 8mm supplements Gleason's successful line of Genesis hobbing machines in the medium-sized workpiece range.

Developed with optimal performance and value in mind, the new Universal Drill from Niagara Cutter is a solid-carbide drill that combines a special multi-purpose geometry with advanced coating technology to reportedly provide reliable, predictable tool life and a low cost per hole, especially in high-volume production environments.

The new high-end TC142 blind hole taps from Walter are for machining stainless steels, ISO M materials.

The ITI-Exact MTS, ATS and BTS tailstocks accommodate many of Indexing Technologies Inc.'s non-lifting indexing and NC rotary tables when heavy and/or long piece parts are being machined.

Theorem Solutions announces the release of a low-cost 3D PDF add-on for existing users of Theorem's uni and bi-directional CATIA V5 to/from NX and CATIA V5 to/from JT translators.

With enhanced chemical resistance, Master Bond MasterSil 930 is an acetoxy-type fluorosilicone for bonding, sealing and coating applications in aerospace, electronics, specialty OEM and other industries.

Milacron Fluid Technologies brand Cimcool launched Cimpulse – one fluid for all shops and markets.

Ganesh Industrial Supply Inc. offers the VFM-7039 machine tool with 70.86" X 39.37 travel, CAT 40 spindle and 12,000-rpm spindle speed.

For use with any Lista universal cabinet, the new leveling base is designed for an easy aftermarket installation that achieves optimal performance and professional ease of use.

GenSwiss announces less than 3-week delivery times for Utilis application-specific inserts used with Utlilis thread whirling rings and attachments in Swiss-type machines.

PRESTO BLACK room temperature black oxide from Birchwood Technology is ideal for small to medium production operations which require robust corrosion resistance and galling protection on critical surfaces for machine components.

Perceptron Inc. has launched the AutoScan Collaborative RoboGauge that extends further its family of next generation industrial gauging products to include automated robotic 3D scanning for dimensional measurement and gauging applications on the manufacturing floor.

The TDM Tool Crib Module from TDM Systems organizes tools and production resources including those tools that are located off-site.

The DoALL 2613-D36 vertical band saw is designed to cut brittle, dusty material where the dust is highly abrasive and may be flammable.

JM Performance Products Inc.'s toolholder test can be used to determine if manufacturing problems are a result of a machine issue or a tooling issue.

With ZEISS PiWeb, ZEISS has now enhanced its software for quality data management.

Coherent Inc. announces new, higher power, higher brightness 780-830 nm and 975 nm diode laser components for industrial applications.

NT Tool offers its R-Zero runout adjustment system in its CTZ toolholders for large cutting tool diameters.