Product News

VariMill GP (General Purpose) is the latest in WIDIA's "Vari" family of tools, which extends to VariDrill and VariTap.

Beckhoff Automation has introduced the CX8091 as a new member of the CX8000 line, which currently includes the smallest Embedded PCs available from the company.

Sensofar Metrology has released a new high-resolution 3D optical sensor system, the <em>S mart</em>.

With among the highest levels of transmittable torque due to a more compact design, featuring a 40 percent thicker front-wall cross-section, the new HydroForce HT universal hydraulic chuck from Kennametal is a cost-effective chucking solution that simplifies inventory while maximizing tool life and machining results for milling, drilling, reaming, and other rotating applications, according to the company.

BEX Inc. has introduced a new nozzle specific to blow-off applications.

Micro Air Clean Air Systems recently introduced the new FORCE line of dust collectors, featuring the Roto-Pulse cartridge-cleaning system.

An upgraded O.D. clamping end prep tool that is ideal for beveling, flat facing and J-prepping water wall boilers equipped with small bore heavy-well tubes has been introduced by ESCO Tool.

BUYMAGNETS.com has announced the immediate availability of three new countersunk disk magnets and assemblies.

The Micro Mark portable dot peen marker from KwikMark Inc. features a compact (3" x 5" x 6") head size.

Helping customers reduce inventory costs while increasing inventory flexibility, Columbus McKinnon Corp. has expanded its CM Universal Trolley offering to include new motorized units in addition to its plain and geared models.

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has introduced the Nakamura-Tome AS-200LMY-S subspindle machine, a high-performance multitasking turning center.

The NIIGATA ATC Tool IQ function efficiently stages tools during machining, ready for the next tool call-up.

Gleason Corp. announcesSmartLAP, a technology for lapping bevel gear sets, reportedly with unprecedented productivity, control and data collection.

The Cascade e-Ion Plasma from Micropyretics Heaters International Inc. reportedly revolutionizes traditional processes, such as tool bit coatings, nonstick surfacing, glass bending, brazing, sintering, CVD/PVD and surface cleaning among other processes.

TRUMPF has released the second generation TruLaser Cell 8030, a multi-axis machine designed specifically for laser cutting hot stamped 3D components.

Kardex Remstar has developed its portfolio for optimized storage and management of tools. There are now even more ways of ensuring safe, space-saving storage of tools in the Shuttle XP Vertical Lift Module (VLM) so they are readily available at all times.

R I Carbide Tool Co., founded in 1959 specifically for manufacturing special tooling for the medical, aerospace, automotive and other manufacturing industries, has introduced the Wild Mill, a premium solid-carbide endmill, designed by Jonathan Wild, Vice President of CNC Cutting Tool Operations at RICT.

The latest release of Edgecam's manufacturing software from Vero USA contains a number of important new and enhanced items of CAD and CAM functionality for milling, turning and wire EDMing.

The HEIDENHAIN 4x12 Inspection Master is now available for use in calibrating optical comparator system axes.

The new CBN600 universal PCBN insert grade from Seco Tools LLC brings cost-effective performance to high-volume rough turning operations that involve gray cast iron, high chrome iron and high manganese steel workpiece materials.