Product News

Hexagon Metrology announced a new release of DataPage+ 5.0, statistical process control (SPC) software for quality assurance professionals.

Owing to new processing technologies, 15 years ago, Lach Diamond pioneered to place ;a chipbreaker guide step three-dimensionally as a chipbreaker into the diamond layer of a PCD insert. From this the company developed several variations for their chipbreaker program for the machining of nonferrous metals, especially for aluminum. This became a key element in series and mass manufacturing. The Titan is the patented >>chipbreaker Type IS<< (US Patent 6.315.502).

SGS Tool Co. has expanded its S-Carb offering to include a new ballnose geometry, additional corner radius and reach options and larger diameters.

WIDIA has a saying: "Extreme Challenges — Extreme Results." In the future of what some have coined Industry 4.0, extreme opportunities exist in the digital integration of tooling data and knowledge to the shop floor. Extreme results are possible through integrating accurate, complete tool data, rules, and application knowledge digitally to dramatically rethink and shorten process planning, adding real value to CAD/CAM, CNCs, presetting, inventory management, and more. This is what WIDIA envisions with their launch of its NOVO desktop and tablet application: on demand cutting edge delivery of cutting tool data and expertise for reduced product development and manufacturing lead times.

Kurt introduces new 8-inch VersatileLock vises available in manual, reverse and hydraulic versions.

REGO-FIX Tool Corp. offers new versions of its secuRgrip anti-pullout toolholding system that can be used in any ER collet system, as well as applied in REGO-FIX milling chucks.

EXAIR's new 1" High Power Stainless Steel Flat Super Air Nozzle produces a flat 1" (25mm) wide airstream with a strong blowing force of 16 ounces (462g) when mounted 12" (305mm) from the target.

Walter USA LLC has introduced the M4000, a universal milling system that improves production while reducing tooling requirements, thus reducing costs.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 115.7 zinc die-cast door handles with a latch mechanism in metric sizes.

A line of large CO₂ lenses and mirrors for Mitsubishi and Mazak lasers that are in-stock for 24-hour shipment to allow companies to reduce consumable costs are available from Laser Research Optics.

Sunnen's new HTR all-electric job-shop tube hone combines servo precision and cycle-automation features with constant spindle power and 0.1mm (0.004") stroke repeatability to efficiently hone blind bores or correct tight spots in a bore without operator intervention.

Fixtureworks offers a complete lineup of Imao "One-Touch" fasteners.

Carr Lane Manufacturing is introducing a new system of tooling blocks and fixture plates for quick fixturing change on horizontal machining centers.

Renishaw's Equator shop-floor comparative gauge gets a significant speed boost for single-point probing applications with new touch-trigger probing capability via the TP20 probe, which can now be used in addition to the scanning SP25 probe.

Bosch Rexroth has released version 4.0 of its popular GoTo Products app, a convenient mobile app for customers of Rexroth's GoTo Focused Delivery Program.

With the INOSCREW modular milling system, the tool manufacturer InovaTools says it supports tool and mold construction with a technically sophisticated and cost-effective solution.

The Lee Co.'s new 375 Zero Leak Chek is a miniature check valve featuring a seat with an elastomeric seal to achieve zero leakage.

ABB has unveiled a collaborative robot: YuMi.

Leine and Linde's XHI 801 and XHI 803 rotary encoders provide position and velocity for the generator rotor.

Coherent Inc. offers a platform reportedly designed to deliver all the benefits of ultrafast laser materials processing at a lower price point than previously available. Specifically, RAPID NX combines the best aspects of Coherent's Talisker and RAPID series lasers, including pulse-on-demand and burst mode operation.