Product News

The Programmable and Modular PCU Safety Control Unit from Tapeswitch Corp. bridges the gap in technology between traditional safety relays and PLC systems for safety device integration for machinery builders, rebuilders, and users.

Cast iron milling is the next machining area covered by the new grades with Inveio from Sandvik Coromant. Having already introduced the grade GC4325 for steel turning, the cutting tools supplier introduces GC3330, a wear-resistant first choice grade for cast iron milling.

Iscar Metals is introducing new small-sized cost saving inserts. In many turning applications, machinists tend to use larger inserts than are actually required for the machining parameters being applied. To fill the need, Iscar is introducing a wide range of ISOTURN small sized inserts, which provide an economical advantage regarding cost per cutting edge.

New stack drill from Kennametal for aerospace composite/titanium stacks can operate with through-coolant or without for superior chip evacuation.

oelheld U.S. introduces SintoGrind 353, a premium gear grinding fluid formulated from pure synthetic base stocks.

SGS Tool Co. has added a new series of 6-Flute High Performance End Mills to its offering.

The REGO-FIX reCool system now provides the benefits of through-tool-coolant capability to users of SUHNER automated quill-feed drilling units.

American National Carbide (ANC) has announced improvements in its flagship grades for machining steels in the ISO P classification.

Hardinge announces the release of several new Swiss collets which will be sold as standard items.

Hexagon Metrology announced the launch of the 7.10.7 SF, a new generation of shop floor coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) specially designed to excel in harsh industrial environments.

Manufactured from 4140 heat treated steel, Dillon Jaw Nuts and Keys reportedly provide superior wear resistance, impact resistance, higher tensile strength, and extended jaw nut, which significantly outperforms jaws made from case hardened 1018 steel.

HEIDENHAIN offers the IPC 6641, a new industrial PC for machine tools.

A new series of protective sapphire windows for 1µm optics that offer superior durability to zinc-sulfide and fused silica lenses is being introduced by Laser Research Optics.

The ZG and ZS (pictured) manual lathe chucks from Röhm Products of America feature enhanced designs that include control edges for adjustability, safety adapters to regulate force and spray water rims that protect machine tool spindles.

The compact EPPINGER Gear Hobbing Attachment from EXSYS Tool Inc. packs the power, precision and versatility to generate highly accurate external gear teeth on a range of shaft-type components.

General Inspection LLC recently redesigned and improved the Gi-100; the new Gi-100DT features a dial table style glass top, which allows the parts to be stable.

NVision introduces the RoboScanner, a lightweight, turn-key laser scanning system that offers fully automated scanning with 3D analysis.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers a variety of U-handles that can be purchased in customized lengths and bends to suit particular applications.

Renishaw's new SPRINT system incorporates a new generation of on-machine analog scanning technology to allow fast and accurate form and profile data capture from both prismatic and complex 3D components.

With the high demands of today's market for the latest innovative technology, Sodick Inc. is continuously working on R&D for new machines that are faster, more accurate and achieve a finer surface finish. The most recent line of machines to be included in Sodick's product range is the SL-G Wire EDM Machine range.