Product News

With the GrindSmartNano5, Swiss grinding machine manufacturer Rollomatic has developed a high-performance grinding machine for the series production of dental and medical tools that not only grinds an impressive range of tools, but does so fully automatically, without any operator intervention.

The DOVEIQGRIP line from Iscar Metals is an evolution of the successful TIGER wide grooving inserts family.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers six series of high quality, RoHS-compliant casters with inch size top plates, in addition to its extensive line of metric wheels and casters.

Kurt Workholding HD690 vise is a pull-type vise with a 9-inch jaw opening for clamping larger parts with minimal stationary jaw deflection.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc.'s new WGX Wave Mill Series, used for all facemilling applications, features excellent surface finish and eliminates burrs due to a unique insert chipbreaker design.

FLP Tooling distributes the new Applitec Modu-Line holders designed specifically for the Tornos ST26 machine: the ML16-SWISS-ST26 and ML16-SWISS-ST26-JET.

An upgraded welding end prep tool for machining high temperature, high pressure pipe used on severe-duty offshore piping systems and shale pumping stations is being introduced by ESCO Tool.

Walter Surface Technologies announced the launch of CleanBox Flow, the newest addition to the family of Bio-Circle manual industrial parts washing systems.

MultiCam announces that its new, 4th generation CNC knife option is available on a wide range of cutting platforms.

Soft blank top jaws from Dillon Manufacturing Inc. provide a smooth gripping surface, low T.I.R. (Total Indicator Reading), and have high holding power due to increased part contact.

The NSA plus module for the VEROS quick change pallet system from Schunk Inc. reportedly ensures maximum precision for automated machine loading.

All motors normally need two separate cables: one for the motor speed encoder and the other for the motor power supply. With the Hybrid Motor Cable Project called HMC 6, HEIDENHAIN has integrated the encoder lines into the power cable so now only one cable is needed between a synchronous motor and electrical cabinet.

Nanovea introduced in 2013 the N3 line dedicated to providing high-end measurement technology to the broader market.

A manufacturer of commercial truck cabs had concerns about potential damage to aluminum stringers it needed to transport from its warehouse kitting operations to production lines. The aluminum stringers are 2' and 4' slender products and susceptible to damage if not handled properly. They were looking for carts that would allow them to easily load and unload the stringers then safely transport them through the plant. They turned to Creform Corp. to provide a solution.

EXSYS Tool Inc. says its PRECI-FLEX Compensating Clutch system for Okuma CNC turning centers enables users to "float" away misalignment between turret drive motors and toolholders, leading to smoother operation, better surface finishes and longer tool life.

KOMA Precision Inc. introduces a new line of high accuracy, high rigidity, energy saving and zero maintenance rotary tables from Tsudakoma.

The SE30 sump cleaner/filter from CECOR has six wheels for easy maneuverability and longitudinal fork sleeves for stable forklift transport.

A line of Type 27 cotton-fiber abrasive grinding and blending wheels that provide smooth controlled grinding action, run cool, and are non-loading on aluminum is available from Rex-Cut Abrasives.

The right-hand and left-hand versions of the EMCO Maier VT 160 and VT 250, when linked with one of three basic conveyor options--oval, meander, and crossover-meander designs--provide a complete machining solution for workpieces with diameters of up to 250mm, a workpiece weight of 8 kg, and a workpiece height of 150mm with 30 workpieces (oval) or 50 workpieces (meander).

WARDJet has introduced the Emerald 0606 (2' x 2') and the Emerald 0612 (2' x 4') to its existing Emerald Series Line of low-cost, American-made waterjets.