Product News

GibbsCAM announced availability of two new options for GibbsCAM specifically developed to simplify the 5-axis programming required to make turbomachinery parts.

Unison Corp. announces the introduction of its new 7-axis Model 2850MT CNC microtool grinder.

The new retrofit reCool coolant-through system from REGO-FIX is a quick, cost-effective and low-maintenance way to bring the benefits of internal cooling to the live tooling used in CNC turning operations.

Process dust and powders are controlled by the high volume air cleaning offered by large-capacity dust collectors from Micro Air Clean Air Systems.

Designed for efficiency in high production metal cutting operations, the new Behringer HBE Dynamic Series bandsaws utilize a high torque, frequency-controlled blade drive motor.

The new 76 Series vibratory feeder from Eriez is the largest unit in the company's expansive line-up of compact vibratory feeders and reportedly offers all of the same features and benefits of existing models in a supersize design to meet larger application requirements.

Metabo Corp. has introduced a 5.2 Amp hour (Ah) battery technology.

NVision Inc. recently reverse engineered the rotor assembly, diffusers and diaphragm of a turbine for a major turbomachinery engineering firm in Texas.

Walter USA LLC has unveiled a series of new inserts to its Walter Xtra-tec Point Drill lineup, which reportedly provide the optimal drilling solution for the heat exchanger industry.

OMAX Corp. announced the launch of a version of its Intelli-MAX Software Suite, an intuitive control software that automatically optimizes the tool paths of the company's advanced abrasive waterjet systems. Intelli-MAX 20 incorporates several enhanced features that improve the speed and memory utilization of OMAX waterjets as well as new tools that allow for increased operator efficiency.

Liebherr's new LGG 180 machine for profile and generating grinding combines short grinding times with consistent high large-scale production quality, thanks to a one-table design.

Amacoil/Uhing has announced a linear speed control option for Model RG rolling ring linear drives.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. introduces the high performance BN7000 turning system for the machining of cast iron.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 452.1 and 452.2 vibration/shock absorption mounts, cylindrical type, with stainless steel components, in inch sizes.

STROTHMANN Machines & Handling has received a record order for RoundTracks.

To facilitate the opportunity for machine users to better monitor and implement a predictive motion control system, Leine & Linde introduces a new version of a rotary encoder supporting Condition Monitoring Systems. Called the Model 862 with PROFIBUS DP, this robust mechanical structure from Heidenhain is now a part of Leine & Linde's long history of operation in tough motion control environments, such as seen within the steel, paper and wind power equipment industries, to name a few.

The HAIMER-developed endmill geometries are based on an unequal flute and helix design for chatter-free high-end machining, according to the company.

Sandvik Coromant's exchangeable-head (EH) system includes a wide assortment of solid carbide heads, indexable milling cutters, boring heads, integrated machine adaptors and different shanks.

Makino introduces the newest addition to its family of 5-axis vertical machining centers, the D800Z.

The Brother M140X1 from Yamazen works best in mass-production parts processing. This compact, multitasking machine has an added turning function in conjunction with Brother's high-speed mill and tapping.