Product News

With InfiniteFocusSL from Alicona, a new and cost efficient measurement device for the 3D characterization of micro structured surfaces is available and be displayed at IMTS 2012, booth E5344.

A variety of quality-constructed, very versatile universal ball and socket shields are available from Rockford Systems Inc.

Metronix Meßgeräte und Elektronik GmbH, Braunschweig, Germany, has added Safe Torque Off functionality to its DIS-2 decentralized drive system, which can be used as a smart drive or mounted on a servo to create a standalone smart motor.

Kentech Inc. announces the release of our new and enhanced versions of its KipwareM and KipwareT Conversational CNC Programming Software for Milling and Turning.

Diehl Steel A-2 air hardening tool steel offers good wear resistance and machinability, high compressive strength and very good non-deforming properties.

Race Engine shops can now CNC port cylinder heads and blueprint and machine engine blocks on the same machine with no fixtures to swap or realign. The latest CENTROID A560 5-axis machine tool with its patented ball screw driven 5th axis articulating head comes from a long line of CENTROID machines designed specifically for Internal Combustion Engine rebuilding, development and hot rodding.

With the introduction of the MarSurf XR 1 surface measuring system, Mahr has bridged the gap between portable surface measuring devices and larger, full-featured, PC-based surface measurement and evaluation systems.

GenSwiss announces new MULTIDEC 3000 coolant through tool holders that incorporate an internal coolant jet stream aimed at the 3000 series insert edge providing optimal lubrication and cooling, longer insert life for the full range of front turning, back turning, grooving, and threading operations.

Triumph Aerostructures' Vought Commercial Division has ordered two MAG Precision Mill/Trim (PMT) gantry systems for its Hawthorne, CA plant to keep pace with strong market demand. The two high-speed PMT gantries, inaugurating a new high-performance router platform, will be used to produce aluminum wide-body fuselage skins for next-generation commercial aircraft.

The new range of integrated laser i 103 l-g from SIC Marking meets marking needs on plastic or metallic parts which are subjected to close tolerances or very high rates of production.

Themm²0 from Stor-Loc combines multi-width and multi-height drawers into one Single Cabinet Housing.

OPEN MIND Technologies AG introduces the new version of its hyperMILL CAM solution.

Ingersoll Rand has launched a powerful cordless Impactool as part of its Ingersoll Rand branded products portfolio.

Eriez Hydroflow Automatic Vacuum Filtration Systems work continuously with minimal operator attention and provides consistent solids separation, maximum coolant life and increased productivity for the metalworking industry.

Ultralast wheels from premium caster, wheel and trailer manufacturer Hamilton Caster are built to last, even under heavy loads and with continuous, higher-speed use.

Several machine tool manufacturers, including Nakamura, are transitioning over to bolt-on style turrets for their horizontal lathes because these solutions are more robust and easier to use than VDI designs. In response, EXSYS Tool Inc. is introducing a new bolt-on mounting PRECI-FLEX Modular Tooling System for most Nakamura machines equipped with bolt-on style turrets.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced a Norton Abrasives Grinding App.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers series GN 817.4 Steel or Stainless Steel Indexing Plungers with T-Handle, with and without Rest Position, in metric sizes.

The new VAST XTR gold probe from Carl Zeiss enables flexible and highly accurate measurements in industrial measuring, thus considerably increasing productivity and flexibility for operators.

Peddinghaus Corp. has developed material handling to suit the needs of the largest and smallest of fab shops.