In an industry where time is money and shaving a second off part cycle times translates into huge savings, EXSYS Tool Inc. has developed a new modular tool holding system specifically for those high-volume manufacturers using Star CNC brand Swiss-style machines.
Gravograph offers an Automatic Plate Feeder (APF) accessory that increases the productivity of Gravograph LS100, LS100EX, IS400, M40 laser and rotary engraving marking systems.
CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels introduces a line of USA-made surface conditioning belts designed for work in wet or dry applications including cleaning, finishing, blending and deburring.
A line of low absorption laser CO<sub>2</sub> lenses that run cooler than standard lenses to provide focal length stability and help assure consistent cut quality is available from Laser Research Optics.
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduces Enhanced Hole Technology, an integrated set of systems that improve hole-cutting quality on older machines without requiring a complete system upgrade.
The new CUT 2000 OilTech wire EDM from GF AgieCharmilles protects workpiece surfaces by allowing manufacturers to use oil as a dielectric fluid in the machining of tungsten carbide tools for powder metallurgy, progressive dies for magnetic lamination of electric motors and transformers, high-speed stamping tools for mass-produced communication technology components, luxury watch parts and much more.
I-Mark H Series from Columbia Marking Tools is a combination bench-top/handheld dot peen system that is easily programmable and marks metal, plastic or wooden parts at high speed (up to 4 characters per second).
O.M.G. North America has introduced a new Spindle Speeder, adaptable to all CNC Machining Centers, for finish milling, drilling or engraving operations.
CGTech and DP Technology are pleased to announce the availability of the ESPRIT-to-VERICUT Interface. The interface launches VERICUT NC verification, machine simulation and optimization software from within ESPRIT 2012 CAM software.