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Easy Load System for Fast Tool Changes in Robotic Operations
The receiver and adapter combination in the Easy Load manual tool changer from Norgren requires only one person to load or unload tooling and makes tool changeover easier than ever for Tri-Axis, Tandem and other robotic processes.
Turnkey, Custom Engineered Workholding Services for Prismatic & Turning Machining
Kitagawa North-Tech provides turnkey systems for machine shops that face productivity challenges or specific machining problems in their vertical, horizontal, multi-axis prismatic milling and turning, forging and casting operations.
One Closer, Four Work Holding Systems
Flex Grip closers from Lexair can boost productivity in 4-axis, 5-axis, rotary indexer and stationary machining operations by reducing set up times with 10 second collet change capability and .0002 in part accuracy.
Welding Product Showcase
Take a closer look at some of the latest advances in welding equipment and accessories that might help you increase productivity, improve quality and reduce costs.
Metal Forming & Fabricating Product Showcase
Take a closer look at some of the latest advances in metal fabrication machinery, software and accessories that might help you increase productivity, improve quality and reduce costs.
Magnetic Safety System for Easier, Safer Front Loading of Punches on Press Brakes
The Maglock magnetic safety system on American Precision Style press brake tooling from Mate Precision Tooling attaches and seats the punch to the holder with no separation between the surfaces. Punches install facing forward or backward with magnetic power and simple tangs for front loading.
Superabrasive Wheels Grind Difficult Materials Substantially Faster
HPL Grinding Wheels from Meister Abrasives combine high-end CBN crystals fixed with durable, porous, intrinsically lubricated bonding matrix to allow substantially faster grinding of difficult materials.
Devil in the (Metal Cutting) Details
Metal Devil Diamond Edge Cut-off Wheels from M. K. Morse dissipate heat fast for long life and faster cutting of metal studs, structural steel, stainless tubing, rebar and cast iron, and more on high rpm angle grinders, circular saws, gas powered saws and abrasive chop saws.
Instant Access to Help with Tooling
With the free Ifind app from Sandvik Coromant, purchasers, engineers and machine operators can instantly access extensive information about the entire tooling process, from selection to sourcing, including tool information, recommendations, availability and prices.
Parallel Keepers Provide Unparalleled Grip for Workholding
Hardened steel Parallel Keepers from STA-PUT123 offer an unparalleled grip for holding small parts down to 1/8 in, as well as the largest part that will fit in a full open vice.
Flexible Microfinishing System for Cylindrical Bearing Journals on Crankshafts
The Worldstar 1680 CNC microfinishing system from IMPCO polishes the critical cylindrical bearing journals of a range of different size crankshafts to micron tolerances consistently and automatically, without the need to manually change and reposition the tooling, reducing changeover time from many hours to a few minutes.
Inserts for High Precision Hard Turning and Hardened Steel Machining
The BNC2010 Grade from Sumitomo is designed for high precision hard turning, using a CBN substrate coated with a TiCN layer to achieve excellent surface finish while reducing wear.
