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SAFETY LASER SCANNER FOR WELDING STATIONS MACHINE TOOLS
The highly flexible and easily configurable detection zones of the OS32C Safety Laser Scanner from Omron Scientific Technologies create a powerful safety solution for welding stations and machine tools.
DUST AND FUME COLLECTION EQUIPMENT
This comprehensive electronic catalog from Camfil Farr provides in-depth data on cartridge collectors and engineering information on dust and fume collection equipment for all types of applications.
MID-RANGE PRESS BRAKES SAVE UP TO 30 PERCENT IN ENERGY COSTS
An Energy Reduction System (ERS) is featured on PPEC series press brakes from LVD Strippit that now include machines from 35 tons to 220 tons in bend lengths from 1500 mm to 4270 mm.
VACUUM LIFTER FOR PRECISION COIL HANDLING
The VPFL-4 Air-Powered Vacuum Lifter from Anver uses an “X” frame with adjustable suction pads and spring suspensions to accommodate and grip precision metal coils up to 4 ft diameter without damage from a skid to a machine.
WATERJET SOFTWARE FOR ETCHING 3D PATTERNS
Intelli-ETCH software from OMAX enables abrasive waterjet machining centers to create 3D patterns in a wide array of materials without any special accessories or tools, allowing cutting and etching of parts to take place in a single setup.
WATERJET PARTS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Barton Mines added web ordering to its online parts catalog that includes Genuine Flow® and OMAX® parts, and Barton exclusives such as HydroBloc bricks and the TRIDENT-2 Diamond Cutting Head.
ROBOTIC FINISHING FOR TIGHT TOLERANCE CHAMFERING, DEBURRING
The mobile PerfectEdge system from Motoman combines a full-function six-axis industrial robot with a precision indexer for tight tolerance chamfering, deburring or finishing, and offers a non-touch teach method of programming.
CNC MULTISPINDLE PRODUCTION CENTER OFFERS NEW DIMENSION OF ACCURACY
Quick cycle times, the precision of a single spindle turning center, and rapid changeover to handle a wide range of parts make the ZPS 642 CNC multispindle production center from ZPS America ideal for high-volume production.
EXPANDED LINE OF DEPRESSED CENTER RIGHT-ANGLE GRINDING WHEELS
The BEST offering of Norzon Plus, BETTER offering of Charger Plus and GOOD offering of Gemini and Norton Metal from Saint-Gobain Abrasives-Norton include high-performance enhancements that lower the costs of cutting, notching, grinding, finishing and other applications.
PUMP UPGRADE MAXIMIZES WATERJET CUTTING UPTIME
The EnduroMAX Pump from OMAX advances waterjet technology by providing double the operating life of previous pumps, which makes part processing faster, lowers operating costs and makes maintenance easier.
HOT AIR KNIFE SYSTEMS DRY METAL PARTS BETTER THAN COMPRESSED AIR
Hot Air Knife Systems from the Malcom Company dry machined metal, cast, or stamped parts by blowing up to 1,000 deg F heated air at up to 4.5 psi using one or more hot air blowers, specialty deflectors, air nozzles or tunnels.
PIPE SANDER/GRINDER PRODUCES MIRROR FINISH ON STAINLESS STEEL, ALUMINUM
The PIPE-MAX combination weld seam grinder and pipe sander from CS Unitec renders weld seams invisible and can produce satin to mirror finishes on stainless steel, aluminum and high-quality metals.
