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TURNING CENTERS OFFER SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE
Hardinge Inc. (Elmira, NY) expanded its line of turning centers with the GS 150, GS 200, GS 200/66 and GS 250 machines.
LARGE, HEAVY WORKPIECE MACHINING AT HIGH CUTTING RATES
The VMC 6535-40T from MAG Fadal (Chatsworth, CA) is a robust, economical vertical machining center with a work table size of 75 in (1,905 mm) x 35 in (889 mm) that provides broad flexibility in terms of workpiece size and multiple-part setups. The machine delivers high material removal rates and reduced part cycle times while holding ±.0002 in axis positioning accuracy.
FAST WORK OF THICK AND THIN MATERIALS
Bringing highest laser cutting productivity to a vast range of flat stock applications, the Cincinnati CL-850 laser cutting center makes fast work of thick and thin material with a powerful 5,000 W GE Fanuc laser resonator, advanced cutting head, innovative optics and third-generation linear-motor-drive system.
LARGE BORE, LONG WORK PIECE APPLICATIONS
CENTRIC International, Inc. (Chicago, IL) announces the release of Top-Turn S50 Series Slant Bed CNC Lathes to the Americas. The S50 Series lathes offer a 12 in chuck, a 25 in (367 mm) center height, a 50 in (1,275 mm) swing over bed, and travels of 26 in (622 mm) in X-axis and 78 in (1 m) to 236 in (6 m) in Z-axis.
GAME OVER
Manufacturers Find Perfect Bolt Preload ? Visually: The guessing game of obtaining the optimum bolt preload is over, thanks to a true innovation in bolt indicators.
POCKET MAGNETS IDENTIFY MAGNETIC MATERIAL, POTENTIAL PROFIT
Adams Magnetic Products Co. introduces Pocket Magnets, a handy, magnetic tool that identifies valuable, ferrous materials such as iron and steel. Pocket Magnets are small and convenient to carry with you so that you can readily determine whether something is ferrous.
CO2 OPTICS FOR HIGH POWER LASERS
A full line of CO2 laser optics that are direct OEM replacements for high power lasers such as Amada, Bystronics, Cincinnati, Mazak, Mitsubishi, and Trumpf are available from Laser Research Optics. CO2 Laser Optics for multi-kilowatt laser systems are optimized for 10.6 µm and include lenses in plano-convex and meniscus configurations, molybdenum mirrors for dirty industrial environments, mirrors made from silicon, silicon with enhanced copper-, silver- or DBMR dual band polarization controller reflectance coatings, and ZnSe output couplers.
PUNCH-PINS FASTEN PERMANENTLY TO SHEET METAL WITHOUT DRILLING
Punch-Pins, from Amtak Fasteners, eliminate the need for drilling when attaching light loads, such as nameplates and identification tags, to metal doors, electrical cabinets and steel tubing. The primary application for Punch-Pins is attaching UL Labels to steel fire doors.
SHRINK FIT TOOLHOLDERS OFFER CONSISTENT AND HIGHLY REPEATABLE RESULTS
Lyndex-Nikken’s Shrink Fit Holders are quality designed and constructed for optimum accuracy, rigidity and balance. Featuring solid construction and Japanese engineering, these holders offer minimal variations of unbalance when changing cutting tools.
NEW SOLID CARBIDE MICRO DRILL WITH REINFORCED SHANK
BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. introduces the newest addition to its Sphinx micro drill line. The new drill, made of fine-grained solid carbide, delivers exceptional tool life and consistent process reliability. The solid carbide micro drills are available in diameters from 0.30 mm to 1.50 mm, in steps of .01 mm, with a 3 mm reinforced shank.
COROCUT XS IDEAL FOR MEDICAL AND SMALL PART MACHINING
The CoroCut XS from Sandvik Coromant is designed to produce precision-turned components with diameters as small as 1 mm. The tool provides the accuracy and reliability needed for small part manufacturers specializing in small medical components.
DENSE HOLE VACUUM TABLE FOR FLAT THIN WORKPIECES
Ideal for aerospace, medical, and electronics parts, the new dense dole VacuMate? is the next generation vacuum table from Datron Dynamics. It is designed to swiftly and efficiently secure flat thin workpieces that have very little surface area. Thin stock can now be secured literally within seconds, ready for machining operations.
