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Brass Knuckle’s Lenses Win the War on Fog
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Proprietary coatings create a new standard for anti-fog lenses. Two coatings, BK-Anti-FOG and BK-Anti-FOG+, provide extreme anti-fog performance and improve worker safety and productivity.
Mitutoyo America Releases MCOSMOS Version 5.0 Metrology Suite for CMMs
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What distinguishes MCOSMOS v.5 from its predecessor are the upgrades to its interface, functions, and performance; most notably the new and simplified graphical user interface.
Okuma America Launches Next-Gen Horizontal Machining Center
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The Okuma MA-600HIII brings next-level machining capabilities to the MA-600H family including the new 10K RPM standard spindle, which effectively handles a wide range of applications, from heavy-duty to high-feed machining.
FANUC’s New Robot Designed to Handle Heavy Products
![FANUC, heavy payload industrial robot, M-1000iA, serial-link construction](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ETbjJH5w-300x150.jpeg)
With a 1,000 kg payload, a 3,253 mm horizontal reach, and a 4,297 mm vertical reach, the M-1000iA is capable of handling automotive components, construction materials and battery packs for EVs. Shipping of the product will begin this quarter.
KAAST Offers 5 Axes for All Your Machining Needs
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The V-Mill 600.5X is a 5-axis CNC Vertical Machining Center that uses a massive gantry structure consisting of a base frame, double racks, and stable crossbeam.
Siemens Announces SIMOTICS SD200 Severe-Duty Motor
![Siemens, SIMOTICS SD200, severe-duty motor](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/siemens-nema-lv-motors-severe-duty-300x150.jpg)
The motor in frame size 440 offers 75-to-800 hp output and features 444-5013 cast-iron frames for operation in 460V and 575V ranges.
New Norton Product Guide Simplifies the Selection Process for Right Angle Grinding Abrasives
![Norton Saint Gobain Abrasives, right angle grinding, abrasives](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AA0WmzwQ-300x150.jpeg)
The 24-page guide simplifies proper abrasives selection for varying process steps and materials, including challenging right angle grinding applications.
Kennametal’s FIX8™ for Heavy-Duty Turning Features Eight Cutting Edges per Insert
![Kennametal, inserts, heavy-duty turning, metal removal](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/00gjSDrA-300x150.jpeg)
The new system from Kennametal delivers the highest possible metal removal rates in turning operations with the lowest cost per cutting edge.
Palmgren’s® 18-inch Vertical Band Saw is Two Saws in One
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The Palmgren Vertical Wood/Metal Band Saw features a unitized welded steel frame, cast blade wheels and a large ground cast iron worktable that tilts up to 45 degrees.
Velo3D Qualifies New Superalloy for Use in Its Sapphire® Family of Printers
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New nickel-based powder enhances the capabilities of Velo3D’s end-to-end solution for customers in oil and gas, aviation, energy, space and other high-value applications.
New Shoulder Milling Cutter Reduces Finishing While Boosting Reliability
![Walter USA, shoulder milling cutter](https://neighborly-cakes.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/98CZJJaw-300x150.jpeg)
Walter USA’s cost-effective new M5137 Xtra·tec® shoulder milling cutter is double sided, and features six cutting edges inserts and approach angles of exactly 90°.
HelioCut is the Consumable Upgrade for Powermax® Style Consumables
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American Torch Tip’s HelioCut motionless electrode creates a stronger, more secure connection to torches with no springs attached, which translates into fewer consumable changes and more uptime.