Products
Tool Transport For 5S Applications
Economical tool transport for a variety of V-flange and HSK CNC-tool holders is available from Huot in the form of its ToolScoot Tree. Designed for 5S applications, it secures spanner wrenches, toolholders, collets and cutting tools in one central location.
Read MoreZero-Footprint SCARA Robot
Designed to improve cycle time, Epson’s zero-footprint RS3 SCARA robot provides larger work envelope access for 450 degrees of axis rotation and omni-directional access.
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Zero-Point Clamping System(2)
According to manufacturer Hainbuch, the capteX zero-point clamping system cannot be harmed by the centrifugal forces in turning jobs or in the extreme static transverse forces associated with milling. Using a ring mechanism with sliding wedges, the interface can be stably fixed into place.
Read MoreGrinding Wheel Resists Heat, Wear
During high performance grinding processes, heat builds up in the grinding area. Increasing wear forces weaken the grain and bond structure.
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Soap For Machinists
Developed for machinists to prevent skin irritation resulting from contact with metalworking fluid, Uncle Earl’s Soap for Machinists is formulated to remove shop grease, oils and grime. Produced by Zebra Skimmers, a manufacturer of oil skimmers and fluid maintenance equipment, the soap is designed to alleviate dry, cracked and burning hands—a common problem associated with the use of metalworking fluids—without the use of abrasives or barrier creams.
Read MoreHigh-Performance Universal CNC Lathe
Ganesh says its KSL-7612T heavy-duty boxway CNC turning center with Fanuc control is suited for manufacturers looking to reduce cost. It features full bar, chuck and shaft machining capability; 3" bar capacity; a 10" chuck; a 15.
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Quick-Change Clamping System
Jergen’s zero-point clamping system is designed to reduce setup time while increasing accuracy and repeatability. Combining ease of alignment, high-accuracy positioning and high clamping forces with hydraulic or pneumatic actuation, the clamping system offers individual modules, complete systems and plates, design assistance and technical assistance.
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Flexible Production System
A manufacturing concept for flexible production of prismatic powertrain components—from engine blocks to transmission housings—is offered by Heller Machine Tools. The company’s ModuleLine System (MLS) allows manufacturers to respond to changes in part designs or volumes.
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Permanent Locator Capsules
Stevens’ locator capsules are permanently installed in holding fixtures for attachment and repeatable location on base surfaces. This reduces time that could be lost in rounding up and installing loose hardware for mounting and locating holding fixtures, the company says.
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Heavy-Duty Recirculating Ovens
Series 4099 ovens from Lucifer Furnaces are large, high-velocity models for tempering, annealing, stress relieving, shrink fitting and heat treating large workloads. Designed for operation at temperatures ranging to 1,400°F, the ovens are equipped with a roof-mounted alloy recirculating fan to provide a vertical air flow pattern for uniform temperature throughout the chamber.
Read MoreAir Nozzle Improves Spot Cooling
The Silvent F1 air nozzle is designed for improved spot cooling applications to maintain reduced temperature during the machining process. The nozzle’s design permits independent adjustment of airflow and temperature at the cutting site, which allows the operator to easily set air consumption in relation to the cold fraction required.
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Virtual Drive Document Management System
MIE Docs from MIE Solutions manages company documents by creating a virtual drive on a network where employees can share the files using Windows Explorer. Right-clicking on folders or files enables a context menu system, which allows users to add, delete, check-in, check-out and manage virtually all attributes of the file.
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