System for Making Precise MarksMay 1, 2013"SIC Marking announced the newly designed model e8c153z-a dot peen marking system with a programmable Z-axis that provides repeatability. Upgrading the design brings new features like improved operator visibility with lighted work area that will help SIC continue to meet the demands of industry," said a company spokesperson.
The model e8c153z-a offers a large marking window of 160 mm x 100 mm (6.3" x 3.9"), for high quality marks on varying marking surfaces on one work piece. "The tungsten carbide stylus assembly equipped with a patented aut...
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Mazak Northeast Event Targets Aerospace, Medical Manufacturing TechnologyMay 1, 2013In support of the growing aerospace and medical industries, Mazak Corporation is hosting a Discover More With Mazak event at its Northeast Technology Center in Windsor Locks, CT, May 14-16 from 9 AM - 7 PM daily.
At the event, Mazak machine tools will be showcased through real-world application machining demonstrations. These include aerospace hard-metal machining on a HORIZONTAL CENTER NEXUS 6800 HM (Hard Metal Package) and medical implant machining on a VERTICAL CENTER NEXUS COMPACT. Additionally, new Mazak machines debuted for the first t...
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Mountz Launches New Website DesignMay 1, 2013Mountz, Inc. has completed a redesign of its website, www.mountztorque.com . It is intended to provide quick and easy access to essential torque information and richer online content for engineers. Content includes torque tips, training tips, tool calibration guides, tool selection advice, updates to torque standards, videos, case studies and application stories to help enhance knowledge of torque and correct tool use.
The site includes two web applications: Torque Tool Selector and Torque Conversion Calculator. The Torque Tool Selector help...
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Combination Abrasive Nylon Disc BrushesMay 1, 2013Brush Research Manufacturing's new abrasive disc brushes contain a combination of ceramic and silicon carbide filament designed to produce maximum burr removal rates while providing an ideal surface finish.
The discs are manufactured using a fiber reinforced thermoplastic base designed for less vibration and greater process repeatability. A professional grade tool holder provides lubrication from the inside of the brush for improved tool life and cutting action.
The brushes are available in two styles: Dot Style for general purpose deburr...
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Insert Features Extra Cutting EdgeMay 1, 2013ISCAR is offering the ISCAR HELIQMILL 390 line, its recent development of helical cutting edge inserts. The new line features a triangular insert with an extra cutting edge. According to ISCAR, an insert with three edges has a stronger structure and its clamping into the pocket features higher rigidity.
The length of the cutting edge of an insert with three edges is the same as in an insert with two: the new inserts are available with 10 and 15 mm cutting edge lengths. "The advanced cutting geometry of the new insert results in a precise 90 ...
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Name Change to DMG / Mori Seiki / Ellison TechnologiesMay 1, 2013Ellison Technologies, CNC machine tool distributor in North America, announced they will now be doing business as: DMG / Mori Seiki / Ellison Technologies, a division of Ellison Technologies, Inc. "This name change is part of rebranding efforts demonstrating commitment to and partnership with DMG / Mori Seiki which will result in better customer relationships, brand awareness, market identification and overall growth of the company. The new company name will benefit customers by giving them a more direct, seamless and personal relationship betw...
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