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Gas regulator redesigned to be more user-friendly
- May 15, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Victor®, an ESAB brand, has announced the introduction of its EDGE™ 2.0 heavy-duty, high-capacity, single-stage cylinder regulator. It is available for all common gases, including acetylene, LP (propane), oxygen, air, hydrogen, CO2, and inert gases. The regulator features a 2 ½-in.-dia....
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Cam handles low-quantity production
- May 15, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
Strack Norma offers the PowerMax® light for production of low quantities or small series in automobile manufacturing. The unit has a minimum service life of 500,000 strokes, which corresponds to the quality Class 2. The company put emphasis on the compatibility of the external dimensions and the...
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Grid encoder tests accuracy of CNC machines
- May 11, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Heidenhain has released the KGM 281 grid encoder for accuracy testing of CNC machines. It is available with a measuring range of Ø 5.5 in. and an increased accuracy of ± 1 µm. The unit’s grid plate with phase grating has an optical measuring standard. It is embedded in a two-piece aluminum...
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Magnetic encoder system provides absolute position information
- May 11, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
The BML-S1G magnetic encoder system with absolute quadrature interface is available from Balluff. Its interface, compatible with incremental A/B input cards, offers absolute position information so that no homing procedure is required. Developed for measuring and positioning tasks in all...
- From The Fabricator
Linear position sensor automatically adapts to number of magnets
- May 11, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Balluff offers a linear position sensor with Ethernet/IP interface. The magnetostrictive system with flexible magnet mode allows the user to work with up to 16 position magnets. Two values can be output for each magnet: position and velocity. The sensor automatically adapts itself to the number of...
Orbital fusion weld head features ultralow profile
- May 10, 2017
- Assembly and Joining
- Product Release
Magnatech has introduced the model M500 head for fusion welding tubes and fittings. The ultralow-profile head is designed for precision welding of fittings and components with minimal straight extensions as short as 0.25 in. It covers sizes 0.125 to 0.500 in. using interchangeable, size-specific...
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Steel band cutter helps reduce risk of operator injury
- May 10, 2017
- Materials Handling
- Product Release
Roura has introduced a steel band cutter that mounts on top of the manufacturer’s hoppers and rotator boxes. The machine breaks down long lengths of steel banding, which because of its size and strength can be hazardous to remove or cut manually, says the company. The resulting small pieces then...
- From The Fabricator
Swivel band saw designed for vertical, angular cuts
- May 9, 2017
- Sawing
- Product Release
DoALL has introduced the S-280CNC StructurALL® miter, CNC automatic, metal cutting band saw. This horizontal structural, scissor-style saw is hydraulically controlled and provides automatic indexing for multiple material feeds. With the controller, the operator only needs to remove the material...
- From The Fabricator
Cut resistance increased in safety gloves
- May 9, 2017
- Safety
- Product Release
Ergodyne has strengthened the cut resistance in its Trades Gloves series. The Armortex®-backed palm on the new ProFlex® 812CR6 Utility + Cut Resistance gloves delivers enhanced protection from cut, slash, and puncture without significant loss of dexterity or flexibility. The cut-resistant...
- From The Fabricator
Self-clinching cable tie-mounts and hooks hold cables to enclosures
- May 9, 2017
- Assembly and Joining
- Product Release
PEM® TY-D® self-clinching cable tie-mounts and hooks from PennEngineering® create secure metal attachment points for mounting wires and cables to electronic chassis or enclosures. The hardware installs in thin steel or aluminum panels, eliminating any need for screws or adhesives, and can be...
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Metals quality analyzer detects, diagnoses production problems
- May 8, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
The Thermo Scientific Explorer 4 analyzer with MQA software offers analysis of nonmetallic inclusions in steel. The platform is a fourth-generation scanning electron microscope/X-ray spectroscopy for high sample throughput in industrial manufacturing. The unit provides metals quality analysis, such...
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Two 3-D printing systems handle prototyping to mass production
- May 8, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Desktop Metal has introduced two 3-D printing systems that cover prototyping to mass production. The DM Studio system is an office-friendly unit for rapid prototyping. It includes a printer and a microwave-enhanced sintering furnace that deliver complex-geometry, 3-D-printed metal parts in an...
- From The Fabricator
Monitor measures laser power beneath processing head
- May 8, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Designed for measuring solid-state laser power up to 8 kW, the Primes Cube from Laser Mechanisms determines laser power directly beneath the processing head, inside the work enclosure and close to the process. The unit’s compact size allows access to tight processing environments. Readings are...
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UV-A inspection lamp withstands dust, water intrusion
- May 5, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
Spectronics Corp. has released the uVision™ 365, a new series of UV-A LED lamps for NDT. Its IP65 rating indicates the unit can be fully covered in dust without intrusion and is protected against jets of water from all directions. The lamp has three UV-A LEDs for fluorescent detection and one...
- From The Fabricator
Roller table motor withstands extreme conditions
- May 4, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
The new Simotics DP roller table motor from Siemens offers a power/torque increase of about 25 percent compared to the previous series. The torsionally resistant ring rib enclosure and bearing plates, made of spheroidal graphite cast iron, are designed for use under harsh mechanical ambient...
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