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Pressure washers, steam cleaners introduced Sioux Corp. has introduced the E-series all-electric line of pressure washers and steam cleaners. Each machine has a compact, portable design...
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Double swivel band saw has quick-slide vise Scotchman® Industries has introduced the DS-20 double swivel, 20-in. band saw. The horizontal band saw swings 45 degrees right or 60 degrees...
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3-D scanner captures images from all angles, combines them into one Exact Metrology Inc. has introduced the MH 3-D scanner from Artec. The lightweight, hand-held 3-D scanner allows users to scan target objects from...
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Midrange press brake automatically selects bend sequences Bystronic has introduced a new version of its midrange press brake, the EP series. The new machine, equipped with the Cybelec DNC 880S 2D control,...
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Vacuum lifter attaches to contoured structures, vessels Anver Corp. has introduced the VPFL4-20-AIR series vacuum generator, a below-the-hook vacuum lifter that attaches to contoured structures and...
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Pipe cutting machine's operating system converts 3-D coordinates into tubular structures in XML format Vernon Tool has announced that the WinMPM™ operating system on its pipe cutting machines now seamlessly converts 3-D coordinates into...
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Press brake monitoring system detects even small foreign bodies Pilz offers the PSENvip camera-based protection system for visual monitoring of press brake bending processes. When installed on the upper die...
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Belt, disk finishing machine's belt section can be positioned vertically or horizontally Dayton's combination belt and disk finishing machines are suitable for grinding, sanding, polishing, deburring, and finishing on metal and other...
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Virtual welder training system developed Fronius has developed Virtual Welding, a training tool that consists of a simulated torch and workpiece, a PC, and a screen. The arc and the...
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Digitizing waterjet allows reverse engineering WARDJet offers a waterjet system with a digitizing capability, allowing reverse engineering of physical parts that have no drawings or electron...
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Tube straightening machine incorporates multiple bending feature Bronx/Taylor-Wilson offers the 10.CR.5 cross-roll tube straightening machine. The 10-roll design can straighten to stringent tolerances at high...
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Drop carbide dispenser features improved deposition control Mavrix Automatic Welding has redesigned its drop carbide dispensing system to improve the control over the rate of deposited carbide into the weld...
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Mounted points aid in blending corner welds inside stainless steel tanks, fabrications A line of mounted points for blending corner welds inside stainless steel tanks and fabrications is available from Rex-Cut Products Inc. The...
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Stretch film suitable for stabilizing odd-shaped loads Yellow Jacket, marketed by ITW-GaleWrap, offers Jacket Wrap™ machine film for use with Yellow Jacket machines for securing palletized loads...
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Flowmeter enables nonintrusive pipe flow measurement Shenitech LLC has announced the availability of its third-generation STUF-300F1B wall-mount transit-time flowmeter. Designed for nonintrusive...
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Metalworking fluid works with cast and wrought-iron aluminum alloys, stainless steels, titanium, and high nickel alloys Chemetall has introduced Tech-Cool® 35052, a premium-grade, chlorine EP-activated, heavy-duty, semisynthetic metalworking fluid designed for...
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DC power sources designed for mechanized SAW, GMAW ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the LAF DC power sources. The three-phase, fan-cooled DC welding power sources are designed for...
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Airless, swing-table shotblast system introduced Viking Blast & Wash Systems has announced the release of the 36 ST airless, swing-table shotblast system. The worktable is attached to the blast...
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Fume extraction hoods suitable for robotic and hard automation systems Lincoln Electric Automation has introduced fume extraction hoods for robotic and hard automation systems. The Statiflex® filter bank...
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Redesigned safety glasses come in eight different configurations ArcOne's® redesigned 5000 Series safety glasses combine style and comfort in a lightweight frame. The 5000 series comes in eight different...
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Hard hat respiratory system retrofits to welding helmets ArcOne's® new Clean-Air Flow™ respiratory system with hard hat is the first of its kind allowing welders to retrofit any ArcOne welding...
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Hybrid linear bearing combines rolling, sliding The DryLin® WJRM hybrid bearing from igus®, a manufacturer of cable carrier systems for automated machinery, has developed with the goal...
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Horizontal guiding system designed for long travel applications Metal chips can be a problem in long travel or gliding cable carrier applications. To combat this, igus® has developed Guidelok, a horizontal...
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Energy tube cable carrier is airtight igus®, a manufacturer of cable carrier systems for automated machinery, has developed the RX energy tube especially for the machine-tool...
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Online program simplifies cable carrier configuration igus® Inc. has announced the launch of a new E-Chain® Configurator program that enables users to custom build a cable carrier with cables...
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Power press safety sign comes in two sizes Danray Products LLC has released a new safety sign for power presses. Registered with the U.S. copyright office, the sign addresses the main...
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Automated tube cutting system combines material handling, software, and single CNC workstation Han-Kwang offers the series TL automated tube cutting system. It combines tube cutting technology with material handling, tubing software, and a...
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Electromechanical NC joining module allows close spacing on assembly line Kistler has developed the Type 2152B electromechanical NC joining module for applications such as press fitting valve seat rings and valve guides....
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Weld antispatter available in automatic refilling spray bottle Walter Surface Technologies offers Air Force AF-Weld antispatter product in a patented automatic refilling spray bottle. The system comprises an...
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Servo-electric bender performs multi functions with standard tooling The Fast Bend is the newest member of the Prima Finn-Power servo-electric bender family. It can bend five different parts with different...
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Air filtration unit requires no ductwork RoboVent has introduced the WeldPro XT series air filtration unit for controlling weld smoke and fumes. The unit is a self-contained weld station...
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Clamshell pipe machining tools built for machining 2 to 48-in. tube, pipe on job site H&S Tool has introduced the AFC line of clamshell pipe machining tools. The 10 models in the series have been designed and built for machining...
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Two plasma consumable kits introduced Hypertherm has introduced two consumable kits for its Powermax systems. The all-in-one kit is for hand-held cutting and contains up to four...
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SAW flux packaging for high-production applications introduced ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the BigBag for delivering flux for high-production SAW applications. The woven polypropylene bag,...
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Pneumatic rod lock addresses overtraveling, drifting, bouncing, reverse traveling Advanced Machine & Eng. Co. has introduced the AMLOK® RLN series power-off pneumatic rod lock to help solve problems of overtraveling,...
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Automatic carbide circular cold saw cuts up to 5.0-in.-rounds, 5.3-in. squares The HCS 150 Behringer Eisele automatic carbide circular cold saw is available from Behringer Saws Inc. It cuts rounds up to 5.9 in. in diameter...
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Push-pull welding guns designed for aluminum fabrication, production welding environments Lincoln Electric has introduced two push-pull welding gun models for aluminum fabrication and production welding environments. The Panther™...
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Pressure valve runs multiple waterjets Jet Edge's patented Dual Pressure Valve® helps increase waterjet cutting productivity by allowing waterjet operators to control water pressure...
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Radial-shape flap disk recommended for angle grinders with at least 1,200 W output The POLIFAN® Curve SG-Plus flap disk from PFERD INC. precision-grinds fillet welds on steel and stainless steel workpieces. The radial shape...
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End prep blades feature heat transfer chip breaker Esco Tool offers MILLHOG® cutter blades for its welding end prep tools. Made from T-15 tool steel and TiN-coated for lubricity, the blades...
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Crimping machines accommodate both small and large assemblies Lillbacka Powerco has introduced the Finn-Power 120 UC and 140 UC crimping machines for tube and pipe, hose assemblies, and other fastening and...
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Tube bending tooling alternative to solid wiper tooling Bend Tooling Inc. has introduced the patent-pending High-Pressure Wiper System™ as an alternative to solid wiper tooling. It is an assembly...
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Plate saws available for both traverse and longitudinal sawing Pat Mooney Saws offers the Nishijimax NHC-SQA automatic plate saws in two models. The NHC-850SQA is designed for traverse sawing of plate up to 3...
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Servo press control automatically saves up to 10 stages of upper, lower slide movement limits per cycle Wintriss Controls has introduced a new version of its SmartPAC 2 servo press automation control. It uses a linear sensor to monitor the slide...
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Manual cold saw suitable for prototype, limited production work Kalamazoo Machine Tool has introduced the model C315/350 manual cold saw. The saw uses a solid, hinge-type design that makes it suitable for...
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Air dryer for laser purge helps protect system's mirrors Parker Hannifin has introduced a line of Balston— air dryers for purging of industrial laser plenums, which protect the laser system's...
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Automated barrier door prevents entry into robotic welding machine area Frommelt Safety Products offers the Slimline automated barrier door for robotic welding applications. The unit helps eliminate weld flash and...
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Pop-up transfer conveyor handles up to 250 lbs. TKF offers a light-duty, pop-up transfer conveyor that handles loads up to 250 lbs. The conveyor uses compact, motorized, roller-driven strands...
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Automated stop/gauge, pusher system attaches to new or existing cold saws, punch presses, ironworkers TigerStop® offers automatic stop/gauge and pusher systems that attach to new or existing cold saws, punch presses, and ironworkers. They can...
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Abrasive grinding wheels remove heavy welds with minimal vibration A line of abrasive grinding wheels for removing heavy welds from stainless, mild, and carbon steel with minimal vibration is available from...
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