The Angle-Rite® clamping system from Meridian Stainless helps reduce shrinkage distortion that commonly occurs during tube and pipe welding. The system is designed to allow complete setup, cutting, and welding while the clamp is attached, so the angle and rotation of tube and pipe are maintained...

Heidenhain has introduced the Specto ST 3087 RC length gauge, designed for measurement applications in harsh environments, such as metal cutting production areas. Its IP67-level ingress protection allows parts to be measured directly at the grinding, cutting, or forming location. The gauge has a...

Rockford Systems has introduced the second generation of its SSC1500 control system for hydraulic presses (FTL072) and press brakes (FTL073). It has been upgraded with encoder-based positioning technology, which allows the press operator to set the stop positions for the ram from an LCD keypad,...

Milwaukee Tool has introduced nitrile-dipped gloves that are EN 388-rated and ANSI/ISEA-rated for cut levels 1, 3, and 5. Proprietary knitting provides the protection necessary at these cut levels, and SMARTSWIPE™ technology allows users to access phones or tablets without removing the gloves....

The SHARK-Cut® multipurpose cutting tool from Arno Werkzeuge USA is designed to eliminate the need for multiple cutting tools and inserts for facing, drilling, boring, and turning operations. The tool helps reduce tool setup time and tool indexing time between operations, and it creates room on...

EWM offers the series Titan XQ puls multiprocess MIG/MAG pulse welding machine. It features a number of digital functions, including network compatibility via the Welding 4.0 welding management system ewm Xnet. Welding procedure specifications can be transmitted directly from the planning office to...

PEMSERT® self-clinching flush nuts from PennEngineering® are suitable for attachment applications in thin metal sheets that require load-bearing threads stronger than tapped holes but must remain flat without any protrusions on either side of the sheet. They can be installed before sheet bending...

JMC Rollmasters Div. of Johnston Mfg. Co. Inc. has developed and published the Amazing Mother Tube Calculator™ for tube and pipe producers and product designers. The online calculator uses mathematical algorithms incorporating gauge thickness and bend ratio data to estimate girth changes caused...

Servo-Robot offers the Wiki-Scan weld inspection system. It provides information about numerous weld features, from joint preparations and joint fit-ups to weld bead geometry. To inspect a part, the inspector holds the system up to the welded joint and presses the trigger to take measurements and...

Cob Industries offers the PurgEye® 300 Plus Weld Purge Monitor® from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques. The lightweight, portable gas analyzer indicates oxygen levels down to 1 PPM (accurate to 10 PPM) on a large alphanumeric display to help users achieve oxide-free, zero-color welds. The unit is...

Slugger by Fein has introduced the JME Holemaker III. This magnetic-base drill has a fiber-reinforced motor housing for light weight and durability. The updated magnet allows users to work with ¼-in. materials, and the motor speed is suitable for use with high-strength steel or carbide cutters....

The Fein WSG 7-115 PT angle grinder offers a compact, ergonomic paddle switch design. The 820-W motor allows for maximum speed and torque during grinding applications, and the paddle switch provides immediate shutdown. The threaded hub wheel simplifies accessory changes. Extended-life carbon...

The ProtoMAX® abrasive waterjet from OMAX® Corp. is a compact, self-installed cutting system suitable for prototyping and relatively low-volume cutting of almost any material less than 2 in. thick. It is designed for use in small job shops, engineering classrooms, and for personal use, or as an...

Engineered Material Handling offers AL System™ lamp post workstation cranes. They feature lightweight aluminum track profiles for loads up to 2,200 lbs., T-slot design, anodized enclosed rails, and anti-kickup nylon wheels. The cranes require four upright columns per runway cell, with the crane...