Vortec has introduced spray nozzles for ultrafine droplet-sized sprays suitable for evaporative cooling. They atomize the liquid stream by high-velocity compressed air to create 20- to 200-micron spray droplets. Droplet size and production are not dependent on liquid pressure, and the spray nozzles...

Osborn has introduced the JacksonLea® LeaSpray HP™ spray gun for use with all JacksonLea polishing compounds. It is similar to other powder coating and painting guns but has a design that fits all types of control systems and applications, including hand, automatic, and robotic applications. Its...

Exair’s patented 1/4 NPT No Drip internal-mix 360-degree hollow circular pattern atomizing spray nozzle atomizes fluid and sprays away from the nozzle in all directions. This can provide a smooth, even coating on the inside diameter of a pipe or similar ductwork. The nozzle combines liquid and...

Walter Surface Technologies has introduced the Xcavator™ Type 27 depressed-center grinding wheel with Comfort Max™ technology at the hub of the wheel to minimize vibration. According to the company, the technology reduces operating vibrations by up to 15 percent compared to the previous model....

TRUMPF has introduced the Highspeed and Highspeed Eco nozzles, which the company says boost the feed rate by up to 100 percent for solid-state laser machines that employ fusion cutting with nitrogen. With this technology, the piercing process is faster, and laser power does not need to be...

Orbital stretch-wrapping machines in the TAB Wrapper Tornado line from TAB Industries LLC feature a new, adjustable roping bar that enables the width of the plastic stretch film to be shortened in seconds. Developed to apply the film automatically with a roping effect, the optional roping bar...

Heidenhain has introduced the LIP 6000 miniature linear encoder system, comprising a scanning unit and glass scale. It has the capability to measure to 2-nm resolution with a high speed of 13 FPS at long lengths of scale. The encoder was developed with large mounting tolerances, small interpolation...

VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbH has introduced the XRH111+Robot, a combination of the XRH111 cabinet for comprehensive X-ray inspection of small to medium-size parts and an ABB robot. Its modular setup allows manual inspection, automated defect recognition, and computed tomography in a...

German Machine Tools of America (GMTA) now offers the Arnold compact laser cell for welding small, round components. Available with CO2 or solid-state lasers, the cell offers onboard loading and CNC programming capabilities for mass production or small batches. Workpieces are loaded into the...

Bystronic Inc. has announced the release of the Xpert 80 mobile press brake. Over a bending length of about 5 ft., the machine generates a press capacity of 88 tons in a footprint of less than 10 sq. ft. It handles flexible job shop production with fluctuating batch sizes and varying bent parts, as...

Mazak has designed the new Super Turbo-X 1212 2-D laser using a hybrid platform and a 4- by 4-ft. table. The fully enclosed cutting area meets FDA Class 1 safety standards. The machine incorporates a servo focus torch that helps reduce piercing time and increase productivity, according to the...

The new RoboVent Vista360 ductless, ceiling-mounted dust collector combines the power of a traditional push/pull dust collection system with the flexibility of a stand-alone dust collector. It collects fumes and dust from manual welding, metalworking, and other industrial applications. When a...

Fuji Air Tools has introduced a series of compact angle grinders and sanders and a cutter for metalworking applications. The FA-45 series offers an improved power-to-weight ratio and a lower-profile head than previous models, making these tools suitable for deburring, weld bead removal, and basic...