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Dana named Innovation Supplier of the Year by FCA
- May 16, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Dana Inc., Maumee, Ohio, has been honored by FCA US LLC as the 2017 Innovation Supplier of the Year for North America. The award recognizes extraordinary commitment to innovation, quality, warranty, cost, delivery, and the foundational principles of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. Dana was...
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Water-based rust preventive forms clear, dry film
- May 16, 2017
- Shop Management
- Product Release
Cortec® Corp. has developed EcoCorr™ water-based rust preventive that offers corrosion protection while reducing carbon footprint. Powered by Nano VpCI®, the product serves as an alternative to oil-based rust preventives for temporary indoor protection of equipment and components. When applied...
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Custom machine performs peening of grab bars
- May 16, 2017
- Finishing
- Product Release
Guyson has completed a custom grab bar peening machine for the commercial restroom industry. The cabinet is equipped with a 100-in. linear actuator with encoder to blast parts up to 105 in. The part enters the cabinet and is rotated at high velocity while four pressure nozzles blast the part to...
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Two-speed magnetic drill offers 6-in. depth of cut
- May 16, 2017
- Power Tools
- Product Release
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released a new portable magnetic drill, the HMD918. It features a high-torque motor and extended 6-in. drilling depth to give metal fabricators more options to drill deep holes in steel, whether a solid piece of material or multiple stacked plates. A 2-gal. pressurized coolant...
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CAD/CAM nesting software updated
- May 15, 2017
- Manufacturing Software
- Product Release
Hypertherm has announced a version update to its ProNest® advanced CAD/CAM nesting software for automated cutting. ProNest 2017 v12.1 contains more than a dozen new features, from common-line cut sequencing to ERP integration to machine interface modules. The new dynamic align feature allows users...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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