Gasparini offers the GPS4, a sensor embedded into the press brake die that measures the profile angle within the die cavity mechanically. It is designed to combat problems with springback. The sensor allows the bending of complex shapes with Z-bends or with narrow flanges. Surface finish has no...

Gasparini has introduced the X-Press press brake with ACSG active crowning. A sensor in the ram detects bowing. Cylinders in the table raise the die, while another sensor measures the height. When the two values are equal, punch and die are at the same distance, and the profile has a constant angle...

Mate’s new SuperMax™ is a hard, wear-resistant, lubricious coating for punch press tooling. It acts as a barrier between the punch and sheet metal to help improve stripping, reduce galling and slug pulling, and extend tool life. The proprietary coating outperforms currently available...

Ergodyne has introduced N-Ferno® disposable foot warmers (model 6995). The disposable, one-size-fits-all foot warming pack provides additional heat inside footwear. Workers activate the foot warmers by opening the pack. The all-natural ingredients heat up quickly as soon as they come in contact...

PennEngineering® offers variations of PEM® self-clinching nuts, studs, and standoffs designed to allow for close-to-edge placement in thin metal assemblies without compromising the host sheet or fastener. Their engineering reduces the standard minimum distance for hole-centerline-to-edge required...

Techniks offers EZ-Lift magnets for loading and unloading ferrous stock, including plate, block, and round steel and press molds. The user centers the magnet on the metal to be lifted and turns the lever to engage the magnet. The units feature rare-earth magnets rated to lift up to 6,600 lbs....

Thermo Scientific offers the Niton XL5 analyzer, designed for assessing the chemical composition of metals. According to the company, it is the smallest, lightest-weight XRF alloy analyzer on the market. Weighing 2.8 lbs., the analyzer enables operators to access difficult-to-reach areas and...

Hexagon Metrology has announced new options for the latest version of its Tigo SF shop floor CMM that enable simple integration into fully automated inline or near-the-line inspection cells or into a complete production/inspection setup. With a measurement volume of 19.69 by 22.83 by 19.69 in....

Guill Tool has introduced series 824, a co-extrusion crosshead designed for irrigation tubing with an emitter tool. Manufactured from stainless steel, the crosshead features balanced flow design with spiral technology that helps improve flow characteristics at all extruder speeds. Dual feed...

The WNA AMD-035 membrane dryer from Walmec North America has a four-stage prefiltration to produce ultraclean, ultradry air for compressed-air applications. The first- and second-stage filters remove moisture, liquids, dust, rust, and scale to 5 microns. An automatic float drain under the...