Flexible Waterjet Solutions
April 1, 2024Flow International Corporation offers its latest waterjet systems, the Mach 200c and the EchoJet.
The Mach 200c provides easy operator access to the waterjet table and delivers improved speed and accuracy at an affordable price point. Featuring Pivot+ waterjet technology, the Mach 200c enables bevel and 5-axis cutting of virtually any material, hard or soft, with up to 60° of motion to achieve more complex part cutting needs.
The EchoJet is a fully enclosed and flexible waterjet solution that was built to be a steward of the shop. ...
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Thread Cutting and Forming Taps Line Provides Versatility
April 1, 2024Seco Tools has expanded its range of tapping solutions with a new thread cutting and forming taps product line.
The versatile line encompasses three performance levels that allow manufacturers to cost-effectively match the right tap to their particular application. "The combination of superior base materials, advanced coatings and special edge preparations mean that these Seco taps generate precision threads while they provide excellent chip evacuation, shorter set-up times and longer tool life," said a company spokespeson.
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WALTER Surface Technologies Announces Safety Sales Director
April 1, 2024WALTER Surface Technologies has appointed Jean-Marie Maayoufi as Safety Sales Director of its safety division, leading sales for the Allegro Industries brand.
Maayoufi will be working closely with both the WALTER and Allegro sales teams as WALTER continues its mission to promote the Allegro brand across North America. Maayoufi will support the sales team through enhanced training and marketing programs in addition to continue to help customers work better by keeping them safe.
"Jean-Marie brings with him over 30 years of sales expe...
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Mobility in Automated Spot Welding
April 1, 2024To add the benefits of mobility to automated spot-welding processes, KUKA recently featured its KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform automated guided vehicle (AGV) paired with a KR QUANTEC industrial robot in an Autotool Inc. cell. The system allows for the integration of mobility for transport into spot welding workstations for increased processing flexibility.
The featured cell applies to a variety of industries and applications, in particular Automotive Tier 1 part welding. It is suited for dispensing adhesives as well as self-piercing ri...
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Swiss-Style Machines Offer Stability, Quick Set-Up
April 1, 2024Mazak's SYNCREX Swiss-style machines are designed to provide a maximum turning diameter of 1.0" (25 mm). The Kentucky-built SYNCREX 25/7, 25/8 and 25/9 machines feature 7-, 8- and 9-axis performance with sliding headstocks that run full bar capacity with no special bar end prep.
The Mazak High Damping Composite Casting (HDCC) of the machines provides a high-rigidity base with greater vibration damping characteristics, less thermal growth and greater part surface capabilities than a cast iron base, the company reported. The spline-conne...
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Large Holemaking Solution
April 1, 2024CERATIZIT USA's Pentron CS drill with cartridge system allows shops to drill holes up to 96 mm in diameter. The drill system features a modular design and consists of a base body, an internal cartridge and an external cartridge, and a particular diameter range can be accommodated with a holder and a suitable internal cartridge.
"The tool's interface improves force transmission for optimum machining results as well as a greater degree of accuracy, higher cutting speeds and stronger clamping force," said a company spokesperson. &quo...
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