Honing Solutions for Small Series, One-Offs and Prototypes
April 1, 2024"Fine machining honing is usually carried out on specially developed honing machines," said a Nagel spokesperson. "For large quantities, there is no way around this type of machine. But what about small series or even individual pieces and prototypes? Nagel Maschinen- und Werkzeugfabrik GmbH in Nürtingen (Germany) has suitable honing tools for machining centers (BAZ) in its range."
Component manufacturers who only have a manageable number of workpieces to hone each year understandably shy away from purchasing a clas...
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Automated High Precision Plasma System
April 1, 2024Thermal Dynamics Automation's UC Series of high-precision automated plasma power supplies features four models offering cutting power ranging from 130 up to 800 amps for maximum productivity, cut quality and reliability for piercing mild steel up to 50 mm (90 mm edge start) and stainless steel up to 100 mm (160 mm edge start).
"The UC series delivers development work from the last two years to cut faster, better and smarter," said Dirk Ott, VP-Global Plasma Automation, Thermal Dynamics. "For example, two UC 201, UC 301 or UC ...
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Suction Cups Hold Fast to Sheet Metal
April 1, 2024"In many industrial sectors where sheet metal handling is required, vacuum handling is increasingly used, and suction cups have become an essential element of safety, reliability and productivity. With CTC high performance bell-type suction cups, COVAL has brought manufacturers the best of both flat and bellows suction cups to enhance system efficiency," said a company spokesperson.
The main feature of this range of CTC suction cups is its bell shape. This new design combines the advantages of flat and bellows suction cups. They h...
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Meyer Joins Verisurf Software Team in the South
April 1, 2024Verisurf Software announced that Mark Meyer has joined the company as a sales engineer in the southern region. In his role, Meyer works closely with customers to assess their metrology needs and provide the best products and workflows for their applications.
Meyer brings over nine years of experience in design engineering, manufacturing and related software use, including SolidWorks.
"Meyer is proficient in deploying and using Verisurf software and the many measurement devices (sensors) the software is capable of operating," s...
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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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Registration Opens for ASSP's Safety 2024 in Denver
April 1, 2024The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has opened registration for its signature safety education event, held two months later than usual this year. The Safety 2024 Professional Development Conference and Exposition is set for Wednesday, August 7, to Friday, August 9, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO.
Safety 2024 offers workplace safety and health professionals a vast networking experience while highlighting best practices, industry trends and the latest product innovations. More than 200 continuing education ses...
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