New Machinery & Machining Tools Products

U5 Machining Center Aids Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Mirror for Kepler space telescope machined on MAG five-axis U5 universal machining center. Space craft on three-year mission to search galaxy for Earth-like planets. MAG Cincinnati's bridge-type U5 machining center demonstrated its accuracy and versatility by helping to produce the 1.4 m (4.5 ft) glass mirror for the recently-launched Kepler telescope. The three-year mission of the Kepler...

Milling Chucks come in 3 and 2 jaw configurations.

Available in 3, 4, 5, and 6 in. sizes for OD and ID clamping applications, manually actuated Production Milling Chucks integrate with tombstones and pallets for machining centers, milling machines, and grinders. They are clamped and unclamped on top face, enabling more chucks to be ganged together. Chucks feature 2 stage clamping; fast initial jaw stroke for large opening and primary stage to...

Carbide Tipped Hole Cutters process sheet metal.

Offering alternative to knockouts or bi-metal hole saws, TKO(TM) Hole Cutters incorporate SmoothStart(TM) pilot drill that guides TKO into sheet metal to yield smooth, burr-free holes while preventing damage to precision-ground carbide teeth. Integral arbor assures control, while built-in flange avoids over-drilling beyond sheet metal, and ejection spring cleanly ejects slugs. Designed to fit any...

Roll Stand System offers multiple extrusion capabilities.

At 40 in. wide, XP ExpressÃ-® is offered with technology for producing sheet with hundreds of layers. It can be equipped with coextrusion die, feedblock, and layer multiplier as well as special adaptor piece for injecting atmospheric gas for foam applications. XP Express PS (packaging sheet) and CS (custom sheet) models are available for in-line thermoforming of PP, APET, and PS and may also...

Nylon Fasteners & Rivets: How Environmental Factors Impact Extraction Force

To learn more about what can affect your nylon fastener's extraction force, and how to avoid adverse side effects, download this white paper now.

Linear Positioning Drives offer adjustable pitch/side thrust.

Model RS linear drives feature adjustable axial thrust as well as pitch settings of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, or 0.5 times shaft diameter. Side thrust and linear pitch will not vary when other is adjusted, simplifying process of finding settings that will enhance smooth linear movement and overall optimum drive function. Units achieve linear speeds of up to 5 fps, over distances of up to 13 ft, with...

Railcar Gate Opener offers fully automated operation.

RailHawk System automatically dumps hopper car contents as car is positioned over pit. Scanner is set up to scan pit infeed as cars are indexed in and identify capstans that pass by. When capstan is detected, its orientation is recorded, and position is tracked through entire pit. Automated car door opener is dispatched to capstan, where it automatically aligns, inserts, and opens gate. System...

Tabletop Printer/Debosser handles range of flat materials.

Printing, coding, and debossing systems of 975 Series accommodate range of flat products - blister cards, tyvek pouches, sleeves, labels, envelopes, cartons, discs - with dimensions from 1.5-14 x 1-13 x 0.075-0.187 in. Designed for short- and long-run imprinting, products are available with debossing, hot roller coding, flexographic plate printing, or ink jet coding capabilities. They can print...

Press Brakes meet general bending requirements.

Available in 6 models from 50-200 tons and bend lengths from 78-157 in., PPS Series comes in manual and CNC configurations with CNC touchscreen control and Linux OS. Machines feature servo-controlled hydraulic system and one-piece welded frame, machined without repositioning and stress relieved to serve as foundation for mounting precision components. Hydraulic cylinders are machined from solid...

Siemens Presents New Innovations That Enhance Machine Tool Productivity

CHICAGO, Mar, 19, 2009 - At the EASTEC exhibition, May 19-21, 2009, in West Springfield, MA, Siemens Energy and Automation, Inc. will introduce new solutions and services for machine tool manufacturers and end-users. Under the theme, Productivity in motion, the presentation will focus on turnkey solutions for the job shop and aerospace market segments. For machine manufacturers and end-users,...

Making Vehicle Identity Stick

Oxfordshire based ES Technology have built an international reputation for reliability and expertise, that makes the company one of the leading suppliers of industrial laser marking and engraving systems in Europe. As a laser system integrator, ES has acquired a unique combination of laser expertise and automation design skills, enabling ES to provide complete turnkey solutions for a broad range...

Ensure Your Medical Device Meets Regulatory Standards with Triad's Custom Magnetics

Triad Magnetics' custom components for medical devices are designed and manufactured with the strictest regulatory standards in mind. Our capabilities include rapid design, prototyping, and testing of inductors, transformers, and power supplies for medical equipment. Check out our video to learn more.