Laser System
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Coherent Semiconductor Group | Product Releases | CommentsThe Avia 532-30 delivers over 30 watts of green (532 nm) output. This q-switched, diodepumped laser is designed to meet the needs of high-throughput materials processing as well as demanding scientific applications.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining
Workholding System
March 9, 2006 12:10 pm | Sensors Unlimited, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe VB DockLock zero-point workholding system is designed to facilitate workholding setup changes in seconds. It integrates with workholding devices such as vises, providing a fast, accurate, and repeatable method for making setup changes on all types of horizontal and vertical machining centers.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Equipment & Tools
Vertical Machining Center (2861)
March 8, 2006 9:41 am | Mori Seiki Usa, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe NVD1500 DCG is a high precision vertical machining center designed specifically for those in the die and mold and precision parts industries.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Centers
Vertical Machining Center
February 9, 2006 8:45 am | Haas Automation Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe large-frame VM-6 is a high-performance VMC that provides the accuracy, rigidity, and thermal stability required for high-precision work. It has 64 x 32 x 30 in.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Centers | Casting
Microfabrication Services
February 9, 2006 8:45 am | Mound Laser & Photonics Center, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsCompany has acquired two laser systems to expand its capability in microfabrication. The first laser is a high-pulse repetition rate ultrafast (10 ps) laser and is the company’s second micromachining laser. The image is an “as machined” pattern in titanium. The diameter of the pillar is 0.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Machining | Micro-machining | Laser Micro-Machining
CNC Lathes
February 9, 2006 8:45 am | Mori Seiki Usa, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTo continue driving down cost per part, a series of lathes were developed that provides milling capability as robust as a machining center.
LISTED UNDER: Milling Machines
Melt-Disk Hot Runner System
February 8, 2006 6:40 am | Mold Hortrunner Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsThe Melt-Disk hot runner system provides simple, versatile horizontal hot tip processing for direct side gating applications. The key to Melt-Disk’s excellent processing performance is the controlled heating element on the disk portion that ensures optimal heat control in the gate area.
LISTED UNDER: Molding Equipment | Heating Elements
3D Printer
February 6, 2006 10:29 am | Z Corporation Headqarters | Product Releases | CommentsZPrinter 310 Plus creates the most detailed parts in its price class at high speed. It is an example of the company’s ongoing effort to incorporate high-end 3D printing capabilities into its entry-level products.
LISTED UNDER: Rapid Prototyping EquipmentMicromachining Workstation
January 9, 2006 6:20 am | Photon Machines | Product Releases | CommentsThe Promaster is a compact turn-key micromachining system powered by a patented “ultra-fast” preionized excimer laser with short pulse lengths and flat-beams at 248 nm and other wavelengths.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Centers | Prototyping | Micro-machining
Beam Delivery System
November 2, 2005 6:41 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Microtech MBD2 beam delivery system is designed for UV excimer lasers. It is an industrial-grade, large format system that is for 24/7 production in an industrial environment. It accommodates large-format beam delivery system modules.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining
Metrology System (2425)
November 2, 2005 6:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsWeighing in at just under 62 lbs and able to measure parts 14 in. in diameter and 18.5 in. high, the MMQ 100 is versatile and easy to set up and operate on the shop floor. Mechanical bearings eliminate the need for compressed air.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Equipment & ToolsEmphasis on Tooling: Guidelines for Ensuring Quality When Extruding Medical Devices
November 1, 2005 11:32 am | Guill Tool & Engineering Co., Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsProductivity and profitability are two important goals when working with extrusions. This exclusive report offers advice for producing extrusions that meet dimensional specifications and maintain specified minimum tolerances so that end products can be economically produced.
LISTED UNDER: Extrusion Equipment | Silicone
Flexible Brushes
October 3, 2005 6:19 am | Felton Brush | Product Releases | CommentsDesignFlex brushes are designed to reduce application costs and weight and add performance to medical products. They use synthetic materials and eliminate the expensive stainless steel typically needed when constructing brushes.
LISTED UNDER: Special Application Tooling
Ultrasonic Press System
September 30, 2005 11:43 am | Dukane Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThis ultrasonic precision press system features a 30/40 actuator mounted on an ultra-rigid support package. The 30/40’s square-welded, steel H-frame style column sets it apart from other systems. The column eliminates deflection so that the machine is repeatable and precise.
LISTED UNDER: Presses | Power Supplies
Turning Machine
August 31, 2005 11:15 am | Fuji Impulse Co. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Fuji ANS-3100P is a modular machine with one spindle, one turret, and one robot. This highly rigid, hard turning lathe offers built-in automation with the four-axis rack-and-pinion swing arm robot.
LISTED UNDER: Turning Machines
