Kennametal unveils new FBX drill for aerostructural parts Kennametal has introduced the FBX drill for flat-bottom drilling of structural aerospace components. The patented FBX drill is said to deliver superior stability and up to 200% higher metal removal…
CGTech announces 3DLive GDML interface for VERICUT software CGTech has announced that its VERICUT software can now read in Geometry Description Markup Language (GDML) files with a new 3DLive Interface. GDML is an application independent geometry description format…
Keyence unveils IM-8000 measurement system Measurement specialist Keyence says it has further enhanced its market-leading dimension measurement system range which delivers all the benefits of the acclaimed IM-7000 series, but with even greater speed, accuracy…
Hexagon unveils wireless laser scanner for on-machine part measurement Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched a wireless multi-sensor laser scanner with metrology levels of precision, designed specifically to work inside CNC machine tools. The m&h LS-R-4.8 can capture around…
Dormer Pramet upgrades its flagship turning grade Dormer Pramet has upgraded its flagship PVD grade T8330 with a new coating generation, providing increased durability and performance. The T8430 is a versatile grade for general turning and heavy…
INSPHERE launches new automation monitoring and control product INSPHERE has announced the launch of IONA, a new flagship product that will create a step change in the productivity of industrial automation and generate process data to unlock the…
Electric aircraft design tool makes commercial debut As transportation and aerospace companies ramp up development of flying vehicles to meet the mobility demands of the future, they face significant up-front costs and modelling uncertainties that slow down…
SAFECHEM unveils new DUALENE surface cleaner SAFECHEM, a pioneer of modified alcohols, has introduced the next generation modified alcohol DUALENE 1601 S that sets a new benchmark for ensuring process stability in high precision metal cleaning.…
Microchip makes PolarFire defence-grade FPGAs available in volume production Aerospace, defence, automotive and industrial designers who need defence- and automotive-grade programmable logic solutions can now order PolarFire Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) in volume production quantities. Microchip Technology has…
Diamond tooling for hard materials presented at Intec Connect Horn is presenting in the expo area at this year's Intec Connect online machine tool and metalworking show an expanded range of CVD (chemical vapour deposition) diamond-tipped tooling. The tools,…
Microchip expands space-qualified power converter family As reliance on communication and weather satellites grows and space research expands in scope and mission, new technology is required to help speed spaceflight system design and production. Microchip Technology…
5-axis vice for demanding applications The WNT X5G-Z from Ceratizit is a new, efficient, and highly precise, clamping system for machining centres. The most impressive feature of the WNT X5G-Z 5-axis clamping system, launched with…
New parting off geometry for high feed rates For parting off at high feed rates, Horn has introduced the new EH geometry, a development based on the manufacturer's S100 grooving system. The single-edged insert is available in widths…
TE Connectivity introduces MIL-SPEC 38999 series IV covers TE Connectivity, a leader in connectivity and sensors, is introducing its Deutsch 38999 series IV metal protective connector covers. TE is one of the first MIL-SPEC-qualified suppliers to offer these…
Shorten processes with three cutting edges The WTX Feed BR drill reamer from Ceratizit ensures high accuracy with tight tolerances and perfect surface quality. Spot drilling, drilling and reaming to a tolerance of H7 in just…
Exact Metrology introduces PolyScan XL Exact Metrology has announced the unveiling of PolyScan XL. Part of the Polyrix PolyScan Surround 3D Scanner family, these scanners are motionless by design during the inspection. Their unique calibration…
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies launches adjustable fittings Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CIT) has announced that it has received a patent for its third generation of ARINC 791/792 Adjustable Fittings for existing and emerging aerospace applications. The new patented…
Horn expands cartridge tooling system for grooving and parting-off German tool manufacturer Paul Horn, whose UK subsidiary is in Ringwood, is expanding its 220 cartridge system to cover virtually every grooving insert type in the tool portfolio. All cartridges…
Greene Tweed unveils TechnaLoc bonded seals Greene Tweed, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance seals, thermoplastics, composites, and engineered components, announces the release of its new TechnaLoc bonded seals for critical aerospace applications. Composed of seals…
Automatic evaluation of X-ray detector performance Nikon Metrology's new Detector Evaluation Package in accordance with ASTM E2737 offers automated analysis of image data with performance trend analysis. Safety standards are becoming ever stricter throughout manufacturing, particularly…
Hexagon launches new release of NCSIMUL New smart CNC machining simulation software, released by Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, addresses long-suffered 5-axis machine instability so manufacturers can achieve quality without sacrificing productivity. Enhancements to NCSIMUL serve as…
Greenleaf introduces line of quick-change toolholders Greenleaf Corporation has announced the launch of its line of quick-change toolholders, or ISO-standard toolholders with quick-change shanks. The Greenleaf Quick-Change Toolholders conform to ISO 26623, utilise standard components, and…
Niigata expands HN-5X Boxway HMCs to include HN80E-5X New from Niigata Machine Techno USA, the HN80E-5X 5-axis horizontal machining centre is the latest and largest addition to the builder’s heavy-duty HN-5X Series. The HN80E-5X features 49.2” of travel…
Guyson unveils new blast cabinet for PCB conformal coating removal Guyson International has recently installed a specialised version of its Formula 1400 blast cabinet into an aerospace & defence manufacturer, for the selective removal of conformal coating from printed circuit…
