High Performance Honing
November 1, 2025KADIA has introduced the third generation of its U (Universal) line honing machines, which have been designed for precision, productivity, and serviceability while maintaining full versatility.
The U line is designed as a compact rotary indexing machine with six stations: two honing stations for rough and finish honing, two measuring stations, a loading/unloading station, and an optional integrated brush-deburring station. Key maintenance components such as pumps, pneumatic systems, and lubrication units are centralized and easily accessible...
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One-Touch Clamps for Versatile Workholding
November 1, 2025Fixtureworks has bolstered its array of clamps, modular fixturing and set-up accessories with the Stablelock Clamp series.
Stablelock Clamps offer a rigid clamping mechanism with a ball and tapered wedge clamping design with spring force for enhanced mechanical positive clamping. Clamping force is constant and strong no matter the user or the application. A "click feel" at the end of clamping helps ensure reliable and safe operation while indicator lines on the handle and body align to clearly show when the clamp is locked or unloc...
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Expanding Line of Vertical Honing Machines
November 1, 2025The Sunnen SV-3400 is the next step in the evolution of the company's SV Series, with an updated look and new user-friendly Sunnen2 controls. This medium-duty machine combines power, precision, durability, and technology to make vertical honing more economical and productive than ever, the company reported.
"Sunnen's SV-3400 Series uses a patented stroking system to produce a true vertical stroke, as well as dwell in any part of the hole, end-to-end, producing the straightest, roundest bore possible with a consistent crosshatch ...
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Center-Through-Coolant Angle Head Boosts Productivity
November 1, 2025BIG DAISHOWA has announced additions to its fixed 90° angle head lineup: the TAG90 center-through-coolant angle head and AG35 high-pressure coolant adapters. Now, operators can enjoy the productivity, flexibility and accuracy benefits of angle heads with enhanced chip evacuation, the company reported.
These center-through-coolant angle heads deliver coolant directly from the machine spindle to the cutting edge, without passing through the stop block, which improves cooling efficiency and chip removal. The new angle heads support coolant...
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Dearborn Bortec Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
November 1, 2025Dearborn Bortec announced that it has achieved ISO 9001 certification.
"This certification is not only a mark of excellence, but also a promise to our customers," said a company spokesperson. "It reinforces our ongoing dedication to: meeting and exceeding customer expectations; streamlining processes for greater reliability and performance; and continuously monitoring and improving our systems and service. It is also a testament to the hard work and focus of our entire team. We look forward to building even stronger relationsh...
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Siemens Introduces AI Agents for Industrial Automation
November 1, 2025Siemens has announced an expansion of its industrial AI offerings with advanced AI agents designed to work seamlessly across its established Industrial Copilot ecosystem. This new technology represents a fundamental shift from AI assistants that respond to queries towards truly autonomous agents that proactively execute entire processes without human intervention.
"Siemens' new AI agent architecture features a sophisticated orchestrator," said a company spokesperson. "Like a craftsman, it deploys a toolbox of specialized a...
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