b'Metalworking Product ReviewTHREE-FINGER GRIPPER HAS LARGE STROKE:TheDRILLING/TAPPING CENTERS FOR HIGH-VOLUME 3FG15 three- nger gripper from OnRobot Americas has aAPPLICATIONS:Absolute Machine Tools Inc. offers the Tongtai maximum stroke of 150 mm (5.9"). The electric gripper has aVTX series of drilling and tapping centers, which have a 2,210 15 kg (33.1 lb.) payload and provides a strong, stable grip formm1,600 mm (87"63") footprint. The machines have a both formt (internal) and frictiont (external) gripping. The xed column/moving table-type design with Meehanite cast-iron design was developed for machine tending, and the gripperframes and roller-type linear slideways. The standard 12,000 rpm, automatically centers workpieces. direct-drive spindle provides rigid tap speeds up to 6,000 rpm.OnRobot Americas; www.onrobot.com Absolute Machine Tools Inc.; www.absolutemachine.comSAFETY NOSING GLOWS IN DARK:Wooster Products Inc.sVERTICAL MACHINING CENTER FOR SMALL PARTS:Niteglow treads are for exit path markings, steps and the leadingThe 215.9 mm685.8 mm (8.5"27") No. 9680185 VMC edge of landings whennding pathways in the dark is necessary.from Palmgrenprovides an economical solution for machining The two-stage, anti-slip stair nosing has a heat-treated, corrosion- small parts. An automatic toolchanger and eight-tool magazine resistant aluminum substrate and a hard aluminum-oxidellermake the VMC suitable for prototyping and short runs. Standard for long tread life. Bright photoluminescent epoxyller is free offeatures include linear guides, servodrives and ballscrews on all hazardous, radioactive substances. three axes, as well as safety switches on all doors for improved Wooster Products Inc.; www.woosterproducts.com safety while machining.Palmgren; www.palmgren.com10JULY 2020MPR.indd 10 6/17/20 2:16 PM'