ROMI Machine Tools, Ltd.    Erlanger, KY 41018
Sep 14, 2004 Featuring hydraulic collet chuck and automatic parts unloading, CNC 30 G incorporates U-shaped cross slide gang tooling with T slots for tool-holder positioning. Machine has 94.5 x 86.6 in. footprint and includes interactive programming screens, 5,500 rpm spindle, 7.5 hp ac motor, and GE Fanuc 0i-Mate control. Max bar capacities are 1.625 in. round, 1.250 in. hex and 1.00 in. square, with max bar length of 47.42 in. and max cutting length of 4.72 in.

RAM Optical Instrumentation, Inc.    Tempe, AZ 85281-7215
Sep 14, 2004 Using proprietary video technology, VDM (Video Direct Microscope)-EZ(TM) presents color images on 13 in. monitor for viewing by individual or group. System is available with 2 interchangeable lens options: EDF (Extended Depth of Field), which magnifies part 16X when 6 in. from lens, and 6.5:1 Zoom Objective, which magnifies 25-150X. Product incorporates metal stand with built-in fiber optic backlight, Z focusing knob, and InSite controller.

RAM Optical Instrumentation, Inc.    Tempe, AZ 85281-7215
Sep 14, 2004 With zoom optics for images to 150x, Sprint(TM) 100 features cast aluminum base, 1 micron resolution linear glass scales, manual stage positioning controls, and digital color camera. Electronics packages offer measurement capabilities from InSite(TM) 2 with color LCD display to AutoCheck® with Gage-X® metrology software. Video inspection machine can be configured for visual inspection, interactive dimensional measurement, or semi-automatic measurement.

Rittal Corporation    Springfield, OH 45504
Sep 14, 2004 IP69K-Rated Enclosures protect against ingress of dust and harmful effects of high-pressure jet steam cleaning. Available with or without keyboard housing, Premium Panel units are Type 304 brushed stainless steel with depths of 4.72 or 8.66 in. Offering junction box solution, KL Premium Line is 304 stainless steel and available in sizes from 6 x 6 x 3 in. to 12 x 16 x 4 in. Offering corrosion protection, aluminum zinc AE Series is available in 4 sizes from 13 x 9 x 6 in. to 25 x 25 x 10 in.

Bystronic, Inc.    Elgin, IL 60123
Sep 14, 2004 Suited for processing both sheet metal and plate, Byspeed is available with Bycell fully automated storage and retrieval system for true unattended operation. Bysoft software ties all elements together in user-friendly package.

WinWare, Inc.    Marietta, GA 30067
Sep 14, 2004 CribMaster v6.7 monitors tool inventory and usage, tracks consumption and budget, issues purchase orders automatically or manually, and includes more 170+ reports tied directly to database. Usable with attended toolcrib, automated storage, or combination of both, software features UDF filtering, merge kit components, and ability to exclude inactive items from lists in CribMaster. It also allows receiving of purchases and transfers to alternate locations.

Cincinnati Lamb    Hebron, KY 41048
Sep 14, 2004 Available with CNC options from GE Fanuc and Siemens, CFV line of VMCs includes 4 models with X-axis travel up to 1,300 mm. Products have cast iron structure, provide 540 mm Y-axis travel, and accommodate 585 mm deep component. With 25 hp spindle as standard, users can select from 2 performance packages: Xi, with 12,500 rpm spindle and 30-tool toolchanger, or Si, with 20,000 rpm HSK-A63 spindle or optional 40,000 rpm spindle.

Bridgeport Machine, Inc.    Bridgeport, CT 06606
Sep 14, 2004 Model 5AX 500 features 45 mm ballscrews, 30-tool ATC, and SKF 40-taper spindle with radial stiffness of 60 lbf/0.00004 in. and axial stiffness of 70 lbf/0.00004 in. Providing XYZ axes working envelope of 27.5 x 23.3 x 19 in., machine offers rapid traverse rates of 1,260 ipm and acceleration rates of 6 m/sec². It includes 20 in. rotary/tilting trunnion table, through-spindle coolant, and choice of GE Fanuc 18iMB5 or Heidenhain iTNC 530 controls.

Bridgeport Machine, Inc.    Bridgeport, CT 06606
Sep 14, 2004 Built on traveling column structure, HMC 700 line has 20 in. pallet size and 28 x 24 x 24 in. X, Y, Z work envelope. Heavily-ribbed cast iron throughout adds weight and mass for stiffness and overall rigidity, while guideways and oversized 45 mm ballscrews also contribute to stiffness and distribution of cutting forces. Line incorporates German-built, 40-taper SKF spindle; GE Fanuc control, 60-position automatic tool changer, and chip management system.

Delmia Corp.    Auburn Hills, MI 48321 4687
Sep 14, 2004 End-To-End (E2E) Machining Solution is comprised of suite of DELMIA applications that encapsulate activities found throughout machining process, from process planning to NC programming, verification, and inspection. Product collaborates engineering and planning teams and enables users to execute process-planning activities simultaneously during design phase. In virtual environment, best practice information can be captured, shared, and reused.

Bridgeport Machine, Inc.    Bridgeport, CT 06606
Sep 14, 2004 With 73 x 81 in. footprint and X, Y, Z travel of 18 x 14 x 15, cast iron Interact 450 features customized Siemens 810D control and proprietary FastOp package with one-button macro operations. Machine provides 1,180 ipm rapid rates on all axes and 3 m/sec² accel/decel rates. BT or CT 40 taper spindle with 13.4 hp motor provides speeds to 8,000 rpm. VMC also includes coolant system and rear-exit chip auger with full wash down.

Bridgeport Machine, Inc.    Bridgeport, CT 06606
Sep 14, 2004 Series XP3, Models 610, 760, 1000, and 1500 range in XYZ work envelope size from 24 x 20 x 24 in. to 60 x 26 x 24 in. They feature cast iron construction, dual-ball linear guides, and 45 mm ballscrews. SKF spindle offers radial stiffness of 60 lbf/0.00004 in. and axial stiffness of 70 lbf/0.00004 in. All models include chip conveyors, through-spindle coolant at 300 psi, and thermal compensation. User can choose Fanuc 18i MB or Heidenhain iTNC530 control system.

DE-STA-CO Industries, Robohand    Monroe, CT 06468
Sep 14, 2004 DPL DirectConnect™ grippers, designed for use in confined spaces, come in 6 styles with grip force of 161–403 lb at 100 psi. Grip force is enabled by 2 simultaneously double-acting pistons, and jaws are supported throughout length of gripper body. Featuring DirectConnect™ technology, grippers eliminate need for adapter plates by connecting directly to other DirectConnect components. Shielded design protects internal drive mechanism from chips and other particulates.

Beaumont Machine    Milford, OH 45150
Sep 14, 2004 Series FH Six-Axis Fast Hole EDM Machines separate tilting A axis from table-mounted B rotary axis, creating unobstructed work area. They include remote diagnostics, 3,000 rpm spindle, communications portal, 15 in. LCD screen, and remote pendant. All machines utilize Siemens 840 Di CNC controls as well as Siemens drives and motors, which feature absolute encoders to insure position is never lost.

De-Sta-Co. Industries, Advanced Development Center    Carrollton, TX 75006
Sep 14, 2004 Stronghold(TM) Select products work together as part of complete workholding system. Available in 18 styles, hydraulic swing/pull clamps come in 475, 1,100, and 2,400 lb sizes. Hydraulic work supports include 1,650, 2,500, 5,000, 7,500, and 10,000 lb models, all in spring advance style. Treated metal surfaces offer corrosion resistance, while seal and wiper technology resists contamination and leaks. Line also includes pneumatic swing clamps, threaded body cylinders, and block cylinders.

DE-STA-CO Industries    Birmingham, MI 48009
Sep 14, 2004 Toggle-Lock Plus Clamps help to maintain over-center toggle position in applications where there is likely to be movement or vibrations, such as transfer lines. Eliminating pinch points, units feature bushings at major pivot points and stop point locations at base. Spindle contacts workpiece in vertical position to help stop marring or movement, while clamping arm completely clears workpiece to facilitate load and unload.

Bahco North America, Inc. A Sub. Of Snap-On, Inc.    Scranton, PA 18501 2036
Sep 14, 2004 Designed for general-purpose machine shops, Easy-Cut blades employ tooth design that permits blade to operate over large selection of materials. They are suited for use with non-ferrous materials from plastics, aluminum, and copper to AISI range stainless steel and tool steel. Prehoned 3868 TSS (Triple Set Stainless) blades, usable with AISI range stainless steel, eliminate need to run blade in and require no previous experience with carbide blades.

Gardner Abrasives, An operation of Landis Grinding Systems    South Beloit, IL 61080
Sep 14, 2004 CBN Grinding Wheel features multiple layers of bonded CBN with fine grain. Spacing between matrix is filled with proprietary composition designed to wear at similar rates as CBN-bearing matrix, producing same finish throughout life of wheel. Interrupted spring end cut allows heat of grind to be dissipated faster than continuous cut. Wheel is suited for grinding stainless steel, chrome vanadium, chrome silicon, music wire, and titanium.

UNOVA, Landis Grinding Systems    Waynesboro, PA 17268
Sep 14, 2004 Twin Wheelhead Model LT2, with CNC-controlled wheel feed, permits pins to be precision ground with crankshaft rotating about centerline of main bearing journals. Orbital grinder includes hydrostatic ways on X axis, permanent-magnet linear motor wheelfeed drive system; hydrostatic wheel spindle; motorized headstock drive; motorized spindle dresser; and PC-based CNC control.

Turmatic Systems Inc.    St. Louis, MO 63043
Sep 14, 2004 TWIN FLEX MD uses 2 machining stations, acting independently of each other, to allow for multiple machining configurations. Four-spindle, CNC machining center has work envelope capable of machining 300 mm cube. It features automated loading and unloading; in-process adjustment of active correction of X, Y, and Z axis; and swivel arm. Free falling chips provide easy chip discharge.