BYK Gardner USA    Columbia, MD 21046 2729
Sep 16, 2004 CDS dispersion system, with clear glass cover, allows operator to observe dissolving process and product flow. System operates under vacuum with single-walled containers of 250, 500, 1,000 and 2,000 ml placed and secured in corresponding holding device. Height of dissolver shaft and dispersion impeller can be adjusted while dissolving under vacuum. Vacuum-shaft bearing can be adapted to fit most DISPERMAT® dissolvers.

Mahr Federal Inc.    Providence, RI 02905
Sep 16, 2004 Available in digital and mechanical versions, MarTest® 802 EW can determine zero position of workpiece and center of bore; correct position of workpiece; provide measurement of lengths and depths; and provide information for angular calculations. Unit measures in 3 dimensions simultaneously, providing operator with clear positioning data. Rated IP65 for water resistance, probe offers 0.236 in. range in all axes and resolution of 0.0001 in.

Sabritec    Irvine, CA 92614
Sep 16, 2004 Series RF Coaxial MDCX Connectors feature multipin connectors that offer VSWR of 1.25:1 up to 20 GHz. Each MDCX contact has maximum overall diameter of 0.125 in. fitted into low profile metal housing. Insert arrangements are available in 4, 6, 8, and 10 way coaxial assemblies with mixed signal and power contacts offered in hybrid layouts. Connectors suit test and measurement, burn-in, and high power applications.

Mahr Federal Inc.    Providence, RI 02905
Sep 16, 2004 Maxum® III is available with canister or pencil probe and transducers can be buried in gaging fixtures while display remains visible to operator. Setup features include switchable in./mm, selectable digital resolution, analog display range, dynamic measuring functions, tolerances and measuring direction. Auto power-down feature extends battery life. Zero-based transducer never loses reference point and maintains last zero reading.

Optical Gaging Products, Inc.    Rochester, NY 14621 4839
Sep 16, 2004 Offering X, Y, Z stage travel of 300 x 150 x 200 mm, benchtop SmartScope® Questâ„¢ 250 can use video, touch probe, laser scanner, or micro-probes to characterize part. Fully telecentric TeleStar zoom lens provides consistent feature sizes anywhere within field of view at any magnification. Feather Probeâ„¢ adds micro-probing capability with mg-level probing pressure. All sensors are calibrated to common reference frame in MeasureMind® 3D MultiSensor metrology software.

Optical Gaging Products, Inc.    Rochester, NY 14621 4839
Sep 16, 2004 Equipped with built-in LCD displays and shop-hardened keypad, Focusâ„¢ Contour Projector® employs true telecentric optics; internal, turret-mounted magnification lenses; and balanced center-drive focus mechanism. Automatic lens sensing provides error-free measurement scaling. Product, with adjustable direct projection collimator, also features integral geometric measuring processor, square-on surface illumination, and hardened worktable with 8 x 5 in. travel.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Sep 16, 2004 TRIBOS Micro-Mini extension allows circuit board tools with straight shanks to be held directly in holder. Clamping process requires 30 sec by means of clamping device, either manual SVP-2 or automatic clamping SVP-3, together with corresponding reduction inserts. Run-out accuracy and repeatability of extensions is less than 3 microns. Due to rotational symmetric design, basic counter balance of less than 4 g/mm is provided.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Sep 16, 2004 Combination of TRIBOS clamping system and Zoller optical tool pre-setting device allows user to pre-set tooling in holder, within microns. Tooling measuring up to 15¾ in. long, with dia up to 12½ in., and weighing up to 40 lbs. can be measured on unit. Pre-setter offers accuracy within 0.001 mm on display and within 0.002 mm on concentricity, with repeatability ±0.002 mm. Software-based system enables data storage of up to 300 tool data records.

KGK International Corp.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Sep 16, 2004 Designed for use with high tensile alloys and cast materials, V100R has cutting envelope with 39.37 in. max cutting dia, 49.21 in. max swing dia, and 35.04 in. max cutting length. It utilizes Fanuc 18iT control and 74 hp motor with 4-750 rpm range. V12 turret carries 12 tools and accommodates standard tooling from 1.25-2 in. and boring bars from 2.0-2.5 in. X-axis travel is 22.24 in., Z axis is 35.04 in., and rapid traverse rate in both is 945 ipm.

KGK International Corp.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Sep 16, 2004 Suited for production of ferrous and non-ferrous parts, 2SP-10HG offers 4-axis simultaneous or individual part production of rotational parts up to 3.94 in. dia x 3.94 in. long. Spindle, rated 50-5,000 rpm, features stepless speed range shift and is powered by 5.5/7.5 kW motor. Each spindle is serviced by 8-tool magazine, and machine can be equipped with gantry loader for automated operations. Utilized in manual mode, unit offers pedal-operated chuck loading.

KGK International Corp.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Sep 16, 2004 Designed for work pieces up to 20 mm in dia, NN-20YB employs main spindle powered by 5 hp motor that delivers speeds from 300-10,000 rpm, and 3 hp back spindle that ensures precision cutting. Main tool post features 6 turning tools, 7 spindle tools operating at 2 hp, and 4 frontal drills, while back tool post accommodates 2 turning tools, 2 live spindles operating at 2 hp, and 3 frontal drills. Machine uses Meldas 65S control mounted on pendant arm.

Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductors    Dallas, TX 75243
Sep 16, 2004 Flash-based bq20z8x features Impedance Trackâ„¢ technology, which calculates remaining capacity in lithium-based battery packs with up to 99% accuracy. It relies on dynamic modeling algorithm to learn how much battery has degraded through age, temperature, or usage, then correlates typical chemical properties of anode/cathode system in battery's cell, no matter what brand is used. Gas gauge reports capacity information to system host controller over SMBus interface.

Horkos - Marubeni America Corp., Horkos Machine Tool Center    Canton, MI 48187
Sep 16, 2004 Near-dry Model RM80H features 80 mm diameter spindle capable of 8,000 rpm, and X, Y, Z axis travels of 20.8, 22.0, and 20.8 in., respectively. It provides deep hole drilling and rapid penetration up to 40 ipm, making it suited for forged steel and nodular iron crankshaft applications. System mixes air with fluid in spindle and applies droplets through tool to cutting surface. No more than 2 oz of cutting fluid is used per hour.

Infrared Solutions, Inc.    Minneapolis, MN 55447
Sep 16, 2004 IR FlexCam Pro features temperature measurement range up to 600°C and programmable image capture that allows user to preprogram camera to take scans at timed intervals or by target temperature. Image enhancement package and thermal sensitivity of less than 0.090°C is provided. User can see real-time target temperature displayed live on camera's screen.

Arlyn Scales    East Rockaway, NY 11518
Sep 15, 2004 SAW-T detects displacement values using all digital parallel SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) transducers. Shock resistant product has 12 x 16 in. stainless steel platform and graphics indicator with 1 in. high digits. It also features 25 lb capacity and 0.0002 lb readability. Applications include formulation, parts counting, pharmaceuticals, and general weighing.

Mettler Toledo, Inc.    Columbus, OH 43240
Sep 15, 2004 Designed for overhead material handling and weighing, Xpress Crane Scales come in Economy and Standard models. Economy unit features power saving mode, waterproof construction, anti-scrape screen, and 5-digit LED display. Standard model includes power saving engine; physical load cell protection; waterproof, anti-shock PCB; and IR remote control. Applications include recycling, metal works, machine repair, transportation and logistics, as well as shipping and receiving.

Siemens Industry, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Sep 15, 2004 Internet-based ePS Network Services supports maintenance processes by providing platform for cross-company service between OEMs and machine operators. Customers will have detailed information regarding machine faults, thus allowing for a faster analysis without needing direct access to the machine. A direct connection to the Internet with a web browser will allow data to be analyzed via the servers and even allow remote machine control.

View Engineering Inc.    Simi Valley, CA 93063 3348
Sep 15, 2004 Summit XP large-format, vision measurement/inspection series operates to 0.1 micron at velocities ranging from 400–500 mm/sec. It features fixed bridge design with granite base and arch, passive vibration isolation system, and noncontact stage encoders. Available in variety of sizes, system is suited for measuring large parts such as printed circuit boards, stencils, and flat-panel displays, as well as nested groups of smaller parts.

View Engineering Inc.    Simi Valley, CA 93063 3348
Sep 15, 2004 Non-contact, benchtop Benchmarkâ„¢ 300 features dual-magnification optical system that uses 2 cameras for near instantaneous magnification changes. Programmable Ring Light uses monochromatic red, green, blue, or white light for high-resolution imaging. Benchmark 300 offers measurement accuracy of U₂ (XY plane) = (2.5 + 5L/1000) µm and resolution to 0.1 µm. It is suited for applications ranging from article inspection in QA lab to process control on production floor.

UNOVA, Landis Grinding Systems    Waynesboro, PA 17268
Sep 15, 2004 Tetra4000â„¢ Cam Grinding Analysis Program mathematically combines cam lift specifications with practical machine performance capabilities to automatically generate optimized work-speed programs. Users of CNC cam lobe grinders can obtain optimal cycle times while avoiding thermal damage to parts. After setting up cycle time for grinding application, software enables user to perform thermal modeling to confirm that part will remain within desired temperature range.