Knuth Machine Tools USA, Inc.    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 15, 2004 Hydro-Jet System produces 3-dimensional shapes in single-pass operations. It operates with pure water or abrasive-added cutter heads, and includes computer-controlled gantry that guides cutter precisely over workpieces. Modular, stainless steel system features regulated water reservoir and 4-chamber settling tank with connector for abrasive sludge removal system. Materials ranging from thin films to slabs up to 8 in. thick can be cut.

KGK International Corp.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Sep 15, 2004 Model VTM-80YB offers X-, Y-, and Z-axis travel of 44.0, ±13.98, and 44.69 in., respectively. Pivoting spindle B-axis, combined with rotating C-axis, can accomplish indexing, 5-axis machining. B-axis can be used to drill horizontal, vertical, and diagonal holes, while long-stroke Y-axis permits high-speed, high-precision drilling. Machine accepts loads up to 3,300 lb and features 18.5/15 kW tool spindle drive, 30/22 kW work spindle, and 36-tool magazine.

KGK International Corp.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Sep 15, 2004 Offering clamping forces to 8,000 N, MILLAC 44V features 20,000 rpm spindle, powered by 11/18.5 kW motor. High-speed silent ball screw, with center cooling and hybrid lubrication system, deliver rapid traverse at 1,417 ipm and cutting speed of 787 ipm. Cooling unit with inverter is standard. Software packages are geared to specific applications, including tool and die, mold making, and conventional applications.

Lasag Industrial-Lasers    Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Sep 15, 2004 Flashlamp-pumped Model FLS 542-C is equipped with real-time power supply for reproducible spot- and seam-welding applications. It provides SHADOW (Stepless High Accurate and Discrete One Pulse Welding) process, which uses single pulse for complete seam weld. This is of particular use for circular hermetic welds.

KGK International Corp.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Sep 15, 2004 Millac 800VH permits precision production of complex parts such as impellers, turbine blades, and electronic communication equipment. Full CNC indexing table (C-axis) utilizes curvic coupling equipped with scaled feedback standard and delivers clamping force of 8,675 lb-ft. Equipped with 31.5 sq in. pallet, machine incorporates heat-treated box ways, box-type bed, and automatic pallet changer. Powered by 81.5/22 kW drive, standard spindle speed is 10,000 rpm.

SiRES LABS    Cyberjaya 63000  Malaysia
Sep 14, 2004 Suited for very short reach (VSR) applications, SRL3101NS integrated optical PMD (transceiver) chip integrates transimpedance amplifier, limiting amplifier, VCSEL driver, and LVDS interface. It features digital and analog control and monitoring functions and comes in 1.6 x 2.2 mm die. Optimized for speeds from 1–3.125 Gbps, and consuming 250 mW of power under max operating conditions, product is designed for use with VCSELs and PIN/APDs in VSR applications.

Weldon Tool Company, The    Millersburg, PA 17061
Sep 14, 2004 Series WM Multi-Flute end mill medium helix tool is designed for finishing stainless steel, alloy steels, titanium, and exotic ferrous materials. Tools are available in 5-, 7- and 9-flute designs with 45° helix and full eccentric grind on powdered metal substrate. Odd numbers of flutes are harmonically balanced for smooth cutting performance. Tool suits peripheral roughing as well as finishing applications.

Weldon Tool Company, The    Millersburg, PA 17061
Sep 14, 2004 Tri-Power Ski-Carb 3-flute carbide end mill facilitates chip evacuation, enabling operator to increase chip-load-per-flute to 1.3-l.6x that of 2-flute tool. The 45° helix is suited for both finishing and roughing applications.

Witte L.P. USA    Tucker, GA 30084
Sep 14, 2004 Alufix modular fixturing system enables users to custom-build basic structures of cubings, master cubes, and match metal fixtures. Made of Alufix profiles, products can be changed at any time to adapt to changing circumstances. Due to modular nature, Alufix aluminum fixtures can be built in any size, while continuous grid remains same in all three coordinates. Grid bores have H7 tolerance, and distance between bores lies at ±0.01 mm for problem-free connection.

Siemens Industry, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Sep 14, 2004 When expanded to maximum, SINUMERIK 840D NCU 573.5 provides 31 axes/spindles and 10 channels/10 modes. It offers range of specialized functions for milling, drilling, turning, grinding, and handling technologies. Capabilities also include nibbling, punching, and laser-machining. When used with integrated PLC 317-2DP, unit provides approximately 160% higher numerical control performance and 300% PLC performance over previous versions.

Weldon Tool Company, The    Millersburg, PA 17061
Sep 14, 2004 Tri-Power Ski-Kut(TM) Series includes 3-flute, M42, 8% cobalt end mills suited for aluminum finishing operations. Flute form facilitates chip evacuation, while chip flow permits operator to maintain the same chip-load-per-flute as with 2-flute tool.

Flo-tech, Div. of Racine Federated Inc.    Racine, WI 53404
Sep 14, 2004 Panel-mounted HB2800, designed for use with Ultima and Classic Flow Sensors, accepts non-amplified frequency input and calculates rate of flow and total flow. Model F6600 accepts inputs from Ultima and Classic Turbine Flow Sensors as well as other sources. Meters provide 6 display indications and can be customized. Model F6700, for use with Flo-tech Activa Sensor Arrays, accepts 4-20 mA or 0-10 Vdc analog signals and can be scaled to most units of measurement.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Sep 14, 2004 Sized for shafts diameters from 1.18-15.43 in., one-piece RESR Rotary Encoders have taper-mount design that facilitates installation and adjustment. Readhead LED provides visual guide to ensure optimum system setup. Non-contact optical encoders provide line counts from 4,096-64,800 with up to 2,000x interpolation and have design that provides accuracy to ±1.0 arc sec, resolution to 0.01 arc sec, and up to 129.6 million counts per revolution.

Heidenhain Corp.    Schaumburg, IL 60173-5337
Sep 14, 2004 SmarT.NC guides users in self-explanatory and intuitive way through complete NC programming tasks by using straightforward forms. Operator can decide whether to use interface or plain language level at any time. If program has been created with smarT.NC, it can still be edited with plain language editor. In addition to integrated pattern generator, system enables program verification and execution.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Sep 14, 2004 Signum(TM) RESM comprises RESM stainless steel ring, SR readhead, and Si interface. Available in diameters from 52-413 mm, ring locks directly to machine shaft, eliminating coupling losses, oscillation, and shaft torsion. IN-TRAC(TM) optical reference mark is embedded in scale track, which is repeatable in both directions at operational speeds over 3,600 rpm and up to 85°C. Optical encoder offers ±0.5 arc-sec accuracy in addition to 0.02 arc-sec resolution and repeatability.

ACE Controls, Inc.    Farmington, MI 48335
Sep 14, 2004 Offering alternative for pneumatic cushions, NuCushions provide quiet operation without adjustment, and eliminate need for bleed needle assembly, cushion spud, and spud seal. Units compensate for velocity, weight, and pressure, and are unaffected by oil, grease, chemicals, sunlight, salt spray, and hydraulic fluids. Cycle rates are maintained without loss of cycle time.

Measurement Systems International, Inc. (MSI)    Seattle, WA 98168 4660
Sep 14, 2004 Handheld Model MSI-9750A can log up to 32 different networks, allowing it to serve multiple CellScales with one-button network and/or channel changes. Inter-Network Radio Messaging allows unit to receive and transmit RF messages from internal communications port, to and from process controller. Indicator can also initiate and manage data acquisition, data logging with interactive bar-code data transfer, and complete display of multiple sensors/scales.

Rollomatic, Inc.    Mundelein, IL 60060
Sep 14, 2004 VirtualGrind® v3.0 consists of independent programs interacting to form complete 3D tool modeling software package. It includes 3DCalc 3D tool simulator, TaperCalc 2D simulator for tapered tools, BurCalc to design aluminum-cut surgical and dental burs, and FluteCalc 2D simulator for standard endmills, drills, and routers. ISOEasy facilitates creation of grinding operations by using drag-and-drop G and M codes, macro programming, and tool coordinate system.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Sep 14, 2004 Universal CMM Controller, Model UCC allows CMMs to operate in standard touch-trigger mode, digitizing mode with analog probes, and full high-speed scanning mode. Axis-blending software can move CMM in 3 axes at once, allowing true circular motion to accommodate irregular part contours and geometries. Lost Surface Recovery capability automatically relocates scanning probe to last known good point, should probe leave surface, then resumes scanning.

Renishaw, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Sep 14, 2004 Constructed of tungsten carbide, titanium, ceramic, aluminum, stainless steel, carbon fiber, and hardened steel, 300+ M5 styli and adaptors are offered for Zeiss analog probe systems without probe changing, measuring heads with probe changers, and dynamic probe heads. Products include straight, fine, star, thread measurement, swivel styli, and spherical disc styli. Extensions, joints, adaptor plates, and precision mounting tools are also available.