Chevalier Machinery, Inc.    Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Sep 15, 2004 Pre-wired for fourth axis, VMC is already fitted with hoses, fittings, and coolant lines for coolant-thru-spindle and spindle oil cooler upgrades. Measuring 110 x 102 x 104 in., machine has 47.24 x 19.68 in. table and handles workpieces up to 1,320 lb. It generates 3,950 lb max thrust force in X axis and features peak cutting feedrate of 394 ipm. Offered with 2 control types, unit features Ethernet jack for networking and all-Meehanite cast iron machine base.

Agie Charmilles, LLC    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 15, 2004 SIGMA software provides total package for managing and producing specific data for EDM machining. It connects machines to central programming station, simplifying coordination of resources. Software aids in organization of jobs and orders, job management, status control of all objects in process chain, off-set management, magazine position assignment, and data transfer to machines. It also aids in creation and organization of work batches.

Agie Charmilles, LLC    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 15, 2004 Fully-automatic Model HD 30CNC is capable of drilling holes with diameters from 0.012-0.120 in. Three-axis numerical control facilitates programming for fully unattended machining. Suited for hard materials such as hardened steel and carbide, machine offers maximum XYZ travels of 7.8 x 7.8 x 11.8 in. and handles workpieces up to 661 lb.

Agie Charmilles, LLC    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 15, 2004 Able to handle max taper angles to 30° to full part height, Robofil 240SL incorporates lower head coupled with symmetrical XY and UV tables. Product has 3D part alignment system and measures water levels in work tank, making adjustments as needed. It machines up to 39.17 x 21.65 x 8.66 in. parts weighing up to 1,653 lb. Robofil 440SL, containing all features in Robofil 240SL, handles 47.24 x 27.56 x 15.75 in. parts weighing up to 3,306 lb.

Agie Charmilles, LLC    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 15, 2004 Roboform 23 implements offline Sinker Programming System, which allows operator or mold designer to program complex die sinking applications with a few mouse clicks. To ensure accuracy throughout operation, X, Y, and Z axes all include .5 mm glass scales. When using copper to steel technology, machine offers surface finish to .1 RA µm. It features travels up to 13.8 in. on X-axis and 9.8 in. on Y and Z axes.

Bryant Grinder Corp. Div of Vermont Machine Tool    Springfield, VT 05156
Sep 15, 2004 Equipped with GE Fanuc 18i TB CNC system, Model B+ grinder is suited for bore grinding miniature ball bearing inner and outer rings and lifter rollers. X and Z travel range is 3 x 3 in., and accuracy is 0.0002 in. with 0.000004 in. resolution. Unit incorporates hydrostatic slides and accepts Model B tooling, including wheelheads and work fixtures. Workhead options include disk-drive centerless, shoe centerless with electromagnetic chuck or air clamp, or chucker.

Logansport Matsumoto Co.    Logansport, IN 46947
Sep 15, 2004 Featuring 66 mm thru hole, 8 in., 3-jaw Model GHA6-8-66 allows users to chuck large parts or bar feed large diameter bar. Clamping repeatability is less than 10 microns. Chuck permits machining at speeds and feeds required for cutting aluminum, and is suited for machining steel, especially in hard turning applications.

Landis Gardner, A UNOVA Co.    Waynesboro, PA 17268
Sep 15, 2004 Able to use conventional or superabrasive wheels, all-electric Viking SuperSeries II incorporates Landis 6400 CNC PC-based, open-architecture control system in addition to digital servo controls and SERCOS interface. Sealing arrangement for anti-friction spindles prevents ingress of contaminants. Machine accommodates parts from 0.05–2.4 in. in diameter and has 20 hp grinding wheel drive. Unit also features 16 in. dia grinding wheel and nodular cast iron base.

Schutte, Msa    Jackson, MI 49203
Sep 15, 2004 With 4,000 rpm spindle speed, 8-spindle Model A-36PC offers 36 mm diameter capacity and 8 individual CNC cross slides. Electronic connection to each spindle is completely integrated, allowing continuous rotation of machine. Twin pick-off spindles allow machining of back side of workpiece, while modular design permits addition of up to 23 programmable axes and 6 independent spindle speeds. Separate chip and coolant system behind machine eliminates chip build-up in base.

Agie Ltd.    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 15, 2004 Agietron Advance 4 features stationary table that can be crane-loaded with large workpiece weighing up to 2,000 lb. Integrated 15-station tool changer offers individual electrode weight capacity of 48 lb for long runs of automated production. Measuring 81 x 71 x 105 in., plug-and-play machine includes precison ground ball screws and servo with 0.000005 in. resolution.

Provia Software, Inc.    Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Sep 15, 2004 Featuring optional HazMat module, FourSite® v4.5 third party logistics software provides seamlessly integrated, all-inclusive option for tracking inventory and for material safety data sheet management. Listing of HazMat inventory can be generated at anytime to produce required SARA Title III reporting. Part of HazMat module, Bill Of Lading addresses special care that must be taken in shipping hazardous materials.

Knuth Machine Tools USA, Inc.    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 15, 2004 Model KHT3206C can shear plates up to ¼ in. thick and cut lengths up to 126 in. Once operator enters parameters using 5.7 in. LCD touch screen, system automatically adjusts machining settings, including blade gap adjustment, back gauge setting, length of stroke, and number of cuts. Up to 10 job steps can be stored in control. Shears operate in manual, single, or automatic mode as needed.

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.