Northfield Precision Instrument Corp.    Island Park, NY 11558
Dec 26, 2012 Manufactured out of 220 lb slug about 10 in. in diameter and 11 in. in length, Model DPH-800 is extremely accurate, running out about 1 micron on diameter along entire length, which is more than 15 in. Custom-made chuck is designed with air-detect feature so that machine will know when part is properly placed in chuck.

Walter USA, Inc.    Waukesha, WI 53188
Dec 21, 2012 Part of Tiger•tec® Silver for Turning Series, RP5 has positive 3° chamfer and wide chip breaker groove that maintains low cutting temperature during roughing. MP5 geometry, with 3-center curve cutting edge, is suited for medium machining of steel. MP3 geometry excels at medium machining on long chip forming steels such as low carbon and forging steels, while FP5, used for finishing operations, features double V chip breaker for chip control during turning operations from 0.008 in. depth of cut.

Universal Instruments Corp.    Binghamton, NY 13902 0825
Dec 20, 2012 Automated Insertion (AI) products include Radial 88HT and VCD 88HT. While accommodating range of components on one machine with quad-span insertion tooling (2.5, 5.0, 7.5, and 10 mm), Radial 88HT radial inserter also addresses high-density applications with single-span insertion tooling. Programmable clinch height facilitates lead length optimization, sensitive component placement, and backside density conflict resolution, and Tall Part Kit enables placement of components as tall as 27 mm.

Planet Products Corp.    Cincinnati, OH 45242
Dec 20, 2012 Available for Doosan twin-spindle and sub-spindle lathes, Live Tooling features double-ended ER-25 collet right angle configuration, which is offset to BMT55 turret location, allowing for extra clearance on back of turret. Pressure-lubricated design uses coolant to maintain temperature control to precision angular contact ball bearings for optimal manufacturing tolerances. By using precision live tooling on CNC lathes, users can eliminate secondary milling and drilling operations.

Wabash MPI    Wabash, IN 46992 0298
Dec 20, 2012 Intended for use with sand, resin coated sand, and ceramic proppant used in fracking process, Genesis Series Model G28-12-PCR-X offers compression force from 2–28 tons within ±2.5% deviation and 12 in. L-R x 12 in. F-B full guided hardened plates with adjustable stops for crush die centering. Operator interface facilitates control parameters setup with recipe storage, Allen Bradley programmable controller, PanelView touchscreen, and closed-loop control of clamp pressure.

INDEX Corporation    Noblesville, IN 46060
Dec 19, 2012 Featuring open work area, vertical cast iron machine bed, and simultaneous machining by upper and lower turrets, Model IT600 turns parts up to 600 mm long and 380 mm in diameter. System is equipped with 65 mm spindle providing up to 352 Nm torque and speeds to 4,000 rpm. Controlled by FANUC 32i model B with 10.4 in. TFT color display, machine includes Intelligent Y axis that permits surface milling, off-center drilling, and off-center deep hole drilling.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.    Sudbury, MA 01776
Dec 19, 2012 FANUC D21 RoboDrill models feature FANUC 31iB control, which provides ergonomic display and reduces downtime via VMC troubleshooting and maintenance capabilities. Equipped with 14- or 21-tool rotary ATC that can index up to 5 million cycles without maintenance, automotive-duty VMCs offer torque to 56 lb-ft; rigid tapping to 5,000 rpm (8,000 rpm optional); accelerations in X, Y, and Z axes to 1.5 G; rapid traverses to 2,125 ipm; and feed rates to 1,181 ipm (2,362 ipm optional).

Rudolph Technologies, Inc.    Flanders, NJ 07836
Dec 19, 2012 Accommodating needs of semiconductor advanced packaging market, JetStep™ total lithography system delivers full, closed-loop control. Components include JetStep 2X reduction stepper integrated with Rudolph equipment automation and fault detection software; NSX® inspection tool for CD overlay measurements; ProcessWORKS® APC run-to-run control system software; ARTIST® fault detection and classification system; and Discover® fabwide yield management system.

eurolaser GmbH    Lueneburg   Germany
Dec 19, 2012 New Generation 3XL-3200 eurolaser, able to handle textile sheets up to 3,210 mm wide, employs conveyor system that guides roller cleanly and without distortion to working surface. Removal table enables and facilitates parts removal from 3 sides. If required, leftover fabric can be automatically rolled up again after cutting. Also included, software enables support of transfer of data from other system providers' data – Lectra, CDR, EPS, HPGL, AI – as well as workflow enhancements.

Owens Design, Inc.    Fremont, CA 94538
Dec 18, 2012 Customizable to allow for integration of specific wafer staging, metrology modules, optics, wafer alignment mechanisms, and other components, Atlas provides OEMs with 450 mm metrology automation solution that also handles 300 mm metrology requirements. Industry standard 300/450 mm capable EFEM is used to align and transfer wafers from loadports to inspection station, while airflow and pressure balance between process stage and EFEM is optimized to ensure clean wafer transfer.

Thermal Technology LLC    Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Dec 17, 2012 Featuring 12 in.³ work area with 4-side molybdenum hot zone rated to 1,600°C, 50-ton Model HP100 operates in inert gas, high vacuum, or partial pressure environment. Model HP100-121214M provides work area with front and rear door loading configuration, permitting direct and unrestricted access to work area. Equipped with Honeywell HC900 Hybrid controller and HMI software, hot press offers precision force control and displacement measurement with accuracy of better than 0.5% of reading.

Bystronic, Inc.    Elgin, IL 60123
Dec 17, 2012 Powered by dual electric motors, Xcite 80 E offers seamless speed transitions without lag times. Fast Bend+ safety system enables upper tool to be positioned very close to metal sheet without placing operator in any danger. Providing speed, power, and constant pressure along entire bending length, Force Dynamic Drive ensures that minimal deflections occur in both upper and lower beam, enabling Xcite to bend within tolerance of ±25 arc min, and with repeatability of ±0.000098 in.

Sandvik Coromant Co.    Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Dec 17, 2012 With dedicated geometries and internal coolant, CoroReamer 435 is suitable for wide range of materials, while CoroReamer 835 is intended for steel and stainless steel materials. Reamers are available in spiral flute design for through holes and straight flute design for blind holes. Supplied in standard diameter range of 0.156–0.787 in., with achievable tolerance of IT7, reamers offer solution when high surface quality finish and close tolerances are required.

Guyson Corporation of U.S.A.    Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Dec 14, 2012 Intended for surface preparation applications in aerospace industry, Model RB-72 utilizes Fanuc M-20iA robot as blast nozzle manipulator. Hollow arm of 6-axis robot allows blast hose to be routed directly through it. Powered turntable, measuring 36 in. in diameter, has 1,000 lb weight capacity. Servomotor-driven table is controlled as seventh axis of coordinated robotic motion to exactly orient components that are fixtured on it. T-slots facilitate positioning of interchangeable fixtures.

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels    Niles,, IL 60714
Dec 13, 2012 To enhance control when grinding corners and edges, Griding Wheels semi-flex discs are made with stiff phenolic resin fiberglass backing. Phenolic backing also allows disc to be used without back-up pad and prevents discs from deforming due to use, heat, or humidity. Able to be used wet or dry, discs come in 16, 24, and 36 grit sizes; type 27 shape; and 4 ½, 5, and 7 in. dia with 7/8 in. or 5/8-11 arbor holes. Capabilities suit such applications as grinding fiberglass forms and shower surrounds.

NTE Electronics, Inc.    Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Dec 13, 2012 By holding, protecting, and concealing cables, harnesses, hoses, and wires, colored split loom creates color-coded bundles that help keep electronic equipment in order and helps prevent tangling, snagging, and equipment failure. Construction is of flexible polyethylene, and slit automatically closes after installation. Protecting against abrasion, punctures, vibrations, and corrosive fluids, product comes in 4 colors, 6 diameters from ¼–1 in., and 3 lengths from 5–100 ft.

Schuler, Inc.    Canton, MI 48187
Dec 13, 2012 Featuring temperature-controlled, cast iron body, Smartline SA-S can blank out electric motor laminations that are .007 in. thin. During same process step, individual laminations are interlocked into stacks, which form core of electric motor. Depth-penetration control software assesses distance between slide and lamination on every stroke, adjusting accordingly for precision manufacturing. Centrally controlled and operated via Smartline's control monitor, FeedMax servo feeder operates at 328 fpm.

DMG America, Inc.    Itasca, IL 60143
Dec 12, 2012 SPRINT 50 offers modular options that allow machine to be supplied in various formats, from twin-turret configurations (with or without Y-axes) to triple-turret lathe with Y-axes and 2.5°  to +182.5° B-axis on lower turret. Also available, optional tailstock/counter spindle combination offers cross as well as longitudinal traverse. Machine is suited for complete, 6-sided machining of workpieces up to 51 mm dia using speeds of up to 7,000 rpm on main and counter spindles.

Modern Process Equipment, Inc.    Chicago, IL 60623
Dec 11, 2012 Model 1060 Gran-U-Lizer grinds Superabsorbent Polymers (SAPs) with precise particle uniformity at 20 x 100 US Mesh (850 x 150 µm) size range and 30 x 100 Mesh (600 x 150 µm) with minimal fines. In addition to predicting bearing failures before they occur, included BAVA (Balance and Vibration Analysis) system senses when product moisture levels elevate beyond tolerable range by recognizing material elasticity change and immediately notifies plant personnel.

Chicago Pneumatic Co.    Rock Hill, SC 29730-7463
Dec 10, 2012 Designed for aggressive use, CP3850 Series is equipped with 2.8 hp governed motor, with choice of 7,700 or 6,600 rpm free speed. Tools feature vibration damping multi-position side handle, auto balancer, and integrated silencer, as well as double action safety lever and 270° swivel guard to protect operator from debris. Weighing less than 6 lb, grinders and sanders are suitable for contouring, deburring, and cutting in metalworking, transformation, manufacturing, and energy industries.