Electro Scientific Industries    Portland, OR 97229
Jan 09, 2009 Employing 355 nm laser, Model Si5330 is capable of rapidly drilling and routing in most metals, organics, semiconductors, and hybrid-engineered materials. Via drill rates up to 2,000 vps are achievable, depending upon material, thickness, and via's size. System also utilizes digital beam positioner with esiCAM software, and has optical bench flexible enough to enable wide range of process configurations.

Cincinnati Automation Ltd.    Erlanger, KY 41018
Jan 08, 2009 Featuring dual nests for clamps and insulators, Stabilizer Bar Assembly, Inspection, and Gaging Machine includes 2 assembly presses and 2 camera Keyence vision systems to verify correct insulators presence and orientation prior to assembly. Keyence laser micrometer verifies correct bar OD before continuing assembly, while bar code scanner verifies correct part number label on bars prior to final release. PLC controls all machine functions.

Amada Wasino America, Inc.    Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Jan 08, 2009 Suited for small job shops, J-Cell Package features J1 turret-type turning center, which is fully automated for rapid loading and unloading, and delivers high-accuracy turning with 5 in. chuck and .00001 resolution. Package also includes automation accessories such as robot/stocker, tooling and chuck, chip conveyor, air coolant unit, and CNC control unit.

Morse, M.K., Co., The    Canton, OH 44711
Jan 07, 2009 Available in 1¼, 1½, and 2 in. sizes, Challenger(TM) Bimetal Bandsaw Blades are constructed using PTP(TM) Technology, which ensures optimized performance during production cutting. Sawing applications include structural shapes, as well as thick wall and thin wall tubing made of carbon and alloy steels being cut as single, layers, and bundles. Both standard and heavy set blades are available.

J. W. Winco, Inc.    New Berlin, WI 53151
Jan 06, 2009 Suited for industrial machinery, GN 237-NI series Stainless Steel Hinges with Countersunk Thru Holes feature hinge body and pin constructed of SS. RoHS-compliant hinges are also available in zinc die-cast version with black powder-coated textured finish or in aluminum for certain minimum quantities. Various sized fasteners and kit packages are available.

Radio Frequency Co., Inc.    Millis, MA 02054
Jan 06, 2009 Available in conveyorized or batch configurations, Macrowave(TM) Pasteurization System uses high-frequency electric field to effectively control pathogens. Material to be treated is conveyed through high-frequency electrode array, where alternating electrical energy causes material to heat rapidly and uniformly throughout product thickness. Systems operate at 40 MHz and deliver instant-on, instant-off operation that wastes no energy drawn from grid.

Hamilton Storage Technologies    Hopkinton, MA 01748
Jan 06, 2009 By decapping and recapping 12 rows of vials simultaneously in less than 60 sec, DeCapper optimizes workflow in laboratory. Unit supports 0.5-1.4 mL micro tubes from Matrix, Micronic, and Nunc. Prevention of cap moving over open tubes eliminates risk of cross contamination. Controlled by Venus software or stand-alone controller, DeCapper includes touch screen, torque monitoring, permanent sensor control for process safety, and removable cap holder for batch wise processes.

IMEC    Leuven   Belgium
Jan 06, 2009 Monolithically integrated 11-megapixel micro-mirror array occupies 10 cm² footprint and is built using SiGe-based MEMS platform. Each mirror in array measures 8 x 8 µm and can be individually tilted by high-speed, integrated CMOS circuitry underneath array. Fabricated on top of foundry high-voltage 0.18 µm CMOS 200 mm wafers with 6 interconnect levels, mirrors show no creep and meet 10¹² power cycles mechanical lifetime.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.    Brookfield, WI 53005-2550
Jan 06, 2009 Constructed of high carbon steel, Ship Auger Bits feature heat treating process that optimizes life when encountering nails during cutting. Bits come with 7/16 in. power groove quick-change shank and are available in variety of diameters in 6 and 18½ in. lengths. Designed for clean wood cutting only, Auger Bits feature double-wing spur design that scribes edges of hole to produce clean cut. Both types have polished flutes that are coated with industrial non-stick material to speed chip ejection.

Kyocera America, Inc.    Irvine, CA 92614
Jan 05, 2009 Manufactured with PR1025 PVD-coated carbide material, SIGE small-diameter internal grooving system incorporates screw-clamp toolholder that provides maximized chip evacuation. Chip control is handled by GER-M type insert with 3D molded chipbreaker and system also includes GER-A type insert with 8 mm minimum cutting diameter and 2-edge design. Cermet and other coated-carbide grades are also available.

TE Connectivity Ltd.    Berwyn, PA 19312
Jan 05, 2009 Using PCB handling capability of P300 Pin Insertion Machine, Model C300 integrates force distance monitoring to provide optimal seating process. Traceability feature couples barcode of PCB with force distance curve of each pressed connector and barcode of connector packaging. Suited for automotive connectors with press-fit technology, machine is available with barcode reader on input transfer belt, as well as vision system for board error correction.

Lloyd Instruments Ltd. Forum House    Hampshire Hants  United Kingdom
Jan 05, 2009 TG4975 performs 3 point bend tests on polystyrene samples measuring 11.81 x 5.91 x 1.97 in. in accordance with standard EN 12089: 1997 (Method B). Designed for use with loads up to 1,000 N, jig consists of extruded aluminium base with fixed center of 9.84 in., and 2 circular supports are fitted to base. Sample is placed centrally between 2 supports and in parallel with them. Upper loading anvil with 5/8 in. eye end is fixed to load cell and driven down onto sample midway between 2 supports.

DeWalt Industrial Tool Co.    Hampstead, MD 21074
Jan 05, 2009 XRP(TM) line of hammerdrill/drill/drivers include three 18 V models: DCD950KX, DCD950VX, and DCD940KX; three 14.4 V models: DCD930KX, DC930VX, and DCD920KX; and 12 V model DCD910KX. XRP(TM) Lithium Ion 18 V model, DCD970KL features Nano-Phosphate Lithium ion battery. Chucks in hammerdrill self-tighten throughout application to prevent bits from slipping. Drills are designed with all-steel transmission, and have metal gear case allowing transmission to dissipate heat and run cooler.

KBC Tools & Machinery    Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Jan 02, 2009 Featuring gravity feed with hydraulic speed control and depth stop, Roll-In Gravity Feed Saw provides 4 blade speeds of 70, 140, 270, and 525 sfpm, and accepts blades from ¼-¾ in. wide. It allows user to work on wood, plastic, and metal, and is also designed to be accurate cut-off machine, allowing user to notch, slit, and slot, contour, rip, and profile. Multi-purpose unit features rugged construction with small footprint and cut-off capacity of 14 in.

Modern Process Equipment, Inc.    Chicago, IL 60623
Dec 31, 2008 Chunk and Bit Gran-U-Lizer(TM) is designed with roll corrugations that reduce granola, cookies, biscuits, and other dry products - in one pass and with minimal production of fines (dust) - to ideal size for inclusion in ice cream, yogurt, and other mix products. Designed for high-change-over operations, roller-style solution can be disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled in less than 10 min. Typical capacities range from 200-4,000 lb/hr, depending on grind size setting.

Ohio Tool Works Corp.    Ashland, OH 44805
Dec 30, 2008 Model OTW-1000 series features heavy, welded steel construction with servo drive reciprocation system and variable speed spindle drives. It is available in standard stroke configurations from 2-6 m with spindle drive offerings to 10 hp and infinitely variable spindle speed packages to 1,000 rpm, allowing processing using vitrified and metalbond superabrasives. Optional Medium Size Control System enables size control to 0.0005 in. or better with metalbond abrasives applied.

Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps    Wilmington, MA 01887
Dec 30, 2008 Suited for aseptic filling and capping, Flexicon FPC50 is equipped with automated precision turntable infeed, in-line filling station, and rubber plug closure applicator that is capable of filling and capping vials at rates up to 25 vpm. Product handles filling requirements for clinical trials and medium batch productions. It can also accommodate wide range of vial sizes and neck finishes without need of extra format parts.

Sunnen Products Co.    St. Louis, MO 63143
Dec 30, 2008 Designed for part diameters of 0.120-2.56 in., SV-1000 series honing machines can size bores to accuracies of 0.00001 in. Vertically designed unit is available with fixed tooling plate or servo rotary table with 12-position rotary air union for fixture control, and requires just 95 x 91 x 107 in. shop floor space. High-torque, belt-driven spindle is rated at 7.5 kW to cover sizing and finishing work at speeds of 100-4,000 rpm.

Wheelabrator Group    Burlington, ON L7L5V5  Canada
Dec 30, 2008 Delivering continuous controlled feed of steel into blast zone, Autoblast® Roll Conveyor Shotblast system is specifically designed to descale and remove rust from plate and structural members prior to fabrication. It utilizes 4 EZEFIT® wheels that blast with steel shot abrasive at velocity of 265 fps for optimal removal of rust and other containments. System is available in 3 sizes equipped to suit plate widths of up to 8 ft and structural steel up to 36 in. high.

StarragHeckert Inc.,    Hebron, KY 41048
Dec 23, 2008 Featuring 800 x 800 mm pallet clamping surface with max workpiece weight of 2,000 kg, 5-axis Model STC 800 provides X,Y,Z axis travels of 1,650 x 1,200 x 1,300 mm. Rapid traverse rates are 60 m/min for X, Y, and Z; 12 rpm in A-axis; and 60 rpm in B-axis. Dynamic drives with digital control and regulating system feature 3-phase servo motors; pretensioned, ground, and backlash-free ball screws; and absolute optical measuring systems on all 5 axes.