OTEC Precision Finish, Inc.    Acton, MA 01720
Mar 30, 2006 Using low abrasive media such as sintered ceramic chips, CF-oil system meets demands for smooth surfaces of workpieces subject to mechanical stress in miniaturized assemblies. It is aggressive enough to remove micro-burrs on work pieces without compromising dimensional integrity achieved through final grinding/honing and requires no water connection. Centrifugal disc finishing machine utilizes PLC automated process and eliminates possibility of corrosion.

Material Transfer & Storage, Inc.    Allegan, MI 49010 0218
Mar 30, 2006 Material Master PowerFill(TM) features horizontal pivoting and rotating bag fill cartridge. Bag support carriage and fill head lower to programmed operator height, extend toward operator, then rotate for reach-free bag strap and bag spout connection. Unit includes touch screen controls for efficient operation.

Makino Machine Tool Co.    Mason, OH 45040 9695
Mar 28, 2006 Available on a51, a61, and a71 Horizontal Machining Centers, 5XR Table can help any sized operation concentrate machining processes for multi-face jobs, intricately shaped parts, and machining of cutter body. With disk plate diameter of 12.80 in., table provides 330 lb max pallet load, 27.60 x 15.75 in. work zone, B-axis travel of 210°, and C-axis travel of 360°. Machining centers include Pro 5 controller and Geometric Intelligence servo control software.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.    Sudbury, MA 01776
Mar 28, 2006 Consisting of programming/probing/cutting software, microfinish power supply/generator, Hirschmann rotary axis, Renishaw probe, and tool clamping system, PCD Edge(TM) System enables users to design tool edge contours on CAD systems. Software provides input masks to facilitate parameter selection, program simulation, design modification, and verification. Rotary axis and software permit adjustment of relief angles on each contour element as well as automatic measuring of 3D PCD tip positions.

Mazak Corp.    Florence, KY 41042 3092
Mar 28, 2006 Capable of multi-tasking, Nexus QTN 450M offers and 40 hp turning spindle with 1,327 lb-ft of torque and 12-station turret with 10 hp, 4,000 rpm milling spindle. Maximum speed on integrated spindle/motor unit is 2,000 rpm, and feeds are 1,181 ipm in X and Z axes. Additional features include max swing of 33.3 in., max machining diameter of 22.8 in., and 6.5 in. spindle bore. Tailstock provides thrust force up to 2,923 lb.

Funkwerk Enterprise Communications GmbH    90449 Nuremberg 49 - 911 - 9673  Germany
Mar 28, 2006 Bintec-based Model R3400 supports G.SHDSL on up to 4 copper wires allowing symmetric data throughput up to 4.6 Mbps, while Model R3800 provides up to 9.2 Mbps throughput on up to 8 wires. Routers feature 10 pre-activated IPSec tunnels, stateful inspection firewall and VPN security, 4-port switch, ISDN interface for backup and remote maintenance, and DMZ port for webserver operation. Router enables access to corporate network for teleworkers, remote offices, subsidiaries, or partners.

NLB Corporation    Wixom, MI 48393 2824
Mar 24, 2006 Viper 40(TM) self-rotating head operates at pressures up to 40,000 psi and attaches to NCG40-286 lance. Head features round SS body with recessed nozzle inserts and combination of rotating UHP action and wide spray path make it suitable in product removal applications. Featuring quick-change cartridge seal, trigger actuation, adjustable shoulder stock, and hand grip, NCG40-286 lance has patented trigger design that allows operator to dump pressure instantly.

Taylor Hobson, Inc.    West Chicago, IL 60185
Mar 24, 2006 As 3D surface-texture, step-height, and micro-dimensional measurement system, Talysurf CCI 6000 combines microscope-quality surface imaging with surface profiler measuring capability. It performs non-contact 3D measurement of components with all types of surfaces and materials up to 300 mm² in size. Measurement interferometer uses correlation algorithm to find coherence peak and phase position of interference pattern produced by selectable bandwidth of light.

AIM Joraco, Division of Automated Industrial Machine, Inc.    Smithfield, RI 02917
Mar 23, 2006 Pneumatically operated, PLC controlled Toggle-Aire® Multi-Station Indexer provides pre- and post-assembly parts inspection at up to 1,600 parts/hour. It assembles, counts, and ejects correctly assembled parts and rejects bad parts automatically. Indexer can be equipped with 3-10 ton press and is suited for pressing inserts, swaging, broaching, crimping, and related assembly operations. Inspection options can include mechanical and optical sensing.

Steinmeyer Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
Mar 23, 2006 UltraThrust 100 mm dia ball screws with 25 mm pitch utilize 19 mm diameter load carrying balls to provide dynamic capacity of 841 kN and static capacity of 1,989 kN. Nut body measures 170 mm in dia with overall length of 290 mm. Precision ground ball screws are suited for use in injection mold machines and large transfer line modules.

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc.    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Mar 23, 2006 Available for CAT40, BT40, HSK-A63, and Capto C6 size spindles, EW2-50XL boring heads provide shorter tool than modular shank/boring head combination (1.3 in. shorter on CAT40 taper). Products may be used with existing center-mounted boring bars with 0.078-2.125 in. dia and side-mounted insert holders with 3.15-6.00 in. dia. Precision finish boring is possible via adjustment dial that displays increments of .0002 in./dial division and Vernier markings to adjust to .00005 in. on dia.

Meller Optics, Inc.    Providence, RI 02940
Mar 22, 2006 Available in 7 particle sizes from 0.05-3.0 µm, Microlux Alumina Abrasives are suited for use with wide range of optics. Agglomerated Microlux-R has particles that begin grinding and lapping aggressively and then break down under pressure for final polishing, while de-agglomerated Microlux-RZ provides controlled particle sizes for fine grinding and uniform polishing. Ready to mix with de-ionized water, Mircolux-R and -RZ are 99.98% and 99.99% pure respectively.

KLA-Tencor Corp.    San Jose, CA 95134
Mar 22, 2006 Integrated with Archer overlay, eCD CD SEM, and SpectraCD optical CD metrology platforms for 65 nm and below IC production, K-T Analyzer lithography correctable platform provides automated, on-tool analysis of overlay and critical dimension metrology data in real time. System gives engineers immediate feedback on quality of lithography process, enabling them to correct errors, minimize unnecessary wafer rework, and ensure tight process control is maintained.

Jet Edge    St. Michael, MN 55376
Mar 22, 2006 Powered by 60,000 psi hydraulic intensifier pump, Waterjet Cutting Systems can hold accuracy of 0.005 in. with repeatability of 0.001 in. over entire work envelope. Fully networkable AquaVision Di® motion controller includes hand-held pendant that allows feed rate override, return-to-path, program zero set points, and XYZ axis control. Digital Readout for Multi Head Positioning digitally displays cutting head positions, eliminating manual measurement.

OMAX Corp.    Kent, WA 98032
Mar 21, 2006 Designed to accommodate sheets of material up to 5 x 10 ft, Model 55100 JetMachining® Center can cut complex flat parts from wide variety of metals, plastics, glass, ceramics, and composites. Parts can be machined from pre-existing CAD drawings, or users can create drawings via Layout built-in design software. When Tilt-A-Jet(TM) nozzle is in use, Intelli-Max(TM) software automatically calculates and offsets natural taper that results from abrasive-jet.

Kennametal Inc., Advanced Materials Div.    Latrobe, PA 15650-0231
Mar 21, 2006 Slim Line hydraulic chucks feature slim and rigid design that makes them suitable for hard-to-reach drilling, boring, and reaming applications in automotive, die/mold, and aerospace industries. Design also allows use of standard-length drills and tooling. Pre-balanced chucks accept tool diameters from ¼-¾ in., and can handle tools as small as 1/8 in. dia with standard reducer sleeves.

Weldcraft    Appleton, WI 54911
Mar 21, 2006 Model MT-125 water-cooled micro TIG welding torch features low profile nozzle to fit into 5/8 in. dia holes, and offers body length options of 2, 3.5, and 5 in. with 45, 90, or 180° head configurations. It uses replaceable silicone rubber insulating sleeve and head components, and requires 1 lpm of water at min pressure of 40 psi, and 1.2 lpm of water at max pressure of 50 psi. Torch is rated up to 125 A at 100% duty cycle, and optional 160 A quartz nozzle is available.

FCI/Burndy Products    Manchester, NH 03108
Mar 20, 2006 Delivering 6 tons of crimping force, Y81KFT 4-POINT(TM) dieless HYPRESS(TM) incorporates latchless flip-top style head that facilitates tool removal from continuous conductor runs. Unit weighs 12 lb and has ergonomically sound design for termination and splicing. Suited for use on copper, aluminum, compressed, compact, stranded, solid, and flex conductors, product comes with molded, high-impact plastic case. Head rotates 360° relative to handles and is mated to rapid advance pump.

United Grinding Technologies, Inc.    Miamisburg, OH 45342
Mar 17, 2006 Kronos L dual features 2-in-1 setup where workpiece is first ground between centers at material removal rate of 0.05-0.10 mm/min on dia. Workpiece is then released, and finish grinding takes place via centerless grinding between control wheel and workrest blade. Double-end supported grinding wheel spindle permits surface speeds up to 120 m/sec, and double-end supported regulating wheel spindle delivers up to 700 rpm. Granitan machine base provides vibration dampening and thermal stability.

RotoZip by Bosch    Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Mar 17, 2006 Offering alternative to metal snips, shears, power shears, and nibblers, XBITS(TM) Spiral Saw® XB-MC1 provides RotoZip users with 5/32 in. diameter metal cutting bit for contractor-rated applications. Drill point tip enables users to plunge directly into material for complex cut-outs. Bit is suited for cutting duct work, auto body panels, gutters, aluminum siding, sheet metal, or studs up to 18 gauge thickness.