PTG Industries    Lake Mary, FL 32746
Dec 07, 2005 With efficiency rating of 50-60%, Model SBM 1200M can cut thin metals, plates, sheet metal, medical stents, and silicon. Removable cutting head can be replaced with scanning head, doubling system's functionality. Plug-n-Play system is suited for medical device micro cutting applications, hydro-formed components, automotive frames cutting, and blank cutting. It can also perform welding applications such as sintering, pipe/plate welding, and spot welding flexures.

Lantech Inc.    Louisville, KY 40299-2316
Dec 06, 2005 Equipped with ConvectAir(TM) PLC-controlled tunnel that combines convection and radiant heating, Model SB-2000 includes wrapping module on unitized frame less than 12 ft long. Tunnel parameters are adjusted by PLC to maintain wrap quality as infeed rates change. Belt-fed machine accommodates products up to 24 x 12 in. and utilizes cradle-type film delivery system for loading from side without mandrels. Ever-Clean(TM) cross seal system simultaneously cuts and seals film.

SDP/SI (Stock Drive Products/Sterling Inst)    New Hyde Park, NY 11042 5416
Dec 06, 2005 Designed for ¼ and 3/8 in. wide synchronous toothed belts with 1/5 in. pitch, Series A 6A 3, A 6C 3, A 6J 3, A 6M 3, and A 6Z 3 are suited for machine tools, mowers, and business machines. Units are available in double-flanged, single-flanged, and flangeless styles, as well as hubbed and hubless versions. With bores ranging from .1875-.500 in., pulleys are made of aluminum alloy, steel, Delrin, or molded fiberglass with reinforced nylon or Lexan.

Mecmesin Limited    Horsham RH13 0SZ  United Kingdom
Dec 02, 2005 Available in 1, 2.5, and 5 kN capacities, single-column MultiTest-x test frames assess quality of manufactured products, components, and materials by measuring ability of samples to sustain applied loads in tension or compression. Stand-alone units have integral LCD control console, and up to 5 test procedures can be created and stored with associated calculations and pass/fail criteria. Systems allow cyclic testing and feature real-time deflection compensation.

Beckman Coulter, Inc.    Fullerton, CA 92834-3100
Dec 02, 2005 Available in 12 configurations, Series LH 1500 helps high-volume laboratories manage pre-analytical sorting, testing and analysis of results, and post-analytical storage. Each includes automation track line to link up to 4 COULTER® LH 750 hematology analyzers or COULTER LH 755 workcells. Systems manage rerun and reflex testing requirements without operator intervention based on programmable decision rules such as age, gender, physician, and location.

Sandvik Coromant Co.    Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Dec 02, 2005 Designed to complement CoroGrip and HydroGrip precision chuck programs, shrink fit adapters have balanced design suited for deep and narrow applications in die and mold manufacturing. Retention force and uniform grip around tool shank promote safe and repeatable precision clamping of cutting tools with cylindrical shanks. Adapters for shank diameters from 6-32 mm are available with Coromant Capto sizes C4, C5, and C6.

Swagelok Company    Solon, OH 44139-3492
Dec 01, 2005 Modular Swagelok® SSV series delivers representative sample from multiple sample streams to one analyzer. This ANSI/ISA 76.00.02-compatible stream selector system controls each stream by double-block and bleed (DBB) module, which eliminates cross contamination and maintains sample integrity. DBB module also performs actuation functions. To provide consistent outlet flow, system features integrated flow loop that also streamlines sampling and purging.

Munson Machinery Co., Inc.    Utica, NY 13503
Dec 01, 2005 Maxum 30 employs two 14 in. dia, counter-rotating shafts that operate at 25-35 rpm to grind up to 2 x 2 x 6 ft, 1,600 lb blocks of material into uniform particles from 1/32-1½ in. as determined by diameter of bed screen perforations. Each of its 2 rotors is configured with staggered array of treated, solid carbide, conical tips that have interference fit into receiver slots for rapid replacement. Machine can produce up to 240 ft³ of sized product per hour.

Hitachi Power Tools    Norcross, GA 30093
Dec 01, 2005 Equipped with 15 A motor that produces no-load speed of 3,800 rpm, 14 in. Model CC14SF cuts up to 4 47/64 in. round pipe and 9¼ x 2 29/64 in. rectangular tubing. It features adjustable fence for making miter cuts up to 45° to right or left, D-handle coated with elastomer compound to minimize vibration, and chute off back of saw that diverts sparks away from user. Trigger switch with lock-off button operates saw and prevents accidental starts.

REGO-FIX Tool Corp.    Indianapolis, IN 46268
Nov 30, 2005 Designed to be on shop floor next to machines, benchtop Toolmaster TM10 Presetters produce run-out less than 0.00008 in. with Needle Bearing Basket. Tool taper rides on needle bearings, which allows dust and debris to pass through. With 2% taper contact, debris or scratches in toolholder will not effect measurement. Units are suited for all tool measuring and presetting applications, and do not require any special computer or programming knowledge.

FlexLink Systems, Inc.    Allentown, PA 18106
Nov 29, 2005 DAS 30 hardware and software modules cover range from manual lines to automated production assembly systems. Using real-time production data, plug-and-play products provide turnkey solutions for light assembly, inspection, test, repairing, and packing applications with full track and trace functionalities. Line management software includes functions for order execution, pallet routing, quality and statistical data, and interfaces to machines, operators, and ERP systems.

Kwikmark Inc.    McHenry, IL 60050
Nov 25, 2005 Kwik Turn is available with sign block adapter that allows angular positioning of headstock. Device design facilitates removal and adapts to standard Kwik Turn cylindrical attachment as well as its associated base. Adjustment features full zero to 90° position without requiring tools for changing.

Sunnen Products Co.    St. Louis, MO 63143
Nov 23, 2005 Employing one motor for spindle and another for stroker, SV-10 Vertical Honing Machine can run traditional tools as well as DH-series diamond hone head, which offers 16 points of cutting action. Full bore profile display projects real-time graphical display of bore cross section, while zoom feature maximizes bore view. Variable spindle RPM and stroke speed allow infinitely variable crosshatch angle for any bore diameter and cylinder length combination.

ERNI Electronics, Inc.    Midlothian, VA 23112
Nov 23, 2005 Suited for small- to medium-sized production of press-fit products, modular EPC 3x Press offers insertion forces of 1-8 tons, power stroke of 0.2 in., and 1.89 in. total upper die travel. Limit values for insertion force are monitored via touch-screen graphic display, and quick-change system ensures rational assembly of PCBs to be equipped with different connector types. Network-compatible press includes 2 USB interfaces and can be used with or without programming.

WARDJet, Inc.    Tallmadge, OH 44278
Nov 22, 2005 Fabricated from thin plates of steel into interlocking, all-welded structure, JOBSHOP GRATES® ensure minimal contact with abrasive waterjet stream and almost eliminate kickback into parts being cut. Units are 5 in. deep, modular, and reversible. Integrated jigging and fixturing system allows different parts to be loaded and clamped down anywhere on table at same time. Operators can extend grate life by rotating them and turning them over.

MAX-TEK LLC    Newington, CT 06111
Nov 22, 2005 Constructed on Meehanite cast iron base, Model HGC 400 offers 3, 4, and 5 axis capabilities and utilizes Heidenhain scales for X, Y, and Z axes. Five-axis rotary trunnion features roller gear table with zero backlash mounting 400 x 400 mm pallet. Machine is equipped with HSK-100, 35-50 hp, 12,000 rpm direct drive spindle with chiller and GE Fanuc 16 IM CNC control. Automatic tool changer features 40 positions to accommodate all CBN and conventional vitrified grinding wheels.

RIDGID    Elyria, OH 44035
Nov 22, 2005 RIDGID® Models 150 and 150-L can cut close to flare on copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel tubing. Model 150 cuts up to 1-1/8 in. OD tubing, while Model 150-L offers additional capacity of up to 1-3/8 in. OD tubing. Enclosed feed-screw design prevents clogging or jamming. Quick-change X-CEL ball-detent wheel pin enables users to change cutter wheels by hand and eliminates lost fastening clips, while ergonomic X-CEL knob gives users firm grip.

Juki Automation Systems    Morrisville, NC 27560
Nov 22, 2005 Suited for SMT manufacturers, IFS-X system uses RFID technology as primary communication method between feeder and assembly machine to track components from initial receipt through placement. Traceability is conducted by intelligent feeders, which store component data such as part number, quantity, and lot number. Date and time board was assembled are also traced. Through automated part recognition, closed-loop system minimizes setup time and prevents human errors.

Extrusion Dies, Inc.    Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Nov 22, 2005 Suited for proximity coating of fluids onto web substrates, dual- and triple-manifold Ultracoat® dies replace multi-stage processes with single-pass coating. They enable converters to use single die to apply 2 or more coatings simultaneously, avoiding oxidation and contamination coatings can undergo between stages. Product is used in process that pre-meters coating fluid at constant rate and is fully enclosed to reduce issues with airborne emissions.

Kennametal Inc., Advanced Materials Div.    Latrobe, PA 15650-0231
Nov 22, 2005 Mazak Quick Turn Nexus, Super Quick Turn, and Multiplex-series machine tools are offered with self-contained VDI-driven units that enable multiple part processes such as milling, drilling, and turning on same part in one setup. Available with KM interface or ER collet style, units feature sealed spindle bearings, recessed spindle configuration, and through-coolant capabilities up to 1,500 psi. Tool setups can be pre-staged offline.