Seatek Co., Inc.    Stamford, CT 06902 5852
Apr 27, 2005 MM-175 Mighty-Miterâ„¢ consists of vee-shaped vise that secures product to be cut and clamping system that can adjusted to accept material from 3/16–2 in. Attached to Milwaukee® or DeWalt reciprocating saws, vise and clamping assembly swings up towards reciprocating blade to facilitate cutting of any material at right angle. Clamping bar has chamfer at tip to permit clamping of small rods and grooved portion to prevent round material from slipping.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.    St. Louis, MO 63017
Apr 27, 2005 Usable on aluminum and mild steel, Firepower® PC250 weighs 24 lb and incorporates grab-n'-go handle for portability. CSA-approved unit, equipped with hand torch, 2 spare electrodes, and 2 spare cutting tips, has 40% duty cycle and ¼ in. cutting capacity. For operation, users connect system to 120 V, single-phase power supply via 20 A molded plug and connect shop compressor for air. Unit also comes with spare parts kit, input power cable, and clamp.

Thinbit Cutting Tools    Fort Wayne, IN 46898
Apr 25, 2005 GROOVE'N TURN® Toolholders can be used on conventional Swiss and CNC machines to hold grooving and face grooving inserts in sizes from .004–.155 in., as well as threading inserts. They are available in square shank sizes from 5/16–1¼ in. with straight and 90° presentations.

Dapra Corporation    Bloomfield, CT 06002
Apr 22, 2005 Utility Cutters maximize effects of APET and XPET Inserts by utilizing areas not typically used in 90° square shoulder milling. BCSM Back-Corner Shell Mill allows unused corner to be used for general 15° face milling, providing 4 usable edges per insert. CMEM Chamfering End Mill delivers free-cutting, positive geometry for 30° and 45° chamfer milling.

JP Sercel Associates, Inc.    Manchester, NH 03102
Apr 22, 2005 Suited for micro-machining, drilling, and laser processing, IX-3000 Class 1 UV Excimer-based laser step and scan ablation system is surrounded by cleanroom enclosure with roof-mounted HEPA filtration. Mask imaging system operates at 248 or 193 nm UV wavelengths and offers 0.2-0.3 micron optical resolution, repeatability, and structural accuracies. Stages feature air-bearing design, and granite base provides vibration and thermal dampening.

Mazak Corp.    Florence, KY 41042 3092
Apr 22, 2005 Quick Turn Nexus 250MSY employs 35, 10, and 7.5 hp spindles with respective 4,000, 6,000, and 4,500 rpm max speeds. Rotary and turning tools can be mounted at any position of 12-station drum turret, and workpiece can be automatically oriented in phase. Features include quick-change toolholders, Fusion 640T Nexus CNC, and automatic tool presetting arm. X-, Y-, and Z-axis traverse rates are 1,181, 826, and 1,299 ipm respectively.

Bosch Power Tools & Accessories    Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Apr 22, 2005 RotoZip® Jigsaw Handle Attachment Kit transforms nearly any RotoZip Spiral Saw(TM) into 360° cutting tool, eliminating need for users to constantly reposition hand or tool. Each kit includes straight-edge guide suited for rip cuts, 3 Sabrecut(TM) Zip® bits, and wrench for adjustments. Tool is suitable for remodeling, flooring, HVAC, deck building, and plumbing projects.

Aviel Electronics    Las Vegas, NV 89118
Apr 22, 2005 Providing functional equivalents for obsolete RF coaxial connectors and adapters, replacements come in brass, stainless steel, and aluminum body materials with brass, beryllium copper, of phosphor bronze contacts. Styles include SMA, SMB, SMC, MCX, and other miniature series interfaces as well as larger interfaces such as BNC, TNC, N, C, SC, HN, LT, and LC. Bodies are produced in straight, right-angle, bulkhead, flange mount, blind-mate, and tri-axial configurations.

FP International/Free-Flow Packaging International, Inc.    Redwood City, CA 94063-3120
Apr 21, 2005 PILLOW PAK'Râ„¢ makes 24 in. wide bubble material at rates up to 72 linear ft/min. Each roll of film makes two 1,000 sq ft bundles of inflated cushioned material. PILLOW PAK material is perforated every 6 in., and unlike traditional bubble material, it cannot pop and lose cushioning properties. Machine may be placed adjacent to pack station for on-demand packing. Optional foot pedal or film sensor can be used to replenish material as packers use bubble.

Autodrill Co.    Millington, NJ 07946
Apr 21, 2005 Series 2000 and Series 2100 produce one or many holes in production parts simultaneously. Units feature built-in pneumatic stroke cylinder offering 2 different strokes and electric motor with industrial-duty HTD timing belt system. Many drills can be operated in parallel to produce short cycle times for gang hole drilling. Options to integrate drills into existing operations or apply PLC logic with equipment are available.

Unidex    Warsaw, NY 14569
Apr 21, 2005 Suited for low to moderate production volumes, Lean Manufacturing Assembly Systems manufacture products, parts, and components requiring worker interface and high level of assembly and/or transfer. Systems can incorporate standard, modified, and custom-designed manipulators, work positioners, lift and transfer tables, and workbenches, with rails and overhead cranes. They help eliminate wasted motion and lifting done by workers, and minimize space needed for assembly.

Modern Process Equipment, Inc.    Chicago, IL 60623
Apr 20, 2005 Utilizing Platinum Series Burrs™, Series GPX Grinders produce batch sizes as small as 1 lb, and are designed to grind 350–600 lb/hour. Dial allows selection of any desired coffee grind, with end result being ability to achieve full range of grinds for variety of coffee production applications.

Parlec, Inc.    Fairport, NY 14450 0059
Apr 20, 2005 NL Series driven and static tooling, suited for Mori Seiki lathes, is offered in external and through coolant versions; external can be retrofitted into internal at later time. Static line is available in inch and metric sizes. Driven and static tools are also available for Mazak, Haas, Nakamura, Daewoo, Romi and Citizen machines.

SNK America Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Apr 20, 2005 Prodigy GT-27 Gang Tool Lathe features C-axis spindle as standard, which allows for indexing and positioning as well as interpolation and polar coordinate milling. Featuring 3 axes of motion commanded in absolute or incremental modes, machine has GE Fanuc Controller and polymer composite base that reduces vibration and is resistant to oxidants and thermal distortion. Unit can index in .01° increments and offers spindle speeds to 6,000 rpm.

Neopost    Hayward, CA 94544
Apr 20, 2005 Featuring mixed mail feeding capacity, Models IJ 80, IJ 90, and IJ 110 can track postage costs for up to 500 departments and seamlessly process mail of varying weights and sizes, with nested or non-nested envelopes. Modular units automatically adjust to mail pieces up to 5/8 in. in thickness, and each is offered with sealing system, dynamic scale, differential weighing platform, stacker, thermal roll tape dispenser, and digital ink jet technology.

Buehler, Ltd.    Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Apr 19, 2005 Programmable PowerProâ„¢ Series prepares specimens using Zaxisâ„¢ Macro Material Removal System, which enables operators to remove material from specimens by desired depth. Two horsepower base motor and 10 or 12 in. dia platen allows up to 10 specimens to be simultaneously prepared. Mineral cast base is corrosion proof, non-conductive, and chemically inert. Additional features include LCD screen with backlighting, and dual or variable platen speed up to 400 rpm.

Retsch, Inc.    Newtown, PA 18940
Apr 19, 2005 Featuring all-digital controls, Bead Mill MM 301 prepares batches of various samples to 40–60 micron fineness required for XRF/XRD and other spectral analyses results. Device homogenizes powder with wax, flux, or other binders prior to pelletizing or fusion technique. Grinding sets, available from 1.5–50 ml in metal and non-metal materials, enable typical grinding time of 2 min. Bench-top unit can simultaneously prepare 2 samples of up to 20 ml.

Datron Dynamics, Inc.    Milford, NH 03055
Apr 18, 2005 With absolute accuracy of 0.0001 in. and relative accuracy of 0.0005 in., OmniRaptor(TM) meets stringent demands of dynamic manufacturing environment. Unit includes 2 kW, water-chilled, 60,000 rpm spindle; 5/6 in. dia collet; and 15-tool station-style rack. Ethanol-Mist Coolant System(TM) eliminates secondary processes such as deburring or degreasing. Microsoft® Windows®-based controller works with virtually any CAD/CAM software and offers Ethernet networking capability.

IMS Company    Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Apr 18, 2005 Drop forged from alloy steel, Gate Cutters are precision machined and heat treated to ensure sharp, durable edges. Products are available with flat or rounded back blades and feature slim line profile and fast-acting coil spring. Both 5 and 6 in. models have bow style handles, while 6 and 7 in. flat back cutters are offered with right or left hand, ergonomic style handles or adjustable blade stop. All units have non-slip plastic grips.

Mate Precision Tooling    Anoka, MN 55303
Apr 18, 2005 Easy Bendâ„¢ tooling creates bend lines in metal with CNC punch press precision to facilitate hand bending. Upper tool has linear V-line stencil engraved onto face of tool, and lower tool is blank die. Bend line penetration is dependent on ductility and thickness of workpiece; quality bend lines of up to 12 in. are possible in 0.078 in. thick mild steel and 0.059 in. thick stainless steel. Easy Bendâ„¢ can be used with SnapLockâ„¢ and SheetMarkerâ„¢ tooling.