Toyoda Machinery USA Inc.    Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Sep 21, 2004 Suited for grinding small lots, SelectG features wheelhead that rotates from 90–60° to accommodate either straight or angle grinding wheel. Changeover between wheels is done manually, and guides ensure precise wheelhead positioning. Swing-down ID attachment is optional. Grinding-specific control provides automatic wheel dressing and variety of built-in grinding and dressing patterns for all 3 wheels.

Mitsui Seiki, USA    Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Sep 21, 2004 Targeted at high precision job shops, Model HW63A provides X, Y, Z axes envelope of 1000 x 800 x 800 mm and 40/30 hp spindle with 6,000 rpm. Glass scale feedback systems offer 0.001 mm resolution. Three-point leveling cast iron bed provides stiffness and rigidity, and dual ballscrews provide improved motion control and high axis thrust. Steel box slide ways feature G-II lubrication system that facilitates high feed rates and ultra-smooth motion.

Mitsui Seiki, USA    Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Sep 21, 2004 Model VL30-5X uses linear motors, rather than ballscrews, for increased acceleration and deceleration rates and overall contouring accuracy. It offers cutting feed rate up to 1,574 ipm with 1G acceleration/deceleration rate. X, Y, Z axes range is 200 x 300 x 200 mm. Up to 50,000 rpm spindles are offered. Machine provides 50 rpm in A-axis and 100 rpm in B-axis.

Mikron Bostomatic Corp.    Milford, MA 01757
Sep 21, 2004 High-speed Model UCP 600 Vario features modular tool changer that can hold 100-220 tools. With 7-position pallet changing system, workpieces with surface area up to 13 x 13 in., height of 14 in., and max weight of 176 lb can be automatically changed and simultaneously machined. Available with 12,000, 20,000, or 42,000 spindle options, machining center includes rotary/tilt table that swivels between -115 and +30°. Smart machine technology allows unmanned operation.

ILYICH Abrasive Company    St. Petersburg   Russian Federation
Sep 21, 2004 Suited for grinding hot section segments, AEROBORâ„¢ removes bulk of material as well as tapers and radii and generates required finish quality. Wheel features 1.25 hr max machining time, minimal noise level, and reduced heat generation at cutting surface. With metal removal rates to 0.040 in./hr, it combines metal removal rates of CBN with dressability of vitrified wheel, leading to decreased load on machine and component.

Progressive - Ruesch Machine Co. Inc.    Ringwood, NJ 07456
Sep 20, 2004 Slip Tech system consists of core winding surface made entirely of bearings, which reduce friction between core surface and winding drum. This eliminates excess tension in individual rewound coils during build up, resulting in ability to maintain consistent coil tension because each strip is independently tensioned from core to finished coil OD. Product can also eliminate need for looping pits in some applications.

LMT-Fette    Cleveland, OH 44135
Sep 20, 2004 In roughing and semi-finishing operations, HSC Feed operates with chip loads up to .031 in. per tooth and cutting speeds over 650 sfm. Product combines sub-micrograin substrate and proprietary AL2 plus PVD titanium aluminum nitride coating for wear-resistance and toughness. Run at table feeds exceeding 500 ipm, product performs high-feed milling of materials with hardness up to 60 Rc in addition to carbon, alloy, stainless steel, and cast iron.

Engis Corp.    Wheeling, IL 60090 6038
Sep 20, 2004 Suited for single-pass bore finishing operations, robotic system automates bore finishing process and monitors all progressively sized diamond tools individually in order to make necessary size compensations due to tool wear. Machine incorporates central robotic arm to pick-up and move incoming parts from machine to machine. System also includes gauge unit, system controller, and unit designed for adjusting diametrical size of diamond tools.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Sep 17, 2004 Available in sizes from 165–500 mm, ROTA NCO offers clamping force from 95–330 kN with jaw strokes from 9–15 mm per jaw. Chuck is intended for vertical turning centers where contaminants are a hindrance. It offers options for automated part recognition in unmanned operations, as well as feed-through capabilities for coolant, air, or oil.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Sep 17, 2004 Providing jaw strokes from 10–18 mm per jaw, 2-Jaw Rota 2B includes integrated feed-thru and mounting features for irregular workpieces. Seals and wipers placed in crucial areas help reduce contamination of chuck body and facilitate grease retention. Chuck is suited for both turning centers and stationary applications.

Cincinnati Incorporated    Cincinnati, OH 45211 0111
Sep 17, 2004 Available in 14 sizes from 16–2,000 tons with standard bed lengths from 4–24 ft, PROFORM Press Brakes offer ±0.001 in. repeatability. They include Variable Volume Load Sensing hydrualic system, hardened piston rods, and interlock construction. Utilizing Windows® OS, 15.1 in. LCD control combines 3D graphics interface with touch-screen operation. Absolute linear transducers provide automatic leveling control by maintaining parallelism between bed and ram.

Sugino Corp.    Itasca, IL 60143
Sep 16, 2004 Jet-Clean Center 4-axis high-pressure deburring center clears chips and burrs from machined components. Large 20 x 12 x 12 in. XYZ-work area permits large part capacity and/or multi-part processing. Using 5,000 psi water and nozzle technology, unit blasts and dislodges compacted chips and debris from blind, tapped and cross holes and passages. Traveling at sonic velocities to 1,100 ft/sec, water produces cleaning action similar to low/medium pressure cleaning systems.

Kia Heavy Industries, U.S.A. Corp    East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Sep 16, 2004 Hi-Center V50D features traveling column design and centralized chip collection. Fanuc Series 0iMA controller has 8.4 in. color LCD, 2,100 ft memory, and preview control with 15-block look ahead. Quick pallet change and rapid traverse rates of 1,575 ipm minimize non-cut time, while 20 hp spindle motor generates 211.2 lb-ft torque at 8,000 rpm. APC design is such that only rotary motion of table occurs during operation. Tool-to-tool ATC time is 2.0 sec, with 24-tool magazine.

Kia Heavy Industries, U.S.A. Corp    East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Sep 16, 2004 Model HX400 employs rotary-type auto pallet changer and fixed-address ATC that holds 40 tools. Tool change takes 1.3 sec, and balanced spindle structure, supported by rugged box-way design, enables machine to obtain stable accuracy during heavy-duty machining. Features include dual internal screw conveyors, idle station that rotates freely with pin-lock cylinder at 90° increments, and 1° index table that results in index time of 1.9 sec/90°. Options include 60- and 120-tool magazine.

Kia Heavy Industries, U.S.A. Corp    East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Sep 16, 2004 With rapid traverse rate of 1,969 ipm, HX630 combines max work area of 39.37 high x 36.6 in dia with respective X, Y, and Z traverses of 41.3, 34.4, and 34.4 in. Machine has cutting feed rate of 1,969 ipm and spindle speed of 8,000 rpm. Standard configuration includes Fanuc 18iMB controller. Wedge-type mechanism produces 4,630 lb of pull stud retention force, while CAM-type ATC system minimizes tool-changing time. Standard tool capacity is 60.

Kia Heavy Industries, U.S.A. Corp    East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Sep 16, 2004 Equipped with base mounted tooling system, Model SKT 250MS offers maximum swing of 24.4 in., 15.9 in. turning diameter, and X, Z, B axis traverses of 11.4, 29.5, and 27.6 in., respectively. Main spindle features max speed of 3,500 rpm, while sub-spindle with 8 in. chuck operates at 4,000 rpm. Three-piece coupling enables heavy cutting as well as milling. Offering 0.001° NC indexing, Model SKT 250MS is equipped with Fanuc 18ITB control with 320 m memory.

Kia Heavy Industries, U.S.A. Corp    East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Sep 16, 2004 Combining turning and milling functions on 4 axes, Model SKT2500MT features symmetrical head stock with built-in 30 hp spindle motor, which helps prevent heat generation. It includes 22-tool high-speed ATC and Fanuc 18ITB control with 320 m memory. For manufacturing complicated parts, tool head with contouring B-axis offers 0.001° NC indexing. Able to work simultaneously with 4 or 5 axes, machine provides integrated process, suited for aircraft industry.

Kia Heavy Industries, U.S.A. Corp    East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Sep 16, 2004 Featuring 23.6 x 15 in. table, Model VX380T offers X, Y, Z travels of 20, 15, and 13.8 in., and produces 1G acceleration with rapid traverse of 56 m/min. Slanted bed construction facilitates chip and coolant disposal at side of machine. Spindle designed for tapping features direct connection to 10 hp motor to maintain stability at high speeds. Capable of producing parts at 12,000 rpm, machine includes 14-tool ATC and Fanuc 0iMB control.

Kia Heavy Industries, U.S.A. Corp    East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Sep 16, 2004 Model VX650 offers X, Y, Z travels of 55, 26, and 25 in. with rapid traverses of 1,575, 1,575, and 1,181 ipm. Four-slideway structure in Y axis provides stability for heavy duty machining. Available with BT or CAT 40 tool shank, machine includes 20-tool ATC, centralized Fanuc 0IMB controller, and 63 x 25.6 in. table with load capacity of 2,866 lb.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Sep 16, 2004 Requiring 110 V power connection and 87 psi compressed air for operation, ACURO Plus can balance one complete system, consisting of toolholder and tool, within seconds in one or 2 planes. Adapter system with automatic clamping provides pulling forces equal to actual machine spindle. Balancing operations of toolholders with max weight to 33 lb and length to 13 ½ in. can be done at speeds of 300–1.100 rpm. Dimensional balance accuracy is less than 1 g mm.