Seco-Carboloy    Warren, MI 48089
Sep 15, 2004 Used in semifinishing to heavy roughing operations, R218.20 indexable insert has rigid design with 2 effective teeth. Body incorporates pocket seat with tenon to avoid stress on locking screw, and radius chip space that strengthens cutter center. Available in 0.625–2.00 in. dia sizes with various shank styles, cutter is available with ME and M insert geometries. Inserts have helical curved edge that provides constant cutting rake all along edge.

Chevalier Machinery, Inc.    Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Sep 15, 2004 Molecular Decomposition Process Grinder removes metal by decomposing it with electric current, electrolytes, and abrasives. PCL-based system uses fuzzy logic and neural network technology. Offering max grinding depth of 4 cu in./min, machine features 8 x 18 in. table, 590/118/118 ipm X/Y/Z rapids, 0.0002 in. positioning accuracy, and 5 hp spindle motor that peaks at 3,600 rpm. Resin-bonded wheels come in models as thin as .020 in. and flatness within .0005 in.

Chevalier Machinery, Inc.    Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Sep 15, 2004 Featuring 31.9 x 20 in. and 39.4 x 20 in. table sizes, Models QP2026L and QP2033L offer 26 x 20 x 20 in. and 33 x 20.5 x 20 in. XYZ travels, respectively. They include FANUC Oi-MB conversational control, Ethernet jack for networking, 24-tool arm type ATC, and 10,000 rpm spindle with coolant circulation. Machines accommodate various upgrades such as pre-wiring for 4th axis and hoses and fittings for spindle chiller and coolant-through-spindle.

Chevalier Machinery, Inc.    Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Sep 15, 2004 Model 2443VMC comes with fourth axis prep, coolant-thru-spindle prep, and spindle oil cooler prep. Measuring 120 x 89 x 104 in., machine has 49 x 26 in. table and accommodates workpieces up to 2,200 lb. It offers FANUC OiMB conversational control with Advanced Integrated Contour Control with Data server or ANILAM 6000 conversational control with 16 Mb RAM and 6 Gb HD. Machine incorporates 20 hp, 10,000 rpm cartridge type spindle.

Logansport Matsumoto Co.    Logansport, IN 46947
Sep 15, 2004 Series WDF Deflash/Degate Wheel Chuck removes flash and gating out of cast aluminum wheels when run on automated wheel lathe. Chucking diameters range from 15–24 in., and various wheel sizes can be handled by single chuck. Part quality is optimized by consistent heat treat operations and by eliminating flashing that can cause problems in painted wheels.

Chevalier Machinery, Inc.    Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Sep 15, 2004 Pre-wired for fourth axis, VMC is already fitted with hoses, fittings, and coolant lines for coolant-thru-spindle and spindle oil cooler upgrades. Measuring 110 x 102 x 104 in., machine has 47.24 x 19.68 in. table and handles workpieces up to 1,320 lb. It generates 3,950 lb max thrust force in X axis and features peak cutting feedrate of 394 ipm. Offered with 2 control types, unit features Ethernet jack for networking and all-Meehanite cast iron machine base.

Agie Charmilles, LLC    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 15, 2004 Fully-automatic Model HD 30CNC is capable of drilling holes with diameters from 0.012-0.120 in. Three-axis numerical control facilitates programming for fully unattended machining. Suited for hard materials such as hardened steel and carbide, machine offers maximum XYZ travels of 7.8 x 7.8 x 11.8 in. and handles workpieces up to 661 lb.

Agie Charmilles, LLC    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 15, 2004 Able to handle max taper angles to 30° to full part height, Robofil 240SL incorporates lower head coupled with symmetrical XY and UV tables. Product has 3D part alignment system and measures water levels in work tank, making adjustments as needed. It machines up to 39.17 x 21.65 x 8.66 in. parts weighing up to 1,653 lb. Robofil 440SL, containing all features in Robofil 240SL, handles 47.24 x 27.56 x 15.75 in. parts weighing up to 3,306 lb.

Agie Charmilles, LLC    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 15, 2004 Roboform 23 implements offline Sinker Programming System, which allows operator or mold designer to program complex die sinking applications with a few mouse clicks. To ensure accuracy throughout operation, X, Y, and Z axes all include .5 mm glass scales. When using copper to steel technology, machine offers surface finish to .1 RA µm. It features travels up to 13.8 in. on X-axis and 9.8 in. on Y and Z axes.

Bryant Grinder Corp. Div of Vermont Machine Tool    Springfield, VT 05156
Sep 15, 2004 Equipped with GE Fanuc 18i TB CNC system, Model B+ grinder is suited for bore grinding miniature ball bearing inner and outer rings and lifter rollers. X and Z travel range is 3 x 3 in., and accuracy is 0.0002 in. with 0.000004 in. resolution. Unit incorporates hydrostatic slides and accepts Model B tooling, including wheelheads and work fixtures. Workhead options include disk-drive centerless, shoe centerless with electromagnetic chuck or air clamp, or chucker.

Logansport Matsumoto Co.    Logansport, IN 46947
Sep 15, 2004 Featuring 66 mm thru hole, 8 in., 3-jaw Model GHA6-8-66 allows users to chuck large parts or bar feed large diameter bar. Clamping repeatability is less than 10 microns. Chuck permits machining at speeds and feeds required for cutting aluminum, and is suited for machining steel, especially in hard turning applications.

Landis Gardner, A UNOVA Co.    Waynesboro, PA 17268
Sep 15, 2004 Able to use conventional or superabrasive wheels, all-electric Viking SuperSeries II incorporates Landis 6400 CNC PC-based, open-architecture control system in addition to digital servo controls and SERCOS interface. Sealing arrangement for anti-friction spindles prevents ingress of contaminants. Machine accommodates parts from 0.05–2.4 in. in diameter and has 20 hp grinding wheel drive. Unit also features 16 in. dia grinding wheel and nodular cast iron base.

Schutte, Msa    Jackson, MI 49203
Sep 15, 2004 With 4,000 rpm spindle speed, 8-spindle Model A-36PC offers 36 mm diameter capacity and 8 individual CNC cross slides. Electronic connection to each spindle is completely integrated, allowing continuous rotation of machine. Twin pick-off spindles allow machining of back side of workpiece, while modular design permits addition of up to 23 programmable axes and 6 independent spindle speeds. Separate chip and coolant system behind machine eliminates chip build-up in base.

Agie Ltd.    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 15, 2004 Agietron Advance 4 features stationary table that can be crane-loaded with large workpiece weighing up to 2,000 lb. Integrated 15-station tool changer offers individual electrode weight capacity of 48 lb for long runs of automated production. Measuring 81 x 71 x 105 in., plug-and-play machine includes precison ground ball screws and servo with 0.000005 in. resolution.

Knuth Machine Tools USA, Inc.    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Sep 15, 2004 Hydro-Jet System produces 3-dimensional shapes in single-pass operations. It operates with pure water or abrasive-added cutter heads, and includes computer-controlled gantry that guides cutter precisely over workpieces. Modular, stainless steel system features regulated water reservoir and 4-chamber settling tank with connector for abrasive sludge removal system. Materials ranging from thin films to slabs up to 8 in. thick can be cut.

KGK International Corp.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Sep 15, 2004 Model VTM-80YB offers X-, Y-, and Z-axis travel of 44.0, ±13.98, and 44.69 in., respectively. Pivoting spindle B-axis, combined with rotating C-axis, can accomplish indexing, 5-axis machining. B-axis can be used to drill horizontal, vertical, and diagonal holes, while long-stroke Y-axis permits high-speed, high-precision drilling. Machine accepts loads up to 3,300 lb and features 18.5/15 kW tool spindle drive, 30/22 kW work spindle, and 36-tool magazine.

KGK International Corp.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Sep 15, 2004 Offering clamping forces to 8,000 N, MILLAC 44V features 20,000 rpm spindle, powered by 11/18.5 kW motor. High-speed silent ball screw, with center cooling and hybrid lubrication system, deliver rapid traverse at 1,417 ipm and cutting speed of 787 ipm. Cooling unit with inverter is standard. Software packages are geared to specific applications, including tool and die, mold making, and conventional applications.

KGK International Corp.    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Sep 15, 2004 Millac 800VH permits precision production of complex parts such as impellers, turbine blades, and electronic communication equipment. Full CNC indexing table (C-axis) utilizes curvic coupling equipped with scaled feedback standard and delivers clamping force of 8,675 lb-ft. Equipped with 31.5 sq in. pallet, machine incorporates heat-treated box ways, box-type bed, and automatic pallet changer. Powered by 81.5/22 kW drive, standard spindle speed is 10,000 rpm.

Weldon Tool Company, The    Millersburg, PA 17061
Sep 14, 2004 Series WM Multi-Flute end mill medium helix tool is designed for finishing stainless steel, alloy steels, titanium, and exotic ferrous materials. Tools are available in 5-, 7- and 9-flute designs with 45° helix and full eccentric grind on powdered metal substrate. Odd numbers of flutes are harmonically balanced for smooth cutting performance. Tool suits peripheral roughing as well as finishing applications.

Weldon Tool Company, The    Millersburg, PA 17061
Sep 14, 2004 Tri-Power Ski-Carb 3-flute carbide end mill facilitates chip evacuation, enabling operator to increase chip-load-per-flute to 1.3-l.6x that of 2-flute tool. The 45° helix is suited for both finishing and roughing applications.