CS Unitec, Inc.    Norwalk, CT 06850
Aug 19, 2004 AIRBOR AB-4300-2R addresses safety concerns related to drilling holes in structural steel in hazardous atmospheres and/or wet environments. Motor and magnet are powered by compressed air and do not require electricity. Portable tool also features pressurized coolant system that lubricates drill bit and reduces risk of sparking. Built for heavy industrial use, 43 lb unit employs 1.6 hp air motor and air-powered magnet with 1,600 lb holding strength.

SMC Networks    Irvine, CA 92618
Aug 19, 2004 Barricade Broadband Routers create secure VPN tunnels for office computer access, shared Internet connection, and multi-player gaming. Models SMCBR14VPN and SMCBR18VPN incorporate 4-port and 8-port 10/100 auto-sensing switches, respectively. Advanced SPI Firewall protects computers from Denial of Service and other malicious attacks. VPN supports SNMP, static routing, DMZ hosting, port forwarding, system logging, e-mail alerts, and 2 user accounts.

Colormax    Pitman, NJ 08071
Aug 18, 2004 Utilizing induced flow rotating cone, Micro Feeder B110 can dose down to a few granules at a time and up to 6.6 lb/hr of normal masterbatch. Posimax B200 employs positive displacement feeding and has only one moving part. Materials are fed via rotating channel, delivering true mass flow as materials are displaced from inlet to outlet. Intended for plastics processing, both feeders are pre-wired and include material storage hopper, low-level alarm, and controller.

Hermle Machine Company    Franklin, WI 53132
Aug 18, 2004 Suited for 5-axis and 5-side machining, Model C 600 U includes 280 mm diameter NC rotary table that swivels 230°, doubling dynamics in A and C axes. A-axis is equipped with peripheral spur wheel utilizing planetary gear and drive shaft, resulting in swiveling range of ±115°. Applications include dry machining, hard machining, and graphite electrode generation.

Esco Tool    Medfield, MA 02052
Aug 17, 2004 Wart MILLHOG® Right Angle I.D. Clamping End Prep Tool, with ¾ in. ID to 4½ in. OD clamping range, handles heavy wall- and highly alloyed tubes. Compact design requires 2 5/8 in. wide clearance to fit between boiler tubes, and incorporates 1¼ hp motor with gear drive supported by dual opposed tapered roller bearings. Unit uses EscoLockâ„¢ wedge-style blade lock system with TiN coated cutter blades and can pull continuous thick chip without cutting oils.

Kitagawa Div. North Tech Workholding, Inc.    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Aug 16, 2004 Long-stroke ML Series power chucks are available in triple-, dual-, and single-jaw configurations. ML 3-jaw configuration features up to 1 in. stroke per jaw and is suited for gripping workpieces with flanges that must be swallowed. MLT 2-jaw chuck is suited for square, rectangular, or unusually shaped workpieces, while single-jaw MLV incorporates custom-designed fixed locator or jig for locating workpieces. All configurations are available in 6 and 8 in. sizes.

Chicago Slitter, A Unit Of The RDI Group    Itasca, IL 60143 1365
Aug 13, 2004 Slitting Lines produce precision slit, tight, straight-walled slit coils at production rates up to 5 master coils per hour with as many as 20 different setups per shift. Systems handle 10,000–80,000 lb coils with speeds to 1,500 fpm, thicknesses from 0.005–0.375 in., and widths from 18–24 in. Features include dual indexing transfer slitter heads, keyless slitting arbors, power tooling lock-up, and roll-only tension stand for damage-free slit coils.

Weiler Corporation    Cresco, PA 18326 0149
Aug 12, 2004 Suited for medium and high production environments, Tiger® flap wheels are made of Egyptian cotton and premium aluminum oxide grain for high cut rate. Intended for low to medium production environments, Vortecâ„¢ flap wheels have cotton backing and standard aluminum oxide grain. Applications include cleaning; edge blending; deburring and mismatch removal on machined parts; finish prior to painting and plating; and smoothing metal, plastic, and wood.

International Surface Preparation    Houston, TX 77054
Aug 12, 2004 Version MK3 of Blastrac® 1-10D and 1-10D Super systems includes permanently attached umbilical power cord, analog gauge for blast load amps, urethane feed spout for access to blast wheel components, and slide-out screen for debris removal. Running on 230/460 V, 3-phase power, self-propelled systems clean and profile simultaneously. Each includes blast unit with 10 in. cleaning path and dust collection system with pulse jet system that prevents filter clogging.

Almco, Inc.    Albert Lea, MN 56007 2751
Aug 12, 2004 Suited for use in metal deburring and finishing applications, Model 142 includes rotary, 4-compartment hopper that drops finishing media into as many as 4 round-bowl or tub-type machines. Oscillator/screener separates finished parts from media, which returns by conveyor to hopper for reuse or storage. Features include compact size, ease of serviceability, and minimal required maintenance.

Kitagawa Div. North Tech Workholding, Inc.    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Aug 12, 2004 Available in 6 and 8 in. sizes, DL Series dual lock, radial guideway chuck features no jaw lifting. Product actuates and clamps workpiece using radial actuation, then, as chuck develops gripping force, performs final axial, z-axis pull-back movement to fixed stop. This ensures accurate length control and axial repeatability. Sealed to keep out dust particles and retain lubrication, chuck allows for seating confirmation and accepts serrated jaws.

LMT-Fette    Cleveland, OH 44135
Aug 12, 2004 Univex Premium Series features high positive geometry and unequal pitch for true 90° design. Offered in both 11 and 17 mm lengths with variety of corner radii, indexable inserts have nickel-plated bodies and thru-the-tool coolant supply. Range of coatings and grades are available to meet specific application needs. Series includes face mills, Weldon shank endmills, and extra length cylindrical shanks.

DEK International GmbH    Zurich Ch-8005  Switzerland
Aug 11, 2004 For true paste on pad repeatability, Europa features cycle time under 7 sec and total process Cpk 2.0 at ± 20 µm. Its DEK Instinctiv user interface, with graphical TimeToGo indications for consumable replenishment, provides on-board help and error recovery. Chassis offers torsional and thermal stability as well as single natural vibration frequency. Scaleable control system utilizes CAN technology, and Hawkeye post print vision system provides 100% print verification.

Clausing Industrial, Inc.    Kalamazoo, MI 49007 1822
Aug 11, 2004 The Professional, available in gap bed models with 13-21 in. swings and 25-120 in. centers, features cast iron, hardened and ground bedways with triangular webs mounted to cast iron base. Constant Surface Speed DRO is standard on 13 and 15 in. swing models. Equipped with 10 or 15 hp, AC, variable-speed spindle drive, products are available with 3 headstock gear ranges and incorporate anti-friction carriage ways, heavy-duty tailstock, and wheeled chip bin.

Progressive - Ruesch Machine Co. Inc.    Ringwood, NJ 07456
Aug 10, 2004 Suited for payout of traverse wound wire and strip from up to 1,250 lb reels, Model 605 Rim Drive maintains consistent line height and permits flexibility in stock orientation by allowing material to be paid out from top or the bottom of reel. Unit offers choice of 3 speed and tension control devices, each of which automatically monitor and compensate for payout reel's decreasing diameter while maintaining constant line speed.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.    St. Louis, MO 63017
Aug 10, 2004 Freeze-resistant, propylene glycol based Extra Cool(TM), Ultra Cool(TM), and Extreme Cool(TM) resist freezing down to +10°F, -27°F, and -65°F, respectively. De-I Cool(TM) deionized water mixture is for applications where temperatures always exceed 40°F. Coolants include corrosion inhibitors to protect copper in torch heads and cooling systems to ensure that coolant remains high in resistance. All are suited for MIG and TIG torches as well as other recirculated cooling applications.

Ficep Corporation    Forest Hill, MD 21050
Aug 10, 2004 Model A 166 can punch and shear-to-length angle iron into finished parts from stock lengths. With optional Versa Press, machine is capable of notching, part marking, and punching large holes up to 2½ in. diameter. Material is positioned automatically to desired length by roller feed drive and measuring system. PC-based CNC control offers remote diagnostic system that uses phone line to connect to support staff.

French Technology Press Office, Inc.    Chicago, IL 60601
Aug 10, 2004 Type T-180 can roll very small diameter tubes over long lengths, producing up to 200 parts/hr. Machine is suited for bending stainless steel and aluminum chimney pipes with 3 in. diameter, 0.20 in. thickness, and 48 in. length, in addition to titanium aerospace pipes and titanium missile bodies. Machine does not require special training, and changing part diameters takes only 15 sec, without tooling.

Seco-Carboloy    Warren, MI 48089
Aug 10, 2004 Available in .315–1.250 in. diameters, Series R219.19 Copy Mills offer 2 insert geometries for semifinishing and finishing applications. They use single, precision-ground, ball-nose, replaceable insert, and can ramp into component or drill to shallow depth due to chisel center point. Single-blade unit is suitable for high-speed finishing and general copying of component feature. PVD-coated, micro-grain carbide grade covers full spectrum of part materials.

ITWRansburg Electrostatic Systems    Toledo, OH 43612
Aug 10, 2004 Made of stainless steel/Teflon®, TurboDisk2 Rotary Atomizer is virtually impenetrable to all fluids. It features serrated edge design and dual feed fluid system. High flow regulators and fluid valves allow for simultaneous paint push out while solvent washes feed tube and disk. Fluid section can be exchanged in minimal time due to quick disconnect features. TurboDisk2 is suited for wide range of coating materials, including waterbornes and high solids.