Hurco Machine Tool Products    Indianapolis, IN 46268
Mar 08, 2004 Providing surface finishing and roughing operations, Model VTXV features stationary table capable of holding parts over 4,400 lb, and offers X, Y, Z travels of 31.5 x 27.5 x 20 in. Model VTXU, suited for machining multi-sided parts, allows 2-axis motion of trunion table to be separated from 3-axis motion in traveling column. For small batch processing, horizontal Model HTX500 features 500 mm pallets and is capable of 4th axis contouring using NC programming and indexing.

ABB Inc.    Wickliffe, OH 44092
Mar 08, 2004 System 800xA is built on Industrial IT Aspect Objectâ„¢ technology platform. Functionality includes process control, production management, safety systems, smart instrumentation, smart drives and motor control, robotics, information management, asset optimization and documentation. Engineering environment manages one set of consistent data, for single-point entry, single-point change, and re-use across the plant.

United Grinding Technologies, Inc.    Miamisburg, OH 45342
Mar 05, 2004 To grind PCD and PCBN tools and inserts, 4-axis CNC Easygrind automatically regenerates grinding wheel. Swiveling 3D measuring probe inspects cutting edge of tool to be ground and automatically transmits compensation data relative to infeed rate. GE Fanuc CNC control uses Windows-based software, permitting conversational or real-time programming of tools. Simulation program displays grinding wheel during grinding process in relation to calculated grinding path.

United Grinding Technologies, Inc.    Miamisburg, OH 45342
Mar 05, 2004 Suited for single-piece and batch production, Precimat 306 CNC features 300 x 50 x 76.2 mm grinding wheel, grinding range of 600 x 300 mm, and 5.9 kW variable-speed main spindle that achieves speeds from 5,100 rpm. Linear guideways in all axes consist of 6-row ball bearing systems. Work area is entirely enclosed to contain high-pressure coolant. Siemens 840 D CNC control provides 26.4 cm color flat screen with menu bars, softkeys, and Windowsâ„¢ GUI.

Bosch Power Tools & Accessories    Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Mar 04, 2004 Series CS10 and CS20 Circular Saws with composite footplate resist bending under pressure and glide easily across all surfaces, including wet wood. Integrated blower removes dust and ensures clear line of sight. Depth detent system improves accuracy of cut. Bevel scale and positive detent systems allow users to find detents at 22.5° and 45°. Adjustable levers ensure tight, locked bevel for fine tuning. Saws handle maximum bevel of 56° for steep pitch cuts.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.    St. Louis, MO 63017
Mar 04, 2004 Equipped with 1Torch(TM) plasma torch and ATC(TM) (Advanced Torch Connector) quick disconnect, CUTMASTER(TM) 81 lets operator switch torches between hand and machine torch applications, replace damaged equipment, and add or remove lead extensions to match job requirements. It features 60 A cutting power and 1Series start technology. Rated for 1 in. max cut capacity, system is suitable for cutting aluminum and stainless or mild steel.

Pinpoint Laser Systems    Peabody, MA 01960
Mar 04, 2004 Microgage Spindle and Shaft Alignment Kit consists of laser that is mounted to drive shaft, spindle, or gearbox flange, which projects precise reference beam along centerline. Digital target receiver catches laser beam and provides measurement reading to show if receiver is off-center. System measures misalignments as small as 0.0001 in. Angular errors can also be measured and eliminated. System can be attached to laptop or PC for printouts and record keeping.

Micro 100, Inc.    Los Angeles, CA 90029
Mar 02, 2004 High-speed, single-flute, solid carbide routers feature optimized rake and clearance angles to produce high material rates with improved surface finishes. Single-flute end mill geometry avoids chip melting and chip re-welding problems. Cutter dia. are from 1/16 to ½ in. with shank dia. from 1/8 to ½ in. Overall lengths are 1½ to 3 in. Shank dia. accuracy is -.0001 to -.0003 in. and cutter dia. are held to +.000 to .002 in. TIR is .0005 in. maximum.

Bryant Grinder Corp.    North Springfield, VT 05150
Mar 02, 2004 Suited for high-speed grinding, Opus features cast iron bed that resists torsional and bending forces. X-axis and Z-axis slides are independent, each mounted directly to machine bed. Digital servomotors, direct-coupled to precision ballscrews, provide positioning. Grinder machines product bore sizes from 0.40 to 7 in. dia and lengths to 3 in. X-axis travel is 2 in. and Z-axis travel is 10 in. Rapid travel is 600 ipm in X-axis and 1,800 ipm in Z-axis.

Fischer USA Spindle Technologies, Inc.    New Brighton, MN 55112
Mar 02, 2004 Water-cooled MFW-2310/24 has 230 mm dia and uses hybrid (steel races with ceramic CERBEC® balls) angular contact bearings. Rated for constant torque of 62 Nm up to 10,800 min-1, it features HSK-A63 tool clamping system with rotary union that allows cooling through tool. Tools with diameters from 20–50 mm and cutting speeds to 4,000 m/min can be used. Spindle is designed for machining aluminum up to 24,000 rpm min-1 and 70 kW of power.

Rex-Cut Products, Inc.    Fall River, MA 02720
Feb 26, 2004 MX Plusâ„¢ Cotton Fiber Mounted Points are impregnated with aluminum oxide abrasives and are available in coarse, medium, and fine grits. Featuring smooth operator control, without chatter or vibration, they are capable of leaving 32 RMS surface finish on stainless steel and aluminum. Points can blend corner welds, debur holes, and break edges without removing base metal. They come in 25 shapes and sizes from 3/8 to 2 in. dia and 3/8 to 2 in. long.

Bosch Power Tools & Accessories    Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Feb 24, 2004 Design of RapidFeed(TM) Spade Bits helps pull bit through wood, reducing amount of force and effort user needs to apply. Cutting spurs on each edge of bit scribe outer edge of hole before cutting edge removes material, preventing breakout on backside of material. Various size bits are available in 6 piece sets and lengths of 6 and 16 in.

Bosch Power Tools & Accessories    Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Feb 24, 2004 High-Speed Steel Black Oxide Bits feature triple tempered black oxide coating for all-purpose, heavy-duty drilling in wood, plastic, carbon and alloy steels, aluminum, and soft cast iron. Coated in high-speed steel-titanium nitride for surface hardness in excess of 80 HRC, Titanium Bits can drill same materials as black oxide bits. Suited for penetrating abrasive materials, Cobalt Alloy Bits feature hardness up to 68 HRC and resist heat up to 1,100°F.

Erwin Junker Machinery, Inc.    Dayton, OH 45342
Feb 24, 2004 Juflex enables independent or synchronized machining, with 2 carriages in 2 grinding cycles. It features 2 machine bases, 2 hoods, and 1 control system, with grinding envelope in each module of 32 x 12 in. Workpieces are transported in cell by internal loading/unloading gantry. Input and monitoring is accomplished via EJ-OP operator panel. Juflex is suited for automotive transmission shafts and other similarly sized cylindrical parts.

City Machine Tool & Die Co., Inc.    Muncie, IN 47305
Feb 24, 2004 Model HPT features 8 workholding stations, each with its own spindle and 2-jaw chuck, while Model HDT features 6. Model HPT can be equipped with up to 20 separate sliding tool carriers, and Model HDT can be configured with up to 15. Heads can be arranged in horizontal and radial positions to machine multiple features at each station. Sliding spindle carrier allows most cutting tools to be changed outside machine base in less than 1 min.

Carver, Inc.    Wabash, IN 46992 0544
Feb 23, 2004 Auto-Four bench top press has 4-post design with cast iron bolsters and meets requirements for molding test plaques in Class 5 polyethylene materials. Available in two models with 15 or 30 ton clamp force, press fulfills ASTM D4703 Procedure C demands with electrically heated 12 x 12 in. platens designed for automatic cooling with closed loop water or air cooled chiller systems. Integral hydraulic power unit is self-contained and electrically operated.

Steinmeyer Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
Feb 20, 2004 Series SLS and SLF support bearing assemblies are available in 4 sizes with inside diameters of 6, 8, 10, and 12 mm; compatible with precision-ground miniature ball screws of Series 1112, 1214, 1412, and 1510 and their respective counterparts in rolled thread. Each assembly includes backlash-free, sealed, precision, duplex bearings, locknut, and housing in either pillow-block design or round unit with rectangular flange.

Alpha-Core, Inc.    Bridgeport, CT 06608
Feb 19, 2004 Model 9204 accommodates work as large as 50 in. OD x 12 in. high. Modular design comprises powered winding and taping heads as well as 3 work rotation rollers and support rollers, each with their own gear motor. Machine handles round solid wire up to AWG 3 and rectangular wire up to 1/8 x ¾ in. Taping head winds polyester and Nomex tape as wide as 1½ in. Model 9204 allows toroidal transformers to be used in place of lamination type transformers.

Salvagnini America Inc.    Hamilton, OH 45015
Feb 17, 2004 Capable of unmanned operation, P4 3216ABT® panel bender works with incoming sheets up to 137 in. long and produces finished parts up to 125 in. long and .120 in. thick with 6.50 in. of flange height. System integrates universal tooling, production software, and automated material handling into one unit. Features include proprietary Advanced Bending Technology and electronic pump that is only uses when service demands require it.

Bohle, L.B., Inc.    Bristol, PA 19007
Feb 17, 2004 Fully Integrated NIR System monitors blend homogeneity and end-point determination during powder blending operations in real-time. Fully closed, turnkey system eliminates physical sampling requirements and incorporates NIR spectroscopy with 21CFR Part 11 compliant software that remotely transfers immediate, reliable data to PC. System employs vibration-resistant design and prevents contact with potent products during testing.