D-M-E Company    Madison Heights, MI 48071-2383
Sep 19, 2003 VectorFormâ„¢ Lifters double undercut capability in plastic molds. Lifter rod is actuated from sliding base, rather than static base in ejector plate. Mold designers can accelerate or decelerate movement of lifter core relative to ejector plate. Modular design of VectorForm Lifters allows ganging of multiple lifter systems to accommodate very large lifter cores. Guide Rod support system permits extremely thin lifter cores with no flexing.

ADMET    Norwood, MA 02062
Sep 19, 2003 Single-column eXpert 450x Tabletop Universal Testing Machine is available as standalone unit with removable digital controller or with MTESWindows Materials Testing System. Load frame can be configured for tension, compression, and bend tests ranging from less than 1 lb to 1,000 lb. Motor/gear packages offer choice of 225 lb and 25 in/min, 700 lb and 7 in/min, and 1,000 lb and 2.2 in/min. Optional neoprene bellows seal kit protects actuator from liquid, dust, or fiber.

French Technology Press Office, Inc.    Chicago, IL 60601
Sep 17, 2003 COSMO utilizes bottom-up filling method to fill products with wide range of viscosities, including water-based, oil-based, viscous, foamy, and alcohol-based liquids. Sixteen ceramic pumps with membrane valves provide seal-free operations, allowing no retention areas. COSMO is suited for filling and capping liquid and semi-liquid cosmetic products such as shampoo, conditioner, haircolor, shower gel, lotion, liquid make-up, and deoderant, from 1-17 oz.

Aristo Machines, Inc.    Indianapolis, IN 46201 4161
Sep 15, 2003 Model TH:VR601-HD uses twin heads in modified C frame configurations. With optional tool changer, it will service tubes up to 3 in. diameter. Machine delivers 4–5 second cycle time per station, and has extended frame to enable backstopping to supplement clamping system. Allen Bradley Micrologix 1200-based control with limit switches provides accurate machine travel. Hydraulic system has 55 gal hydraulic tank with 15 hp motor. Air-cooled heat exchanger is standard.

Metabo Corp.    West Chester, PA 19380 4243
Sep 12, 2003 Able to drill into materials from concrete and brick to wood, steel, and plastic, SBE660 ½ in. hammer drill features one 5.8 A motor and 2-speed gear train. Product also incorporates 360° side handle and die cast aluminum gearbox. Drill has no-load speed of 0–1,000/1–3,000 rpm, offers 0–57,000 no-load blows per minute, and has max tightening torque of 142 lbs-in. Drilling capacity is 5/8 in. in concrete, ½ in. in mild steel, and 1 3/16 in. in soft wood.

Makino Machine Tool Co.    Mason, OH 45040 9695
Sep 12, 2003 Model A99E-CD utilizes Continuous Dress creep feed grinding technology, and can mill, bore, drill, tap and turn, as well as grind. It removes metal at up to 11 in.³/min on nickel-based alloys. Milling is at 12,000 rpm on spindle with 4 in. extension, which includes 8,000 rpm continuous dress spindle and 13.8 in. vertical spindle travel path. With X, Y and Z axis travels of 49 x 31 x 49 in., Model A99E-CD allows rapid traverse and maximum cutting feedrate of 1,968 ipm.

Logansport Matsumoto Co.    Logansport, IN 46947
Sep 12, 2003 With AJC Chucking System, face of chuck comes off as single unit so all 3 jaws can be removed and replaced simultaneously. Separate plate containing top jaws for each part can be stored on rack next to turning center. Auto-clamping feature allows complete changeovers in less than 30 sec. When integrated with robot loader and vision part-identification system, it provides 100% unattended operation.

Emerson Electric Co.    St. Louis, MO 63136 8506
Sep 12, 2003 Part of DeltaV v7.2, DeltaV Operate for PROVOX and RS3 provides Windows XP-based common commercial hardware, enhanced graphics, trending and diagnostics, while still maintaining existing configurations of console resident points and alarming schemes in secure, redundant server architecture. DeltaV Interface for PROVOX and RS3 connects to users' existing wiring, providing HART functionality as well as adding standard DeltaV railbus connectors.

Service Network Inc.    Auburn, MA 01501
Sep 12, 2003 Models SN200/400/800-E bearing-race OD grinding machines can be arranged as shoe machines or chuckers, with automatic loading of bearing races up to 190 mm OD or hand-load capacity of 750 mm OD. Product incorporates stiff platforms and hydrostatic slides, which are designed for lifetime performance and friction-free response to finite control signals.

EZE-LAP(TM) Diamond Products, Inc.    Carson City, NV 89721
Sep 11, 2003 Available in 2 x 6 in. or 3 x 8 in. configurations, Solid Surface Double-Sided Bench Sharpening Stones provide 2 different grits in same tool. Products employ bonding process that embeds industrial-grade diamond particles in stainless steel alloy to metal substrate, yielding 72 Rockwell C hardness. Any combination of 5 standard grits is available: 1,200 grit Superfine, 600 grit Fine, 400 grit Medium, 250 grit Coarse, or 150 grit Extra Coarse.

Ona America, Inc.    Dayton, OH 45402
Sep 10, 2003 AQUA PRIMA Series AK-100 is automatic and self-cleaning. It uses mineral filter unit especially for wire EDMs and does not require filter media replacement. Featuring 300 gal tank capacity, stainless steel, stand-alone unit takes dirty water from machine and filters it to 3-micron cleanliness level to supply clean water for machining. It uses automatic EkoAdd metering tank, which reduces resin consumption. Automatic sludge discharge is fully controlled by PLC.

Mate Precision Tooling    Anoka, MN 55303
Sep 10, 2003 Thin Turret Tooling for Strippit Presses include DuraSteelâ„¢ punches, featuring punch points machined with ¼° back taper to reduce friction during stripping. Slug Free® dies eliminate slug pulling and prevent slugs from returning to top of punched sheet during return sequence. SnapLock lance and form tool produces self-locking, spring-loaded tabs that snap securely into pre-punched holes. Hinge Tooling produces cleanly contoured knuckle forms with 3-hit process utilizing 2 tools.

PAM Fastening Technology    Charlotte, NC 28208
Sep 10, 2003 Series P13 long-extension autofeed screw gun handles 1–3 in. screws in #6 to #12 diameters. Total length of gun with extension is 40 in. Polyethylene covering keeps nose in place as screws are fastened at rates of one every 2–3 seconds. Model P13KDE features dedicated extension, while Model P13KUE has universal/removable extension. Series is suited for drywall and roofing and allows sub-floor and deck installation from standing position.

Applied Robotics, Inc.    Glenville, NY 12302
Sep 10, 2003 Solution package enables system integrators and end users to acquire robotic tools necessary for laboratory automation applications. Suite of products includes servo and pneumatic grippers, microplate handling fingers, microplate hotels, tool changers, and collision sensors, all of which can be applied to user's choice of motion systems. Serial Servo Gripper is designed for open architecture and needs no proprietary software or controller.

Esco Tool    Medfield, MA 02052
Sep 09, 2003 Esco Mongoose MILLHOG® right angle drive ID clamping end prep tool utilizes push-pull clamp and release mechanism with attached wrenches to bevel tubes with 5/8 in. ID to 3 in. OD. Its 2/3 hp pneumatic motor generates cutting torque at the bit capable of machining stainless steel and alloyed tubing. Suitable for performing any angle of prep, tool includes dual opposed tapered roller bearings, EscoLockâ„¢ rigid blade lock system, and TiN coated cutter blades.

SKF Motion Technologies    Lansdale, PA 19446
Sep 09, 2003 SKF/TCM precision ground ball screw assemblies enable precise positioning of moving parts in computer-controlled machinery. No-tubing, internal return design incorporates balls in each circuit removed from raceway and returned by solid metal deflector pins. One-piece nut construction flanges provide built-in accuracies for concentricity, squareness, and straightness. Sizes range from 3/8 to 6 in. dia with leads from 0.100-1.000 in. and lengths up to 60 ft.

Universal Instruments Corp.    Binghamton, NY 13902 0825
Sep 09, 2003 Built on Vantis platform, AdVantisâ„¢ scalable solution is suited for low-margin assembly applications. Basic in its standard format, machine features single-beam positioning system and is available with various options to make it readily configurable to specific applications. Product is suited for high-mix and high-volume manufacturers who need no more than it takes to perform certain tasks but want option to scale up later if necessary.

Universal Instruments Corp.    Binghamton, NY 13902 0825
Sep 09, 2003 Polaris Jr. offers single process final assembly automation. Processes include dispensing, screwdriving, and pick and place packaged onto standardized tool interface and utilizing pre-existing selection of over 20 tool modules. System allows cell sizes from 500 mm to 2.5 m while using common structure and controls.

Guyson Corporation of U.S.A.    Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Sep 08, 2003 RX-800 automatic blast machine has overall dimensions of 50 x 64 in. Product has 4 component-holding fixtures equally spaced around perimeter of its 36 in. dia indexing table. Interior of cabinet, divided into 3 separate chambers, isolates automated blasting process as parts move from load/unload station through impact treatment and blow-off. Machine utilizes any blast media suited for recirculating cabinet systems.

BOSTONtec, Inc.    Midland, MI 48642
Sep 03, 2003 Powered by one 24 Vdc electric linear actuator drive, Boston Lifting Column offers safe low voltage up/down controls and can lift up to 1,000 lb. Product lifts instrumentation, machinery, and small work surfaces up to 16 in. off of surface with speeds to 0.78 ips. Unit is available as stand-alone column or assembled with base plate and feet. Optional work surfaces are available.