Salvagnini America Inc.    Hamilton, OH 45015
Jul 07, 2003 Model S4 reduces amount of sheet travel required to bring sheet and punch into firing position. Multi-press head is fitted with series of independently actuated components that punch and cut parts with precision and accuracy. System features multi-pincer manipulator for increased grip on small sheets; single piece, multiple and dynamically nested part processing; and automatic load, unload, sorting, and part tracking.

Vernon Devices, Inc.    New Rochelle, NY 10801
Jul 07, 2003 Reamer Burr-Bit eliminates additional operations involved with chamfering or deburring reamed hole. It will never leave burr pushed into hole, since reamer is used as pilot and two operations take place simultaneously. Sizes range from .116-.500 in. and 3.0-12.5 mm.

Seco Tools Inc    Troy, MI 48083
Jul 07, 2003 Threadmaster solid carbide, TiCN-coated threadmills are suitable for thread milling steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and high temperature materials. Large shank diameter offers increased rigidity for higher feed rates, shorter cycle times, less vibration, and longer tool life.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.    Sudbury, MA 01776
Jul 03, 2003 Heavy-duty, 30-taper D Series RoboDrill performs drilling, milling, precision boring, and deburring applications. It is also capable of tapping to 6000 rpm, peck tapping for blind holes, and high-speed reverse tapping. Unit comes with 14- or 21-station tool changer and is available with 5/7.5 hp, 10,000 rpm or 2/5 hp, 20,000 rpm 30-taper spindles. Unit offers feed rates to 590 ipm, rapid traverse rates to 2125 ipm, and 0.9 sec tool changes.

Applied Plastics Co.    Norwood, MA 02062
Jul 03, 2003 Made from stainless steel or nitinol wire, APC PTFE Naturalâ„¢ Fluoropolymer Mandrels feature uniform, non-flaking coating that provides smooth, anti-stick surface that withstands continuous temperatures to 550°F with excursions to 700°F. Exhibiting 0.05 coefficient of friction per ASTM-1894, mandrels are offered with release coatings in thicknesses from 0.00127–0.020 mm on stainless steel or from 0.127–1.52mm dia nitinol wire with ±0.00254 mm final dia tolerances.

VSM Abrasives Corp.    O'Fallon, MO 63366
Jul 02, 2003 Available in 800, 1,000, and 1,200 grits, CK918X COMPACTGRAIN abrasive is composed of Silicon Carbide grains that provide consistently low Ra finish leaving bright shine on workpiece. Suited for applications requiring fine finishes, product produces finish that mimics that of natural cork but exibits longer life due to complex resin bond structure. Product performs well in centerless and flat polishing applications.

Precision Airconvey Corp.    Newark, DE 19702
Jul 01, 2003 In-line PAC Repelletizer System enables plastic film processors to capture edge trim and roll scrap, convert it to pellets, and re-introduce it into extrusion process via gravimetric blender. It repelletizes PE, PP, PS, ABS, metallocenes, coextrusion blends, and other commodity and engineering resins in wide range of trim widths and thicknesses at rates of up to 700 lb/hr.

Niko Trade Ltd - U.S.A., Inc.    Fairfield, NJ 07004
Jul 01, 2003 Fleximills countersink and chamfer any angle between 10–80°. Tools are supplied with 2 types of insert pockets: one for square insert (SCMT 421) and one for triangle insert (TCMT 321). Made from tool steel with nitrogen superficial treatment, tools have hardness of 60 HRC, are blacked by PVD coating, and polished for added rigidity and accuracy. Products are offered in 2 sizes: 330W-.750 (.750 shank) and 340W-1.00 (1 in. shank).

Hermle Machine Company    Franklin, WI 53132
Jun 30, 2003 Universal Model U 740 features multi-axis positioning through swivel-type design that moves in arc of -5 to +95°. Spindle center is away from center of rotation, facilitating movement in transverse position and placing tool closer to clamping surface. Z-offset is 40 mm, and standard spindle speed is 10,000 rpm. Magazine style, automatic tool changer holds 16 SK 40 tools. Solid block design features 3-point leveling in mineral casting base to dampen vibration.

French Technology Press Office, Inc.    Chicago, IL 60601
Jun 30, 2003 Shells made by Rollexpress plate bending machine move under fixed welding torch of Seamstar continuous longitudinal welding machine. Welding does not stop between 2 consecutive shells, so there is no downtime and productivity is maximized. Same operator can feed both machines. Applications include catalytic converters, extinguishers, electric motor casings, compressor casings, compressed air tanks, and chimney pipes.

Trek, Inc.    Medina, NY 14103 0728
Jun 30, 2003 Model 157 combines precision charge measurement capability with one USB serial interface to allow user to control unit from computer. With TREK software, operators can program test sequences and download test results, allowing quantitative tests to be repeated, analyzed, programmed, saved, and retrieved. Unit provides virtually infinite impedance loading of ion collecting plate, while allowing plate to be charged and monitored through same cable connection.

French Technology Press Office, Inc.    Chicago, IL 60601
Jun 27, 2003 Model KP 600 produces 60 units per minute. Additional station allows separation of case sealing from introduction station, making rotative coding possible. Station also allows integration of ink jet marking, hot marking, hot-melt, camera monitoring, and bar code reading. Conveyor belts prevent scratching of cases. Vacuum pump, well-dimensioned cartons, and leaflet magazine allow autonomous operations.

Surftran    Madison Heights, MI 48071 1612
Jun 25, 2003 EURO-TEM P-400 Thermal Energy Method deburring/deflashing system, suited for metal-working industry, completely eliminates all burrs and flash, both internally and externally. Deburring/deflashing chamber is sealed with 400 tons of pressure during deburring/deflashing cycle. Unit has 5-station index table for loading and unloading, includes PLC control, and meets European CE specifications.

Convertech    Wharton, NJ 07885 1800
Jun 25, 2003 Pneumatic Step Chucks can run 2 different core diameters without any adapters or changing of chucks. They include all benefits of torque-activated mechanical chucks and range in size from 70 mm to 12 in. Units are suitable for converting and packaging industries.

New England Machinery, Inc.    Bradenton, FL 34203 5304
Jun 23, 2003 With an accuracy of ±3°, NERSI aligns and places pour spouts inside of containers such as liquid laundry detergent and liquid fabric softener. Machine works on filled or empty containers and is capable of running at speeds from 30/min to over 300/min. Unit accepts containers from constant speed, non-stopping, and continuous motion conveyors and releases them back, with spouts correctly inserted, to user's conveyor for transport to capper, filler, or labeler.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc.    Worcester, MA 01606
Jun 20, 2003 Non-woven Bear-Tex® 747 aluminum-oxide, waterproof pad can double cut rate while using fine abrasive grit. It removes burrs and imperfections without changing dimensional tolerance, and provides resilience to bleeding when working with acetone, MEK, and other solvents. Pad is suitable for general purpose cleaning of machinery and tools, removing oxides, defuzzing wood, cleaning solid surfaces, and denibbing plastic components.

Salvagnini America Inc.    Hamilton, OH 45015
Jun 19, 2003 Flexible P4 panel processing system integrates universal tooling, proprietary production software, and automated material handling capability into one unit. Capable of producing components of different geometric shapes, machine is guided by Advanced Bending Technology, which enables forming of pre-painted and unpainted sheet metal panels. Universal bending tool eliminates need to change tools to achieve different bends.

Veeco Instruments Inc. Corporate Headquarters    Woodbury, NY 11797
Jun 19, 2003 Dektak® 8 Advanced Development Profiler, with Low-Inertia Sensor 3 head, provides accurate characterization of MEMS, semiconductors, data storage devices, and other surfaces. It offers dual camera optics; 7.5 angstrom, 1 sigma step height repeatability; and vertical range of up to 1 mm. Overhead gantry allows for long scan roughness, planarity, and flatness measurements on samples up to 200 mm². N-Lite low-force option provides stylus forces as low as 0.03 mg for scratch-free measurements.

Mori Seiki USA Inc.    Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Jun 17, 2003 Series VS5000 feature SEICOS Sigma18M CNC control and workpiece probe and tool setter provide for rapid setup. VS5000A has X, Y, and Z-axis travels of 31.5 x 20.1 x 20.1 in. and VS5000B has travel of 40.2 x 20.1 x 20.1 in. Models are available in 40 or 50 taper versions. Non-cutting time is reduced with shorter spindle and higher feed acceleration and deceleration.

RIDGID    Elyria, OH 44035
Jun 17, 2003 RIDGID® 122XL reams ½-2 in. tubing and, with optional quick-change fitting brush system and storage rack, prepares ½-4 in. copper fittings for soldering. Product eliminates need to manually revolve cutter around tube and reduces number of tools needed on job site. Components include O.D. cleaning brush and deburring disk, heavy-duty cutter wheel, and cone reamer. Machine is powered by 1/3 hp, 115 V, 60 Hz induction motor, which drives rollers at speeds to 300 rpm.