Palmgren Steel Products    Chicago, IL 60617
May 22, 2003 Grinders and Buffers provide de-burring, stock removal, and cleaning of rust and scale. Long life motors offer 88+ minutes of continuous use at full load with less than 1% rpm loss from stated maximum. One grinder model includes variable speed control for lower speed applications. Tool rests on grinders tilt for angle grinding.

EZE-LAP(TM) Diamond Products, Inc.    Carson City, NV 89721
May 22, 2003 Diamond Sharpener Chisel Care Kit contains everything necessary to sharpen chisels, plane irons, and router bits. Kit includes 2 x 6 in. sharpening stone made with process that bonds industrial diamonds to stainless steel alloy. CCKF model features Fine Grit stone, while CCKSF model utilizes Super Fine Grit stone. Each kit has Chisel Guide to hold blades at steady/repeatable angle during sharpening and 12 x 12 in. Tuf-Clothâ„¢ for protecting fine steel blades.

KARLAN TOOL CO.    Mamaroneck, NY 10543
May 22, 2003 Product is suited for making of small flat parts, die/mold parts, EDM electrodes, and slitting from any machineable material. Layout is precisely followed thru 8 power (Hastings Triplet) illuminated magnifier. Unit uses standard 5¼ in. jewelers saw blades or diamond wire blades to enable users to make small, multipunch, stamping dies. It also lets users make die plate and female electrode together for perfect punch/dieplate fit.

United Grinding Technologies, Inc.    Miamisburg, OH 45342
May 21, 2003 Modular, 6-axis ewamatic line handles tungsten carbide, polycrystalline diamond, and polycrystalline boron nitride tools, indexable inserts, and rotary tooling. It combines spark erosion and grinding processes in one machine with single setup. Offerings include star-shaped turret grinding head with up to 6 independent grinding spindles, automatic, swiveling 3D-measuring probe, and use of measure-grind-measure principle to achieve required tolerances.

NLB Corporation    Wixom, MI 48393 2824
May 21, 2003 Series NLB 350 are convertible units with quick-change fluid end that lets users operate at any of 5 pressures to meet various job requirements. Pressures range from 8,000–20,000 psi and flows range from 27–74 gpm. Series includes diesel and electric units in 350 and 425 hp. Pumps have hard-coated valves and plungers, and corrosion-resistant stainless steel parts to extend operating life.

DoAll Company    Des Plaines, IL 60016
May 21, 2003 Valu-Pac bi-metal band saw blades are offered in packages containing 3 blades with identical pitch, width, and length. They incorporate 8% matrix cobalt cutting edge for resistance to tooth chipping and neutral rake tooth design for additional tooth strength. Products are offered in 1 in. width with 4–6 or 5–8 pitch and 1¼ in. width with 3–4 or 4–6 pitch. Multi-pitch teeth reduce noise levels when sawing structurals, pipe, tubing, and other stock.

Parvus Corp.    Salt Lake City, UT 84115 2913
May 21, 2003 IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) Drive Boot cushions 2.5 in. ATA spinning media hard drives from harmful shock and vibration in PC/104-based embedded computer systems. Designed to fit on company's PC/104 CompactFlash and IDE Adapter module, product is made of Silastic® silicone rubber and incorporates mounting holes and nylon retention bracket for securing hard disk. Product also comes with 16-bit PC/104 header that fits within opening in boot.

Dimas North America    Olathe, KS 66061
May 21, 2003 Model FS 3100 D is powered by 31 hp Deutz diesel engine. It measures 30 5/8 in. wide and 42 in. high, enabling it to fit through standard 36 in. door frame. Eaton hydrostatic transmission provides dynamic braking and infinitely variable travel speeds up to 220 fpm in both forward and reverse. Electro-hydraulic blade control is equipped with positive depth stops for precise, accurate cutting. Maximum blade capacity is 30 in.

Whitney, W.A., Co.    Rockford, IL 61105 1206
May 20, 2003 RAMPAGE! increases cutting speeds by 40-50 % in mild steel through 1 in. thick using 200 A. Parts are produced without loss of quality. RAMPAGE! is standard on all 3400 XP punch/plasma combination machines, and is also available as retrofit for existing users.

Steinmeyer Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
May 16, 2003 Engineered for smooth, quiet motion at high speeds, Quiet Ball Screws minimize noise because nut uses end cap ball returns machined from plastic. Offered in 6 diameters from 5–20 mm and pitches from 2–32 mm, products are available with or without backlash and in choice of 2 accuracy grades: T5 ground thread and T7 rolled thread. Steinmeyer Combination Wiper system, consisting of labyrinth seals and felt wipers, protects against contamination.

Mitsui Seiki, USA    Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
May 16, 2003 Model VL 50 offers speed and motion control necessary to perform high-speed point milling in multi-axis contouring applications. Linear technology provides geometric and positioning accuracies, while low-heat, counteracting, permanent magnet linear motors eliminate mechanical backlash, vibration, and noise. Product has X, Y, Z work envelope of 16 x 12 x 8 in. and offers traverse and cutting feed rates in all axes of 1,574 ipm. Spindle speeds range from 300-30,000 rpm.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.    Brookfield, WI 53005 2550
May 14, 2003 BodyGrip® EVS Router uses electronic feedback circuitry for variable speed control from 10,000–24,000 rpm. Linear height adjustment system provides coarse adjustments to within 1/8 in. and microfine adjustments to 1/64 in. Wide 2½ in. sub-base center hole provides maximum bit visibility and clearance. Router includes ¼ and ½ in. self-releasing collets and also comes in kit version with impact resistant carrying case and integral RouterStationâ„¢.

Lyndex Corp.    Northbrook, IL 60062
May 14, 2003 High-Speed Ultra-Lockâ„¢ Milling Chucks feature finish-ground external surfaces and pre-balanced holders. Chucks grip tools from 1/8 to 1 1/4 in. Run-out accuracy is held to within 5 µm at 100 mm from chuck's nose. Thick internal wall with slots creates strong chucking torque and rigidity, while chucking mechanism clamps cutting tool evenly up to 3 mm from chuck's nose. Coolant delivery options allow for coolant through the tool or along exterior of cutting tool.

Industrial Magnetics, Inc.    Boyne City, MI 49712
May 14, 2003 Magnetic Chucks are offered in standard or fine pole construction, and feature brass-and-steel top plates for maximum coolant resistance. Round chucks provide work holding for materials starting at 0.1 in. thick and are used on lathes or grinding machines. Fully sealed rectangular chucks can be submerged in cutting fluids if required.

PIC Design    Middlebury, CT 06762 1004
May 12, 2003 Ball Screws run at speeds of over 2,000 ipm and operate with normal efficiency between -65 and 300°F with suitable lubricants. Straightness is specified at 0.010 in. per foot TIR and will not exceed 0.025 in. TIR over length of screw. Ballnuts are offered in single circuit, dual circuit, and preloaded styles with max operating loads up to 1,650 lb. Ball Screws come in stainless steel and alloy steel in 3/8, 1/2, and 5/8 in. diameters, in lengths up to 72 in.

Doosan Machinery USA Inc.    Sterling Heights, MI 48310
May 09, 2003 Single-spindle Model S280 employs 8 in. hollow hydraulic chuck with 2.01 in. bar capacity and A2-6 spindle nose as well as 10/15 hp ac spindle-drive motor that delivers 4,500 rpm. Features include 10-face, 5 OD turret; 30° slant bed with one-piece, heavy-duty casting; and Fanuc 0iT CNC control system with monochrome CRT. With 11.02 in. max turning dia, 12.60 in. length, and 17.72 in. center distance, unit offers X- and Z-axis travels of 6.10 and 12.99 in. respectively.

Doosan Machinery USA Inc.    Sterling Heights, MI 48310
May 09, 2003 Model VM560 features 20/25 hp geared head spindle that delivers 6,000 rpm with 415 lb-ft torque. It includes 1,000 psi spindle thru coolant system, and totally enclosed splash guard. All axes have 3 gibs for long life and easy maintenance. CAT 50/30 tool magazine offers 2.0 sec high speed ATC. Fanuc 18MB control features 160M memory, custom macro B with 600 variables, tool life management, and tool offset memory C with 99 pairs of offsets.

Thermadyne Industries, Inc.    St. Louis, MO 63017
May 08, 2003 Model SL100(TM) 1Torch(TM) Replacement Plasma Torch features Total Gas Management design, which eliminates need for gas distributor or swirl ring. Each tip is tuned to optimize cut performance at its rated cutting current. Equipped with 32-pitch gear rack, phenolic positioning tube adapts to any 1 3/8 in. torch holder. Torch works with high-frequency start systems, CD start systems, touch start systems, and moving-parts start systems.

Contech    Goddard, KS 67052
May 08, 2003 Portable SignMasker II applicator/laminator processes various materials such as plastics, vinyl, paper, and foam. Suitable for sign shops, compact design incorporates guide bar alignment for set up and consistent laminating, independent side-to-side tension control, and manual or power operation. Additional offerings include variable-speed, forward/reverse capability, dual rubber rollers, front and rear tables and adjustable nip roller pressure.

Doosan Machinery USA Inc.    Sterling Heights, MI 48310
May 08, 2003 Model V420 single spindle lathe features 12 in. solid hydraulic chuck with A2-8 spindle nose, and 25/30 hp AC dual winding spindle drive motor that delivers 25-2,500 rpm. Coupling is 10.23 in. diameter with 9,070 lb clamping force. Spindle height from floor is 38.19 in., X axis travel is 13.78 in., and Z axis travel is 16.14 in. Lathe includes V12 HrC 55 hardened and ground turret, and Fanuc 18TC CNC control system.