United Grinding Technologies, Inc.    Miamisburg, OH 45342
Nov 21, 2002 Precimat 306 CNC utilizes 5.9 kW variable-speed main spindle, with speeds from 5,100 rpm. Grinding range is 600 x 300 mm and X-, Y-, Z-axis travels are 700, 450, and 280 mm, respectively. Machine can be configured with horizontal or vertical grinding spindle. Linear guideways in all axes consist of 6-row ball bearing systems. Work area is enclosed to contain coolant. Siemens 840 D CNC control features 26.4 cm color flat screen, arranged for simplified programming.

Lexair, Inc.    Lexington, KY 40511 1018
Nov 21, 2002 Full Bore® mechanical-grip, air-release, front-mounted collet chuck eliminates conventional draw tube and external actuator. Spring force holds workpiece while it is being machined, and part remains clamped even if air pressure is lost. Adjustable concentricity and dead-length positioning allow hex, round, and square bar feeding. Clamping force is constant regardless of spindle speed. Pads are offered in 1/16 in. increments. Nine models range from 6.75 to 14 in. diameter.

USF Surface Preparation Group    Newnan, GA 30265
Nov 21, 2002 For precision finishing of delicate surfaces and removal of rust and heat-treat scale, Vacu-Blast® walk-in system offers controlled processing environment for surface preparation. For use with ferrous and non-ferrous metallic and non-metallic abrasive blasting materials, system includes ventilation and lighting provisions, dust collection, UL- and CSA-approved relay logic system, and choice of Vacu-Draft(TM) pneumatic or mechanical media recovery systems.

Contech    Goddard, KS 67052
Nov 20, 2002 Working seamlessly with next operation in production line, Slitter/Sheeter/Stacker is designed to operate in-line and non-stop. It slits and sheets material and then stacks it, using reciprocating-finger-tray stacking station. Stack is delivered to conveyor for continuous auto-unload. System is built to customer's specifications, making it compatible with existing plant equipment.

Comco, Inc.    Burbank, CA 91504 3344
Nov 20, 2002 Automated SP1200 Micro-Abrading Lathe incorporates DirectFlo micro-abrasive blaster and self-contained WorkStation. System delivers stream of abrasive in programmable pattern for repeatability and control. Capable of utilizing intelligent tooling, lathe spindle can be programmed to operate in step or indexed motions as well as in continuous rotation. X Theta controlled nozzle blast position is programmable for point blasting, regional texturing, or blasting in helical path.

Esco Tool    Medfield, MA 02052
Nov 20, 2002 Titanium nitride (TiN) coated Formed Tool Bits, for use with EscoLockâ„¢ wedge-lock blade locking system, bevel, face, and bore clad boiler tubes simultaneously without cutting oils. Suitable for Millhog end prep tools, bits work on tubes from ½ in. ID to 18 in. OD and cut angles from 10° to 37½°. In addition to peeling back clad boiler tubes, bits perform specific welding end prep jobs such as stub removal and lining up bores.

Amada Wasino America, Inc.    Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Nov 20, 2002 Twin-spindle Model JJ-1 offers AA and AB operation. Gantry loader features Fanuc AC servo, with vertical and horizontal rapid traverse rates of 3,200 and 4,356 ipm, respectively. Loading/unloading time is 5 sec. CNC control includes .00001 in. X- and Z-offset control capability to allow for finer adjustment of machining tolerances. Spindle motor is 7.5 hp; X- and Z-axis travels are 3.95 and 8.66 in., respectively.

Schleicher & Co. Of America, Inc.    Sanford, NC 27330
Nov 18, 2002 VZ Special series incorporates large hopper with lid, capable of accepting multiple items simultaneously. System cuts and destroys materials such as video surveillance tapes, carbon tapes, circuit boards, motherboards, CD ROMs, DAT tapes, back-up tapes, and floppy disks. Unit also cuts plastic bottles and cans.

Heck Industries, Inc.    Hartland, MI 48353
Nov 18, 2002 Model 3000 Bevel-Mill provides gear drive air motor, variable angle bevels from 15-45°, and adjustable depth of cut. Using milling cutter with carbide inserts, unit produces accurate, burr-free edges. Pneumatic plate beveler weighs 14 lbs.

Junker, Erwin, Machinery Inc.    Chicopee, MA 01022
Nov 18, 2002 CNC controlled model EJ10 offers dynamic and thermal stability. Outfitted with Siemens 840 D CNC control and JUWOP/R software, product performs oscillating, plunge cut, and shoulder grinding. Model EJ10 is equipped with precision taper adjustments for tailstock. With maximum wheel dia of 400 mm and width of 50 mm, EJ10 uses 5.5 kW and can grind workpieces with clamping length up to 150 mm.

ECD, Inc.    Milwaukie, OR 97222-8825
Nov 15, 2002 Side Riderâ„¢ carries M.O.L.E.® Profiler securely through beltless reflow ovens with tight tunnel tolerances. Available in 2 basic pan widths, 5.5 and 6.5 in., unit's slightly lowered nest holds profiler assembly just below level of oven chain, creating additional above-rail top clearance of .374 in. Platform can be used alone or with Outrigger expandable metal frame, with scissor action extension. With Outrigger extension, unit expands up to 8 in.

Pennsylvania Crusher Corp.    Broomall, PA 19008 0100
Nov 14, 2002 Modular Mountaineer Sizer is 40 in. high and offered in various lengths. Arrangement of teeth on rolls is configured to customer requirements and can include straight rows, spirals, herringbone, and other designs. Crushing chamber is fully lined with wear plates to protect frame. Retractable, steel wheels enable relocation of machine for maintenance.

Dynabrade, Inc.    Clarence, NY 14031 1490
Nov 13, 2002 Depressed Center Wheel Grinder, with 1 hp air motor, has one-piece governor design for maintaining rpm under load. The 4 1/2 in. diameter, 12,000 rpm tool is suitable for fast stock removal, metal clean up prior to welding, and removal of weld beads. Grinder features safety-lock throttle to prevent accidental start-up, along with Grip-traction side-handle to increase safety and reduce hand fatigue. Rear exhaust inline muffler assembly reduces sound levels to 78 dB.

Carter Products Co., Inc.    Grand Rapids, MI 49503 1952
Nov 13, 2002 Wide Belt Sander Set-Up/Diagnostic Deviceâ„¢ enables users to correctly set up, monitor, and readjust sanding head relative height and side-to-side settings. It can routinely monitor and adjust pinch roll and hold down shoe settings. Three models include: analog gauge, digital gauge, and digital readout with remote indicator. All feature 5 1/2 in. measuring head with spring loaded plunger, detachable 3-section handle, and heavy duty base.

Emuge Corp.    West Boylston, MA 01583-2121
Nov 13, 2002 Aero Series Type GSF Mills are PVD TiCN coated and have multiple spiral flutes employing micro geometry to reduce cutting forces. They have large cutter diameter with high-profile projections and axial internal-coolant capability for chip removal. Mills are offered in No. 10 1/4, 5/16, 5/8, and 7/16 in. sizes in UNC and UNF. They can cut pre-hardened steels to 58 Rc, stainless and mold steels, inconel, titanium, cobalt, chrome, stellite and other exotic materials.

IBAG North America    North Haven, CT 06473
Nov 13, 2002 Model BOH 80 2.1 D 60 brushless, aerostatic spindle incorporates Motorized Bearing Technology and is available with either collet for tools with 0.5 mm shaft or Dorn taper for extreme accuracy. Spindle offers high stiffness of 9 N/microns axial and 14 N/microns radial with speeds to 60,000 rpm. Unit is balanced to G 0.4 standards and is suitable for dicing semiconductor wafers.

Amada Wasino America, Inc.    Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Nov 13, 2002 Winstar CNC Grinder has built-in active thermal feedback monitoring system that ensures stable temperatures in main spindle and motor, x-axis ball screw, and coolant system. Oil-cooled spindle motor of 3.7 kW-4P promotes precision. Front is supported with combined quadruple 55 mm angular bearings. Numerical Intelligent Controller provides conversational programming and canned cycles that can be created interactively without programming knowledge.

CGW, Camel Grinding Wheels, USA    Niles, IL 60714
Nov 13, 2002 Available in sizes from 4 to 7 in., thin Quickie Cut(TM) Type 1 wheels are offered in 2 versions: 0.040 in. thick flexible bond wheels and 0.045 in. thick rigid wheels. Quickie Cut flexible models suit applications where it is necessary to reach tight corners or get underneath nuts and bolts. Designed for use on steel and stainless steel, wheels can be used in applications for manufacturing, construction, welding, and fabricating.

Mazak Corp.    Florence, KY 41042 3092
Nov 12, 2002 Quick Turn (QT) Nexus 100 provides 6 in. chuck, 15-hp motor, and 12-tool drum turret with 0.18 sec. turret indexing time. It is capable of handling heavy-duty cutting at low speeds as well as high-speed turning of nonferrous materials. Programmable NC electric tailstock, driven by servo motor, does not require manual adjustment. Unit's Tool Eye automatic presetting arm automatically performs offset of tool nose position, tool measurement, and data registration.

Mazak Corp.    Florence, KY 41042 3092
Nov 12, 2002 Driven by 25-hp spindle motor, Nexus 410A reaches max spindle speed of 12,000 rpm. Vertical Machining Center provides high-speed, rapid traverse rate of 1,417 ipm @ 0.5 G acceleration. Unit also provides machining area with X, Y, and Z-axis travels of 22, 16, and 20 in., respectively. Table size is 35.4 x 16.1 in., with load capacity of 1,100 lbs. Tool magazine can store up to 30 tools (of 40 taper) with tool-to-tool change time of 1.3 sec.