Simonds Industries, Inc.    Fitchburg, MA 01420
Nov 06, 2002 EPIC EHS2 (Extra Heavy Set) Bandsaw Blades incorporate stronger tooth tips and wider kerfs to minimize vibration and reduce blade pinching or stalling in cut. All blades are constructed with M42 Cobalt high-speed wire and are subjected to proprietary heat-treating process. Available in 150 and 250 ft coils and welded-to-length configurations, blades come in 1 to 2 5/8 in. widths with 2–3, 3–4, 4–6, or 5–8 TPI.

Amada Wasino America, Inc.    Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Nov 06, 2002 Main spindle of Model JD-3 offers 2 in. diameter bar capacity. Unit's synchronized main and sub-spindles complete both rough and finishing operations, allowing lathe to transfer parts on the fly between spindles. Main and sub-spindle speeds reach 4,000 rpm, with 15 and 5 hp motors. Able to be used in stand-alone situations and integrated into flexible transfer lines, JD-3 incorporates controller with .00001 in. X and Z offset control.

Modern Process Equipment, Inc.    Chicago, IL 60623
Nov 05, 2002 Model IMD69 GMP Gran-U-Lizerâ„¢, pharmaceutical grade roller style grinder, incorporates three-stage progressive roller reduction design. It offers features such as full wash-down capability, controlled grinding environment (N2, Ar), water-cooling, and PLC controls. It is suited for GMP applications requiring narrow particle distribution with fines reduction of up to 75%.

Chiron America, Inc.    Charlotte, NC 28278
Nov 05, 2002 Model MC 536 with CNC capabilities offers fixed table that can be used as 2 separate areas for pendulum machining or as 1 area covering total X-travel range (133 in. or more). With digital direct drives in all axes, VMC also includes tool magazine with intelligent tool management that handles up to 54 tools. Machine includes Y and Z limits of 21.65 and 20 in., respectively, and traverse speeds of 1575 in./min. Spindle speeds reach 8,000/10,000 rpm.

Tisma Machinery Corporation    Elk Grove Village,, IL 60007-4907
Nov 05, 2002 Vertical flip-top stainless steel cartoner, the TC 120, features carton design that has one-hand use and internal recloseable lock that holds product in carton and prevents spillage. Product counter/filler system counts confectionery and pharmaceutical products up to 20,000 pieces/min. Applications range from 50 to over 600 cartons/min. Available options include washdown capabilities, leaflet inserters, and empty carton reject bins.

AMS, Inc.    American Falls, ID 83211 1230
Nov 05, 2002 Model 9630 VTR Mini compact PowerProbe has 27,900 lb of pull up capability and 22,000 lb of down force with 10.5 in. of hydraulic side-to-side movement. Device offers 2 different hammer options to choose from for direct push penetration. Additional 500 lb-ft auger permits hollowstem capabilities and use with surface conditions not suited for direct push.

Techniks, Inc.    Indianapolis, IN 46236
Nov 05, 2002 Suited for carbide drills 6 mm and smaller, DNA Collets (Dead Nuts Accurate!) provide consistent T.I.R. to extend tool life. They can be used with any standard ER 16 collet chuck.

Kennametal Inc., Advanced Materials Div.    Latrobe, PA 15650-0231
Nov 04, 2002 Multi-layer TiAlN/TiN/TiAlN-coated carbide grade KC633M offers resistance to wear and deformation when rough machining ferrous materials and high-temperature alloys. Multi-layer TiN/TiCN/TiC-coated grade KC625M is suited for non-ferrous materials, while KC635M TiAlN-coated material suits high-temperature alloys. Other grades include KP525M powdered-metal material, KH110M uncoated steel grade with 8% cobalt content and heat treatment process, and diamond-coated KDF300.

Precision Finishing Inc.    Indianapolis, IN 46256
Nov 04, 2002 VORTEX High–Energy deburring machine features adjustable gap system between Tuff Tank and rotating bottom, allowing operator to make adjustments for smaller media and parts so machine can be kept in tight tolerance. It is fully programmable for complete process control. Machine offers inifinite speed control and ability to run variety of media including ceramics, plastic, sintered, natural, steel, loose-grain, and part-on-part. Same set-up runs wet or dry process.

Sandvik Coromant Co.    Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Nov 04, 2002 CoroDrill R840 Delta C is offered in diameters from 0.118 to 0.787 in. for external cooling and 0.197 to 0.787 in. for internal cooling. Drill is designed with bronze-colored grade GC1220 carbide and is suitable for use with metals ranging from aluminum to super alloys. Fine-grained carbide grade features strong multi-layer PVD coating for wear resistance and maximum edge security.

ITA, Inc.    Berlin, MD 21811
Nov 01, 2002 Heavy-duty bevelers can be used in upright or inverted positions for large plate operations. Rotary cutting tools provide quiet operation and cut with single chip. Bevelers are available in 3 models. Versa 12 and Versa 20 are supplied with bevel angle of 30°. With optional lower tapered rollers the bevel angle is easily changed. Typical inclinations are 37.5° and 45°. Versa 15 bevelers allow beveling angle to be set from 20° to 45° via hand wheel located under machine.

Contech    Goddard, KS 67052
Nov 01, 2002 Small Format Web-Fed Die-Cutter cycles at high speed, making it an economical alternative to large-format die-cutters. The 12 in. x 16 in., 20 ton die-cutter is optically registered for cutting accuracy, and can thermal die-cut, emboss, deboss, hot and cold steel-rule die-cut and steel-rule kiss-cut. Unit is custom built for compatibility with existing plant equipment.

VSM Abrasives Corp.    O'Fallon, MO 63366
Nov 01, 2002 COMPACTGRAIN, available in belt and disc form, uses granulate consisting of many abrasive grains bonded together, allowing product to systematically wear by constantly regenerating new sharp grinding points throughout finishing process. Type KK718X features aluminum-oxide grain attached to cloth backing and is used in wet grinding. Type KK712X has aluminum-oxide grain with strong cloth that provides uniform scratch pattern. It is used for metal applications.

Autodrill Co.    Millington, NJ 07946
Nov 01, 2002 Custom Multiple Spindle Heads, for automatic and manual drilling equipment, perform drill patterns in one step. Gear-driven heads are constructed with helical gearing and incorporate full ball and needle bearing construction throughout for heavy production operation. ER-style collet chucks are built as part of spindles, and one-shot grease lubrication is designed into heads.

Hans Weber Corp.    Olathe, KS 66063
Nov 01, 2002 Dry finishing/grinding Model TT 1D-1100 has abrasive belt head with 2 speeds and runs conventional abrasive belts and Scotch Brightâ„¢ belts. Disc section can run Scotch Brightâ„¢ discs, Bear Texâ„¢ discs, Nylon-bristle brush discs and 2 kinds of abrasive-section Spider discs; as well as planetary discs with mixed media brushes. Spider discs round edges and remove oxides from vertical edges of thin parts. Planetary discs rounds edges and remove laser and plasma oxide from parts.

Surftran    Madison Heights, MI 48071 1612
Oct 31, 2002 EURO-TEM P-300 vaporizes all burrs, flash, and metallic contaminants. Zinc parts are deflashed without part wear, abrasion, media, or metallurgical change. Programmable control system's operator interface provides prompting, maintenance, and systems diagnostics. System has complete surround sound enclosure, exhaust system, and optional operator safety curtain. Options include automated load/unload, larger chamber capacity, and integral cleaning systems.

USF Surface Preparation Group, BCP Division    Burlington, ON L7L 5V5
Oct 31, 2002 Autoblast® Roll Conveyor descales and removes rust from structural steel and plate fabrications. Available in range of roll conveyor blast cabinets, system includes four, 12-bladed, heavy-duty TargetLok(TM) blast wheels; abrasive recycling; and cartridge filter type dust collector. Blast chamber features welded, wear resistant 12% manganese steel construction with in-line, replaceable wear plates. Abrasive is distributed at velocities of 300 ft/sec over even blast pattern.

Amada Wasino America, Inc.    Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Oct 31, 2002 Model J-3 has cast-iron beds, with hardened and ground box ways, and double sets of angular contact bearings to ensure precision. CNC control includes .00001 in. X and Z offset control capability to allow for finer adjustment of machining tolerances. Loader features Fanuc AC servo with vertical and horizontal rapid traverse rates of 3200 and 4728 ipm, respectively. Spindle motor is 15 hp and provides speeds to 4000 rpm. X- and Z-axis travels are 5 and 12.6 in., respectively.

ColchesterCNC    Cincinnati, OH 45242
Oct 30, 2002 Storm II 220M features 6 driven tools, 10 in. chuck capacity, 3 in. plus spindle bore, and C axis with integral disk brake. Duo-stable construction makes use of inert composite encapsulated and reinforced with network of ribs, insulating cutting area from uneven temperature gradients and heat dissipation. Lathe includes lights-out capability, delivering 24-hour, unmanned operation, and GE Fanuc B Series all-digital processing system.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.    Brookfield, WI 53005 2550
Oct 30, 2002 Sawzall kit consists of Sawzall, 18 V Xenon bulb work light, two 18 V 2.4 A-hr batteries, universal 1 hr charger, and three 9 in. stainless steel Sawzall® blades, all in Mossy Oakâ„¢ Camouflage Buckbag. Cordless reciprocating saw with orbital action (The Hatchetâ„¢) cuts through wood and metal. It offers 3/4 in. blade stroke and 0 to 2700 spm variable-speed trigger. Its counter balanced mechanism reduces vibration, while slider-crank reciprocating mechanism withstands abrupt stalls.