Flow International Corp.    Kent, WA 98032 2618
Sep 19, 2002 Dynamic Waterjet can be retrofit to any Integrated Flying Bridge (IFB) waterjet cutting machine. It can cut parts up to 400% faster with virtually no taper. Unit is tailored for use on high-precision cutting applications, EDM, and other parts. It improves cut speed, part accuracy, and tolerance in cutting flat-stock materials to help manufacturers reduce cycle time and improve cut-part tolerance.

TRUMPF Inc.    Farmington, CT 06032
Sep 19, 2002 TC L 2530 Plus 4 x 8 ft cutting machine has Sprint Axis motion system that provides acceleration up to 1 g and increases productivity up to 40 percent more than company’s previous machine. Sprint Axis has working range of 3.9 in. and is synchronized with movements of Y axis. Software evaluates geometry of each part and determines most efficient way to process job. It has 98 x 49 in. working area, quick-change cutting heads, and Siemens 840D PC-based controller.

Metabo Corp.    West Chester, PA 19380 4243
Sep 18, 2002 Type 29 Z-Plus weighs half of typical 4 1/2 in. grinding wheel, thus increasing operator's control and comfort while decreasing fatigue, particularly with small grinders used in tight spaces and at odd angles. Wheel's slightly concave profile lessens grinder's angle of attack, also reducing operator fatigue. Wheel has aluminum oxide abrasive, making it suited for blending and surface weld removal on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

AMS, Inc.    American Falls, ID 83211 1230
Sep 18, 2002 Auto Drop Hammer, offered as option for truck/trailer-mounted PowerProbe (or any drill rig with open, flat platform used for geotechnical sampling), can be used to meet ASTM Method D 1586-99 for penetration and split-barrel sampling of soils (SPT). Unit provides Environmental and Geotechnical Sampling in one package.

Flow International Corp.    Kent, WA 98032 2618
Sep 18, 2002 HyperJetâ„¢ cuts sheet metal without creating heat-affected zone (HAZ). It can easily switch shapes, material, and thickness without set up, tooling, or fixturing changes required by other cutting processes, such as laser and punch press. To optimize specific applications of sheet metal cutting, it moves material from left to right under cutting head that moves from front to back.

Wilton Corp., Tool Div.    Palatine, IL 60067
Sep 17, 2002 Model 7014 8 x 13 in. horizontal bandsaw includes rapid acting vise to allow miter cutting to 45°. Adjustable ball bearing and carbide guides along with carbide pads ensure proper blade alignment. Rigid steel and cast iron construction of head and base eliminates vibration and deflection. Work stop is adjustable for workpiece length and width. Heavy duty oil bath powertrain and adjustable hydraulic feed system and counter balancing spring ensure accurate cuts.

Assembled Threading Tools Div., Greenfield Industries    Augusta, GA 30903
Sep 17, 2002 Greenfield Tap & Die PM Plus Thread Mills feature helical flute design for less thread chatter. They are forgiving of slower spindle speeds, and come standard with TiAlN coating. Thread Mills are suitable for forming inch threads from #8 to 1 in. UNC and UNF; external threads from 32 UN to 8 UN; pipe threads from 1/16 to 6 in. NPT, NPTF, and NPSM; and metric threads from M4.5 to M24 internal and M4.5 to M250 external.

Prima U.S., Inc.    Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Sep 17, 2002 Operating at speeds to 800 in./min in X, Y, Z axes, Model 790 BeamDirector® is accurate to ±0.0004 in. per 20 in. throughout its entire work envelope. Assembled atop granite base, it incorporates rigid X and Z axis assembly and sliding Y axis arm that eliminates droop. System utilizes DC brushless motors, digital motor amplifiers, and integrated Automatic Focus Controlâ„¢ (AFC). Its 2 in. clear aperture allows integration of C02, Nd:YAG, and CW:YAG lasers.

Anderson Products    Worcester, MA 01610
Sep 17, 2002 Anderlex belts offer low stretch resistance for high-tension applications. Suited for use on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum with abrasive belt equipment, belts resist loading. Color coated system includes blue (very fine), maroon (medium), and brown (coarse). Applications include buffing, polishing, and finishing of metal surfaces. Belts can also be used for centerless polishing, gridline conditioning, and defuzzing wood surfaces.

ASB Industries, Inc.    Barberton, OH 44203
Sep 17, 2002 Low-profile, precision press is a free-standing unit that can be moved from one location to another. Press is available with capacity to 700 tons at 2000 psi. Largest platen size model, with 36 x 36 in. platen, stands just 81.25 inches high. Unit can be supplied with electric, oil, or steam heat platen. Various controls can provide temperature control, data storage, hydraulic control, cycle control, system diagnostics, and interface.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide    Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Sep 17, 2002 WGC Milling Cutter has 45° lead high performance face mill, and attains high quality surface finish with economical M class insert. Face milling system generates low cutting forces with low levels of runout. It is suitable for both roughing and finishing operations.

American Saw & Mfg. Co./LENOX    East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Sep 17, 2002 Lightningâ„¢ CT carbide tipped blade is titanium nitride coated for high production cutting of steel alloys with minimal noise levels. TiN coating provides wear resistance while rake and relief angles allow blade to cut and clear material at high cutting rates. Applications include carbon steels, alloy steels, mold steels, tool steels, and stainless steels.

Makino Machine Tool Co.    Mason, OH 45040 9695
Sep 16, 2002 The S33 Vertical Machining Center features heavy cast construction and is capable of maintaining positioning accuracies to within ±.0001 in. and repeatability of ±.00008 in. Machine includes 20-tool magazine and automatic tool changer providing tool-to-tool exchange of 1.3 sec. Table-working surface is 32 x 18 in. with axes travels of 26 x 20 x 18 in. Geometric Intelligence servo control is tailored for high speed/high volume part machining.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.    Sudbury, MA 01776
Sep 16, 2002 Robodrill B Space Saver Machining Center performs rigid tapping to 6,000 rpm, peck tapping for deep hole taps and/or gummy materials, and high-speed reverse tapping. It has 24.8 x 13 in. table with capacity of 330 lbs and working cube of 11.8 x 12.9 x 12.9 in. Machine includes 14-station tool changer and is offered with 5/7.5 hp 8,000 rpm or 2/5 hp 15,000 rpm 30-taper spindles. It offers feed rates to 590 ipm, rapid traverse to 1,890 ipm, accelerations to 1.3 G, and 0.9 sec tool changes.

Kennametal, Inc.    Latrobe, PA 15650-0231
Sep 16, 2002 Sculptured Edge (SE) 284 and 285 drills have positive-rake chisel point for cutting high temperature alloys. Self-centering capability prevents chip from wandering or walking at beginning of cut. Drills are available in uncoated grade K715 to provide strength and resistance to built-up edge. Model SE 284 short length drills are available in sizes from .1563 to .7500 in. SE 285 regular length drills are available in sizes from .1563 to 1.101 in.

Amada Wasino America, Inc.    Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Sep 16, 2002 Model G05 CNC lathe features Fanuc AC servo with vertical and horizontal rapid traverse rates of 3,200 and 4,356 ipm, respectively. Loading/unloading time is 4 s. Lathe is equally effective in stand-alone situations and when integrated into transfer lines. Heavy cast iron beds with hardened and ground box ways and double sets of angular contact bearings ensure precision. Controller includes .00001 in. X and Z offset control capability for finer adjustment of machining tolerances.

Castrol Industrial North America Inc.    Downers Grove, IL 60515
Sep 16, 2002 Alusol® A semi-synthetic metalworking fluid is formulated for machining and grinding aerospace aluminum and aerospace alloys in either large central systems or single sump applications. It is chlorine-free, yet overcomes tool wear, poor surface finish and staining. Alusol A is extremely bioresistant, and provides wetting properties for penetration at point of cut with minimal fluid drag-out. It exhibits foam control and only has mild odor.

Contech    Goddard, KS 67052
Sep 12, 2002 Sheet-Fed Laminating/Die-Cutting system feeds sheets of foam through water-heated laminating station, laminates 2 layers of adhesive to top of material, and laminates substrate to bottom. It feeds sheets to optically registered die-cutter, which cuts out final product. Product is removed from matrix by knockout station onto side-exiting conveyor. Matrix is sheeter cut to conveyor for waste disposal. System uses PID loop to control tension.

THK America, Inc.    Schaumburg, IL 60173 5340
Sep 12, 2002 Type SBK ball screw achieves maximum feeds of 120 m/min and permissible DN value of 160,000. Utilization of Caged Technology prevents ball-to-ball contact and associated friction, and allows balls to smoothly circulate in tangential line. Cage also acts as reservoir for lubricants, eliminating need for external lubricating system. Optional wiper ring acts as barrier to prevent foreign matter and swarf from entering nut interior.

REP Corporation    Bartlett, IL 60103-8146
Sep 12, 2002 Standard injection press has 4½ oz shot capacity, 30 ton clamp, and 11.81 x 11.81 in. platens. Integral input hopper loads granulated or pelletized raw materials directly to extruder screw intake. On smaller injection head unit, additional cylinder mixes materials at variable frequency to ensure complete screw chamber fill. On some models, hot oil control is replaced with electric band heaters, which heat injection unit to 250°C with independent multi-zone control.