Broaching Machine Specialties    Novi, MI 48375 2044
Jun 24, 2002 Electro-Mate table-up broaching machine is powered by force-tube and servo motor technology. It features single piece, welded construction and is electro mechanically operated in every axis. Table-up machine design is easily automated and can be tooled to broach multiple parts simultaneously. Electro-Mate is available up to 10 tons in capacity and 72 in. stroke. It provides easy floor level loading and eliminates need for operator stands and pits.

Greenlee Textron, Inc.    Rockford, IL 61109
Jun 24, 2002 BX Manual Stud Punch is used for installation of conduit and armored cable in non-load bearing partition steel studs that do not require bushing. Stud punch rolls edges of steel over, leading to smooth installation of armored cable as it avoids cable getting hung-up or nicked. BX is suitable for 24 to 20 gauge thick steel 2 x 4s.

Reid Supply Co.    Muskegon, MI 49444
Jun 21, 2002 Kits include Wilton inspection packs, precision toolmakers vise and parallel kits, precision square kits, and toolmakers vise kits.

Du Mont Co., LLC., The    Greenfield, MA 01302
Jun 21, 2002 No. 00 Precision Set has 3 broaches and 5 bushings that allow cutting 15 keyway combinations. Set includes high speed steel broaches, bushings, and shims capable of cutting 1/16, 3/32, and 1/8 in. keyways in bore sizes from 1/4 to 1/2 in. Push-type broaches can be used with any type hydraulic or hand-operated arbor press with adequate throat opening.

Alpha-Core, Inc.    Bridgeport, CT 06608
Jun 21, 2002 Automatic toroidal coil winding equipment line includes slider head, belt head, and gear head machines that wind magnetics from inductors and current sensors to power transformers up to 5,000 VA. Separate machine does tape insulation. Each model is equipped with computer memory for programming number of turns, wire size, and other data to ensure consistent winding performance.

Precision Brand Products, Inc.    Downers Grove, IL 60515 4054
Jun 21, 2002 METRIC 10 TruPunch® self-centering punch and die set can make custom washers and shims with true metric sized I.D.s ad O.D.s. It offers ten size punches from 3 to 20 mm and nine I.D. sizes from 3 to 16 mm. All sets have self-centering pilot. METRIC 10 TruPunch cuts brass, copper, aluminum, rubber, and plastic up to .025 in. thick and stainless steel and blue tempered shim up to .010 in. Base, top, and punches are made of hardened and ground A-2 tool steel.

Witte Co., Inc., The    Washington, NJ 07882
Jun 21, 2002 Model 400 integrated, multi-step system for pelletizing lines combines dewatering, drying, cooling, dedusting, and screening into single unit. It delivers product moisture levels at 0.04% in nylon applications and 0.10% in polyethylene, polystyrene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyesters, polyurethanes and other commodity and engineering resins. Suitable for friable, glass-filled, and micropellets, it accommodates production rates of up to 10,000 lb/hr.

Abbott Ball Co.    West Hartford, CT 06133 0100
Jun 20, 2002 Open-face barrel designs provide variable cascading, and are also used where acids might risk explosion in closed barrel. Closed-barrel designs permit full rotation of barrel, parts, and media for aggressive action in longer, unattended cycles. Both styles are available in freestanding or tabletop configurations. Dual-barrel systems are also available. Lined or unlined barrels are available in stainless steel, carbon steel, and various plastics.

Agie USA, Ltd.    Davidson, NC 28036
Jun 20, 2002 Vertex wire-cut EDM system offers Agieduo(TM), which enables 2 different wire sizes to be changed without operator involvement. User can rough with large diameter wire and finish with small diameter. Vertex provides automatic threading of wires from 0.00078 to 0.008 in. dia through holes only 0.002 in. dia larger than wire itself. Thermally stabilized design, with precise (0.000004 in.) Dual Feedback System (DFS), measures, regulates, and checks all 5 axes.

Mitsui Seiki, Inc.    Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Jun 20, 2002 Model VL30A delivers cutting feed rates to 1,574 ipm with 1G acceleration/deceleration rate. Suitable for mold work and multi-axis contouring applications, unit includes 7.9 x 11.8 x 7.9 in. X, Y, Z axes envelope and 11.8 x 15.8 in. table size. Its 5.5 hp spindle accepts HSK25 tooling and provides spindle speeds up to 50,000 rpm. Precision glass scale feedback system detects 0.1 micron increments, and integrated toolchanger holds up to 12 tools.

Mitsui Seiki, Inc.    Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Jun 20, 2002 Model HU40-T Table on Table 5-axis machining center offers 20 in. part diameter (max) and 40-taper spindle rated to 12,000, 15,000, or 20,000 rpm or 30-taper up to 40,000 rpm. High-torque rotary drive provides acceleration from 0 to 30 rpm, and deceleration in less than 120 milliseconds. Heavy duty machine holds 0.00012 in. true position (ISO 230-2) through all linear axes and 0.001° on B and C rotary axes.

Mitsui Seiki, Inc.    Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Jun 20, 2002 Model HU50-5AX Trunnion Table 5-axis CNC machining center holds 0.00012 in. true position (ISO 230-2) through all linear axes and 0.001° on B and C rotary axes. It features 2-station automatic pallet changer and is FMS system-ready. Tilting trunnion table accommodates part diameters up to 27 in. and weights up to 1430 lbs. Spindles are available in 50 taper rated to 12,000 rpm and 15,000 rpm or in 40 taper rated to 20,000 rpm.

Veeco Surface Metrology    Santa Barbara, CA 93140
Jun 20, 2002 Dektak® 6M bench-top stylus surface profiler incorporates Low-Inertia Sensor 3 head to provide step height, surface roughness, and waviness measurements for samples up to 150 mm. Suitable for semiconductor, data storage, and industrial applications, it measures step heights on any surface with programmable stylus force down to 1 mg and Z-height capability to 1 mm. It also delivers horizontal resolution with up to 30,000 data points per scan.

Crown Unlimited Machine, Inc.    Bluffton, IN 46714
Jun 19, 2002 Patriotâ„¢ RDB 120 through 220 provide tight radii bending for complex shapes. Machines can handle up to 4 radii and tube diameters without tool change. Programmable pressure die boost and programmable collet boost form 1d bends on thin wall tube. Software has programmable hitch or slave feed for any bend, automatic crash prevention, and 3D part display. Available in 17 models for tube fabrication in HVAC, automotive, and appliance industries.

Seco Tools Inc    Troy, MI 48083
Jun 19, 2002 Suitable for slotting, square shoulder, and pocketing operations in aluminum, router cutter works with various insert nose radii. Available in cylindrical shank, shell mill, and Combimaster two-piece designs, routing cutter offers metal removal rate of 185 to 245 in³/min. and minimized runout of .0008 in. on master insert edge. Positive axial rake provides chip evacuation, and rake angle of 24° provides mirror-like surface finish.

USF Surface Preparation Group, Sawtec    Oklahoma City, OK 73121
Jun 19, 2002 Sawtec® CC-100 Crack Chaser walk-behind crack chasing saw cuts concrete or asphalt to 1 in. depth. Highly maneuverable unit cuts up to 3,000 linear ft/day, depending on material being cut, and features swivel caster and retractable control handle. Available in gasoline and electric models, it uses 6 in. dia dry diamond blade in 0.250, 0.375, or 0.500 in. widths, and operates virtually dust-free when connected to Sawtec Maxi-Vac dust collector.

Criterion Machine Works    Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Jun 19, 2002 MD Adjustable Boring Bars convert endmill holders into adjustable boring systems. They can be held in collet chucks, however, their 4 flat shank design is best held in end mill holders. Available in 5/8, 3/4, 1, and 1 1/4 in. dia shank sizes, boring bars are adjusted with dial screws. Each graduation moves insert .002 in. on diameter. Available diameters range from 0.71 to 2.37 in. Features include cantilevered dovetail design and carbide inserts.

Landis Gardner, A UNOVA Co.    Waynesboro, PA 17268
Jun 19, 2002 CBN compatible, Viking® angular centerless grinder uses angle-mounted regulating wheel and formed grinding wheel to simultaneously in-feed grind OD and flat surface of parts while maintaining sub-micron tolerances. Plunge-type diamond roll dresser accommodates 20 in. diameter grinding wheel. Construction includes nodular cast iron and epoxy granite base, twin-grip mounted wheels, and anti-friction spindle bearings. Optimized grind cycles can be saved.

Valenite, Inc.    Madison Heights, MI 48071 9636
Jun 18, 2002 Carbide cutting tool inserts handle high temperature alloys. SV209 has micro-grain carbide substrate with multi-layer CVD coating, while VC949 has aluminum titanium nitride PVD coating over micro-grain carbide substrate. SV209 can turn chrome cobalt alloys, inconels, hastelloys, stellites, and stainless steels. VC949 can turn titanium and titanium alloys. Both grades are available in LM chipbreaker design that allows for wide application range.

Anderson Products    Worcester, MA 01610
Jun 18, 2002 Anderlex discs have thick layer of aluminum oxide grain bonded to one side of reinforced, non-woven nylon web backing. Discs resist loading and heat build-up, produce uniform finish, and can be used on steel, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, wood, and other materials. Disc Holders are available in Posi-Grip or Twist Lock styles. Posi-Grip provides secure press-on disc mounting while Twist Lock has molded rubber back-up pad. Both are suited for contouring and finishing.