Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
May 26, 2011 Designed for automated tool and cutter grinding, PRISMO Toolholder is based on precise clamping sleeve with prism guidance. Each of 5 chuck jaws is guided by double prism, while third prism on clamping face directly contacts tool shank. Holder always adjusts itself to individual tool diameter. At overhang length of 2.5 x D with tool diameter of 20 mm, PRISMO provides repeat accuracy of less than 0.005 mm. To avoid contamination, toolholder is rinsed with clean oil during grinding operation.

Netgear Inc.    Santa Clara, CA 96054
May 26, 2011 Combining ADSL2+ modem with WNDR3700 Ultimate Networking Machine wireless router, NETGEAR N600 Home DSL Gateway supports simultaneous 802.11n dual band networking at 2.4 and 5 GHz, providing 2 separate networks for data and video traffic. Unit supports NETGEAR ReadySHARE(TM) technology though 2 USB ports, transforming external USB hard drives into shared storage. Device is also future proof, with separate gigabit Ethernet WAN port for connecting to high-speed cable or fiber optic broadband modems.

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels    Niles,, IL 60714
May 24, 2011 Featuring high concentration of diamond grit and solid steel body, CGW diamond wheels produce fewer sparks, no odor, and minimal material debris. They will not fracture during use, increasing safety, and consist of type 29 depressed center grinding wheels, type 1 notching/grinding wheels, and 16-20 in. combination cutting wheels. Intended for chop saws, stationary saws, gas saws, and rail cutting machines, each wheel type suits specific applications.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc.    Worcester, MA 01606
May 24, 2011 Intended for metal fabricating industry, Norton Vortex Rapid Finish Non-woven Right Angle Discs prepare surfaces before coatings/plating, perform light cleaning, and remove blemishes after welding stainless steel. Units feature thick nylon web for extended life and porous design for cool cutting. Type 27 Depressed Center discs are available in 4½ x 5/8 to 11 in. and 4½ x 7/8 in. sizes with aluminum oxide abrasive, and grit size of 100-120 with medium grade.

Makita U.S.A., Inc.    La Mirada, CA 90638
May 24, 2011 Weighing 27.5 lb, 18 V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 7½ in. Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw (LXSL01) has 2 1/16 in. vertical capacity and will crosscut 11¾ in. at 90°. It miters 0°-47° left and 0°-57° right and bevels 0°-45° left and 0°-5° right. With portable design suited for room-to-room applications, saw is powered by Makita motor with 2,200 rpm max speed and direct-drive gearbox. Other features include 4 steel rail sliding system, 4 linear ball bearings, and electric brake.

Weiler Corporation    Cresco, PA 18326 0149
May 23, 2011 Designed to address almost any automated deburring need, Burr-Rx(TM) Brushes feature black nylon filaments that are co-extruded with engineered ceramic abrasive grain. Extreme aggression of brushes minimizes cycle times by allowing use of high feed rates and short dwell times. Burr-Rx(TM) Brushes are suited for deburring tough materials such as Inconel, stainless steel, and titanium.

Multiplaz North America    Santa Monica, CA 90404
May 20, 2011 Multiplaz 3500 Super Plasma Welding and Cutting Machine uses 8 oz of alcohol and water, mixed per process requirement, and runs for 20 - 30 min without refill. System's inverter has 100% duty cycle and does not have to be turned off. Capable of gas welding, stick welding, and TIG and MIG type welding, machine includes plasma cutter that can cut to 3/8 in.

ACE Production Technologies    Spokane Valley, WA 99216
May 19, 2011 To promote productivity and throughput, KISS-205 splits process of fluxing, preheating, and soldering. Dual-lane processing with crossover sequencing enables more than one product to be processed in one lane while another is undergoing different stage in process. In addition to dual universal PCB edge conveyor, this in-line, SMEMA-compatible machine incorporates dual pre-heater modules, automated fiducial XY and skew correction, volumetric spray fluxer, and drop jet fluxer.

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp.    Island Park, NY 11558
May 19, 2011 Measuring 6 in. dia, Model DPH-600W employs special jaws and stop to grip plasma welding nozzle. Stop has six .040 in. dia air detect holes for part seating confirmation, and chuck is counterbalanced to maintain exact jaw for up to 6,500 rpm. Along with respective radial and axial accuracies of 0.000020 and 0.000010 in. TIR, product offers max speed of 10,000 rpm, standard chucking range of 0-4.8 in., and 0.060 in. jaw stroke with pull-down action (1.5 in. top jaws).

MAG IAS, LLC    Erlanger, KY 41018
May 17, 2011 Designed to minimize downtime, part reorientation, and setup, adjustable-rail U6 Series enables 5-axis machining and contouring with automatically interchangeable heads. It can be configured with Y-axis up to 29.5 ft, and adjustable W-axis provides up to 16.4 ft of vertical travel to complement up to 8.2 ft Z-axis ram. Latter, with 25.6 x 29.5 in. rectangular cross section, supports multiple head configurations and spindle power options, while linear feed rates reach 787 ipm.

Munson Machinery Co., Inc.    Utica, NY 13503
May 17, 2011 Model SCC-15-B has rotor design consisting of cutter heads attached to helical array of staggered holders that shear oversize materials against twin, stationary bed knives. Cutter tips, available in stainless steel, tool steel, and tungsten carbide, slide onto blade holders and are secured with one retaining socket-head screw. Perforations of bed screen range from 1/32 to 1½ in. in dia and up to 3 in. square, enabling reduction of materials into uniform particle sizes down to 20-30 mesh.

Stafford Mfg. Corp.    Wilmington, MA 01887
May 17, 2011 Supplied with 5 self-locking balancing set screws, Stafford TrueBalance(TM) shaft collars have ability to offset out-of-balance vibrating shafts without disassembling system. Set screws are adjusted to offset weight imbalance until satisfactory balance and smooth operation is achieved. Machined from steel, devices come in 3/4 to 6 in. ID sizes and can be customized as specials up to 12 in. ID. Customizable version of stainless steel are also available.

ICO Surface Coatings    Brunswick, OH 44212
May 17, 2011 With ViTA-Nano coating, circular ferrous and non-ferrous saw blades offer extended life because edges are protected from steel build-up. Nanocomposite PVD coating, with thickness of 1-4 µm, offers hardness of 4,500 HV, 0.45 coefficient of friction, and maximum working temperature of 2,200°F.

Rex-Cut Products, Inc.    Fall River, MA 02720
May 16, 2011 Made of cotton fiber impregnated with abrasives, Smooth Touch(TM) Deburring, Blending, and Finishing Wheels run smoothly and will not change geometry of pipe threads. Wheels are available in 2, 3, 4, and 6 in. diameters measuring 1/8, ¼, or ½ in. thick with coarse, medium, or fine grits. They are suited for cleaning oil field pipe threads made of stainless steel, Inconel, and other super-hard alloys, as well as iron and aluminum.

ESS Technologies, Inc.    Blacksburg, VA 24060
May 16, 2011 Available in 2 configurations for narrow or wide pitches, SC Series Horizontal Cartoners handle range of carton sizes at rates up to 60 or 150 cartons/min. Variety of infeed configurations include TaskMate(TM) robotic infeed with FANUC robot and ESS-designed EOAT to pick product from collating conveyor and place it in cartoner bucket conveyor. Machines may use intermittent or continuous motion, depending on required speed, and handle pre-glued cartons with straight or reverse tuck-in closure.

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp.    Island Park, NY 11558
May 13, 2011 Model 627w (.0001 TIR) 6 in. dia., coolant/air blast thru, 2-jaw air chuck, with 1 in dia. counter bore for tap clearance, provides workholding package to grip hole saw blanks for turning and tapping. Sub-jaws have 2 bullet nosed pins that will grip blanks between 2 holes, and ¾ in. wide jaws fit between 2 hardened and ground full circle segments mounted to chuck face to support workpiece during machining. Accuracies range from 0.001-0.00001 in.

Ovation Products    Bethlehem, PA 18017
May 13, 2011 Designed with focus on process adaptability, Grid-Lok(TM) Silver enables assembly specialists to begin with manual version and, through few modifications, convert to fully automatic system. Functionality allows for operation in manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic mode. With benefits of automatic board support technology, system delivers adaptable and stable underside support for miniaturized devices. Modular design permits scaling to handle various board sizes without any damage.

Standard-Knapp, Inc.    Portland, CT 06480
May 13, 2011 Able to reduce packaging waste and increase supply flexibility for contract packers, Tritium(TM) Multipacker with RoboWrap(TM) system features continuous motion and one-button changeover. Robo-Wand(TM) multi-axis programmable path wrapping section can be positioned at any point in space above conveyor and moved to proper place to package particular desired pack pattern. Also included, energy-efficient heat tunnel shrinks film around each multi-pack.

Qubiqa USA, Inc    Trevose, PA 19053
May 11, 2011 Used to unload 20 and 40 ft freight containers, Empticon is operated by one person via wireless control desk. This eliminates heavy, repeated, and strenuous lifts while moving up to 600 crates/hr. It can be used as stand-alone unit, and unloader also offers flexible integration with other equipment, such as robot palletizers or sorters. It requires minimal maintenance and is available for serving more gates through sideways travelling.

Channellock, Inc.    Meadville, PA 16335-0519
May 11, 2011 Measuring 8.8 in. long and weighing 1.1 lb, No. 87 Rescue Tool features hardened cutting edges designed to shear through soft metal and standard battery cables. Narrow jaw fits into tight spaces, while tapered pry wedge helps firefighters, first responders, and EMTs open doors and windows. Additional features include gas shut-off valve slot and spanner wrench, with latter able to tighten/loosen up to 5 in. hose couplings.