Star Micronics GB Limited
Melbourne   United Kingdom
Sep 02, 2008 Sliding-headstock, 7-axis CNC mill-turn centers manufacture simple to medium-complex parts up to 20 mm dia. Available with guide bush, SR-20J suits precision machining of long, slender components as well as short, complex parts. Model SR-20JN, used for complex machining of larger diameter components, does not have guide bush and minimizes material costs. Both machines feature 3.7 kW/10,000 rpm main spindle, 35 m/min linear axis rapids, and C-axis positioning of main/counter spindles.

Wasino
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Sep 02, 2008 Featuring B-axis with 270° range of motion and capable of 5-face machining in one set-up, Mi8 is suited for manufacturing complex and multi-operation work pieces for industries that demand precision parts. Components include fixed station tools for turning, 20-station tool changer for rotary tools, as well as 8,000 rpm main turning and 20,000 rpm milling spindles. With integration of robot, machine can also perform unattended small production runs of carbon and copper electrodes.

THK America, Inc.
Schaumburg, IL 60173 5340
Jul 18, 2008 SBK Ball Screw employs THK Caged Technology, which promotes smooth operation as well as long-term, maintenance-free operation while also preventing collision noise between balls. Recirculation structure, where balls are picked up in tangential direction, and lead-angle direction by end caps makes this product suited for high-speed operation at DN value of 130,000. Models are available with screw shaft ODs from 15-32 mm and nut diameters from 38-58 mm.

FUJI Machine America Corporation
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Jul 18, 2008 Suited for medium to high-volume production, Model PBS-300TT features rigid box way construction and 3-axis dual hand gantry robot offering carrying capacity of 6.6 + 6.6 lb and conveying diameters up to 7 x 4.7 in. Robot controller facilitates simultaneous multi-axis movement to access front, back, left, and right of traverse axis. Operating at max spindle speed of 3,000 rpm, chucker generates 20 hp at spindle motor. Fanuc 320i-A CNC with decimal positioning control is standard.

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp.
Island Park, NY 11558
Jul 07, 2008 Modified for spring clamp air open, Model 700 features hardened and ground 4140 top jaws that grip OD of drive shaft slip yokes. Chuck jaws have excess material milled away to reduce centrifugal forces, while hardened and ground alloy steel spline driver is mounted to chuck face to facilitate loading and driving of shaft as it spins to 3,500 rpm for balancing. TIR is equal to 1/10,000, cycle time is 60 sec, and accuracies range from 0.0001-0.00001 in.

Steinmeyer Inc.
Bedford, MA 01730
Jun 25, 2008 Manufactured from certified materials, aerospace-grade actuator ball screws feature internal ball return for smooth motion and compact nut bodies. Several diameters are available, from 3-100 mm, all capable of back driving. Custom configurations are also available. EN9100 certified quality control and documentation process offers full traceability and process control.

Steinmeyer Inc.
Bedford, MA 01730
Jun 25, 2008 Utilizing mechanical cross roller bearings for decoupling of ball screw drives, PMT 160 series stages achieve straightness and flatness runout of 50 nm or less. Decoupling system isolates any transverse movement of ball screw from linear bearing system and saddle of stage. Stages offer travel from 50-300 mm, with standard positioning accuracy of less than 10 µm and repeatability of ±0.5 µm when driven by dc servomotor or dc stepper motor.

Danaher Motion
Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073
Jun 24, 2008 Engineered as matched and integrated sub-system for HDD applications, Dover DMM-101 Single Axis Controller and ST1 Air Bearing Spindle set also includes software and cable. Bundle help OEMs build data storage solution without need to specify separate components and figure out how to configure them for optimal performance. While DMM-101 offers velocity stability performance of 0.0006% at 7,200 rpm, ST1 delivers acceleration of less than 1 sec to 15,000 rpm for 65 mm disks.

SNK America Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Jun 20, 2008 Prodigy GT-27 has cross slide design and is offered with LR Mate 200iC Robot, featuring 6-axis brakes, single-phase R30-iA Mate Controller, and LR Handling Tool software. Lathe is suited for small parts turning and achieves 300 ipm feed rate and 800 ipm rapid traverse. It is constructed with C-Axis spindle standard, super polymer composite mineral base, and precision components. FANUC robot achieves 5 sec door open-to-door close times, depending on part.

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp.
Island Park, NY 11558
Jun 20, 2008 Model 1200 air chuck incorporates precision, quick change sub-jaws. Top jaws have tre-panned groove that engages with precision ground bore of sub-jaws. As jaws are tightened, flexible tab expands into tre-panned groove, pulling jaws against ground bore and loading jaws in position with zero play. This results in top-jaw/sub-jaw connection with repeatability to 1/10,000. Chucks are stainless steel and come in 2- and 3-jaw design.

NSK Precision America
Franklin, IN 46131
Jun 10, 2008 Providing maximum rotational speed of 5,000 rpm, Compact FA Series of ball screws are suited for spanning semiconductor, medical, factory automation, and general manufacturing industries. Lubrication is made possible via grease fitting, while 2 ports allow for maintenance or inclusion into integrated lubrication system. Ball screws feature sealing technology that minimizes grease dispersion and contributes to clean working environment.

Hardinge Workholding Division
Elmira, NY 14902
Jun 05, 2008 Instantly centering and locating parts without adjustment, Sure-Grip® Expanding Collet System consists of interchangeable collet heads that have -.001 to +.015 in. under-over capacity from specified size. Double-angle design ensures parallel gripping with optimal grip force, lending to stability and part accuracy, while built-in safety stop prevents collet from over-expanding. Systems are available for internal gripping diameters from 1/8-4 in.

Applied Plastics Co.
Norwood, MA 02062
May 22, 2008 APC PTFE Natural® Fluoropolymer Forming Mandrels are manufactured from SS or nitinol wire and feature smooth, uniform fluoropolymer coating that will not flake. Medical-grade, gray forming mandrels are capable of 550°F continuous operation and exhibit 0.05 coefficient of friction per ASTM-1894. They are available in lengths up to 12 ft. Wires are stocked in sizes from 0.005-0.070 in. dia and coating is applied from 0.00005-0.0008 in. thick with ±0.0001 in. final dia tolerance.

Robotic Accessories
Tipp City, OH 45371 9468
May 06, 2008 Enabling collet to grip part on either O.D. or I.D., C-8800 Heavy-Duty 5C Collet Gripper can rapidly pick and place uniformly sized objects, and features pneumatically adjustable 360° clamping force for parts transfer. Unit can also function as workholding device for grinding, deburring, or polishing operations.

SAV North America
South Windsor, CT 06074
Apr 23, 2008 Suited for OD, ID, and face grinding and turning operations, radial pole chucks feature solid top plate, comprised of steel and brass material, that promotes rigidity and minimizes wear. Products range in size from 6-16 in. dia, with profiles from 2.2-2.9 in., and also come in custom sizes. They offer uniform holding force of 145 lb/in.² and can have central through-hole. Workpieces suited for these chucks are ring-shaped parts, such as bearing races.

Schunk
Morrisville, NC 27560
Apr 03, 2008 Suitable for clamping of thin-walled and easily deformed components, ROTA NCR 6-Jaw Power Chucks each consist of central chuck piston with 3 inner pendulums positioned at 120°. Each pendulum is connected to 2 base jaws, so workpiece is centered between 6 contact points, which can be adjusted in pairs. Offered in 165, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1,000, and 1,200 mm sizes, chucks can be employed on virtually all lathes and are also available with centrifugal force compensation.

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp.
Island Park, NY 11558
Apr 03, 2008 Model 620CB Air Chuck features precision MT-5 adapter and diesel fuel injection nozzles for OD profile grinding on Tschudin Anglehead grinder. Device has sub-jaws and carbide ball nose shafts mounted on No. 15 taper sleeves. Carbide shafts run concentric to 1/10,000 TIR. Pull down inserts repeat to 1/10,000 TIR and grip nozzle/center base and pull nozzle seat onto nose shaft.

REGO-FIX Tool Corp.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Mar 31, 2008 Developed to counteract inaccuracies caused by runout when using small diameter cutting tools for high precision machining, PG Microbore Collets achieve T.I.R. of less than 0.0001 in. or better after 20,000 tool changes. They are offered in standard and metric sizes, and can accurately clamp tool shanks ranging from 0.0079-0.0354 in.

Tri-Tech Precision Products Inc.
Anaheim, CA 92807
Mar 31, 2008 With Model 5414, any 3-axis CNC machine can be converted to provide simultaneous 5-axis machining and drilling capability. Head attachment utilizes A2 tool steel in drive block and main bevel gears, and 17-4 stainless steel in spindle and worm gear housing. Inpro spindle seal virtually eliminates potential spindle contamination. Offering 20-40 K rpm, high-speed spindle options are achieved through mechanical speeder or pneumatic spindle that does not lose torque or rpm under load.

2L inc.
Hudson, MA 01749
Mar 21, 2008 Designed for vacuum workholding of variety of parts, 2L Modular Vacuum Chuck Systems come in single, 2, 3, and 4 pallet vacuum chuck kits. Replaceable aluminum top plate covers surface of vacuum chuck to allow drilling through and milling around periphery of workpieces without damaging surface of vacuum chuck. Top plate fastens securely to unit with included brass screws, which can be machined without causing damage to standard cutting tools being used to machine workpiece.