Guyson Corporation of U.S.A.    Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Nov 08, 2002 Model GWB-402T rotary-table, turbine-blast system is designed for surface treatment of components up to 30 in. in diameter. Workpieces are exposed to blast as they slowly revolve on alloy-armored 40 in. diameter turntable. Space-saving footprint measures 60 x 60 in. System is equipped with two 10 hp blast turbines and has capacity of 2000 lbs. Dust separation and media reclamation system consists of rotary sieve, sensitive cascade airwash, and cyclone separator.

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.

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.

Almco, Inc.    Albert Lea, MN 56007 2751
Oct 25, 2002 Automated, continuous thru-feed Model XLR-22 features round-bowl design for deburring and finishing of metal parts. Cycle/separation options include continuous once-around-and-out processing, or batch cycling for parts requiring longer deburring exposure. Bowl is 8 ft in diameter and lined with 1 in. cast-molded urethane for parts protection. It has 8¼ in. tub cross-section, full-length tub contour baffle, and automatic lubrication for vibratory bearings.

RIDGID    Elyria, OH 44035
Oct 24, 2002 Portable RIDGID® 920 roll groover mounts to RIDGID 300 power drive for use in field or shop. It grooves pipe up to 24 in. Schedule 10 (.250); up to 16 in. standard wall (.375) for steel pipe; and 2 to 8 in. for copper tubing. Built-in pressure gauge enables operator to monitor hydraulic pressure to control flare and optimize groove time. Unit includes adjustable support legs, swiveling operating handle, and detachable transporter wheels.

S-B Power Tool Co. (Skil/Bosch)    Chicago, IL 60646 5925
Oct 22, 2002 Models 53518 (18 V) and 53514 (14.4 V) are 3 1/4 cordless planers. Each features 2 reversible Woodrazorâ„¢ micrograin carbide blades, which resist fractures from accidental nail or staple strikes. Electronically-balanced single blade cutting head holds Woodrazor blade at optimal angle. Both models have 2-way chip ejection switch to direct shavings either left or right and ambidextrous lock off switch. Cutting depth adjustment ranges from 0 to 1/16 in.

Carborundum Abrasives Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615 0008
Oct 10, 2002 Fine grinding diamond and CBN wheels offer button structure that allows coolant flow into grinding zone. Powdered metal, steel, and ferrous materials can be ground without burning or other metallurgical damage. Advanced bond technology ensures consistent wheel-to-wheel performance without lapping and conventional grinding. Button wheels are available in 2A2TSSA shape in 4.5 to 45.6 in. dia and grits 120# to 800#. Wheel sizes are 18, 18.7, 31.1, 34.8, and 45.6 in. dia.

Esco Tool    Medfield, MA 02052
Oct 03, 2002 MILLHOG® Rolling Motor and Tube Expander Kits accurately control tube expansion and create tight mechanical seal between tube OD and tube sheet. They include choice of rolling motor types, custom sized tube expanders from 3/8 to 4 ½ in. O.D., hose whip with in-line air filter, oiler, wrenches, and operating instructions. Air-powered motors have torque limits that can be preset from 25 to 325 lbs-ft.

Noritake Co., Inc. Abrasives Div.    Cincinnati, OH 45241
Oct 02, 2002 Superabrasive vitrified diamond and CBN grinding wheels use KP Bonding Technology to improve performance. Bonding process uses hollow glass spheres as filler material to provide additional strength to bond post, creating porous surface that resists loading and burning. Form-holding capability extends interval between dressing cycles. KP bonded superabrasives can be used for creep feed grinding, OD cylindrical grinding, camshaft grinding, and slot grinding.

Metabo Corp.    West Chester, PA 19380 4243
Sep 23, 2002 Model Lf724 strips paint, varnish, and other coatings on flat wood surfaces. S-automatic clutch reduces damage to gear train when planer hits nail on siding or wood. Tool has 4 reversible solid tungsten carbide blades and creates minimal dust during use. Blade cutting diameter is 3 1/7 in. and max rabetting height is 1 1/0 in. Cutting depths are .012 in. axil and .006 in. radial. No-load speed is 11,000 rpm with torque of 18 lbs-in.

Internation Surface Preparation Corp.    Fresno, TX 77545
Sep 20, 2002 Blastrac® GPX 10-18 propane-powered, ride-on shot blast cleaning system strips, cleans, and profiles simultaneously. Onboard dust collection system controls dust and contaminants. With 10 in. blast cleaning path and travel speed up to 200 fpm, system offers production capacity up to 1300 ft²/hr.

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.

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.

Wheelabrator Group    Burlington, ON L7L5V5  Canada
Sep 08, 2002 Barrel Blaster allows parts to tumble uniformly in abrasive blast for cleaning and surface preparation. It consists of one 13 in. dia, 8-bladed wheel unit, powered by one 15 hp, 3600 rpm, NEMA T-frame, direct mounted motor. Its 32 in. dia barrel is 37 in. deep, providing three cubic feet tumbling capacity for up to 600 lbs. Single slide gate and pneumatically operated butterfly valve allow for positive media flow control.

Saginaw Machine Systems Inc.    Saginaw, MI 48602 4378
Aug 28, 2002 Grinding module holds workpieces in spindle that travels face down. It performs automatic workpiece gripping, transports parts to and from load/unload station, and moves workpiece to tools. Able to pick up and drop off parts, unit offers programmable speeds and feeds to rough and finish parts to precision tolerances and surface finish requirements. Grinding wheel is dressed before each machining cycle, and its face is held square and perpendicular to center axis.

Flat-Tech Systems, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-4913
Aug 27, 2002 Melchiorre ELC Series double side, fine grinding machines include ball screw and pressure cell down pressure system; in-process, direct part, contact sizing system; and pneumatically adjustable upper wheel swivel bearing. Rigid C frame machine base allows close tolerance work. All functions are programmed, stored and monitored via color monitor PLC. Part to part size and parallelism of 1 µ and flatness of .25 µ is easily achieved.

T-Drill Industries, Inc.    Norcross, GA 30093 2928
Aug 27, 2002 Model TCC-25 Rotary Tube Cut-off machine offers integrated double end finishing, which allows square or chamfered ends to be provided on one (or both) ends of tube. It allows operator to select desired cut type (thru cut, cut and pull, or end finished) from control panel. Lengths and quantities are user-selectable, allowing the machine to be programmed for automatic operation.

Comco, Inc.    Burbank, CA 91504 3344
Aug 23, 2002 MicroBlaster removes material and performs exacting surface preparation on difficult to reach surfaces. It can be used with 25 or 50 micron abrasive media to blast air foils and reach down into 40 to 100 radial cooling holes of air foil. Micro-abrasive blasting removes oxide layer, and finely textures surface to further enhance chemical cleaning.