Robert Bosch Tool Corporation    Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Mar 13, 2006 Offering close edge sanding capability, 3 x 18 in. Model 7500 features 6.0 A motor and Auto Track Control(TM) that ensures belt will stay centered during use. Micro Filter dust canister collects dust and fine particulate to maintain clean work area. Tool comes equipped with vacuum adapter to allow for dust-free sanding and has lock-on button to minimize fatigue during use. It is suited for large surfaces such as decks, hardwood floors, and countertops.

ANCA Inc.    Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Mar 07, 2006 Using conventional and superabrasive grinding wheels, PGX Grinder can grind round, eccentric, and step punches up to 6 in. in steel and carbide. Measuring 30 in., grinding wheel is programmable via CNC from 200-3,000 rpm or at constant surface speed for short cycle times. Toolroom(TM) v27 software provides ability to include up to 1,000 elements in each step in punch, allowing development and grinding of complex punches as well as import of IGES and DXF files.

Hilti Inc.    Tulsa, OK 74121
Mar 07, 2006 Five inch Model DEG 500-D and 6 in. Models DEG 600-D and DEG 600-P feature Smart Power(TM), which maintains constant level of grinding speed to minimize wear on 1,400 W motor. Low-profile gear case provides access in tight areas, and if power is interrupted, restart interlock helps prevent accidental starts. For added operator protection, ATC function interrupts electrical current into tool to minimize kickback if sticking disk causes tool body to move too quickly.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.    Brookfield, WI 53005-2550
Feb 24, 2006 Available in 4½, 5, and 7 in. sizes, Abrasive Flap Discs are made from aluminum oxide discs with zirconia abrasive grain bonded to cloth backing material. They come in flat, extra thick, and conical configurations, and provide grinding and finishing in one operation. Fiberglass backing pad is flexible, providing optimal control for even disc wear.

United Grinding Technologies, Inc.    Miamisburg, OH 45342
Feb 21, 2006 Featuring 1,000 mm capacity between centers for complex shaft-type parts, Studer universal cylindrical grinder model S33 1000 has modular design with digital control and drive systems, step-by-step programming, and 130 kg chuck capacity between centers. Basic wheelhead can be indexed at 0° or 30° for straight and angular plunge grinding, while universal turret wheelhead swivels manually or automatically for external, internal, and face grinding of workpieces in one setup.

Thinbit Cutting Tools    Fort Wayne, IN 46898
Feb 21, 2006 THINBIT® MICROBIT® tools meet all small diameter tooling requirements, including ID or face grooving, boring/turning, and threading. With profiling capabilities down to 0.125 in. min bore, products let users cut intricate ID forms that require fine detail. Tools come in 1/8, 3/16, ¼, 5/16, 3/8, and ½ in. shank dia with respective neck lengths of 0.375, 0.625, 0.750, 1.00, 1.250, and 1.750 in. TiN, TiAlN, and Diamond coatings are available.

Rex-Cut Products, Inc.    Fall River, MA 02720
Jan 05, 2006 Packaged in plastic storage box, Mounted Point Combi Kit includes resin bonded cotton fiber mounted points for deburring, latex bonded cotton fiber units for light deburring and polishing, and soft unitized synthetic fiber mounted points for high polishing. Each cotton fiber or unitized mounted point is impregnated with aluminum oxide or silicon carbide abrasive, which is bonded and compressed into shape and constantly reveals fresh abrasives.

Rex-Cut Products, Inc.    Fall River, MA 02720
Dec 09, 2005 Suited for repair of molds, tools, and dies, Rex-Cut® Mounted Points provide controlled grinding action by constantly revealing fresh abrasives. They are made with multiple layers of non-woven cotton fiber and aluminum oxide or silicon carbide abrasive grains that are pressed and bonded into barrel, bullet, and round shapes. Offered with choice of grit sizes and hard or soft bonds, points are suited for applications requiring minimal metal removal or light finishing.

Burr King Mfg. Co., Inc.    Warsaw, MO 65355
Dec 07, 2005 Featuring 1.5-2 in. belt width, 3-wheel Model 760 is available with 1.5, 2.0, or 3.0 hp motor and provides fixed or variable belt speeds. It is suitable for contact wheel, work rest, and slack belt contour grinding. Rotating parts are covered, eliminating parts entanglement and providing operator safety. Machine includes dust extraction, pinch point guarding when backup platen is removed, and electrostatically conductive, urethane-covered idler wheels.

MAX-TEK LLC    Newington, CT 06111
Nov 22, 2005 Constructed on Meehanite cast iron base, Model HGC 400 offers 3, 4, and 5 axis capabilities and utilizes Heidenhain scales for X, Y, and Z axes. Five-axis rotary trunnion features roller gear table with zero backlash mounting 400 x 400 mm pallet. Machine is equipped with HSK-100, 35-50 hp, 12,000 rpm direct drive spindle with chiller and GE Fanuc 16 IM CNC control. Automatic tool changer features 40 positions to accommodate all CBN and conventional vitrified grinding wheels.

Michigan Pneumatic Tool, Inc.    Detroit, MI 48204-1184
Nov 16, 2005 Designed for use with diamond hole saws, 5 in. MP-1165W features spiral beveled gears and miniature brass ball valve with nylon seals to prevent leakage. Two-step safety lever prevents accidental start. Stainless steel spindle with wrench flats allows for removal of hole saw while dead handle offers stability and control when cutting. Grinder also features stainless steel feeder tube, 6 ft. rubber hose, and replaceable brass direction water tips.

Weiler Corporation    Cresco, PA 18326 0149
Nov 11, 2005 Tiger Disc(TM) enables operator to trim away back of disc up to 3/8 in. from original diameter, exposing more flap abrasive. By trimming backing material away, flap length is extended, allowing users to access areas such as right angles and irregular shapes, or grind on-edge without changing tools. Non-marking backing will not damage workpiece, minimizing re-work and scrap.

Rex-Cut Products, Inc.    Fall River, MA 02720
Oct 19, 2005 Rex-Cut® Grind and Blend Kit includes Sigma Green wheel with zirconia-ceramic grain and proprietary bonding to aggressively grind-out cracks and remove welds. It also features Cotton Fiber Type 27 blending and finishing wheel, which leaves 32 RMS or better finish on stainless steel and also works on aluminum. Packaged in clamshell, kit's two 4½ in. dia wheels are offered with or without hubs.

United Grinding Technologies, Inc.    Miamisburg, OH 45342
Oct 04, 2005 Featuring modular design, Studer Model S120 offers solution for parts and components with external diameter of 50 mm or less. Center height is 125 mm, while swing diameter is 130 mm. Wheelhead arrangement presents 1 or 2 grinding spindles for rough and finish grinding in same set-up. Digital direct-drive, 3-phase servomotors with prestressed, precision ballscrews power X- and Z-axes. Fanuc 300i digital CNC control and axis drive components.

United Grinding Technologies, Inc.    Miamisburg, OH 45342
Sep 27, 2005 Designed for hard turning and grinding of shaft and chucked workpieces, Studer S242 employs Fanuc 310i-A digital control and features modular design with digital direct-drive, 3-phase servomotors. Swing diameter is 185 mm, and between-centers grinding length is 400 mm. Able to machine parts up to 1,000 mm, unit has X- and Y-axis travels and speeds of 205 and 800 mm and 15,000 and 25,000 mm/min, respectively. Rotating turret holds 8 tools with 4 driven tools.

United Grinding Technologies, Inc.    Miamisburg, OH 45342
Aug 25, 2005 Studer S12cnc utilizes drive/guide system, based on precision positionable linear motors, that allows infeed movement to be programmed in 10 nm steps. Machine features 150 mm between centers, 175 mm center height, and 500 mm grinding wheel dia. In addition to magnetically pretensioned guide tables, it incorporates hydrostatic X-axis with linear motor or linear guideways and hydrostatic Z-axis with linear motor or guideways with knob-structure.

United Grinding Technologies, Inc.    Miamisburg, OH 45342
Aug 23, 2005 Utilizing 24 x 6.3 in. grinding wheels, Studer S36 HD wheel head version is suited for grinding precision automotive and hydraulic components. Flat and V guideways are coated with abrasion-proof Granitan S200 and provide vibration dampening. Digital direct-drive, 3-phase servomotors power X- and Z-axes. Cross slide X-axis travel is 10.5 in. at speeds up to 195 ipm. Fanuc 16i digital control facilitates machine operation, setup, changeover, dressing, and programming.

J Walter, Inc.    Hartford, CT 06114
Aug 16, 2005 Measuring .045 in. thick, ZIP TYPE 27 cut-off wheel cuts all types of metals and features raised hub covered with polished steel cap that prevents wheel from exploding when unprotected hub comes in contact with work piece. Cutting wheels formulated for Stainless Steel, ZIP STAINLESS TYPE 27 and TYPE 1, are .045 in. thick and free of iron, sulfur, chlorine, and other contaminating ingredients. Nuclear-grade products cut all types of non-ferrous metals.

Viking Industries L.L.C.    Lake Forest, IL 60045
Aug 05, 2005 Equipped with ½ hp motor, heavy-duty Model VDG 50-250 features steel body with front exhaust to help clear work area of chips. In-line design makes grinder suited for confined work areas.

CML USA, Inc.    Davenport, IA 52804
Jul 19, 2005 Model EN100 notches any angle from 0-60° in pipe or tube from 1-3 in. diameter. Single slide handle movement allows operator to control in-feed and cross-feed motion simultaneously, minimizing heat. Quick-change rollers come in multiple diameters to accommodate desired notch radius, while graduated vise pivots 0-60° and adjusts vertically for offset notching. Abrasive belts are offered for carbon steel, stainless steel, Inconel, chrome molley, aluminum, and titanium.