Peddinghaus Corporation    Bradley, IL 60915
Dec 24, 2004 Band Saw Machines feature miter design with blade head assembly that pivots from overhead position. No remnant is created, which virtually eliminates scrap when sawing typical steel section. Saws are available in openings up to 50 in. wide x 20 in. high for large sawing applications. They utilize 20 hp motor to drive 2 5/8 in. wide x .0063 in. thick blade.

Hilti Inc.    Tulsa, OK 74121
Dec 23, 2004 Model WSC 267-E incorporates 2-point cutting angle lock that keeps blade securely in place for making bevel cuts up to 45°. Smart Powerâ„¢ system allows unit to maintain constant blade speed under load. With automatic variable amperage motor, 13.5 A tool features 6 speed settings, spindle lock, safety switch, and directional dust extraction vent. Counter-balance system reduces vibration, and heavy-duty cast magnesium base works with optional guide rail.

CGW, Camel Grinding Wheels, USA    Niles, IL 60714
Dec 20, 2004 Contaminant-free products, made of white aluminum oxide/stainless steel, contain less than .01% of iron, sulfur, and chlorine. Offering includes 4-7 in. flap discs, 4½-7 in. T1 and T27 thin reinforced cut-off wheels, and T27 1/8 and ¼ in. depressed center wheels. Stainless steel, 14 in. chop saw blade and 6-8 in. Premium Grain Bench Wheels are also available. Products are suited for food-grade, nuclear, and stainless steel applications.

FCI/Burndy Products    Manchester, NH 03108
Dec 15, 2004 PATRIOTâ„¢ PATCUT employs latch-style cutting head that permits interference-free closure for mid-span cuts and rotates 180°. Ergonomic design enables one-hand operation, leaving user's other hand free to manipulate conductor into proper cutting position. Capable of cutting 1.29 in. copper and aluminum cable, unit comes with carrying case to hold tool, retention lanyard, battery charger, and two 18 V Ni/MH batteries.

Dimas North America    Olathe, KS 66061
Dec 10, 2004 Utilizing Cummins 85 hp turbocharged diesel engine, Model RS 8500 delivers travel speeds up to 4 mph with zero turn radius for accurate alignment and cutting. It features 26 in. blade and inline right angle gearbox that uses 14 belts. Upcutting blade rotation lifts slurry from cut. Sealed bladeshaft assembly operates 250+ hours before needing to be greased. Single-handle control facilitates forward and reverse travel, as well as blade raising and lowering.

Orbitform    Jackson, MI 49204
Dec 10, 2004 With life expectancy measured in years, Gold Series incorporates stack of angular contact bearings as primary forming element, increasing allowable thrust load. Able to handle short/long cycles, hard materials, and multiple production shifts, product features .005 in. runout accuracy and lubed-for-life bearings. It is suited for jobs that require additional capacity in smaller envelope, such as multi-spindle heads or close center applications.

Strippit Inc.    Akron, NY 14001-1321
Dec 08, 2004 Able to accommodate up to 16 sheets of 3 x 1.5 m material, Impuls 6530, 8030, and 12530 let user load/unload one table while machine processes parts on another. Systems, able to process flat plate up to 25 mm mild steel, 15 mm aluminum, and 20 mm stainless steel, provide programmable Z-axis with travel up to 280 mm. Impuls 6530 handles workpieces to 256 x 120 in, 8030 accommodates sheets to 315 x 120 in., and 12530 has 492 x 120 in. work area.

Orbimatic GmbH    Peterborough PE7 3FT  United Kingdom
Dec 07, 2004 Able to cut tubes from 20–120 mm OD, Orbital Cutting Machine, Model RA41, utilizes heavy-duty, variable speed drive motor. Cam blade feeding mechanism can be used to set blade precisely for optimum cutting angle, minimizing burr produced by cut. When handle is pulled at beginning of cut, blade is automatically introduced into tube to precise depth before orbital cutting process starts.

Advanced Machine & Engineering Co.    Rockford, IL 61103
Dec 06, 2004 Automatic Amsaw® 100 provides cutting rates up to 150 in.²/min with accuracy of ±.002 in. Featuring 15 hp spindle drive motor, dry-cutting system utilizes up to 14 in. diameter saw blades, cutting maximum stock size of 4.0 in. Standard model includes failure diagnostics, automatic bar loader, diverter chute to separate trim cut and tail ends, and cut bars to length as programmed on LCD panel.

FLUSH-CUT INC.    Cazadero, CA 95421
Dec 03, 2004 Inline Woodhog-Rasp(TM) adapter turns reciprocating saw into multifunctional tool. Made of steel, product has 198 sharpened teeth with safe edges for protection with each stroke. Product can be used for file jobs, shaping or conditioning wood for treatment, and cleaning out notches or framing in windows. Tool is suited for use by woodworkers, contractors, and plumbers.

Esco Tool    Medfield, MA 02052
Nov 24, 2004 Pneumatic MillHog® features automatic pilot locating system on tube ID, which eliminates setup time. Combined with track-mount system, operators can end-prep water wall boiler panel sections without clamps or cutting oils. Available in straight-thru and right-angle models, MillHog uses field-replaceable carbide blade inserts with multiple cutting edges. Models operating at 5,000 and 10,000 rpm are offered with working ranges from 0.450 in. ID to 4.00 in. OD.

Metabo Corp.    West Chester, PA 19380 4243
Nov 16, 2004 Classic, Professional, Pioneer, and Expert lines of jig saw blades cut wood, laminates, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, plexiglass, and ceramics. They range in length from 2–6 in. and have max cutting capacity of 5¼ in. in wood and 1 3/8 in. in non-ferrous metal. Reciprocating saw blades come in Classic, Expert, Professional, and Flexible lines; latter features shatter-proof, flexible blades. They range in length from 4–12 in. and feature ½ in. universal fitting.

CGW, Camel Grinding Wheels, USA    Niles, IL 60714
Nov 11, 2004 Suited for general toolroom applications, pink aluminum oxide products contain .03% chromium oxide. Chromium content in pink aluminum grain alters abrasive splinters and renews it, giving it self-sharpening effect. Series includes 4-5 in. cup wheels as well as 7-14 in. toolroom wheels. Products are suited for tool sharpening such as high-speed steel cutters, reamers, chisels, end mills, and sharpening band saw blades.

Simonds Industries, Inc.    Fitchburg, MA 01420
Nov 08, 2004 Suited for pneumatic power tools, Max Cutâ„¢ Air Saw Bi-Metal Blades measure ½ x .025 x 3 5/8 in. with variety of tooth configurations including 18, 24, 32, and 10/14. They are designed with M42 edge for wear resistance and feature precision milled teeth for aggressive, yet straight and clean cuts. Blades are suited for auto body shops, boat builders, and manufacturers working in sheet metal.

Bosch Power Tools & Accessories    Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Nov 03, 2004 Diamond Blades are manufactured with Laser Fusion(TM), which uses laser-generated heat to fuse mixture of synthetic diamonds and bonding material directly into blade core. In Segmented blades, every 5th segment is raised for aggressive cutting, while segmented gullets clear cutting path. Turbo blades keep serrated edge in constant contact with material for smooth action. Continuous Rim blades feature smooth sintered rim to ensure constant contact with material and chip-free results.

Knuth Machine Tools USA, Inc.    Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Nov 03, 2004 Hydro-Jet Eco 1005 provides burr-free cuts with no dust, smoke, or fumes. Pure water model is suited for cutting rubber, plastic, foam, and paper materials, while abrasive model excels at cutting aluminum, steel, marble, and compound materials. Both are programmed via integrated PC control with graphic interface. Featuring 20 x 40 in. work area, Eco 1005 offers positioning accuracy of 0.004 in. and repeatability of 0.002 in. Max feed is 240 ipm and operating pressure is 22,000 psi.

Hydropulsor AB    Karlskoga 691 80  Sweden
Oct 29, 2004 Available in 5 sizes, Cutting Machines offer part diameter cutting capacities from 1–80 mm with production rates in excess of 700/min. They utilize highly concentrated of energy within narrow zone, eliminating strain hardening, cracking, and burrs. Machines are suitable for cutting nearly all metals including tool steel, spring steel, titanium, case-hardened steel, aluminum, and brass in wire, bar, profile section, or tube shapes.

CGW, Camel Grinding Wheels, USA    Niles, IL 60714
Oct 21, 2004 With zirconia grain design, double-reinforced, angle iron chop saw blade cuts all ferrous metal applications such as iron/steel bar, metal decking and cable, pipe line, wall studs, high-tensile steel, stainless steel sheets, and stainless steel bars. Blade is 14 x 3/32 x 1 in. and can run at speeds up to 4,400 rpm.

Makita U.S.A., Inc.    La Mirada, CA 90638
Oct 15, 2004 Model 4131 7¼ in. saw features 13 A motor that cuts through sheet metal, steel studs, pipes, and rebar. No-load speed of 3,500 rpm and large cutting capacity enable single-pass cutting that is virtually spark-free. Heavy duty blade cover provides chip collection and insulates against high temperatures. Saw, with overall length of 11 in. and weighing 10.6 lb, is equipped with heat-resistant CERMET tipped saw blade.

NLC Laser    Phelps, WI 54554
Oct 07, 2004 Hinged around Sealed DC laser technology, Integrator Series Lasers produce stable, pinpoint heat source suited for high-speed processing in non-metal applications. They provide non-contact sterile processing and can be employed for services including drilling holes as small as .002 in. in diameter, cutting, marking, perfing, sealing, and kiss cutting. Energy from one unit can be split and delivered to multiple processing points.