ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Machinery & Machining Tools

Crimping Machine handles cross sections from 24-12 AWG.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:34:12 -0400

Fully automatic CrimpCenter 36 can hold up to 6 processing stations and features EASY user interface software with color touchscreen and icon-based menus. Unit utilizes TCP/IP communication, and synchronized Ethernet powerlink for fast and continuous communication between software and 5 servo drives. UniCrimp 220 A Crimping Machine includes crimp force monitoring, crimp height micro-adjust, jog mode, and split cycle, while ToolingShuttle 30 combines applicator, terminal reel, and paper winder.

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Membrane Removal Head is designed for boiler tubes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:34:12 -0400

Capable of removing membrane and overlay from tube's outer surface, as well as bevel tube simultaneously, Membrane Removal Head is designed to fit 5 different MILLHOG® tools that cover tube range from 7/8-3 in. OD. It features Golf T inserts, which can be installed and removed without wrenches, and eliminate screws and head breakage. Head is available in 2 styles; to remove membrane only or to remove membrane and overlay.

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Inkjet Printer delivers character heights from 1-18 mm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:34:12 -0400

Suited for short and long run coding of bottles, cans, cartons, cases, pallets, and parts, model 500 CODAIRE HR COMPACT II utilizes disposable ink cartridge and includes conveyor mounting hardware and photocell product detector. It offers resolution up to 171 dpi, speeds up to 130 fpm, and can print horizontally or top down and imprint lot numbers, expiration dates, pricing, bar codes, graphics, text, and counts. Constructed of stainless steel, unit has built-in alphanumeric keypad.

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Dispenser/Inserter installs anywhere on production line.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:39:00 -0400

Acu-Sert(TM) CI-250 rotary Cut-to-Length, self-contained machine automatically feeds up to 9 in. wide material on roll. Photo optic eye system detects registration mark, then machine cuts material at up to 300 inserts/min and take away rollers feed it into package. Mounting on base plate, unit includes roll mounted on separate unwind stand and feed rollers adjustable from horizontal to 45° angle downward. It dispenses/inserts coupons, instructions, and absorbent pads.

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Automatic Bandsaws are designed for speedy, safe operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:39:00 -0400

Featuring modular components to accommodate individual cutting requirements, HBV Series employs frequency controlled main drive motors with variable-speed range of 65-460 sfm and CNC controls. Hydraulic blade tensioning and material clamping systems ensure steady and precise cuts at all speeds, while heavy-duty machine covers facilitate access to cast Meehanite band wheels and blades. Model capabilities max out at cutting rounds up to 20 in. dia and shapes up to 19.7 x 19.7 in.

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Blast Wheels help reduce cleaning cycle times.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:39:00 -0400

Available with unit bearing for belt-driven applications, EZEFIT® wheel contains all features and benefits of direct-drive wheel. It eliminates need for mounting base plate, reduces vibration and wheel assembly time, and offers fail-safe wheel component alignment. Mounting hardware allows for upgrades on most wheel blast machines - Wheelabrator® and non-Wheelabrator - that include Tumble Blast, Spinner Hanger, Monorail, Table, and Railcar Shot Blast systems.

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Space-Saving Toolholders can help increase machine capacity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:34:15 -0400

Space Saver VDI Spindle units support machine production capability by helping increase tool capacity and reducing chip-to-chip or retooling time. X-Axis is occupied twice by mounting one tool holder in Y-Axis and one tool holder in Y-Axis. Utilization of Z-Axis, on 2-spindle machine, means that 2 tool holders for main spindle and 2 tool holders for sub-spindle are used. When utilizing all tool spaces to maximum, machine can be equipped with up to 72 tools.

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Hydraulic Entry-Level Machine produces hardcover books.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:34:14 -0400

Suited for entry-level hardcover bookbinding production, ODM Smasher(TM) XXL accepts cased-in books from 4 x 4 x 1/32 in. to 18 x 18 x 4 in. Self-adjusting bookbinding machine can produce 100-300 covers/hr, is foot pedal-actuated, and clamps each book with 20,000 lb of pressure. Adjustable dwell timer controls how long book remains under pressure, and heated joint irons have thermostat for varying degree of temperature.

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CAN Repeater/Router improve trailers' breaking capabilities.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:34:11 -0400

CAN Repeater and Router leverage Controller Area Network (CAN) in-vehicle communications to accelerate transmission of truck's electronic braking signals to trailer's braking system. While CAN Repeater enables faster electronic transmission of braking signals in extra long trailers used to transport over-sized cargo, CAN Router provides faster data transmission for truck-trailer combinations with 2 or more trailers equipped with electronic braking systems (EBS).

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Heavy-Duty Robot can lift parts weighing up to 1,350 kg.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:33:49 -0400

Model M-2000iA/1200 can support standard payload of 1,200 kg, and up to 1,350 kg, with 0.6 m offset from faceplate and fully articulated motion at wrist. Vertical lifting stroke is 6.2 m and wrist is IP67 protected for harsh environments. System includes vision and force sensing as well as FANUC iRVision system with 2D robot guidance tool for operations such as part location and error proofing. Integrated software uses robot itself for some safety functions.

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Robot suits high-speed assembly applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:33:49 -0400

Model M-1iA intelligent assembly robot is 17 kg, compact 6-axis robot suited for small part handling, high-speed picking, and assembly applications. Parallel-link structure maximizes speed and accuracy and robot includes 3-axis wrist. Unit operates via R-30iA controller with integrated functions such as iRVision®, Robot Link, and Collision Guard. It is also available as 4-axis model, for part picking and kitting, with single-axis wrist offering speeds up to 3,000°/sec.

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Sorter offers automated inspection of frozen potato products.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:33:47 -0400

Manta® uses Vis/IR cameras, Raptor laser technology, and LED lighting to recognize object size, shape, and color differences to detect foreign material. Locating Manta at end of processing line helps assure quality of final product; it can tally specific product characteristics and trigger alarm or process adjustment if out-of-tolerance conditions are detected. Featuring 2 m wide scan area, Manta handles up to 50,700 lb of frozen potato strips per hour, based on 7 mm wide cuts.

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Bulk Bag Filler moves free- and non-free-flowing materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:33:47 -0400

As fully mobile unit, Recirculating Spreader-Feeder evenly distributes powder and bulk coatings onto food products as they pass between its longitudinal discharge hopper and lower collection hopper. Horizontal conveyor, which has multiple discharge ports to apportion material across length of discharge hopper, automatically starts and stops to maintain preset fill level in hopper. Also, rotating agitator along bottom of hopper promotes uniform discharge through adjustable screen.

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Hydraulic Press Brake handles materials from 48-240 in.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:12 -0400

Featuring automatic lower bed crowning and adjustable ramp clamps for bend angle consistency, AHK A can handle ton force of 110-355 on multiaxis machines and 44-660 tons on CNC models with 8 axis color graphics. Digital readout controls ram depth and power back gauge positioning, while Dwell timer is included to hold ram at bottom of stroke. Unit also has power back gauge with fine adjustment handle in front and flip fingers with micro adjustments for both depth and height.

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Laser Cutting Head suits 3D cutting of 0.5-6 mm thick metals.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:11 -0400

Engineered for 3D robotic cutting of metals using fiber-coupled lasers in harsh production environments, FiberCut compact, low moving mass head minimizes inertia transfer to robot support arm. All connections leading to head enter at right angle, including fiber, providing tight access to parts, cable routing and stress reduction on input fiber. Head works with all leading fiber-delivered laser systems up to 4 kW with wavelengths of 1,064/1,080 nm.

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Indexing Table Packages deliver plug-and-play functionality.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:09 -0400

Plug-in and Use Heavy Duty, Precision Indexing Table Packages are self-contained assemblies that include standard ITI/Exact, Heavy Duty ~ Hirth Coupling Indexing Table with non-lifting table top, mini hydraulic power pack, and single-axis DNS sequence control unit. Suited for use on machines that need indexing table for occasional use, solutions promote job shop flexibility. Tables are suited for milling, drilling, grinding, boring, measuring, and inspection applications.

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Production Turn-Mill Center handles medium-complexity parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:28:04 -0400

Along with choice of Fanuc 31i CNC or Siemens 840D CNC, C200 series offers 2 size options for main spindle and counterspindle with 65 and 90 mm bar capacity that respectively operate at 5,000 or 3,500 rpm. Up to 3 driven tools from 42 quick-change tool complement can work simultaneously, and INDEX-specific VDI interface ensures repetitive accuracies of ±8 microns up to 100 mm from mounting surface. System also employs three 14-position tool turrets, which feature 30 mpm traverse.

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Die Grinders deliver 0.4 hp for high working speed.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:28:49 -0400

Dotco die grinders 12LF Series and 10LF Series feature rugged aluminum body and dual-material composite body with cushioned areas, respectively. They are available with rated speeds of 12,000 or 20,000 rpm using either 9 or 11 cfm of air at 90 psi. Grinders feature design that does not require shim kit after disassembly, simplifying maintenance.

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Drill Bits withstand high-torque applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:28:46 -0400

Specifically designed for impact drivers, IMPACT READY(TM) Drill Bits feature one-piece shank design, which helps minimize occurrence of bit breakage. Tapered web design provides added strength in high-torque applications, while pilot point tip allows drilling process to begin rapidly upon contact with drilling surface for burr-free holes. Bits are suited for drilling holes into sheet metal, stainless steel, steel studs, and junction boxes.

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Nonserrated End Mill is suited for aluminum applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:28:46 -0400

Model H35AL-2R is 2-flute, high-performance end mill that optimizes material removal rates in roughing and pocketing applications, maximizing room for chips. It features 35° helix angle and choice of 2 corner radii for each cutter size from 1/8-1 in. diameter. Crafted of certified premium submicron grain carbide, unit is designed for roughing and slotting applications and is available in stub and regular lengths. It is also available uncoated or with Zirconium Nitride coating.

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