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Miniature Ball Screws offer max speed of 4,500 rpm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:34:31 -0500

Available with 0.5-3 mm leads, 5 mm Miniature Ball Screws come in 4 nut styles. Single nut Series 1112 has connecting thread without wipers, while single nut Series 1412 has double flange and wipers on both ends, and Series 1214 consists of cylindrical nut without wipers. Using end-cap ball returns manufactured from plastic rather than metal tubes, single nut Series 2422 is virtually noiseless. Applications include micromanipulators, miniature robotics, and compact actuators.

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Screw and Nut Solutions suit linear motion applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:40:25 -0500

Screw and nut systems are comprised of tight tolerance acme and ball screw and nut assemblies with minimal backlash ratings. Materials of bronze, plastic, and steel are selectively chosen for wear resistance, and all ball screws are Manganese Phosphate-coated. Available screw diameters range from ½-9 in.

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Multitasking Turn/Mill System has two 24-tool ATC magazines.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:32:17 -0500

Occupying 102 ft² footprint, Super NTMX offers full 5-axis milling capability via Fanuc 31iA5 Control for manufacturing complex contoured components. Front location of ATC Magazines facilitates setup, and inserts can be changed without stopping machine. Machining center employs left and right spindle with speeds up to 5,000 rpm at 15/10 hp. Distance between spindles is 38.58 in., with max turning diameter of 7.67 in. and max turning length of 30.70 in.

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Custom Diaphragm Chuck meets pneumatic pump industry needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:41:01 -0500

Designed to meet pneumatic pump application challenges, 3x3 double diaphragm chuck clamps powdered metal gears (11-tooth) and employs upper and lower jaws that flex separately to ensure clamping on pitch line of tapered gears. Workholding air and diaphragm chucks, fixtures, and jaws are engineered to meet requirements of metalworking industry. Specials include standard 450WHS chuck with special jaws, 425 air chuck with sprocket face, and 450 (.0001 in. TIR) with flexing inserts.

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Custom Diaphragm Chuck suits pneumatic pump applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:27:04 -0500

Custom 3 x 3 double diaphragm chuck clamps 11 tooth powdered metal gears. Upper and lower jaws flex separately to ensure clamping on pitch line of tapered gears. Engineered to meet needs of metalworking industry, they are available in SAE or metric, in chuck sizes from 3-18 in. (76-457 mm) with accuracies of 0.001-0.00001 in. (0.254 mm).

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Sliding Air Jaw Chuck is offered in various configurations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:25:23 -0500

Developed to grip OD of 9 in. dia helical gears, Pitch Line features pins mounted in loose fitting housing so they can float. Pins pick up pitch diameter, and jaws grip OD of pins. Because pitch is measured over pins, gripping is performed in same manner as measuring. Models include through-hole, high-speed, and quick-change chucks, available in SAE or metric sizes from 3-18 in. (76-457 mm) with accuracies from 0.001-0.00001 in.

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Test Jig aids peel strength tests on plastic ID cards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:30:18 -0500

Including upper wedge grip and lower fixture containing rollers which can be used in conjunction with low force universal materials test instruments, TG113 is designed for peel strength testing of laminated layers of standard plastic ID cards in accordance with ISO/IEC 10373-1:2006 (E). Jig allows 90° peel tests to be made at forces up to 200 N. Up to 4 test strips per card can be prepared and tested.

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Vertical Milling Machines handle load capacities to 770 lb.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:26:17 -0500

Available with table sizes from 9 x 42 to 10 x 54 in., DX Series is made from treated high-grade cast iron, with hardened and ground X and Y guideways that are coated with Turcite-B. Machines feature X and Y axis ballscrews, heavy-duty alloy spindle, precision angular spindle bearings, and phosphor bronze nut for wear resistance. One-shot lubrication system lubricates all guideways and ballscrews. For flexibility, head can swing 90° left/right, 45° front/back, and rotate 360° horizontally.

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Collet Chucks offer alternative to 3-jaw chucks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:32:25 -0500

Balanced by design for high-speed operations, Accu-Length CNC Collet Chucks expand milling machine and lathe application possibilities. Units are hardened for strength and durability, and less prone to negative effects of centrifugal force than 3-jaw chucks. Master collets contain multiple keyways for fine adjustability, which is useful for second-spindle applications.

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CNC Flat Bed Lathe performs wide range of turning operations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:30:44 -0500

Available with swings over bed from 14-32 in. and swings over cross slide from 7.09-19.29 in., CKE Series features all main components made of heavy-duty solid cast iron, with Turcite-B coating on all surfaces between saddle and guideways. It has hardened and ground bedways and headstock gears, precision ballscrews, rigid precision bearings, and automatic forced lubrication from centralized oil system. Lathe features stepless spindle with infinitely variable spindle speeds.

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Power Chuck features quick change jaws.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:29:49 -0500

Available in sizes 165, 185, 215, 260, and 315, ROTA THWplus features wedge-bar actuation system for larger through holes and optimal spindle speeds. In less than 60 sec, complete jaw set can be changed with repeatability of less than 0.0005 in. Many combinations of top and base jaws can be utilized to fit any need. To avoid damage to machine and danger to operator, actuation wrench can only be removed when jaw is properly engaged.

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Membrane Removal Head is designed for boiler tubes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:34:12 -0500

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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Space-Saving Toolholders can help increase machine capacity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:34:15 -0500

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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Chucking Systems are available in 2 versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:27:42 -0500

Model 625, ¼ in. stroke and 6 in. diaphragm Hi-Low chucking systems offer on-the-fly and cycle interrupt methods of chucking. Products allow roughing and finishing of machine parts in one operation. Valve system, connected to sliding jaw air chucks, lets users drop jaw force by stopping spindle, rechucking, then contining machining finish cuts with no distortion. Models are available in SAE or metric in sizes from 3- 18 in., with accuracies from 0.001-0.00001 in.

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T-Slot Scrapers are RoHS compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:33:27 -0500

Desaigned for clearing debris from T-slots on milling machines or rotary T-slot tables, Series 6485 scrapers are offered in 2 sizes to fit either 14-20 mm slots or 22-32 mm slots. They feature blade made of hardened chrome-vanadium steel, with handle of same material for smaller version, and black and red cadmium-free plastic handle for larger version.

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Workholding Air Chuck offers 6 jaw force settings.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:32:19 -0500

Able to mount on pallets as work is mechanized at different stations, Model 1000 3-Jaw Chuck is suited for lathes, milling machines, power, and specialty applications. Spring clamp unit features hardened and ground face plate with coolant grooves to flush dirt and chips away. Sub jaw holds pull-down inserts to pull workpiece into face or zero axial location, and, at end of cycle, air opens chuck for parts loader.

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Expanding Mandrel provides 0.0002 in. TIR accuracy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 14 May 2009 08:30:54 -0500

Featuring sliding-jaw design with mechanical rotary mechanism for clamping workpiece, LeCount® Type G Expanding Twist Mandrel provides optimal torsional and axial holding power, and wide expansion range to accommodate bore sizes from 1-3 in. Mandrel is suited for O.D. and face grinding operations where parts have smooth bore, as well as non-gear grinding process applications such as cylindrical grinding.

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Bar Seals and Adapter Plates suit collet chuck applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 12 May 2009 08:43:05 -0500

With Adapter Plates, users can mount collet chucks and 3-jaw chucks to wide range of spindles. Larger chuck can be mounted on smaller spindle for increased capacity, or smaller chuck can be mounted on larger spindle for increased tool clearance and speed. For applications that produce fines and dust, Bar Seal Assembly can be fitted to Royal S-type collect chucks.

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Ball Screw Assemblies suit small footprint applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 07 May 2009 08:29:29 -0500

Offering load capacities from 40-100 lb, Small Diameter Metric Ball Screw Assemblies range in diameter from 6-12 mm with standard leads from 1-3 mm. Standard Rolled models offer lead accuracy of ±100 µm/300 mm, while Precision Rolled models provide ±25 µm/300 mm lead accuracy. Available in alloy, stainless, aluminum, titanium, and other exotic metals, assemblies are suited for robots, medical equipment, guided missiles, unmanned vehicles, and aerospace applications.

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Machining Centers include internal energy management system.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:38:50 -0500

Utilizing multi-step Standby Mode, STAMA Twin-Spindle Machining Centers enable peripheral units as well as feed axes to be shut down sequentially during phases when machine is not being used for production. In Standby Mode, machine can be activated without any time delay with single push of start button. Self reactivation is also integrated. Using ECO-Menu, factory setting for timely stepped shut-down can be modified to user's requirements.

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