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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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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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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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Three Point Bend Fixture tests polystyrene.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:38:05 -0500

TG4975 performs 3 point bend tests on polystyrene samples measuring 11.81 x 5.91 x 1.97 in. in accordance with standard EN 12089: 1997 (Method B). Designed for use with loads up to 1,000 N, jig consists of extruded aluminium base with fixed center of 9.84 in., and 2 circular supports are fitted to base. Sample is placed centrally between 2 supports and in parallel with them. Upper loading anvil with 5/8 in. eye end is fixed to load cell and driven down onto sample midway between 2 supports.

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Angle Head allows 90-deg cutting inside small bores.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:37:01 -0500

Available in CAT40/50 and BT40/50 tapers with BIG-PLUS dual contact interface and clamping range of .118-.236 in., Slender Drive Angle Head combines operations on one machine, eliminating potential for error created by multiple setups. Unit offers max speed of 2,000 rpm and is designed for drilling and light milling operations. Slender Drive is equipped with hardened and ground bevel and spur gears, precision hardened and ground spindles, and angular contact ball bearings.

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Specialized Tooling extends gyratory sifter serviceability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:38:49 -0500

Made out of 1018 cold roll steel, specialized tooling helps ensure jobs are done correctly and efficiently for Model CS-1 gyratory sifter. Tools include T27 for tightening/removing bearing adapter to upper spindle and T4 for pressing bushing (No. 44) in/out of knuckle casting. T24 Upper Bearing 3-Pronged Press can remove upper bearing off of upper spindle, while T48 Shim Tool levels sifter base to properly attach stabilizer assemblies to spider base and X-frame.

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Programmable Head attaches to 3-axis CNC milling centers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:40:52 -0500

With Model 5414, any 3-axis CNC machine can be converted to provide simultaneous 5-axis machining and drilling capability. Head attachment utilizes A2 tool steel in drive block and main bevel gears, and 17-4 stainless steel in spindle and worm gear housing. Inpro spindle seal virtually eliminates potential spindle contamination. Offering 20-40 K rpm, high-speed spindle options are achieved through mechanical speeder or pneumatic spindle that does not lose torque or rpm under load.

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Safety Covers provide security for CNC tooling.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:35:33 -0500

Designed to minimize industrial espionage of CNC tooling, CNA Safety Tool Covers allow operator to select correct tooling while visitors or personnel are touring non-secured manufacturing areas. Covers also protect tooling from damage and keep staged tooling clean and ready for set-up. Available for tapers 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 as well as HSK 63A and HSK 100A, covers are held in place with key hold slots molded in to base and shoulder bolts on ToolScoot®.

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Safety Stops secure platens under suspended load.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:30:45 -0500

Activated by weight of the dropping mass, safety catcher stops and locks dropping platen via wedge mechanism located on smooth rod that can be placed in any position. Unit can be installed on hydraulic/pneumatic presses and other machines in which dropping masses must be stopped for safety reasons. Locking capability is proportioned to dropping mass, and locking position functions for entire stroke of machine. Mass deceleration is generally 1-3 g.

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Compression Jig facilitates testing of plastic pipes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:52:15 -0500

Designed for use with Plus range of materials testers, Self-Aligning Compression Jig enables user to evaluate resistance to collapse of smooth-walled or corrugated pipes manufactured from PVC, PP, and HDPE. Fixture can accommodate pipes from 20-300 mm dia and allows sample to be aligned along its axis while compression test is carried out on each of 3 samples at 120° separation from each other. Using NEXYGEN software, testing is possible at forces up to 10 kN.

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Jig measures force required for box forming.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:44:30 -0500

Materials testing fixture measures force required for carton erection from flat, folded carton blanks. Measurements can be used to set up operating conditions for automatic carton erection machines. Device has V-shaped grooved rollers which retain grip on box yet allow box axis to rotate as it opens. Designed for compression testing using LFPlus single column universal materials testing machine, it is suitable for use with range of carton blanks.

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Manual Stop System bridges manual/automatic functionality.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:54:50 -0500

GlideStop, equipped with High Impact accessory, enables precision measuring for all ranges of wood, plastic, and metal production machinery. Featuring heavy-duty, dual-spring design with all-steel components, accessory enables GlideStop to withstand continuous impacts of greater mass while maintaining precision. High Impact has 30 lb preload and bronze bushings and can be dismantled, cleaned, and reassembled using standard tools.

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Stop Extension allows safe machining of small parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:52:18 -0500

GlideStop ChopStix is an accessory to GlideStop stop system that can be temporarily or permanently added without need for tools. It includes holding arm that requires placement of user's hand at safe distance from path of blade or cutter during machining operation. Featuring adjustable range to hold work pieces of varying length, arm is constructed of plastic components and will not cause damage in case of accidental contact with blade or cutter.

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Tooling System is designed for thin turret punch presses.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:45:15 -0500

Designed for all Strippit punch presses, 3½ in. station fully guided punch assemblies feature 0.0017 in. clearance between punch and stripper and 0.0006 in. between stripper and guide. Push button mechanism allows punch length adjustment in 0.008 in. increments. Options include model accepting Mate M4PM(TM) High-Speed Steel inserts for maximum performance when slitting around components and one that accepts inch shank Durasteel(TM) punches.

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Accessory Set is rated for impact drivers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:38:52 -0500

IMPACT READY(TM) 38-piece accessory set, Model DW2169, includes 3/8, 7/16, ½, and 9/16 in. 6-point deep sockets rated for impact drivers up to 2,000 lb-in. Stainless steel pivoting bit tip holder offers 20° pivot, hog retention ring, and ¼ in. hex shank, while double-ended 1 in. bit tips feature 2 usable ends and are designed to fit all bit tip holders, drive guides, drywall guns, and drivers. Set also includes nutsetters, socket adapters, and screwdriving bits.

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Adapters convert ratcheting wrench into thin ratchet.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 07:42:10 -0500

Designed to fit 3/8, ½, and ¾ in., and 10, 13, and 19 mm ratcheting wrenches, ratchet adapters create low profile ratchets for space-constrained areas found in aircraft and automotive engines. Adapters can be used with ¼, 3/8, and ½ in. drive sockets, either English or Metric, as well as with spline sockets. Products use locking and release system and are available individually or in sets of 4 fractional or 4 metric adapters.

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Quick Change System eliminates prep work in tooling setup.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 07:42:56 -0500

Providing means to meet requirements in machining of small- to medium-sized electrodes, Quick Change Tooling (QCT®) facilitates setup in sinker EDM tooling. Graphite blanks are ready to use with location and draw bar holes pre-machined into blank. QTC mounts with 3-dowel system to any manufacturer's existing system. After existing job is complete, draw bar and holder can be used for subsequent jobs.

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Angle Heads create additional Z+ axis for CNC machining.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:38:39 -0500

Equipping VMC or HMC with KOMA Z+ Angle Heads minimizes fixturing and setup requirements, optimizing part accuracy and machine throughput. Units are available with 90° and dual 90° outputs, custom fixed angle outputs, and adjustable angle outputs. Heavy-duty flange-mounted heads and application specific custom heads are also available. Internal coolant, HSK shanks, and HT tooling system options are available.

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HSK Spindles apply 440 lb of clamping force.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 07:05:41 -0500

Designed for Speroni Models STP-34, STP-35, and Esperia tool presetter machines, Integrated Automatic Mechanical Clamping HSK Spindles are capable of accommodating tooling in sizes of HSK 25 - HSK 80. Tool clamping force seats HSK tooling into tool presetter spindle in similar way as it is drawn into machine tool spindle to provide precision and repeatability.

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Presetters have electronic parallel correction function.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 07:06:28 -0500

Designed to be on shop floor next to machines, benchtop Toolmaster TM10 Presetters produce run-out less than 0.00008 in. with Needle Bearing Basket. Tool taper rides on needle bearings, which allows dust and debris to pass through. With 2% taper contact, debris or scratches in toolholder will not effect measurement. Units are suited for all tool measuring and presetting applications, and do not require any special computer or programming knowledge.

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