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Bandsaw promotes efficient, precision cutting of aluminum.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:40 -0500

Utilizing bi-metal or carbide-tipped saw blades, HBM 540A/ALU Bandsaw cuts aluminum profiles and solids. Heavy-duty machine, constructed with cast iron bow frame which travels on 3 sets of vertical linear ways and guides for stability, can cut rounds up to 21.2 in. dia and rectangular shapes up to 24.8 x 21.2 in. It incorporates frequency-controlled, 29.5 hp main drive motor with 984-4,264 sfm range and double chip conveyor system for removal of chips spun off during cutting cycles.

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Manual Cold Saw features solid hinge-type design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:21 -0500

Model C315/350 manual cold saw incorporates double vise assembly, with 6¼ in. maximum opening, that provides holding power on both sides of cut for burr-free operation. Saw includes 14 in. HSS blade; 3.5 hp, 3-phase TEFC motor; 2-speed spindle; totally enclosed transmission; 24 V controls; and built-in flood coolant. It can cut round shapes with up to 4/3¾ in. dia at 90° and 45°, respectively, as well as square/rectangular shapes up to 3¾ x 5 in. at 90° and 3¾ in. x 3¾ in. at 45°.

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Hand-Powered Refacing Tool refaces flange surfaces on 1-4 in. pipes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:20 -0500

Suited for use on hard-to-reach pipe flanges whose integrity must be maintained, QuickFace has self-centering design with adjustable collets and clamps that provides concentric operation and accuracy. Portable tool weighs 15 lb and uses ½ in. cutting tools. Interchangeable lead screws make it suitable for resurfacing damaged raised-face and lens-ring joint flanges to varying finish standards. Rotated by hand, tool employs worm-gear mechanism that provides spiral gramophone finish.

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End Mills finish steel and exotic materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:37:57 -0500

Useful for demanding aerospace industry, 7-flute center-cutting HSF-7 End Mills are crafted of certified premium sub-micron grain carbide. Tools are available with AlTiN coating for oxidation resistance and extreme hardness for peripheral milling in steels, stainless steel, cast irons, and titanium alloys, as well as cobalt-, nickel- and iron-based high-temperature alloys. Offered in ¼ to 1¼ in. diameters, end mills come in stub, regular, medium, long, and extra-long lengths.

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Mechanical Engraving Machine offers point and shoot function.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:53:57 -0500

Designed for flat engraving of identification plates or cutting and engraving of sheets of any material, Model IS 900 can engrave at up to 100 mm/s and handle strips of unlimited length with 660 x 460 mm engraving area. IQ+ electronics enable Point n' Shoot function, which uses laser pointer for visual positioning of engraving on item and simulating engraving work before executing programmed task. Using Terrain Follower, machine follows shape and height of sheet with optical sensor.

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Waterjet Intensifier Pump supports orifices up to 0.021 in.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:33:06 -0500

Capable of producing 2.0 gpm of ultra-high pressure, iP60-100, 100 hp, 60,000 psi pump suits precision waterjet cutting, water blasting, cleaning, and surface preparation applications. It features tie-rod design with no threaded cylinder, no threaded end caps, and no threaded hydraulic cylinder. Product features matched-metal components to prevent galling of hydraulic system components, and dual intensifiers for increased operating performance.

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Saw Blade offers optimized cross-cutting capability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:23:51 -0500

Suited for table, panel, and circular saws, 1048 Woodworker II features 48 teeth, 20° face hook, and 25° bevel, making it suited for cross-cutting everything from soft woods to plywood veneers. Sharp points allow blade to cleanly slice through wood fibers as it cuts across grain and to operate quietly with minimized vibration. Available in 10 in. diameter with 1/8 in. kerf, and 5/8 in. bore, blade can also produce smooth rips without side scoring or splintering.

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Multifunctional Rotary Tool targets DIY market.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:23:48 -0500

Used for carving, engraving, routing, grinding, sanding, cutting, cleaning, polishing, and more, corded Dremel® 4000 is compatible with all Dremel accessories/attachments and offers 5,000-35,000 rpm variable-speed range. Replaceable motor brushes extend motor life, fan motor helps keeps tool cool, and electronic feedback control ensures consistent power delivery. Also, 360° grip zone and additional pencil-grip nose cap promote comfort and stability during operation.

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Band Saws leverage compact design for job versatility.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:23:39 -0500

Used for cutting in-place, overhead, or in tight spaces, Compact Band Saws feature 3¼ x 3¼ in. cut capacity that covers common applications. Tool-free adjustable material guide lets user make cuts flush to installed materials against ceilings or walls. Corded model 6242-6, rated at 7 A and 200-360 SFPM, weighs 9.5 lb and measures 16 x 6 x 12 in. Powered by 18 V lithium-ion battery, cordless model 2629-22 M18(TM) is rated at 480 SFPM, weighs 10.25 lb, and measures 18 x 6 x 12 in.

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Micromachining Workstation allows laser writing/patterning.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:29:23 -0500

Micromachining workstation can be coupled with continuous-wave, nanosecond, and femtosecond lasers to produce 2D or 3D patterning and writing on any material. Able to work on surfaces of semiconductors, dielectrics, and biocompatible materials, it features high-precision linear stages supporting submicron resolution. User interface enables creation of diverse patterns while integrated software lets researchers collect and analyze related data.

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Cordless Tube Cutter handles wide variety of materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:02:57 -0500

Featuring quick change cut head, TC-2 can cut any size tubing ranging from 1.25-4 in. OD. Self-feeding unit is capable of producing clean, perpendicular cuts in wide variety of materials including copper, stainless steel, steel, PVC, poly pipe, and other round tubing. Other features include visible cutting mark alignment and chip-less cutting blade.

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Bed-Type Milling Machine is suited for large part machining.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:36:25 -0500

Featuring rigid, heavy-duty cast-iron frame with wide, solid, rectangular guideways, KB 1400 provides consistent milling accuracy on variety of materials. KB Series is equipped with standard 3-axis position indicator and features maximum height adjustment up to 65 ipm and travel area up to 59, 28, and 28 in. in X, Y, and Z axis, respectively, and cutter head which swivels up to 30°. Machine also offers rapid feeds up to 140 ipm at X and Y axis and 70 ipm at Z axis.

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Doctor Blades come in straight and beveled configurations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:36:16 -0500

Available in 7 wear-resistant materials, ProEdge(TM) Doctor Blades feature application-specific bevels and profiles for precise cleaning and metering performance. With standard bevels ranging from 22-45°, blades can be applied to flexographic and offset printing used in variety of industrial processing applications, including corrugating, converting, envelope, newspaper, and flexible packaging.

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Slitter/Rewinder Machine Series has compact design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:36:09 -0500

Constructed with 20 mm thick aluminum main plate and all-steel support cabinet, RSC 340/440 inspection machines suit convertors desiring stability and reliable quality. Both feature vertical inspection area and infeed/outfeed nip that ensures optimal tension, regardless of rewind tension setting. Other features include adjustable rewind height; label counting, including butt cut; and cartridge shear knife slitting system with on-machine blade adjust.

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Die Cutting Station operates at web speed of 100 m/min.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:35:00 -0500

Featuring built-in job run estimation tool, Finecut Laser Die Cutting Station® is powered by Spartanics software, which automates cutting sequences. System seamlessly cuts and stitches images to create parts in unlimited part lengths and reloads jobs in seconds. Available for new lines or as retrofit into older production lines, system offers laser power from 100-1,000 W, laser spot size from 210-280 microns, and material cutting areas from 200 x 220 mm to 600 x 600 mm.

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Laser Cutting Machine incorporates touch panel HMI.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:29:26 -0500

Requiring half floor space of typical 5 x 10 ft machine, TruLaser 1030 combines rugged drive system and machine construction with TruCoax 2 kW diffusion cooled RF laser resonator. It ships as one complete package, and installation does not require any special foundation requirements. Along with 3-axis flying optics, features include 120 in. X-axis working range, 60 in. Y-axis, and max simultaneous XY speed of 3,340 ipm. Machine will cut max thickness of 5/8 in. mild steel.

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Wafer Singulation System meets crystalline PV industry needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:35:06 -0500

Dealing with accurate separation of wafers, SingFlow(TM) is fully controlled with automatic compensation for wafer thickness variation and also offers automatic detection/sorting of broken wafers. Stress-free, pure-shear singulation concept delivers fully automated production system that promotes efficiency, throughput, and yield. Modular design, based on throughput requirements, supports output to different configurations of lane-based cleaning systems and/or cassette loading.

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Articulated Cutting Head cuts accurate beveled edges.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:36:01 -0500

Controlled by Intelli-MAX® software, A-Jet(TM) cuts accurate beveled edges at angles determined by machine operator or part program. It features 2 motion axes that allow tilting nozzle over range of 0-60° from vertical position, and component can also be used to produce beveled edges when cutting countersunk holes. Product features fixed focal point design, where XYZ axes need not be moved as head tilts. A-Jet is supplied with MAXJET®5i long-life diamond integrated nozzle.

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Carbide Tipped Band Saw Blades handle difficult materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:33:25 -0500

Along with carbide-to-back bonding, Advanz(TM) blades feature tooth tip cylinder of sub-micron grain carbide with triple-chip grind welded to ductile back. FS and TS configurations are specifically suited for working with different difficult to cut/machine materials, and both exhibit fatigue-, shock-, wear-, and strip-resistance when cutting difficult-to-machine materials. Thicknesses are available from ¾ x .035 in. to 3 1/8 x .063 in. in range of positive rake pitches.

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5-Axis Waterjet Cutting Head has height/crash sensor option.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:28:55 -0500

Designed for cutting bevels and weld preps in material, Psy-Winder 5-axis abrasive waterjet cutting head features fixed mechanical tool tip, capacity of 12-24 in. vertical travel on Z axis, and cutting angle from 0° vertical to 90° horizontal. User can install up to 9 cutting heads on one cross beam with single X-Classic controller. Speeds can be up to 2,000 in./min depending on waterjet system.

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