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Honing Tools are offered in economy versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:37:45 -0600

ProMatic E-line is designed to fit and function on various honing machines, including Sunnen style SV/CK/CV/ML. Used to hone engine cylinder bores, connecting rods, and transmission gears, all tooling utilizes max number of abrasives ledges (stones) required to meet cylindricity and roundness requirements. E-line suits facilities that are looking to improve existing 2 and 4 stone hone heads but do not have requirement for high-production, high-precision, OEM-style hone tooling.

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Granulizer grinds hard, abrasive materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:41:56 -0600

Intended for ultra-high purity grinding applications, Model 1052 Gran-U-Lizer(TM) can grind hard, abrasive materials, such as polysilicon, silicon, and cadmium telluride to various sizes with little to no foreign material contamination. It delivers high particle uniformity with minimal fines and adjusts to achieve median sizes from 120-500 µm.

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Finishing Flap Discs blend and grain-in stainless steel welds.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:38:49 -0600

Rex-Cut® Megabrite T27 Finishing Flap Discs are offered in 3 grades including coarse, medium, and fine grits for cleaning, deburring, blending, and finishing stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals. Featuring smooth, controlled action, they are constructed with layers of non-woven synthetic fiber surface conditioning materials. Available in 4½ and 5 in. dia sizes with 7/8 in. holes or 5/8-11 adapters, with or without hubs, flap discs are rated for 13,300 rpm max.

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Air-Powered Finishing Sander captures dust, contaminants.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:54:18 -0600

Used on materials such as metal, wood, carbon fiber, fiberglass, and composites, Vacuum Dynafine Detail Sander is suited for sanding into corners and tight areas on furniture, moldings, and door jams. It operates at 13,000 rpm and features 1/32 in. dia orbital pattern for producing optimal finish quality. Offered in self-generated vacuum or central vacuum models, sander diverts dust, debris, and contaminants to vacuum source for cleaner, safer workplace.

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Vibratory Finisher uses gentle action, rotating media.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:43:14 -0600

Suited for deburring, polishing, and other finishing operations requiring gentle vibrating action of rotating media, Model KVF3 is constructed of steel and measures 36 x 27 x 36 in. Design enables quiet operation and includes 3.3 ft³ capacity steel tub with cast urethane lining; ¾ hp, single-phase, 110 Vac motor for vibratory action; and casters for portability. Total capacity is rated at 500 lb.

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Compact Gas Finish Nailers are lightweight and maneuverable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:36:28 -0600

Including 3 models each with capacity of 100 nails, gas finish nailers combine lithium ion battery technology and gas fuel cell to hold fasteners up to 2½ in. in length. Model NT65GS applies 16 ga fasteners from straight magazine, while angled 15 ga NT65GA and angled 16 ga NT65GB allow for easy maneuverability in tight corners and spaces. Units feature double actioned nail feed and reciprocating piston system to drive intermittent cycle rate of 2 nails/sec and 1,000 nails/hr.

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Twin Turret Chucker provides 4-axis ID/OD diameter cutting.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:28 -0600

Suited for medium to high-volume production, Model PBS-300TT features rigid box way construction and 3-axis dual hand gantry robot offering carrying capacity of 6.6 + 6.6 lb and conveying diameters up to 7 x 4.7 in. Robot controller facilitates simultaneous multi-axis movement to access front, back, left, and right of traverse axis. Operating at max spindle speed of 3,000 rpm, chucker generates 20 hp at spindle motor. Fanuc 320i-A CNC with decimal positioning control is standard.

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Parallel Kinematic Machine offers 88.9 m/min rapid traverse.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:41:19 -0600

Offering 5-axis interpolated machining, Tricept T9000 can perform milling, drilling, routing, deburring and finishing, optical inspection and touch probing, fastener/rivet installation, and friction stir welding. Each strut delivers 990 mm stroke, giving machining reach of metric/inch in both X and Y and metric/inch in Z. Equipped with 6,000 rpm, 50 hp HSK63 spindle, machine delivers ±0.038 mm positioning accuracy and ±0.010 mm repeatability.

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Hand Finishing Sticks aid tool, mold, and die maintenance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:38:19 -0600

Cotton Fiber Finishing Sticks, available in round and square geometries, precisely fit into holes and slots for deburring, removing mold lines, finishing, and cleaning machined and cast metal parts. Featuring reinforced non-woven cotton-fiber layers with aluminum oxide or silicon carbide abrasives that are bonded and pressed together, sticks come in ¼ x 4 in. to ½ x 6 in. sizes with 24-320 grain as well as soft, medium, and hard bonds.

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Portable Sanding Tool finishes intricate profiles.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:28:02 -0600

Suited for use on moldings, raised panels, and intricate profiles, air-powered Lightweight Dyninger offers adjustable speed from 0-950 rpm and produces uniform, smooth surfaces. Spindle-Mount and Arbor-Mount versions are available, both utilizing 4 in. abrasive sanding stars. Industrial-rated solution can be used for blending and scuffing sealer coatings and flat surfaces. It also eliminates raised grain and reduces loose fibers when whitewood sanding.

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Plasma Surface Treater handles difficult-to-treat surfaces.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 23 May 2008 07:41:02 -0600

Eliminating need for priming, batching, and hazardous chemical surface preparation, Plasma3(TM) VCP utilizes variable chemistry atmospheric plasma to maximize effects of treatment for different materials. In-line solution, optimized to clean, etch, and functionalize range of materials, delivers aggressive and consistent treatment for conductive and non-conductive surfaces. Specifically, product treats sheets, boards, and objects with minimal contour, such as tubing and wire.

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Superfinishing System mounts to machine shop lathe.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 01 May 2008 07:28:15 -0600

When used with shop lathe, Superfinisher achieves consistent finish on variety of materials including tungsten carbide, chilled iron, stainless steel, chrome plating, brass, and copper. Air pressure regulator ensures uniform contact force between workpiece and roller, while oscillation drive with counter balance provides smooth operation. Using abrasive rolls from 1-4 in. wide, Superfinisher constantly advances rolls at speeds from 1/16 to 1½ ipm.

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Nested Parts Finisher extracts and stacks in single step.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:52:58 -0600

Finestac Nested Part Finisher® fully automates extraction and stacking of gaskets and similar die cut nested parts. Batch count can be preset, and unit comes with color touch screen and software. Finisher works inline with any die cutting system, and extracts parts so that they are scratch-free in stacks up to 89 mm tall. Scrap material is collected on conveyor and transported to separate waste bin.

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Abrasive Belt Machine grinds in hard-to-reach areas.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:36:41 -0600

Running at 25,000 rpm, air-powered Mini-Dynafile II accepts coated and abrasive impregnated non-woven nylon belts measuring 1/8-½ in. wide x 12 in. long. Lightweight, composite housing minimizes vibration and is thermal insulated to prevent cold air transmission to operator's hands. Featuring multi-positioning grinding head that pivots 180°, tool is suitable for finishing and deburring within narrow openings, as well as blending SS and grinding right angle welds.

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Air Tools include 1.3 hp disc sander, right-angle grinder.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:51:29 -0600

Available in 4, 4½, and 5 in. diameters, Right Angle Sander and Right Angle Depressed Center Wheel Grinder are suited for stock removal, metal cleanup prior to welding, removal of weld beads, and various material removal applications. Both tools are offered in 12,000 or 13,500 rpm versions and feature governor assembly for maintaining speed under load. Safety-lock throttle prevents accidental start-up, and Spindle Lock facilitates and accelerates abrasive/wheel change.

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Black Oxide Finishing System features CNC operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:30:40 -0600

TRU TEMP® CNC non-polluting process uses integrated programmable hoist and tank to automatically process iron and steel components with black oxide finish. Operating as self-controlled unit, repeatable solution employs digital Allen Bradley PLC with manual joystick backup. It is supplied as standard with 110 gal tank line system that has output capacity of 4,000-6,000 lb per 8 hr shift. Process program handles up to 3 loads concurrently, with cycle time of 28 min.

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Heater provides non-contact removal of microscopic flash.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:31:10 -0600

Producing up to 1,380°F and 0.35-1.06 cfm, Leister® LE-Mini Heater removes hair-like flash from injection molded, cut, and skived parts, without open flames. Mounted in any orientation, unit requires 120/230 V single-phase and 30 psi air. Heater integrates with various parts handling systems to de-flash at production line speeds and can be controlled via PLC or temperature controller. Measuring 1 x 10 in., LE-Mini can be supplied with nozzles to match application.

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Pressure-Blast System performs precision finishing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:35:05 -0600

Rotary indexing spindle-blast machine, RXS-1400, uses direct pressure media delivery and media reclamation features to precisely control surface roughness of components. Measuring 102 x 94 x 78 in., blast cabinet features wrap-around work table and vacuum return media catch-tray at front loading station. System also incorporates 6 sealed and double-shielded ball bearing spindles, 20 ft³ capacity pressure vessel, and 7 adjustably mounted pressure-blast nozzles.

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Material Finishing Tool weighs 3.3 kg.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:15:44 -0600

Designed for robot-assisted surface machining of metals and plastics, air-driven MFT material finishing tool achieves speed of 2,600 rpm under load, and has air consumption of around 9 L/min. Pressure force on tool is regulated via air pressure and can range between 14-74 N, and axis can give 15 mm in axial direction. Device is equipped with sensor to detect contact with work piece, while optional sensors monitor axial position of spindle and momentary speed.

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Finishing Machine produces various decorative surfaces.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:08:50 -0600

Featuring balanced straight line handling and electronic speed control, PTX Eco Smart Professional Surface Finisher produces matte, satin, and other fine surfaces up to mirror finish on steel, stainless steel, and nonferrous metals. It is also suited for coarse grinding jobs and can polish inside corners. While abrasive mounting system allows tool-less grinding/polishing wheel changes, finned shaft design eliminates vibration during operations and ensures 100% concentricity.

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