GMTA News of Note
Ann Arbor, Michigan – GMTA (German Machine Tools of America) represents various top-quality German metalworking machine builders, including Wera Profilator, K + G, Pittler, Praewema and WMZ, as well as Arnold lasers and Rosink parts washers.Ã- These machines are sold to the North American market exclusively by GMTA, primarily for gear and spline production, as well as other power...
Read More »One-hole Wonder - Rifle Barrel Maker Takes Holemaking to New Level in Machining and Shooting
Ultra-sensitive honing machine helps deliver ultimate in bore roundness and smoothness in quest for barrels that shoot one-hole groups Fred Feddersen is a rifle barrel maker on a mission to do something that's never been done before: create a production barrel that can shoot successive bullets through the same hole, using an inexpensive semiautomatic rifle, not a bolt-action Olympic race gun. To...
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Electric Honing Systems handle parts up to 8,000 lb.
Designed to handle parts with bore ID of 2.5-21 in. and max OD of 24 in., all-electric Models HTA-2100 and HTA-4100 support part lengths up to 6.9 and 13.5 ft, respectively. Width of steel-impregnated polyurethane belt is 1.9 in., providing 20:1 safety factor. Suited for bore resurfacing and repair work, machines feature electronically controlled, 3 hp AC gear motor that powers spindle at 20-300...
Read More »Superabrasive Honing Tools offer micron-level accuracy.
Suited for manufacture of fuel injector bodies, hydraulic valves, gears, and small 2-cycle engines with bore size from 4-65 mm, MMT Metal-Bond Honing Mandrels are precision-machined, with body and feed wedge made from hardened tool steel. Tools produce accuracies of 0.000027 in. for diameter, roundness, straightness, and taper. They are optionally available in 1- to 12-stone versions, designed...
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The Importance of Sustainability in Rigid Plastic Packaging Manufacturing
Want to learn more about sustainable rigid plastic packaging? Ask the experts at CMG Plastics! We've got extensive experience in helping to bring rigid plastic products to market through complete custom plastic injection molding and blow molding services.
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Honing System features all-electric design.
HTA actuator hone is engineered for hydraulic service facilities doing resurfacing and repair of actuators for construction, mining, farming, and forestry equipment. Equipped with Siemens drives and PLC with touch-screen HMI, solution is available for 6 and 12 ft long parts, with bore ID of 2.5-21 in., max part OD of 24 in., and weights to 4,000 lb. Control features load meter, capabilities for...
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Servo Honing System features 60 in. stroke.
Designed for bore diameters up to 12 in. or larger, all-electric Model SV-560 features 20 hp spindle, 0-300 rpm standard spindle speed, and max stroke rate of 90 fpm. Vertical CNC honing machine offers automatic geometry correction, auto-dwell for bore straightness, and synchronized servo axes that eliminate flattening of crosshatch angle. Measuring 87 x 81 x 89.5 in., system is suited for...
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Vertical CNC Honing Machine features modular design.
Engineered to scale from single-spindle machine to fully automated multi-spindle unit, Series SV-1000 handles part diameters of 0.120-2.56 in. and can size bores to accuracies of 0.00001 in. Servo-controlled stroking drive responds smoothly to motion profiles generated by control, while load-sensing tool feed system senses where and how much to hone bore. Rated at 7.5 kW, belt-driven spindle...
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Vertical CNC Honing System sizes and finishes deep bores.
Providing work envelope of 40 x 70 in. and weight capacity up to 2,000 lb, Model SV-310 delivers 30 in. stroke for bore sizing of small and medium-sized gas/diesel engine blocks, large gears, and air compressors. Machine features 5.5 kW/7.5 hp spindle and servo-controlled X-axis travel of 45 in. to allow automated honing of multi-bore blocks. Built on malleable iron base, Model SV-310 can hone...
Read More »Honing Machine features standard cycle timer and controls.
Model HL300 is designed to finish honing and lapping face or inside and/or outside diameters of small- to medium-sized cylindrical parts. Providing total control for cross hatch/mirror finish, unit can be used with variety of stones from course to superfine vitrified, CBN, or diamond depending on application. It includes 16 gal coolant system with pump, bag-type filter, coolant splash, and safety...
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Advances in Honing Technology Help Small Engine Manufacturers Meet Emissions Standards
New honing technology from Sunnen Products Company can help small engine manufacturers meet or exceed today's strict emissions standards. The new technology can be found in a number of Sunnen honing machines including the new SV-1000 vertical honing system. The SV-1000 incorporates a WindowsÃ-® based CNC operating system to ensure the most precise bore geometry possible ...and tighter bore...
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What Can Test Devices Spin for You?
Test Devices helps you ensure the safety and efficiency of your high performance machines with cutting edge spin testing, rotor engineering, and precision balancing capabilities. Check out the video to learn more.
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