Machinery & Machining Tools

Vertical Machining Center employs precision components.

Vertical Machining Center employs precision components.

Suited for mixed volume, short-run operations as well as dedicated high-volume applications, D Series VMCs provide 40.2 (X) x 20.1 (Y) x 25.2 in. (Z) work envelope and 48 x 18.1 in. table work surface. Machines feature 11 x 9 ft footprint and rapid traverse rates of 1,181 ipm. Other features include automatic tool changer; cast mono-block bed design (D 1000); GE Fanuc 21i control, and...

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CNC Turning Center simultaneously machines 1 or 2 parts.

CNC Turning Center simultaneously machines 1 or 2 parts.

Capable of simultaneous or independent machining, Nakamura-Tome WTW-150 employs twin spindles and 4 turrets. It can turn complex, precision parts completely in one setup. Machining flexibility is provided via independent slides, 13 controlled axes, equal left and right machining, and 48 stations of flexible tooling. Dual FANUC CNCs allow independent programming of each spindle, while polygonal...

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Gang Tool Lathe offers small parts turning.

Prodigy GT-27 Single Spindle Lathe features polymer composite base that resists oxidants, thermal distortion, and vibration. Precision is achieved through incorporation of non-heat generating collet closers, absence of turret, and standard third indexing axis. Since lathe can index in 1Â-

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Thread Grinder employs linear motors on linear ways.

Thread Grinder employs linear motors on linear ways.

Full helix thread grinder, model GS:TE-LM, allows operators to grind threads, splines, key slots, rings, and other forms on one machine in one setup. It also enables users to optimize dress and grind process by monitoring acoustical emissions. Machine automatically corrects wheel forms for helical path interference or generates forms using standard plated wheels. Product incorporates tenth-micron...

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An Introduction to Plastic Injection Molding
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An Introduction to Plastic Injection Molding

We developed this eBook with designers, engineers and purchasing specialists in mind. It is written to provide a basic understanding of plastic injection molding presses, processes and costs. Our goal is to make our customers more knowledgeable about what goes into making a plastic part.

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Rod Cylinder Slides come in 120 unique variations.

Rod Cylinder Slides come in 120 unique variations.

Tested and validated for max load at over 200 million linear inches of travel, RCS series includes choice of linear ball and composite bearing models in 5 bore sizes from 20-50 mm. Stroke lengths for each size are available in 1 in. increments up to 12 in. Products feature ISO style repairable cylinders with integral air cushions and dowel pin locating holes on tooling plate and slide body. On...

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Reduction Units offer optimized cutter combinations.

Reduction Units offer optimized cutter combinations.

Featuring one-piece flange housing and quick-change cutter cartridge, Series 4 Annihilator(TM) Grinders are twin-shaft solids reduction units suited for industrial and municipal applications. Equipped with counter-rotating, intermeshing cutters and spacer cutters, grinders protect downstream equipment from being plugged or damaged from large solids.

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Bander and sleeve labeler can run on same conveyor line.

Continuous-motion, tamper-evident, banding machine, Model EZ-100 bands caps up to 69 mm dia and is capable of speeds to 150 bottles/min. Continuous-motion, full-body sleeving machine, Model EZ-130 can sleeve up to 80 mm dia with speed capabilities dependent upon width and length of sleeve. Each machine can process sleeves or bands with minimal changeover. Both can run side by side on same...

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Splicing Options facilitate changing of conveyor belts.

Splicing Options facilitate changing of conveyor belts.

Plastic clipper and stainless steel clipper belt splicing options enable users to change belts on conveyors. Belts outfitted with said options can be replaced on tight-fitting conveyors or conveyors buried in machines by removing one pin. Installation is accomplished by wrapping belt around conveyor, splicing belt together in interlocking grooves, and securing it with one pin. Both clippers do...

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