Machinery & Machining Tools

Essemtec to Present Innovations at SMT Nuremberg 2011

Essemtec, the Swiss manufacturer of production systems for electronics, will present several innovations in Hall 7, at booth 203 during the upcoming SMT/Hybrid/Packaging 2011 exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany. One of these advancements is the new Cobra Feeder, which allows four components to be picked up simultaneously. The new double-8-mm feeder from Essemtec is so precise that a Cobra placement...

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Swedish Bold Printing Group Invests in More Compact Newspaper Technology from Koenig & Bauer

100th KBA Commander CT tower to be installed in MalmÃ-¶ Following up its initial decision to purchase an innovative compact KBA Commander CT press at the beginning of the year, the Bold Printing Group, a member of the Swedish Bonnier media group, has now placed an order for a second 96pp press line with Koenig & Bauer. The latest Commander CT installation is to comprise six reelstands, six...

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SMT Hautes Boosts Productivity with Universal's Genesis Series 2

SMT Hautes Technologies, a leading-edge EMS provider, has purchased Universal Instruments' Genesis Series 2 Platforms to comprise a flexible production line at their Montreal, Canada facility. The new Series 2 line is achieving a 20% greater throughput than the company's previous surface mount lines, while also enabling SMT Hautes to perform advanced processes on the same line. Genesis Series 2...

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VR Machine Adds Two Star CNC Swiss Machines to Increase Screw Machining Capabilities

VR Machine Co., Inc. in York, PA has added two new machines to its operations to increase its capabilities. The Star SB 16 was added about a year ago to our operations. The SB 16 was built to produce complete components out of tough materials at a very high production rate. With its durable construction, fast rapids, improved sub-spindle capability and main/sub spindle phase synchronization. The...

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Electric Honing Systems handle parts up to 8,000 lb.

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...

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Metal Detection System meets pharmaceutical industry standards.

Tablex-PRO, powered by Safeline PowerPhasePRO software, detects particles smaller than 0.2 mm in dia, including stainless steel and irregular shaped contaminants such as slithers of metal and broken sieve wires. Dual level electronic signature log-in system captures and stores all access activities, providing full regulatory compliance with 21 CFR part 11. Inspection process traceability is...

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GN 760 Plug-Assist Machine Reduces Material Waste and Cuts Cost for Thermoformed Packaging

CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA - Amid today's rising cost of materials and the increased focus on sustainability, users of the recently introduced GN 760 plug-assist thermoformer from GN Thermoforming Equipment are able to significantly reduce material waste and realize a major cost savings for a wide range of packaging applications, the company reports. The new cut-in-place machine, introduced last...

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Large Air Adapter Chucks

Large chucks clamp fast, grip tight and remove easily. (Nashua, NH) - Large air adapter chucks from NimCor are designed to handle the largest cores without investing in new core shafts. Single and dual chucks are readily available to fit 8-, 10- or 12-inch diameter cores. Special sizes of 16 or 20 inches are also common. Large air adapter chucks are ideal for fast clamping to bars, spindles or...

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