Modern Applications News articles from August 2003

Modern Applications News archives from August 2003

... Provide for the common defence ...(Editor's Corner)
August 1, 2003... The companies within the U.S. metalworking industry and the industry as a whole today face a challenge that is much more serious than simply meeting competitors on price. The issue of the industry's survival has been raised by...

April machine tool consumption down 2.1% from March.(Industry News)
August 1, 2003... April U.S. machine tool consumption totaled $169.57 million, according to AMTDA (American Machine Tool Distributors' Association) and AMT (The Association For Manufacturing Technology). This total, as reported by companies participating in the...

Production, new orders grow employment, inventories decline.(Industry News)
August 1, 2003... Economic activity in the manufacturing sector failed to grow in June, while the overall economy grew for the 20th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business[R] The report was...

PMI.(Industry News)
August 1, 2003... The PMI indicates that the manufacturing economy declined in June for the fourth consecutive month. The PMI for June registered 49.8%, an increase of 0.4% point compared to the May reading of 49.4%. A reading above 50% indicates that the...

New orders.(Industry News)
August 1, 2003... ISM's New Orders Index grew in June with a reading of 52.2%. The index is 0.3% point higher than the 51.9% registered in May, and the second consecutive month the index has exceeded 50%. A New Orders Index above 51%, over time, is generally...

Production.(Industry News)
August 1, 2003... ISM's Production Index is 52.9% in June, 1.4% higher than the 51.5% reported in May, and the second consecutive month of growth. An index above 49.9%, over time, is generally consistent with an increase in the Federal Reserve Board's Industrial...

Golf shaft producer clears the air.(Finishing/Deburring/Cleaning)
August 1, 2003... Since the USGA legalized steel as a replacement for hickory golf club shafts, True Temper Sports has produced about 70% of these shafts at a rate of about 100,000 per day. True Temper Sports' (Amory, MS) steel golf shafts are the product...

Cyclones provide uniform/consistent finish.(Spotlight Products)
August 1, 2003... Anderson Products' Cyclone abrasive flap discs are abrasive tools that provide a high cut rate and long life, while producing an excellent finish on steel, stainless steel, and other non-ferrous metals. The natural working angle and the layered...

Recovery Systems reduce Blast-Media costs.(Spotlight Products)
August 1, 2003... Portable air-blast systems that "vacuum" abrasives from the work surface are now available from Empire Abrasive Equipment Company. The Blast N' Vac[R] units contain, retrieve, and recycle abrasives at the focus point of the blast nozzle to...

Versatile Rotary Blast System.(Spotlight Products)
August 1, 2003... Guyson Corporation has introduced a semi-automatic blast system capable of processing a variety of different components. The Model RSSA-6T can be used with grit or shot media to perform surface treatment work such as blast cleaning, surface...

Abrasive flap discs grind/finish in one step.(Spotlight Products)
August 1, 2003... Pro Flap Discs from the Weiler Corporation provide a high cut rate and are longer lasting than resin fiber discs for fewer changeovers. The complete line includes 4", 4 1/2", 5", and 7" angled zirconium discs in aluminum or phenolic backings....

Nylon-only brushes for light finishing.(Spotlight Products)
August 1, 2003... Bradex[R] abrasive filament brushes, from Abtex corporation, are available with nylon-only bristles for applications requiring less aggressive characteristics. These nylon-only brushes are manufactured the same way as the abrasive products, the...

Self-sharpening ceramic fiber brushes.(Spotlight Products)
August 1, 2003... The Xebec[R] cutting fiber brushes, available from Engis Corporation, are self-sharpening for automatic finishing and minimal tool changes. These brushes are designed with a standard metric shank; the brush and sleeve assembly can be used in...

Portable bench-top honing machine.(Spotlight Products)
August 1, 2003... A small bench type honing machine is available from Superior Honing Equipment Company. This machine is available in two models and comes with an infinitely variable speed control, high torque motor drive, and self-contained cooling system. The...

Special order tool now available from stock.(Spotlight Products)
August 1, 2003... The new Reamer Burr-Bit, from Vernon Devices, Inc., is specifically developed to eliminate any additional operations involved with chamfering or deburring a reamed hole. Unlike chamfering a hole after the fact, this burr-bit will not leave a...

Files for difficult access areas.(Spotlight Products)
August 1, 2003... The CF Mini Riffles from Strauss & Company are specially designed for curved areas where access is difficult. These files may be used by hand or in any reciprocating filing machine for plastic molds or carbide dies. Standard grit sizes include...

Patented carbide tools triple speed of deburring/chamfering.(Spotlight Products)
August 1, 2003... The patented E-Z Burr Carbide Series tools can be run at high speeds and feeds at least three times faster than regular high speed steel deburring tools. These tools deburr or chamfer the front, the rear, or both sides of a hole in a single...

Clean powder coat booths efficiently and safely.(Shop Environment/Safety)
August 1, 2003... The right vacuum cleaning system for powder coating processes eliminates the dangers of combustion, maximizes powder recovery, and minimizes cleanup time. Although the powder coating process offers important advantages the process also...

Abrasives/grinding/grinding machines buyers guide.
August 1, 2003... MAN-Modern Applications News presents its annual Abrasives/Grinding/Grinding Machines Buyers Guide, an alphabetical guide to manufacturers and distributors of Abrasive/Grinding/Grinding Machine equipment and supplies for the metalworking...

In-House EDM generates new business opportunities.(EDM)
August 1, 2003... Economic uncertainty, entrepreneurship, and EDM combine to build a new business. Jeff Kulijof, president and owner of JMK Tool & Die (Coats, NC), took a look at the market six years ago when everyone else was downsizing and decided to...

CNC retrofit improves tire mold machining.(Machining Centers)
August 1, 2003... By a retrofit of the CNC on its Johnsford VMC, King Machine has documented a 30-50% increase in efficiency of its tire mold manufacture, according to company Programming Manager Rob Snodgrass. King (Akron, OH) recently installed a Siemens...

Fineblanking delivers accuracy, strength.(Forming / Fabricating)
August 1, 2003... Patented forming and fineblanking technology matches powdered metal's complexity and accuracy, exceeding its strength for complex auto seating components. New forming and fineblanking technology from Feintool System Parts is dusting-off...

Euro fabricators use hands-off approach.(Forming / Fabricating)
August 1, 2003... Faced with distinct economic and business challenges, European manufacturers and fabricators are focusing production efforts more and more on automation to survive and compete. During a recent tour of European manufacturing plants in...

Coolant sump auto-fill system.(New Products And Literature)
August 1, 2003... The Zebra Skimmers Corp. has introduced the Zebra AutoFill Station[TM] that was designed to properly mix and meter central system sumps at the same time. This automated station significantly reduces labor needed to keep machines supplied with...

New machining centers.(New Products And Literature)
August 1, 2003... The VMI and the VM2 machining centers, from Hurco Companies, are the latest addition to their computerized machine tool systems. The VM1 is equipped with UltiMax control and has a new configuration using a 12" color LCD screen and an ergonomic...

New yag laser marker.(New Products And Literature)
August 1, 2003... The Beamer marking system from Ultra-Dex Tooling Systems uses a pulsed Yag laser and included software to produce graphic, bar code or dot matrix on a variety of materials including steel, black oxide-coated steels, aluminum, ceramics, carbide,...

New Chromerod brochure.(New Products And Literature)
August 1, 2003... Enduro Industries, Inc. has recently published a new 12-page, four-color brochure on its line of Chromerod products and manufacturing processes. The company offers a wide range of sizes and diameters, including standard and metric sizes, and...

Focus head for welding applications.(New Products And Literature)
August 1, 2003... GSI Lumonics Inc. announces a new series of Luminator[TM] focus heads for use in fiber-delivered industrial welding applications. The new welding head provides a flexible solution for a wide range of industrial applications including welding...

Increased capacity plate beveler.(New Products And Literature)
August 1, 2003... Heck Industries has introduced the new Model 9000 Bevel-Mill, an increased capacity plate beveler. Used for weld preparation beveling, this unit uses standard carbide inserts in a milling cutter for beveling most machinable materials including...

Hot stamping automatic numbering machine.(New Products And Literature)
August 1, 2003... Numberall has adapted its Model 50P Automatic Numbering Machine for hot stamping applications. When used with a hot stamp press, a colored numbering sequence can be stamped into the product. The Model 250P is designed to allow for thermal...

Smaller fan for efficient cooling.(New Products And Literature)
August 1, 2003... The HVLS Fan Co., known for its energy-efficient 8' - 24' high-volume/low-speed ceiling fans, has developed a most effective and efficient cooling method for smaller areas and mezzanines. This 6' fan uses the patented blade design of the...

Scrubbing wipes ready for clean-up.(New Products And Literature)
August 1, 2003... NSW, LLC has introduced a new line of advanced scrubbing wipes with significant benefits for industrial use. The patented design features a durable polyethylene mesh net, laminated to an absorbent non-woven fabric. These wipes won't rip when...

Die-sinking EDM.(New Products And Literature)
August 1, 2003... Charmilles has introduced the Roboform 350 series, the first die-sinking EDM to integrate a new generation of numeric controls. Based on findings of a survey of moldmakers, they have developed interface functions and optimized screen ergonomics...

High speed steel furnace.(New Products And Literature)
August 1, 2003... A new line of high temperature box furnaces, the HS Series, for processing high-speed tool steels is now available from Lucifer Furnaces, Inc. This furnace is designed for 2450[degrees] F operation with silicon carbide heating elements...

New brochure available.(New Products And Literature)
August 1, 2003... A new two-page, four-color product literature piece, from Valenite Inc., describes, illustrates, and provides specifications for the ValTurn[TM] VP1510 coated carbide grade for machining cast irons is now available. The literature lists...

Small coating measurement gage.(New Products And Literature)
August 1, 2003... Oxford Instruments introduces their smallest coating measurement gage that puts full size measuring features in the palm of your hand. The CMI 100 Series is a portable full-featured gage that combines electronic, probe and back-lit display into...

Hydraulic chucks for increased productivity.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... New 54-page four color catalog outlines Schunk's complete line of Tendo Hydraulic chucks providing superior clamping of tools. Complete manufacturing details are explained on the precision engineering involved in the manufacturing of the Tendo...

Platenize your plant with acorn platens.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Wherever metal is formed, shaped or welded, Acorn platens are standard equipment. The gray iron castings may be used singly or in multiple groupings. Their sizes range from 9 sq.-ft, to 40 sq.-ft. The top surface and side ledges are machined to...

New product brochure.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... This 13-page product brochure details Fitz-Rite's complete line of CAT 40 and CAT 50-V-Flange toolholders and retention knobs. All holders are made from mill-certified alloys, hardened and precision-ground to exacting standards. Concentricity...

Precision optical instruments and micro-finishing products.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Titan Tool Supply's complete 116-page catalog of optical metrology and viewing instruments, general inspection tools, micro-finishing equipment, and video viewing systems is now online. Also included is information on a variety of miniature,...

Hardingetooling.com.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Convenient online shopping for workholding devices as well as precision collets, collet chucks, three-jaw chucks, and toolholders. Same-day shipping of many products; pricing, and availability at your fingertips. The first 50 customers receive...

Modular fixturing for welding.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... The Demmeler system features an accurate, five-sided table and a full range of clamps, angles, blocks, spacers, and stops. Complex fixtures can be ready in a few hours, simple ones in a few minutes. Ideal for any short-run job. A 3-D CAD...

The world of clamping.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... DE-STA-CO, the worldwide leader and innovator in toggle clamping technology, introduces its revised 2003 World of Clamping catalog. The catalog includes 60 new product releases and dozens of product enhancements highlighted as our "Design...

Super chipmaster[R] vacuums.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Goodway Super Chip-Master Vacuums recover and separate chips and coolant, then pump filtered coolant back into your machine tools. Each unit features an internal chip collection basket to trap metal shavings to 0.05". An optional polypropylene...

New sales flyer on GISS 3000/2000 portable shrinkfit systems.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... A new technical sales flyer describing Guhring's new shrinkfit systems is now available. The new shrinkfit systems now offer a wide selection of superior hot air and induction shrinkfit clamping products, designed specifically for the demands...

Coating thickness gage for all metal substrates.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... The American made PosiTector[R] 6000 gage by DeFelsko measures coating thickness on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, accurately and quickly. Simple, two-button operation and no calibration required for most applications allow you to take...

New lighnting mig gun brochure.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... American TorchTip has produced a new Lightning MIG gun brochure for the full range of MIG guns manufactured by ATTC. The new brochure shows all the major parts and assemblies in isometric view and lists the part numbers for contact tips,...

Step reduction milling[TM] software.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... This multiple tool programming procedure creates one optimal NC program to run an entire set of tools as a single set-up process, which can be created in a single step. This new technology represents a major breakthrough in the rough milling of...

Barton 2003 waterjet products line.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Barton Mines Co., LLC offers a comprehensive family of Waterjet Abrasives (HPX, HPA, and CG) and an expanded line of replacement components for 2003. Orders for abrasives and components may be placed simultaneously. Barton offers same day...

Genuine alternative to belt-driven spindles.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. in cooperation with Weiss Spindeltechnologie, GmbH, a Siemens Company, has introduced a versatile line of standard motor spindles for milling machines and machining centers in high-volume applications. The new...

New CW laser product brochure.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... GSI Lumonics has released a new brochure covering its JK Series of continuous wave laser products. This brochure describes the product line's SuperModulation[TM] technology, which allows the laser's output to be momentarily raised to 2 times...

Nuvonyx Diode Laser.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... The Nuvonxy Diode High Power Laser catalog shows how this unique laser can be used for heat treating, welding, cladding, brazing, and many other applications. Also included in the catalog are photos showing usage results, and charts comparing...

Gibbscam[R] interactive tour.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... This multimedia CD-ROM introduces the GibbsCAM product line and shows why GibbsCAM is your best choice for CAM software. Actual customers tell how GibbsCAM addressed their manufacturing problems and improved their company's productivity and...

Powerful NC programming.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Mastercam CAD/CAM software is designed with one thing in mind--making you money. Mastercam's powerful NC programming and award-winning ease-of-use help ensure that you'll be cutting perfect parts faster than ever before. To find out how,...

Low-cost marking of numerous materials.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... The PryorMark Maxim III from DAPRA Marking Systems is a low-cost, versatile Dot Peen Marking System. It incorporates the latest manufacturing technology and user-friendly software to answer today's direct part marking and traceability...

Vibratory finishing equipment.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... C&M Topline manufactures a full line of affordable finishing equipment ranging from rotary tumbler bases with five sizes of rotary tumbling barrels. Three sizes of vibratory bench top bowls, along with 3 and 6.5 cubic foot rectangular vibratory...

Versatile blast cabinets.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Empire Pro-Finish[R] cabinets fit your needs. You can choose a suction or pressure blast system, bag-house or cartridge dust collector, and an exhaustive range of factory options designed to speed parts handling and boost profits. These...

Turnkey equipment *Design* large machining.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... Ascension Industries offers design fabrication of turnkey process systems. Products and services include: vessels, instrumentation, sanitary, polishing, CNC boring, milling and drilling, CNC laser cutting, and brake press and sheet metal...

Clamps and tooling components.(Literature Marketplace)
August 1, 2003... This 600-page catalog includes toggle clamps, modular fixturing, chuck jaws, drill bushings, pins, knobs, power workholding, handles, supports, feet, locators, vises, and threaded inserts. Carr Lane Mfg. Co.; MO; 314-647-6200; Fax...

The evolution of computer numeric controls: measurement systems: over the years, there have been numerous machine tool measurement systems designed to help improve shop production rates and reduce operator error. This month we'll examine the progression from these devices to the doorstep of machine tool automation.(Ron Loeffler On The Three "R'S")
August 1, 2003... Stepping Stones With the inception of the modern manual machine tool, the first direct measurement devices were engraved verniers affixed to a machine's handwheels. A vernier is usually graduated in thousandths of an inch and calibrated to...