Modern Applications News articles from May 2004

Modern Applications News archives from May 2004

"Hi, I'm from the government, and I'm here to help you.".(EDITOR'S CORNER)
May 1, 2004... Having the government help you can be as interesting as what can happen to you if you forget to feed your guard dog--he's going to take a bite out of something. For this reason, right now, grab your wallet and hang on to it. Somehow, some...

January machine tool consumption 19.4% above a year ago.(Industry News)
May 1, 2004... January U.S. machine tool consumption totaled $161.19 million, according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association and AMT--The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating...

March ISM Report on Business[R] PMI at 62.5%, New Orders, Production, Employment grow.(Industry News)
May 1, 2004... Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in March for the 10th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 29th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business[R]...

Carbide drills increase holemaking speeds 250%: when companies invest in new production equipment, using the holemaking systems that worked well with their previous machinery often produces results that fall short of expectations.(SPOTLIGHT: HOLEMAKING/DRILLING/BORING/TAPPING)(Cover Story)
May 1, 2004... Cemline Corporation, (Cheswick, PA) a manufacturer of heat exchangers for commercial and industrial hydronic heating systems, is no exception to that rule. After the company purchased a new CNC vertical machining center in late 2002 to increase...

Drill stops permit repeatable hole depths.(SPOTLIGHT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2004... Stafford Manufacturing Corporation announces a full line of drill stop collars that clamp onto the flute of a drill bit to permit accurate, repeatable hole drilling. Capable of holding position better than set-screw types, these one-piece,...

Popular drill line expanded.(SPOTLIGHT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2004... Komet of America, Inc. has expanded its KUB[R] Duon[TM] double effective line of drills. New drill sizes range from 0.697"-1.413" (17.3mm-36.2mm), and two new cutting material grades for cast iron and steel extend the range of applications....

New tool for countersinking/chamfering/deburring.(SPOTLIGHT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2004... Vernon Devices, Inc. announces its new Cham-Bit, specifically designed to simplify the process of countersinking, chamfering, or de-burring small holes while drilling. This tool uses standard jobber's length drills that are easily removed and...

Precision reaming/boring tools.(SPOTLIGHT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2004... Shefcut[R] precision reaming and boring tools, from Cogsdill Tool Products, Inc., utilize a single, micro-adjustable blade, supported by guide pads, to produce accurately sized, straight and round bores with fine surface finishes. Brazed...

Portable magnetic drills.(SPOTLIGHT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2004... Hougen Manufacturing, Inc. introduces three models of portable magnetic drills, the HMD150 for drilling holes in tight spots, the HMD505 provides performance versatility, and the HMD904 has economy and mid-range hole making capability. The HMD...

New 15.6-volt cordless drill/driver.(SPOTLIGHT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2004... Metabo Corporation offers a new 15.6-volt cordless drill/driver that provides up to 20% more power and 8% higher torque than previous models. The new BSP 15.6 is designed for drilling, tapping, and driving screws in a variety of applications...

Multiple spindle heads.(SPOTLIGHT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2004... AutoDrill announces its new line of multiple spindle drilling heads available for virtually all drilling equipment. The units come equipped with standard ER collets, and one-shot grease lubrication is designed into every head for low...

New catalog features expanded product line.(SPOTLIGHT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2004... Balax, Inc. releases an updated catalog covering its recently expanded line of thread forming taps, thread cutting taps, thread gages, and roughing end mills. The new products include, chipbreaker cutting taps, cleanout cutting taps, carbide...

Deep hole drills/drilling system.(SPOTLIGHT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2004... Drill Masters of Vermont offers single flute gun drills, two flute, half round drills, and new solid carbide flute micro gun drills. This deep hole drilling system enables precision and deep hole drilling on manual or CNC machines. Drill...

Hole cutters deliver accurate cuts in structural steel.(SPOTLIGHT PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2004... A line of hole cutters designed to cut fast, clean holes through engineering and structural steels has been introduced by Simonds International. Simonds Hole Cutters are trepanning, or broaching cutters for a variety of cutting applications,...

EASTEC[R]: Advanced Productivity Exposition.(2004 EASTEC PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2004... The EASTEC 2004 Advanced Productivity Exposition takes place May 25th-27th at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds, West Springfield, MA. The following is a preview of new products, innovations, and services to be exhibited this year. Those...

Guided tooling KO's stainless steel stampings: to wring the maximum quality production from its new turret punch presses, a fabricator switches to fully guided tools to cope with the challenges of 304 stainless steel.(METALFORMING/BENDING/FABRICATING)
May 1, 2004... Custom Air-Plenums (Bean Station, TN), a world-leader in the manufacture of air handling systems for schools, trucks, and commercial buildings, fabricates stainless steel panels and requires high speed punching of different hole shapes and...

2003 readers choice.
May 1, 2004... MAN-Modern Applications News reader inquiries for this past year have been reviewed, and the following products and services generated the most reader response. Also, in this section we give special recognition to our Cover of the Year 2003,...

Adaptable software maximizes toolmaker's technology: CNC grinders with flexible programming deliver the precision and consistency demanded by a toolmaker working with advanced materials.(CNC CONTROLS)
May 1, 2004... Focusing on hard metals, Superion, Inc. (Xenia, OH) specializes in designing and generating precision carbide and carbide-tipped, ceramic, cermets, PCD--the more advanced materials used in tools that high-speed machine tools are designed to...

C.I.A. ensures stamper maintains flexibility: price, accuracy, and delivery are critical to operating a contract stamping business; flexibility is the key to operating a profitable contract stamping business. Realizing this, an Iowa stamper has also used intelligence to expand its business.(METALFORMING/BENDING/FABRICATING)
May 1, 2004... In 1988, Co-Line Welding, Inc. (Sully, IA) began making and marketing Sure-Latch, a gate locking mechanism for farm, commercial and residential use. When first started and production volumes low, components were hand formed. As volumes...

Freelance programmer proves power of CAM: investing in a new CAM system helped an independent programmer increase his productivity by a factor of six and ensure that nearly all of his programs work perfectly the first time. Shops considering a CAM program purchase can benefit from his experience.(CAD/CAM/SHOP CONTROL SOFTWARE)
May 1, 2004... Michael Usher decided to start an independent CNC programming business after witnessing firsthand the shortage of CNC programmers able to produce complicated aerospace components. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

CNC delivers 40-50% increase in machining efficiency: it is almost always assumed that one of the benefits of CNC equipment is increased productivity, a control valve manufacturer proves it with hard numbers.(CAD/CAM/SHOP CONTROL)
May 1, 2004... Kimray, Inc. (Oklahoma City, OK), a manufacturer of control valves and related equipment for oil and gas producing companies, reports a 40-50% increase in their machining efficiency, achieved largely as the result of CNC-based production...

Automatic Door Openers add protection/productivity.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
May 1, 2004... The MPC division of A & A Manufacturing Co., Inc. provides ATD Automatic Door Openers specifically designed for field retrofit on existing machinery. This automatic door opening system has a safe, ergonomic design that protects operators of...

Flexible/high performance hydraulic turret punch presses.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
May 1, 2004... Finn-Power International, Inc. has introduced the C5 33-ton hydraulic turret punch press. The 20-station press has a maximum sheet capacity of 50" x 100" (1270mm x 2500mm) and is available with either Siemens or Fanuc controls. This new press...

Bi-metal bandsaw blades.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
May 1, 2004... Simonds International has introduced a new bi-metal bandsaw blade specifically designed for steel service centers, machine shops, and fabricators for long-run production cutting. The new BundleBuster[R] bi-metal bandsaw blades combine faster...

Inert atmosphere tempering furnace.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
May 1, 2004... The No. 855, from The Grieve Corporation, is a 1400[degrees]F electric, inert atmosphere tempering furnace with dimensions of 24" w x 36" d x 24" h. This tempering furnace has an electrically-operated vertical lift door with an automatic door...

New pump/filter eliminates need to pump sumps.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
May 1, 2004... A new pump/filter unit from Keller Products, Inc. filters sludge and chips from cutting oil or water-based coolant in sumps, without the need to pump out the sumps or shovel solids. With a recirculation rate of 20 gallons per minute, the...

New VMC combines precision/stability/speed.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
May 1, 2004... Romi Machine Tools, Ltd. introduces the D series of vertical machining centers (VMCs). With an ample work envelope of 40.2" (X) x 20.1" (Y) x 25.2" (Z), and a table work surface of 48" x 18.1", the D 1000 VMC combines high performance and large...

Metalworking fluid for all metals/operations.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
May 1, 2004... Cimperial[R] 1070 is the latest multi-purpose metalworking fluid from Milacron, Inc., and is a premium soluble oil for turning, drilling, tapping, reaming, gear cutting, broaching, centerless grinding, and ID grinding. This multi-purpose fluid...

New servo electric press brake.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
May 1, 2004... Finn-Power International, Inc. introduces the E Series servo electric press brake, which is designed for high-precision and is available in capacities of 27-88 ton U.S. (250kN to 800kN) and bed lengths from 4'-8' (1250mm-2500mm). The patented...

Hydraulic Toolholders for increased productivity.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... New 54-page, four-color catalog outlines SCHUNK's complete line of TENDO Hydraulic Toolholders providing superior clamping of tools. Complete manufacturing details are explained on the precision engineering involved in the manufacturing of the...

Clamps and tooling components.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... This 640-page catalog includes toggle clamps, modular fixturing, chuck jaws, drill bushings, pins, knobs, power workholding, handles, supports, feet, locators, vises, and threaded inserts. Now on CD. Carr Lane Mfg. Co.; MO; 314-647-6200; Fax...

New product guide.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2004... Telesis Technology presents its new Product Guide, with new items including Zenith[R] 10F of 20F Pulsed Fiber Lasers for "24/7" unattended, factory integrated applications. These compact, low maintenance lasers have no lamps or filters, work on...

Powerful NC programming.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... 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,...

Dimensional measuring instruments brochure.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... This brochure details digital indicators; linear gage sensors with ranges of 1"-4" and accuracies up to 0.00002". These gages measure dimensions, thickness, curvature, eccentricity, displacement, height, depth, flatness, variation, run-out,...

Tombstones ready-to-ship.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... Mid-State Machine is a premier supplier of workholding technology to leading machining center OEM's. A large inventory of fixtures, both machined complete and raw castings, speeds delivery. Choose from the catalog of standard items or design...

Extend cutting fluid life.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... HaloFresh[TM] Coolant Xtender destroys odors, extending the life of cutting fluids. The drastic reduction in fluid turnover translates to significantly lower coolant purchase costs and disposal fees, reduced machine downtime, and decreased...

Heavy duty lab ovens.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... These high quality single and dual chamber models are built to provide years of trouble-free service. Digital temperature controls provide precise heating from slightly above ambient to 650[degrees] F (343[degrees] C). Loaded with standard...

New ER-Style toolholding system for Knee-Mills.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... Hardinge now stocks R8, ER-Style collet holders and collets for use on Bridgeport and other Knee-Mills. Holders are available in three sizes and hold ER-style collets to grip drills, taps, reamers, end mills, boring bars, and special round...

New ball nose end mill.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... Mitsubishi Carbide presents its new high performance SRM2 ball nose end mill with capabilities best suited for high performance roughing to medium finishing of large molds. The SRM2 is an accurate end mill utilizing precision ground inserts for...

Modular fixturing for welding.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... 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...

Indexable carbide counterboring tools.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... TMCO Tools has the largest selection of in stock indexable carbide counterboring tools, in both inch and metric sizes, ranging from 0.625" to 2.362". TMCO also stocks indexable carbide center-cutting tools ranging from 0.687" to 1.750", in 71...

Vibratory finishing equipment.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... 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 cu.-ft. rectangular vibratory...

Coolant recycling and filtration solutions for every plant and budget.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... MONLANGroup offers a complete selection of off the shelf or custom engineered coolant recycling equipment including: permanent or disposable filters, magnetic separators, centrifuges, pumps and scraper separators for cutting and grinding of all...

Free catalog of 45,000 industrial hardware components.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... The Spring 2004 Reid Tool Supply catalog is now available offering handwheels, handles, knobs, spring and pall plungers, leveling pads, clamps, and more. New products include stainless steel leveling mounts, lever style ball valves, and...

High-speed steel furnaces.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... The HS Brochure describes the line of high-speed tool steel furnaces. Designed with silicon carbide heating elements for operation to 2,450[degrees]F. These furnaces feature an SCR power supply and ceramic fiber insulation for fast heat and...

CNC tube cutoff lathes.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... These versatile CNC tube and rod cutoff and machining lathes automatically load, cutoff, O.D. plunge-form and turn, O.D. chamfer and debur, I.D. chamfer or light I.D. form-cut one end, and then unload finished parts... all in one cycle. They...

De-Sta-Co raises the bar ... again.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... De-Sta-Co Industries' new 2002, 2007, 2010 series toggle clamps offer more than twice the holding capacity in the same envelope size as previous generation models. Additional benefits include greater hand clearance between handle and bar in the...

Turnkey equipment *design* large machining.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
May 1, 2004... 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...