Modern Applications News articles from October 2006

Modern Applications News archives from October 2006

Correction.(Correction notice)
October 1, 2006... In the "War on Error" story in the September 2006 issue, the location of Airgas Intermountain was incorrect. Airgas Intermountain of Ogden, UT, is the correct supplier. We thank Jim Truett, Miller Electric district manager, for bringing that to...

Why Johnnie can't think: a full and proper education is an important factor in preparing for adulthood, but somehow we've lost track of what future generations need.(EDITOR'S CORNER)
October 1, 2006... Back in 1955, Rudolph Flesch wrote "Why Johnnie Can't Read," a treatise about the crisis back then--and even yet today--of children not being able to read well because of the de-emphasis of phonics. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As anyone...

Machining Industry Index drops from May numbers.(Industry News)
October 1, 2006... The Charmilles Machining Business Activity Index is down moderately to 62 from 67 in May. Any reading above 50 indicates that business activity has improved. The improvement in business activity was strongest in the Captive Production sector...

June machine tool consumption above 2005.(Industry News)
October 1, 2006... June U.S. machine tool consumption totaled $322.68 million, according to the Association For Manufacturing Technology--AMT--and the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association. The total, reported by companies participating in the United...

Delcam acquires International Manufacturing Computer Services.(Industry News)
October 1, 2006... Delcam has acquired PartMaker CAM software developer and producer International Manufacturing Computer Services Inc.--IMCS. As part of the agreement, PartMaker continues as a product line independent from other Delcam offerings and IMCS will...

Graco buys Lubriquip.(Industry News)
October 1, 2006... Graco Inc., Minneapolis, has purchased Lubriquip, Inc. from IDEX Corporation, Northbrook, IL. Lubriquip, Warrensville Heights, OH, manufactures centralized and automated oil and grease lubrication systems, force-feed lubricators, metering...

EDM makes world's smallest hole.(Industry News)
October 1, 2006... Makino said it has machined the world's smallest hole. The communications/fiber optic part--a 0.00044" finished hole diameter--was accomplished on the Makino EDGE2 Sinker EDM machine in Japan with fine-hole option using a 0.00024" diameter...

SKF acquires Precision Balancing & Analyzing.(Industry News)
October 1, 2006... Spindle repairer and upgrader Precision Balancing & Analyzing--PB & A--Mentor, OH, has been acquired by SKF USA Inc., Kulpsville, PA. PB & A has annual sales of $7 million, 40 employees, and an additional facility in Atlanta. The acquisition...

International Robots & Vision show rescheduled.(Industry News)
October 1, 2006... The International Robots & Vision Show has been moved to June 12-14, 2007, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, near Chicago. Previously it had been scheduled for October 2-4. The show will co-locate with Sensors Expo,...

FreeDesign offers 3D surfacing software tryout.(Industry News)
October 1, 2006... FreeDesign, Inc., Longmont, CO, is offering a 30-day free trial of its FreeDimension 3D surfacing software at its website, www. freedesign-inc.com. FreeDimension now accepts imports of KMZ files from Google SketchUp and allows basic 3D designs...

Trumpf plant expansion approved.(Industry News)
October 1, 2006... Trumpf Inc. has received approval for its plan to construct a new laser facility at its Farmington, CT, campus. The facility consolidates its local laser research and development, manufacturing, assembly, testing and sales. The factory will...

Resistance Welding School at FABTECH.(Industry News)
October 1, 2006... The American Welding Society--AWS--and one of its standing committees, the Resistance Welding Manufacturing Alliance, is holding the Emmit A. Craig Resistance Welding School during the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, Nov. 2 in...

Rapid technologies show set for May.(Industry News)
October 1, 2006... Rapid technologies and additive manufacturing event, RAPID 2007, is scheduled May 1-3, 2007, at the Marriott Renaissance in Detroit. Presented by Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the annual conference and exposition is looking for speakers...

Cutting-tool producer honored.(Industry News)
October 1, 2006... Bystronic, Hauppauge, NY, has received Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Global Excellence in Customer Value Leadership of the Year Award in the laser-cutting tools industry, for consistently delivering superior value across local and global markets. ...

NorthTech Workholding joins Kitagawa Iron Works.(Industry News)
October 1, 2006... NorthTech Workholding, Schaumburg, IL, has joined with Kitagawa Iron Works in Japan to become Kitagawa-NorthTech Inc. The company is the U.S. representative of Kitagawa products. Combined, the two will provide workholding solutions and global...

Lighting retrofit at Vollrath wins Friend of the Environment Award.(Industry News)
October 1, 2006... Thanks to a lighting retrofit, the Vollrath Co., Sheboygan, WI, earned the Great Lakes Technology's Friend of the Environment Award. The award is presented to companies making significant power reductions through use of products from Great...

BorgWarner retiree wins new mechanical Pump Technology Award.(Industry News)
October 1, 2006... The first Sankaraiyer Gopalakrishnan-Flowserve Pump Technology Award was presented during the 2006 American Society of Mechanical Engineers--ASME--Fluids Engineering Conference in Miami. Given to Dr. John Tuzson, the biennial award recognizes a...

Medical manufacturing shop gets 'hip' to better production: the Irish subsidiary of a Kalamazoo-based company improved throughput and reduced machining time of hip, elbow, and knee joint replacements with a 5-axis CNC machine.(MEDICAL MANUFACTURING)
October 1, 2006... When Stryker Corp., Kalamazoo, MI, opened its Stryker Orthopedics subsidiary in Cork, Ireland, in 1998, the Emerald Island division had 20 employees. Machining operations were carried out on a lathe and a milling machine. Today, Stryker...

Walking the virtual world saves money and avoids problems in assembly layout: three-D simulations integrating work cells and robots lets designers produce correct layouts before "big iron" hits the floor.(ASSEMBLY/JOINING/FASTENING)
October 1, 2006... In a world of multinational competition, two success factors for automobile manufacturers are agility and flexibility. A plant that once produced a single model can't afford specialization anymore. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] An auto...

Crossing the toolholder finish line in 34 minutes: "rust never sleeps," so putting a corrosion-resistant coating on toolholders using an in-house process was a requirement that Command Tooling Systems had to meet.(COATINGS/FINISHING/DEBURRING/CLEANING)
October 1, 2006... There are fads within the machine tool community just as in the rest of life. No, skirt length or necktie width aren't factors, but preferences have swung between coated and uncoated toolholders. Command Tooling Systems, Ramsey, MN, found a way...

A 120-year-old shop gets a 20% boost in welding productivity: with a turn-around time of up to 10 months for fabricating 60-ton gears and backorders of two years or more, Horsburgh & Scott needed a way to increase its productivity. The company found it with faster welding systems.(WELDING/FORMING/FABRICATING)
October 1, 2006... When Horsburgh & Scott needed to increase productivity for manufacturing large industrial gears to keep up with demand, their engineering team took a close look at their current operations. After review, they determined that the welding stage...

Workholding solution grabs a 65 percent cost reduction: a husband and wife team found a way to add 20 percent more power to snowmobiles, then found a way to economically meet the demand they generated.(WORKHOLDING)
October 1, 2006... Randy and Cindy Nouis, former General Motors and Delphi engineers, thought they'd made their fortune when they designed the Heel Clicker Clutch weight that boosted snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle--ATV--power by 20 percent. They created Super...

Auto-darkening helmet.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... Optiva540 auto-darkening welding helmets--for light maintenance or DIY work--provide variable shade 9 to 12 in a dark state with a light state of 4. They are water and dust-resistant with a high level of UV/IR protection--up to shade 16--and...

One- and two-axis motion controllers.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... The RMC75E, a new member of the RMC70 Series of 1- and 2-axis motion controllers, downloads parameters and variables for modification of motion control programs from master controllers, such as PLCs or industrial PCs. It also uploads production...

Marks show through.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... The Bleed-Thru blue marker is an industrial-grade marking pen that creates ink-based marks on metal that bleed through paint. Developed in conjunction with a structural steel manufacturer, the Bleed-Thru features a patented valve-action writing...

Mandrels handle small bends.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... The patented Ercolina[R] mandrel system easily adapts to the MegaBender[R] 030 for high-quality bends on tubes and hollow profiles. The Ercolina system accommodates centerline bend radiuses as small as 1.5x the external diameter on 3/4" to 3"...

GEKA ironworkers.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... The ironworkers on display at Fabtech/AWS from this North American distributor range from the GEKA Model Bendicrop, which features a built-in bending section to the GEKA Model Hydracrop 220S-15--the largest ironworker in the world--with 240-ton...

Press-brake tooling.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... WT press-brake tooling is a standard line of punches and dies for Trumpf and LVD-style press brakes. The WT line offers 10 punch profiles--120 to 220mm--and 17 dies--6 to 50 mm. Special profiles, tip radii, and tip angles are also available....

TIG torches.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... Products on display include upgraded WP17 Series of TIG torches, WP17, 18, 20, and 26 torch packages, Legacy Series TIG torches, and a tungsten line. Weld-craft [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.rsleads.com/610mn-264 or Circle 264 for more...

Laser-punch flexible manufacturing cells.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... Technical enhancements and new industrial design for LP6 series laser-punch flexible manufacturing cells result in a winning combination. The cells handle sheets 60"x120". The LP6 series also features 33-ton hydraulic ram force, flexible...

Computer-controlled presses.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... Hydroforming press systems that manufacture an array of metal components and parts are computer-controlled with data acquisition. They also perform tube and sheet hydroforming applications. Also on display will be ultra high-pressure leak test...

Waterjet-gantry system cuts everything from boloney to beryllium.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... Abrasive waterjet cutting demonstrations feature the High Rail gantry system using the new iP60-50 intensifier pump, AquaVision Di[R] motion controller, and DRO for multi-head positioning. These waterjet cutting systems cut nearly any material,...

Sander spotlights quick-change belt.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... The Model S4SWB wet bench-top sander for metallurgical laboratories or other applications features a quick-change 4"x36" belt with preset belt tension, internal pump, 1/2-hp single-phase TEFC motor, and 4"x6" platen. The sander measures...

Bimetal saw blades.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... Armor Rx+ bimetal band saw blades reportedly have long lives--up to three-times more--compared with standard bimetal blades. They feature special, patented tooth forms, AlTiN-coated edges, and high-performance backing steel. Armor Rx+ cuts...

Laser head for Mitsubishi machines.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... An upgrade to the cutting head brings state-of-the-art laser processing technology to Mitsubishi[R] flatbed cutting machines. The head features a cartridge-style lens holder to easily remove lenses for inspection or cleaning. Single and...

Economical flat-rolled steel.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... SCS is smooth, clean, flat-rolled steel that is economical and resists rusting without oil or coating. SCS can be cut quicker by laser than hot-rolled or HRPO sheets, produces strong welds with less fumes, and requires less paint preparation....

Traveling welding and cutting exhibition.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... On display will be several new products, enhancements to existing products, and a traveling welding and cutting exhibition. New products include the Sycrowave 200 AC/DC TIG/stick welder, Spectrum 1251 plasma cutter, and Maxstar 700 and Dynasty...

Torch/jnk-jet/video camera combo.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... MetalMaster Plus exhibits a HPR260 torch, ink-jet marker, and video camera. Machine traverse speeds are 1,200 ipm and motion accuracy is [+ or -]0.002" over any 72"x72" area. A global control makes running the machine easy. The exhaust cutting...

Dual robots highlight of workcells.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... ArcWorld[R] IV-6200 workcells feature dual EA1400N Expert Arc welding robots with multiple robot control, and high-speed Ferris-wheel positioners-- [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] www.rsleads.com/610mn-249 or Circle 249 for more information ...

Non-locking switch improves grinder safety.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... The WEP14-150 Quick is a 6" angle grinder/cut-off machine for welders, sprinkler fitters, pipe fitters, plumbers, steam fitters, mechanical contractors, and those in metal fabrication and the mechanical trades. A new non-locking paddle switch...

Special brushes tackle pipe welds.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... TY encapsulated wheel brushes remove slag from the root pass on pipe welds. They combine knot construction with the strength of beige-TY encapsulation. The brushes' special design let their wire tips move slightly to create leaning action. Wide...

Cable design reduces breaks.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... The stabilizing design of Endura-Cable[TM] reduces kinking and cable breakage from excessive cable whipping due to robot speed and continuous arm movement. The cable also contains cooling tubes for cool-running cable assembly and extended life....

Rotary-compression bending machine.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... The Model A-1 rotary-compression bending machine, like its big brothers, is mechanically driven without hydraulics or pneumatics. The bender provides quick, good bends--90[degrees] bend in 4 sec--in 1" O.D. tubing. It is also useful in other...

CMM spotlights metrology software.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... The all mechanical-bearing Phoenix system features the company's GEOMET[R] CMM metrology software and is equipped with Renishaw's new RTP probe, an automatic indexing probe with 168 positions for precise access to five sides of any part for...

Laser-cutting head uses two axes.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... The Syncrono 2D laser-cutting system features a patented laser head with two additional small, linear-driven, parallel kinematic axes on a moving gantry for a machine within a machine. The cutting head cuts at high acceleration, up to 6g for...

Positioners tackle up to 18,000 kg.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... Four positioners originally designed for manual welding applications come in single- and multi-axis configurations for handling 500 to 18,000 kg capacities. Using foot pedal control or a touch screen controller the positioners can be easily...

Heat-resistant protective clothing fabric.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... For welding and other high heat tasks, this functional, heat-resistant protective clothing is made of Torch Wear[R] fabric. When exposed to heat and flame, the fabric does not char, shrink or burn. It is not chemically treated material, but...

Electrodes for Hypertherm torches.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... For Hypertherm[R] HPR 130 and HPR 260 torches, SilverEX electrodes work best in mechanized operations, while Super-Life[TM] electrodes are designed to outlast ordinary HD electrodes. As low-cost alternatives, Oxygen-Saver[TM] nozzles do not...

Two at once laser marking.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... Dual Galvo Gemini[TM] fiber-pulsed lasers for marking electronic and medical products can mark two patterns at once. Telesis also introduces its high-speed Xpress[TM] diode-pumped lasers. These solid-state, end-pumped lasers are reliable with...

Quick-change act.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... An operator-friendly system for changing its fiber abrasive disc brushing tools is being introducted. The new quick-change arbors have no threaded bolt or nut retaining the brush from underneath. Instead, the operator turns a horizontally...

Control retrofitting.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... This company retrofits existing machinery with control enhancements to increase accuracy and productivity. They range from a state-of-the-art CNC control package to simple built-to-print motor starter panel. There will be demonstrations of its...

Laser cutter improvements.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... This company introduces enhancements to its laser-cutting machine with integrated automation. This includes an enclosure that's 75 percent smaller than conventional enclosures. The new design is ergonomic and safe, and features a door for quick...

Long-lasting clutch plates.(FABTECH & LAWS: INTERNATIONAL WELDING SHOW)
October 1, 2006... Stamping press clutch/brake plates from this manufacturer reportedly last three to five times longer because they are lined with Braketex[R], a 100 percent Kevlar[R] fiber composite for brakes, clutches and other friction applications. Braketex...

Notchers have coper stations.(SPOTLIGHT: WELDING/FORMING/FABRICATING)
October 1, 2006... Americor LE Series of hydraulic fixed-angle notchers not only have standard triangular notches, but also coper stations, making them double-station machines. The notchers are designed to handle 10"x10"x1/4" mild steel and 5/32" stainless steel...

High-Definition Electrodes.(SPOTLIGHT: WELDING/FORMING/FABRICATING)
October 1, 2006... High Definition Electrodes are intended to be used in all high-amperage plasma applications. The electrodes hold tolerances to within [+ or -]0.0005" for consistent cut quality and extended electrode life. This product series is available for...

Gun assembly reduces downtime.(SPOTLIGHT: WELDING/FORMING/FABRICATING)
October 1, 2006... The upgraded Q[TM]-Gun back-end assembly helps reduce downtime and associated labor costs. The Q-Gun's handle and trigger options, amperage configurations, and simplified consumables are designed to reduce costs. The gun has increased wall...

Automated brazing.(SPOTLIGHT: WELDING/FORMING/FABRICATING)
October 1, 2006... AB-1 induction-heating system provides open-air brazing in a lean manufacturing environment. Brazing cycle times are less than 20 seconds per part, as fast as three seconds per part--4,800 parts per hour. The system configures with up to three...

Wire delivers strength and performance.(SPOTLIGHT: WELDING/FORMING/FABRICATING)
October 1, 2006... Formula XL[R]-550 gas-shielded flux-cored wire delivers X-ray quality welds in all positions and features added deoxidizers that cut through light rust and mill scale with minimal pre-cleaning. This wire can be used in single- or multi-pass...

Modular welding fixtures.(SPOTLIGHT: WELDING/FORMING/FABRICATING)
October 1, 2006... Demmeler modular fixturing systems feature accurate five-sided tables of high tensile-strength steel. Designed for prototypes, spares and other short run jobs, the angles, spacer blocks, clamps, positioning and clamping bolts, and universal...

MIG Welding Guide.(SPOTLIGHT: WELDING/FORMING/FABRICATING)
October 1, 2006... This 96-page GMAW Welding Guide focuses on gas metal arc welding--GMAW--or MIG welding. This guide is designed to give insight into the process improvements, as well as provides an in-depth look at the MIG welding process and its applications....

TIG products.(SPOTLIGHT: WELDING/FORMING/FABRICATING)
October 1, 2006... Legacy[TM] Series TIG products include torches, consumables, and accessories for simple welding applications. The line includes 9, 17, 18, 20, and 26 series torch packages in rigid, valved, flex, and flex-valved versions. Legacy products...

Welders/generators offer more horsepower.(SPOTLIGHT: WELDING/FORMING/FABRICATING)
October 1, 2006... The Bobcat[TM] and Trailblazer[R] gas-powered welder/generators now offer 23-hp and 22-hp engine options. The additional horsepower means more welding output for running large-diameter wires, and power for sudden, heavier loads, such as...

Specialty gas regulators.(SPOTLIGHT: WELDING/FORMING/FABRICATING)
October 1, 2006... Silverline specialty gas regulation equipment is designed to provide purity levels up to 99.999 percent for general purpose, high purity, high purity analytical, corrosion resistance, or special purpose applications. The equipment features...

Motion control part info.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
October 1, 2006... For easy and fast sizing and selection of components for motion control and power transmission, Version 1.5 features downloadable 3D CAD drawings and CD coupling brochures in German, Spanish, and French as well as English. The metric sizing...

High-Efficiency vacuum.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
October 1, 2006... Redesigned High Efficiency Cyclone--HEC--preseparation systems remove debris, powder, and dust from the air, creating a clean work environment while maintaining vacuum suction power. The HEC removes 97 percent of fine dust and debris from...

Quick drill line.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
October 1, 2006... The PCD 1100/3 Advantage drill line for processing structural steel features multispindle capacity and handles operations up to 44" x 18". It is controlled by Siemens electronics and uses a patented roller-feed measuring system for pinpoint...

Fastener catalog.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
October 1, 2006... A complete sourcing guide is available for Kwik-Lok[TM] pins, spring-loaded devices, threaded inserts, and threaded components and washers. New products include Spinner-Grip[TM] flange lock nuts that eliminate the need to "wrench" the nut down...

Inserts feature helical cutting edges.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
October 1, 2006... Heliturn LD--Lay Down--tool family has 80[degrees] rhombic inserts for turning applications. CNMX 45.-HTW LD inserts have positive radial, helical cutting edges and positive rake angles that reduce cutting forces and increase metal-removal...

Wrench converts cap screws into large knobs.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
October 1, 2006... Nut Buddy[TM] is a knurled, clamp-on wrench that converts socket cap screws into large knobs for quick tool changes. They are machined from aluminum, have round bores to fit 1/4" to 1/2"-diameter socket cap screws, and an anodized finish. The...

Tabletop laser station.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
October 1, 2006... The VectorMark Workstation 150 is a mobile and flexible tabletop laser workstation with easy access from all sides. It is an entry-level machine for manufacturing in which each production cell needs laser-marking capability. It can be used for...

Abrasion-resistant part coating.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
October 1, 2006... Developed for cutting and scraping applications with agricultural equipment, Wear-Tuff[TM] abrasion-resistant metallic coatings improve the wear resistance of any metal part used in highly abrasive applications. The coatings provide a 55 to 60...

Special equipment helps HMC.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
October 1, 2006... The NH5000DCG[TM] horizontal machining center--HMC--features the manufacturer's Driven at the Center of Gravity technology for improved speed, contouring accuracy, and performance. Results of the technology for the NH5000 include reduced...

Long-lasting ring pliers.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
October 1, 2006... Heavy-duty retaining-ring pliers for internally- and externally-installed retaining rings work up to 10 times longer than standard ring pliers according to manufacturer. The pliers are made of forged chrome vanadium steel with non-slip plastic...

Vision sensor software.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
October 1, 2006... In-Sight[R] Explorer 3.3 software includes new calibration, communication, and other tools that minimizes integration time when deploying vision in robotic guidance and inspection applications. Among the features is non-linear calibration that...

Broach set.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
October 1, 2006... The Minute Man[R]100 heavy-duty combination keyway broach set works in almost all standard broaching operations, cutting 1/8" to 3/4" keyways in machine assembly, maintenance, limited production, and experimental work. The set includes nine...

Enhancements to laser cutting machine with integrated automation.(Literature Marketplace)
October 1, 2006... Innovative enhancements to TRUMPF's popular laser cutting machine with integrated automation include an enclosure that is 75% smaller than conventional enclosures. The new ergonomic design offers faster installation, easier accessibility, and...

Ultra precision live tooling.(Literature Marketplace)
October 1, 2006... Turn your CNC lathe into a precision profit center with Lyndex-Nikken highly accurate milling, drilling and tapping live tools. Lightweight and compact in design, Lyndex-Nikken live tools are offered in: straight and offset units, modular quick...

GibbsCAM[R] interactive tour.(Literature Marketplace)
October 1, 2006... This multimedia CD-ROM introduces the GibbsCAM[R] product line and shows why GibbsCAM[R] is your best choice for CAM software. Actual customers tell how GibbsCAM[R] addressed their manufacturing problems and improved their company's...

About ESPRIT.(Literature Marketplace)
October 1, 2006... ESPRIT is a high-performance computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system for a full range of machine tool applications. ESPRIT delivers powerful full-spectrum programming for 2-5 axis milling, 2-22 axis turning, 2-5 axis wire EDM, multitasking...

Why buy an OMAX[R]?(Literature Marketplace)
October 1, 2006... Only OMAX offers the fastest cutting speeds and dynamic positioning accuracy to within +/-0.001". The user-friendly system machines virtually any material to a smooth finish with little or no setup necessary. With free software upgrades for the...

CNC tube cutoff lathes produce finished parts in one quick cycle.(Literature Marketplace)
October 1, 2006... These versatile CNC tube and rod cutoff and machining lathes automatically load, cutoff, O.D. plunge-form and turn, O.D. chamfer and deburr, I.D. chamfer or light I.D. form-cut one end, and then unload finished parts... all in one cycle. They...

MazaCAM.(Literature Marketplace)
October 1, 2006... MazaCAM solves the confusion created by having different programming methods for different machines in your shop. MazaCAM is easy to learn, easy to use, affordable and a complete tool for all your CNC machines. Users can draw/import parts using...

Coe Press Equipment.(Literature Marketplace)
October 1, 2006... Coe Press Equipment's new Space-Master Compact Coil Line Series is a line of space-saving, multi-functioning coil lines combining the three functions of unwinding, straightening and feeding of coil stock on a single unit. The four Series line...

New airborne oil/coolant mist and fog collector brochure.(Literature Marketplace)
October 1, 2006... Aget Manufacturing offers a new brochure that details the eight models of Mistkop[R] airborne oil/coolant mist and fog collection and air purification systems. Described in it is the simple Mistkop design and unique features as well as easy...