Modern Applications News articles from September 2003

Modern Applications News archives from September 2003

New sumiTurn[R] AC700G for interrupted cast iron turning.(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... The [Al.sub.2][O.sub.3] coated sumiTurn[R] AC700G grade is designed for interrupted turning of gray and ductile cast irons. The AC700G's new coating and tough substrate reduce micro-chipping, coating delamination, and chip adhesion. Delivering...

Sumitomo's new WBMF Ballnose endmill produces exceptional finishes.(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... The WBMF Wave Ballnose endmill creates excellent surface finish with high wear resistance. Its indexable, high positive rake face also produces smooth cutting action. The WBMF has the higher positive rake face of conventional, indexable types...

Sumitomo's NF-DA2200 PCD inserts for non-ferrous materials.(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... Sumitomo's NF-DA 2200 Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) insert NF-DA2200 possibly demonstrates the highest strength and wear resistant combination diamond non-ferrous cutting tool grade available in the industry. With a transverse rupture strength...

SumiBoron[R] BNC80 coated CBN grade for exceptional finishes.(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... The new sumiBoron[R] BNC80 grade features a newly developed TiN-based ceramic coating for improved surface finishes, multiple cutting edges, and used corner identification. BNC80 grade is recommended to run at 450 to 650 SFM, and 0.001 to 0.005...

Sumitomo introduces EGU sumiBreakers[R] chipbreaker.(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... The new EGU sumiBreakers[R] chipbreaker from Sumitomo contributes dramatically to extended tool life. Machining stainless steel at 650 SFM, 0.012 IPR, with a depth of cut of 0.100", the EGU significantly outlasted the competitor. The EGU...

Sumitomo's new WGC milling cutter for high-performance face milling.(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... The new WGC milling cutter is a 45[degrees] lead high performance face mill, producing superior surface finishes using the economical M class insert. The WGC generates low cutting forces, while exhibiting the highest assembly integrity. Low...

How much does it cost?(EDITOR'S CORNER)
September 1, 2003... Following last month's column, "... provide for the common defence...," I am tempted to headline this column "Taxation Without Representation." But, I won't. I'll allow you to raise the cry. To briefly re-cap, I attempted to make the...

Machine tool consumption down 24.4% in 2003.(Industry News)
September 1, 2003... May U.S. machine tool consumption totaled $140.78 million, according to AMT--The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association. This total, as reported by companies participating in...

Production, new orders grow--employment, inventories decline.(Industry News)
September 1, 2003... Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in July, while the overall economy grew for the 21st consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business[R] The report was issued today...

HSM requires better control from every angle: three factors in today's HSM (high-speed machining) applications effect overall performance and these conditions make the control scheme critical for product designer, machine tool builder, and programmer alike.(MACHINE CONTROLS/ACCESSORIES/DROs)
September 1, 2003... First, new materials, including high-strength aluminum alloys and titanium, continue to emerge in the aerospace and semiconductor segments, posing greater cutting challenges. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Next, complex and thin wall part...

ID pickoff alternative saves more than $40,000: re-thinking a $43,000 solution to a screw machine ID pickoff challenge paid off very well for a New York supplier of turned parts.(MACHINE CONTROLS/ACCESSORIES/DROs)
September 1, 2003... Manth-Brownell (Kirkville, NY) needed an affordable solution for an internal grip on the pickoff spindle of its EuroTurn 6/32, six-spindle screw machine (32mm thru capacity). The job called for a brass turned part with thread milling. The shop...

New focus head for metal cutting applications.(Spotlight Products: MACHINE CONTROLS/ACCESSORIES/DROs)
September 1, 2003... GSI Lumonics Inc. announces a new set of additions to its recently announced Luminator[TM] range of focus heads. The cutting head range provides solutions for fiber-delivered cutting applications. Based on a one-piece machined body, the cutting...

Compact readout system offers greater control.(Spotlight Products: MACHINE CONTROLS/ACCESSORIES/DROs)
September 1, 2003... The A50, from Newall Electronics, Inc., is a single-axis analog readout system that provides outstanding position monitoring possibilities. This unit features a keypad, scale factoring, linear and segmented error compensation, axis resolution,...

Steppers/drivers for OEM applications.(Spotlight Products: MACHINE CONTROLS/ACCESSORIES/DROs)
September 1, 2003... Source Engineering has expanded its range of high quality, low cost hybrid steppers and drivers. These steppers from NEMA 14 to EMA42 are suited for robotics, toys, consumer products, graphics equipment, scanners, mirror positioning,...

New capabilities brochure.(Spotlight Products: MACHINE CONTROLS/ACCESSORIES/DROs)
September 1, 2003... Danaher Motion has published a new brochure high-lighting the many brands and products that comprise its mechanical and electro-mechanical product lines. This six-page, four-color brochure is entitled "Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Products...

Switched-mode power supplies.(Spotlight Products: MACHINE CONTROLS/ACCESSORIES/DROs)
September 1, 2003... To meet the increased safety and reliability demands required for low-voltage power supply applications. Rockwell Automation introduces a new line of general-purpose switched-mode power supplies. The Allen-Bradley[R] Bulletin 1606 is a...

New press package with safety controls.(Spotlight Products: MACHINE CONTROLS/ACCESSORIES/DROs)
September 1, 2003... Air-Mite of Chicago, IL, has developed new press packages with safety Control for production applications requiring 1/4 ton to three tons of deliverable force. These new press packages are compact, rugged, and come equipped with pneumatic or...

CNC touch screen controller.(Spotlight Products: MACHINE CONTROLS/ACCESSORIES/DROs)
September 1, 2003... CamSoft Corporation announces the release of their new CamSoft CNC TouchScreen Controller. The sturdy black powder-coated steel frame is designed to be scratch-resistant and contaminant-resistant to accommodate harsh shop environments in...

Linear slide option protects drive system.(Spotlight Products: MACHINE CONTROLS/ACCESSORIES/DROs)
September 1, 2003... Amacoil, Inc. has introduced a line of linear slide load carriers for its linear drive assemblies. The slide removes twisting and bending forces from the drive unit, and from the guide rails and supports. These linear drive assemblies are used...

Cable carrier keeps stripping robot on track: to strip the paint off an entire airplane, a robot designer relies on rugged nylon carriers to support long, heavy cable runs and protect the aircraft, the robot, and the cables themselves.(MACHINE CONTROLS/ACCESSORIES/DROs)
September 1, 2003... Because of environmental, structural, and size considerations, stripping paint from aircraft is not a simple task. Employing an innovative paint removal technology developed by Boeing, a robot engineering firm designed a large gantry system...

Turning profits with technology: although running a small business may be part of the American dream, small manufacturing companies face incredible competitive pressures and increasingly stringent demands from customers. They are also less likely than larger firms to know about and implement modern manufacturing processes and best business practices.(TURNING CENTERS)
September 1, 2003... Scott W. Stay, president of SRS Manufacturing (Chesterfield, MI) is both an example of this picture and an exception to it. "A lot of people want to be in business, but not a lot of people can handle the work involved," he says. Stay describes...

Welding/Brazing/Soldering buyers guide.(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2003... MAN-Modern Applications News presents its annual Welding/Brazing/Soldering Buyers Guide, an alphabetical guide to manufacturers and distributors of welding/brazing/soldering equipment and supplies for the metalworking industry. For your...

Oil skimming allows re-use of resources: an automotive supplier discovers that oil skimming of lubricating oil from coolant water allows easy re-use of each.(COOLANTS/LUBRICANTS/FILTERS)
September 1, 2003... Metaldyne Corporation's Driveline and Transmission Group (Royal Oak, MI) operates Hatebur AMP 30, AMP 50, and AMP 70 fully automated, horizontal hot-forming machines to produce driveline and transmission components. These machines produce...

Cutting fluid solves tapping scrap problem: you invest in the best machine tools and tooling. You exercise dogged control over each process parameter. You meticulously monitor the materials you machine. And yet you still have an annoying scrap rate that seems without cause. What do you do?(COOLANTS/LUBRICANTS/FILTERS)
September 1, 2003... Fairris Dean is Machining Division manager at Ward Corporation (Fort Wayne, IN), a major supplier of aluminum parts and components to the automotive, marine, motorcycle, recreational equipment and heavy truck industries. The company is entirely...

Laser gaging aids cellular machining: a production bottleneck in inspection and gaging can be a disaster in a cellular machining strategy. Here's what two plants are doing to "unclog" the production value stream.(QC/MEASUREMENT/INSPECTION)
September 1, 2003... There's a sign hanging in every department at Mitchel & Scott Machine Company (M & S) (Indianapolis), which reads: "Quality Is Built Into A Product, Not Inspected Into It." Nevertheless, over time the company has amassed a battery of more than...

Close pitch milling selection guide.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... Stellram's new VOD06 Selection Guide provides performance and specification information enabling users to select the right tools for applications. This cutter can be used for roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing on virtually all materials,...

Multi-stage washer extracts vapor.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... Guyson Corporation has incorporated a filter accessory on its conveyorized parts cleaning system to prevent the discharge of vapors and mist from spray washing operations. The Model 600-WRB includes washing, rinsing, and blow-off drying modules...

Programmable Punching Cell.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... Amada America, Inc. introduces the new Programmable Punching Cell (PPC) that utilizes a unique modular tooling and programmable striker system. The PPC systems are configured according to the specific needs of the individual fabricator. A...

New cutters for milling aluminum.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... Komet of America introduces a new line of Dihart cutters designed for rapid, high-performance milling of aluminum and other alloys. These cutters utilize inserts with PCD (polycrystalline diamond) tips for better tool life, improved surface...

Certified Pre-Owned CMM program.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... Faro Technologies, Inc. has launched the Certified Pre-Owned FaroArm program to make its portable CMM technology more accessible to manufacturers with limited budgets. Each FaroArm undergoes a comprehensive inspection and reconditioning process...

New catalog.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... Thinbit[R] introduces its new catalog of lathe tooling that features over 10,000 tools in stock for 24-hour shipment. This catalog is arranged by application for easy tool selection. Application sections include grooving, face grooving, boring...

30-taper vertical machining center.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... The new D Series RoboDrill machining center, from Methods Machine Tools, Inc., has 21 tools, a more rigid spindle, and sturdier construction for unmatched performance in a 30-taper machine. This unit comes standard with a 14- or 21-station tool...

Modular boring system catalog.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... Techniks full-color, modular boring tools and accessories catalog is now available. The 36-page catalog features CAT, BT, and HSK holders, roughing and finishing boring heads, boring bars, extensions and reducers, plus a special section that...

New bandsaw blade catalog.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... A new fully illustrated, color brochure is available from Bacho Milford. The Industrial Metalsawing Guide has 37 pages of bandsaw reference data and product information for the entire bandsaw blade line. The bandsaw selection guide...

High-performance solid carbide end mills.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... Mitsubishi Carbide introduces the Diamond Star product line of high-performance solid carbide end mills for the aerospace, medical die, and mold industries. These end mills are available in inch sizes, and features MS coating for faster speed...

New laser device for aligning drive/industrial systems.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... Pinpoint Laser Systems introduces a new cylindrical alignment laser, coupled with a hand-held digital display for aligning bores, rotating machinery, drive systems, lathe collets, and other industrial projects. The Laser Microgage 2000 is...

Air turbine spindles produce smooth surfaces.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... The AMS Series from NSK America are high-speed air turbine-type spindles that utilize an air bearing, which contributes to a longer service life due to lack of friction, wear, and heat generation. The spindle and the bearing are finished with...

Cast iron fine-finishing cutters catalog.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... Kennametal has announced the availability of a new catalog describing their Fix-Perfect cast iron finish milling line. This six-page catalog provides complete product information, including detailed dimensions of cutters in the new line as well...

Updated bulletin for fastener products.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... An updated 28-page bulletin available from PennEngineering[R] Fastening Technologies profiles the expanded family of PEM[R] threaded "access hardware" fastener products. In addition to technical specs and data, "Bulletin PF" features a panel...

Powdered metal roughing end mills for aluminum.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... Fastcut Tool Corporation, introduces its new line of roughing end mills for aluminum. The powdered metal substrate provides the toughness of high-speed steel and wear characteristics similar to micro-grain carbide for slotting, pocketing, and...

Computer-controlled marking.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... Mecco Marking & Traceability introduces the MC-2000 Scriber computer-controlled marking system that creates a continuous mark quickly and quietly. Included are all of the advantages of dot-peen marking that allow the unit to work as an...

Five-axis simultaneous machining.(NEW PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE)
September 1, 2003... The new five-axis capability for GibbsCAM is distributed through collections of modules, each one addressing a specific group of complex five-axis machining capabilities. The base module, ProAXYZ5As, supports surface flow, zig-zag,...

Operate 3-phase equipment from 1-phase power.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
September 1, 2003... ROTO-CON[R] rotary phase converters allow metalworking equipment that requires three-phase electric power to operate from single-phrase power sources. Ideal for applications such as drills, lathes, mills, presses, and saws. Can also operate...

Handbook for design engineers.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
September 1, 2003... In its new 320-page catalog, Suhner[R] introduces components to improve efficiency and automate your drilling, milling, and tapping operations. The unique system offers machining units, slide units, CNC units, and multiple spindle heads. This...

Metalworking lubricants, coolants, and cutting oils.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
September 1, 2003... Hangsterfer's Laboratories, Inc. features high-quality and high-performance metalworking lubricants for aerospace, automotive, electronic, medical, and other industrial component manufacturers. Also offered are coolants in varieties for all...

New features on CAD/CAM systems.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
September 1, 2003... Surfcam[R] 2003, from Surfware, Inc., is designed to increases the success of manufacturing operations. Some of the new features are full associativity and advanced finishing methods, including flat surface finishing. This method automatically...

Innovative products, systems/services for machine tools.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
September 1, 2003... The Siemens Machine Tool Business presents its range of CNC solutions and services for the machine tool industry, focusing on CNC controls, motors, and drives. The ShopMill[R] and ShopTurn[R] software packages have been supplemented with...

Complete catalog of carbide cutting tools.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
September 1, 2003... The new catalog from the Monster Tool Company covers their complete line of solid carbide cutting tools. These products include end mills, thread mills, drills, burrs, and specials. Monster Tool Company; IL; 800-467-3787; Fax 800-467-3781 ...

New x-ray diffraction system.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
September 1, 2003... The TEC 4000 x-ray diffraction system non-destructively measures stresses created by processes like welding, bending, heat treating, rolling, and shot peening. Residual stresses can either enhance or degrade component lifetime, performance,...

New flyer on AlTiN wear-resistant coating.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
September 1, 2003... A new technical sales flyer describing Guhring's new AlTiN coating is now available. This new coating features a unique combination of high heat resistance, high hardness, and high friction coefficient, making it unique in its ability to...

Free catalog of 45,000+ different tooling components.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
September 1, 2003... The Fall 2003 Reid Tool Supply catalog is now available offering over 45,000 items of popular and hard to find components. The 512-page catalog includes hand-wheels, handles, knobs, spring and ball plungers, leveling pads, clamps, bearings,...

Continental Carbide, Ltd.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
September 1, 2003... Dedicated to the design and production of highest value indexable carbide cutting tools since 1982, this company offers a wide variety of slotting saws, solid mills, indexable reaming inserts, PCD/CBN inserts, and CDE/LNE style milling inserts....

New product catalog.(Free Brochures & Catalogs Covering Metalworking Equipment)
September 1, 2003... Rovi Products, Inc. known as the "Work Holding Resource", now has available it's latest product catalog which includes: mini expanding and standard expanding collets as well as a large selection of serrated and tongue and groove chuck jaws....