July 2007 Edition

New Products

Indexable Inserts Designed for Steel

The WPP indexable insert range expands to include eight positive cutting edge geometries. The indexable inserts are part of the Tiger-tec for Steel family, and are standard ANSI/ISO positive shapes. The cutting edges ensure a quiet cut with minimal vibration and increased process reliability, especially under difficult operating conditions. They are suitable for low cutting depths or for precision and surface quality requirements. The inserts work steels ranging from unalloyed structural steel, to heat-treated, or highly-alloyed stainless steel. WALTER USA

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Conveyors Come in Three Capacities

The DCM series of conveyors offers customizable options and guaranteed reliability. Available in light, medium, and heavy- duty versions, each component is equipped with pivotal motor mounts for continuous operation and fast belt changes. The modular systems are capable of combining to form complete production lines and adapt to specific customer requirements. The DCM Light Duty Conveyor series is for applications such as part transfer to work cells. Offered with either end or center drives, the belt on the light-duty series is driven by a regulated, brushless 24 VDC motor with variable speed and selectable direction. It can transport parts up to 44 lb. With a maximum conveyor length of 16', the system is offered in chassis widths ranging from 1.77" to 5.5" and capable of handling part widths up to 4.6". The Medium Duty Conveyor series was designed to operate with either a single or dual belt. The availability of chassis widths ranges from 2.4" to 9.8". For larger parts, the Heavy Duty Conveyor series is available. It is available in widths from 7.9" to 31.5" and transports parts up to 275 lb. Top- or center-drive versions of the series are available, the latter suitable for conveyors up to 49'. DE-STA-CO

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Thread Grinder for Tiny Applications

  With a work envelope of just 100mm × 100mm, the GS:TEM “Mini” 3-Axis Thread Grinder is aimed at higher volume, precision threaded parts manufacturers in the cutting tool, automotive, aerospace, and medical equipment industries. The machine is equipped with a diamond roll contour dresser for dressing complex topping and non-topping wheel forms including: full radius and gothic arch; acme with crest and root radii or chamfers; as well as 60°, Whitworth, ISO, buttress, and other thread forms. It comes equipped with PartSmart menu-driven software with customer’s parts pre-programmed into its system. No programming knowledge is needed. The operator simply follows the screen prompts and enters the values. It is 1.2m wide × 1.8m deep, and weighs 3,000kg. It can be moved around the shop via forklifts. Drake Manufacturing

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Measure Strip Flatness Without Touching

The Flat Trak Strip Evaluation System monitors and evaluates strip flatness and leveler operation across the moving strip without mechanical contact. The measurements are automatically compared to determine the degree of flatness. The degree of out-of-flatness is indicated using a scale that provides direct numerical measurements. Besides measuring strips being processed, the system records flatness data for each finished strip and bundle and can print the results. In addition to the detailed display on the Flat Trak touch screen, a three-color status light mounted near the top of the unit signals strip condition. A green light indicates that the strip being processed is within an acceptable customer-defined range. An amber light warns operators the strip is approaching an outer limit of the flatness standard that has been programmed. A red light alerts operators that material flatness is out of the pre-set limits. The Bradbury Co.

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Good-Bye Mr. Chips

The Chip and Parts Conveyors provide a method for moving and elevating ferrous materials, such as chips, turnings, small parts, and stampings. With the exception of an externally mounted drive motor, the unit is self-contained and the conveyor mechanism is completely enclosed. There are no moving external parts to jam, break, or endanger personnel. The conveyors use a continuous series of ceramic magnets to pick up and glide materials along the stainless-steel slider plate. Material is discharged over the head end. Because of their liquid-tight construction, lower conveyor sections can be completely submerged in coolant sumps or tanks. The working face is self-cleaning, and excess fluids drain back into the tank. The line features an internal track system designed for low maintenance, quiet operation, and long service life. Standard models vary from straight horizontal to multiple doglegs including low profile units in widths from 8" to 44" wide. Eriez Manufacturing Co.

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Bigger, Coarser Hobbing Machine

The heavy-duty Model 300 provides for big part diameters, coarser diametral pitch, and bigger hob capacity than other hobbing machines from the manufacturer. The machine has nine axes of CNC control with the gantry loading system, allowing for parallel-axis or cylindrical gear cutting applications, including the timing of one gear to another on the same workpiece and the timing of a gear tooth to an external or internal feature. The unit provides a maximum module of 4.0mm with a maximum workpiece diameter of 195mm, and a maximum workpiece length of 500mm when manually loading, or 300mm with automatic loading. Other features include a composite epoxy bed for static, dynamic, and thermal stability; direct-drive digital work and cutter spindles; quick work clamping and cutter spindles for quick changeover; full color control panel with TFT touch screen; and optional CNC controlled gantry automation system. Koepfer America

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Trimmable Flap Disks

The Trimmable Tiger abrasive flap disc features a performance-engineered, trimmable backing. The design lets the operator trim the back of the disc up to 3/8" from the original diameter, exposing more flap abrasive and extending the life of the disc. It offers access to hard-to-reach areas such as right angles and irregular shapes, or grind on-edge without changing tools. The non-marking backing will not damage the workpiece, resulting in less rework and scrap. Weiler Corp.

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Tungsten Grinder for Hand or Bench Use

The Triad (TTG Plus) tungsten grinder provides welding operators with the accuracy and versatility needed to prepare tungsten for both orbital and hand-held TIG applications. Featuring precision-drilled entries, the grinder accommodates six different tungsten electrode diameters, 0.040", 1/16", 5/64", 3/32", 1/8", and 5/32", and offers four different grinding angles, 15°, 18°, 22.5°, and 30°, to ensure reliable arc starting and good weld penetration. Included with the grinder is a standard, dual-sided diamond-coated grinding wheel. Each grinder includes an electrode holder to ease tungsten rotation and reduce the potential for flat spots, along with a machine holder for bench-mounting the grinder. Weldcraft

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CNC Software Option Supports Simultaneous 5-Axis Milling

A software option for programming CNC machine tools supports 5-axis simultaneous milling. The 5-axis module introduces the following capabilities – multi-surface 5-axis roughing and finishing; multi-surface 5-axis flowline machining; surface edge 5-axis swarf cutting for trimming vacuum-formed parts; an adaptable interface, based on part type strategy, shows only what is needed; advanced gouge checking ensures safe cuts in complex operations; control over entry/exit, cut-to-cut, and between cut moves; and 5-axis depth cuts machining. Gibbs and Associates

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Speedy VMC Without Tool Tip Vibrations

The NV6000 DCG is a mid-size vertical machining center developed to address growing demand from the LCD and automotive segments of the die and mold industry. The VMC delivers high-speed machining with no tool tip vibration. Through the integration of Driven at the Center of Gravity – DCG – technology, the NV6000 DCG improves surface finish, contouring accuracy, and tool life. With DCG, the net driving force acts through the center of the axis. The VMC contains five ballscrews – two on the Y-axis, two on the Z-axis, and one on the X-axis – that reduce vibration without sacrificing speed for accuracy. The NV6000 DCG is able to achieve a roundness of 1.6µm in contouring, about 40 percent better than conventional machines. It features X-axis travel of 35.4", Y-axis of 23.6", and Z-axis of 17.7". The No. 40 taper spindle has a maximum speed of 20,000 rpm. A tool changer with a 20-tool capacity comes standard. Tool-to-tool change time is 1.2 seconds. Mori Seiki

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Workholder Has a Magnetic “Personality”

EEPM magnetic workholding chucks are a workholding solution that can reduce setup time. They are used for normal and heavy duty drilling, milling, and boring operations on thin to thick workpieces. Sliding pole extensions support uneven workpieces so rough or uneven stock can be held. Round stock can be held. There is no workpiece distortion, so tool chatter is minimized and surface finish and tool life are improved. The EEPM chuck needs no electricity, an electro-permanent magnet holds pieces, even during a power loss. The holding power is provided by a neodymium iron boron magnet, and there are 26 sizes available. Earth-Chain USA

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