August 2008 Edition
NEW PRODUCTS
Replacement Parts for Robotic Torch Systems
Replacement parts are available for use on the Cloos Tandem and Twin Wire robotic torch Systems. The expanded consumables line includes parts for the ZMW600, ZMW610, and MRW500 robotic torches. The products provide high quality and close tolerances to ensure good weld performance, according to the manufacturer.
American Torch Tip Co.
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Welding with Style
The Lucky’s Speed Shop design has been added to Elite and Digital Elite Series auto-darkening welding helmets. This graphic design comes in a gloss-black finish and features cross-bone pistons and a flying eyeball accented by a spider web. Elite Series helmets feature four independent arc sensors that respond in 1/20,000 of a second and come standard with Auto-On/AutoOff and Grind mode. It weighs 18 oz., and comes complete with five outside and two inside replacement cover lenses, a fatigue-reducing comfort cushion, and helmet bag. The helmets feature a digital control that lets users set and store their shade, sensitivity, and delay preferences for various applications. An X-Mode provides full protection when there is an arc present, but the sensors are obscured. X-Mode eliminates interference from sunlight and out-of-position welding angles.
Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
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Redesigned PowerCut Line Improves Ease of Operation
The PowerCut 1300 and 1600 have high speeds and thickness capabilities. They have an external housing designed to be damage, corrosion, and weather resistant. Features include a tool-less quick disconnect torch that disconnects from the machine without wrenches or special tools, allowing disassembly for storage, repairs, replacement, or to attach a mechanized torch. A digital readout display shows pressure or amperage, and also shows help codes to assist in troubleshooting minor errors. Blow-back technology eliminates high frequency startups that can disrupt CNC controls and nearby computer systems. They also feature an automatic mode selection function that senses which cutting mode is in operation and adapts accordingly. An input voltage selector switch allows for change of input voltage 208 to 460. The PowerCut 1300 cuts 1-1/4" and severs 1-1/2". The PowerCut 1600 cuts 1-1/2" and severs 1-3/4".
ESAB
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CAM Software Certified for Inventor 2009
GibbsCAM has been certified for Autodesk Inventor 2009 under the Autodesk Inventor Certified Applications Program. Certification is granted only after a product has been thoroughly tested by internal staff at Autodesk. Certified applications meet certain implementation guidelines and have demonstrated the highest levels of robustness, quality, and interoperability with Autodesk Inventor software. GibbsCAM is able to directly read in native Autodesk Inventor model files for process planning and toolpath generation. The Inventor-to-GibbsCAM add-in also lets Autodesk Inventor models be directly transferred from within Autodesk Inventor to GibbsCAM. Updates to either part geometry or process parameters are easily accommodated by GibbsCAM’s full associativity across geometry, process, and toolpath.
Gibbs and Associates
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Turning Inserts for Improved Surface Finish on Stainless Steels
The UP turning inserts developed for the Kenna Perfect turning system represent an improved turning geometry for stainless steel applications. The redesign delivers improved chip control in 300-series stainless steels and provides a soft cutting action for lower cutting forces. The large rake angle provides less cutting resistance, which improves both surface finish on parts and extends tool life for increased productivity. The geometry design also improves resistance to a common insert failure: depth-of-cut notching. It is available in KC9225, KC9240, and KC5010 grades. Kennametal Inc.
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Self-clinching Fasteners for Stainless Assemblies
PEM Type PFC4 self-clinching stainless steel panel fasteners install permanently and flush in thin stainless-steel sheets. They are made from 400 Series stainless steel for use in stainless sheets up to HRB 88 hardness on the Rockwell "B" scale and can provide corrosion resistance comparable to zinc-plated steel. They can be used for attaching stainless sheets as thin as 0.060". The self-clinching fasteners feature a captive-screw design to minimize the amount of required hardware, promote quick installation, and eliminate the risk of loose parts falling out and damaging components. These complete spring-loaded assemblies are available in assorted screw lengths and in thread sizes #4-40 through #10-32 and M3 through M5. All are RoHS compliant.
PennEngineering
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Enhanced Long-range Scanning Capabilities
Leica Geosystems HDS6000 scanning system and software is a portable High-Definition Surveying high-speed laser scanner with long-range scanning service capabilities, including structural analysis, historical and legal archiving, and online virtual showcases and tours. The HDS6000 unlocks the full potential of ultra-high speed, phase-based laser scanning technology for fast, productive, as-built surveys. It features an ambiguity interval longer than that of competitive models, allowing laser returns up to 259' away to be analyzed and calculated. The maximum scan density has been doubled, increasing the range at which smaller objects and targets can be modeled.
Exact Metrology, Inc.
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Metrology Software Extends Capabilities
PC-DMIS V4.3 metrology software incorporates dozens of new or enhanced features to extend CMM measurement and reporting capabilities and improve programming productivity. Version 4.3 introduces modules that streamline the job of programming and extend the software’s capabilities to other types of measurement equipment, thus offering a common software solution for varying metrology requirements. Features include new dimensions, automated dimensioning, expanded fitting capabilities, powerful alignment function, flexible editing capabilities, new construction function, enhanced probe handling, innovative graphics and display facilities, extensions to program simulation routines, full support for Laser Tracker technology, expanded rotary table and sensor support, and enhanced reporting capabilities.
Wilcox Associates
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Band Saw Can Cut a Wider Range of Materials
Model CP-21A has a 2" blade for greater beam strength and a powerful 10 hp AC inverter band drive system with variable speeds from 40 to 360 fpm for cutting materials up to 21" diameter round or square. It incorporates an NC control with 12" color touch screen, and features a split front vise with dual-range vise clamping to allow higher clamp forces for larger work pieces, a floating-style index assembly with incremental index capability, and a head design that is tilted back 30º to minimize band twist and reduce band fatigue. Other features include a quick start that minimizes setup time by allowing automatic setting of band speed and feed rates based on material type, a 36"-high chip auger discharge chute that permits the use of a 55 gal drum for efficient chip collection, and access to coolant and hydraulic systems.
DoALL Sawing Products
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High Performance and Precision for Machining Mold and Die Parts
A redesigned VMC 4525 that combines 53.5"×25" table with 15,000 rpm air/oil spindle and Infimatic Freedom NC 200 control featuring special mold and die package. The high-speed spindle enables faster axis feeds and finer finishes, while air/oil injection yields the extended duty cycles needed for mold and die machining. C-frame architecture features wide-base, heavily-ribbed cast iron construction, and integral flame-hardened box ways with 40mm ball screws, providing vibration damping to deliver heavy cuts with tolerances to ±4 µm. X, Y, and Z travels of 45"×25"×24" allow processing flexibility.
MAG Fadal
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Gentle Vibrating Action for Nice Finish
Model KVF3 Vibratory Finisher is designed for deburring, polishing, and other finishing operations requiring the gentle vibrating action of rotating media. The unit features a 3.3 ft3 capacity steel tub with cast urethane lining that’s easy to load and unload, a 3/4 hp, single-phase 110 VAC motor for vibratory action, steel construction, and a special design for quiet operation. The unit measures 36"×27"×36", has a 500 lb capacity, and comes with casters for portability.
Kalamazoo Industries, Inc.
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Tapered Roller Bearings Accommodate Combined Axial and Radial Loads
Tapered roller bearings feature tapered rollers arranged between tapered inner and outer ring raceways to accommodate combined axial and radial loads and promote optimized rolling conditions. Their design is less sensitive to misalignment than traditional roller bearings and contributes to longer service life, higher reliability, and quieter performance, according to the manufacturer. A logarithmic raceway contact profile improves stress distribution over roller/raceway contacts. Their specially engineered sliding surfaces contribute to lubricant film formation and correct motion of the rollers for smooth and more accurate performance. These bearings are available in metric and inch versions as well as a wide range of contact angles and boundary dimensions.
SKF USA Inc.
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Low-stress Unicable Technology Reduces Robotic Welding Downtime
Tough Gun ThruArm Series with LSR – Low-stress Robotic – Unicable technology is designed specifically to minimize downtime and improve welding performance on today’s through-arm robotic welding systems. It is available as a complete package – from the feeder to the contact tip – for both clutch and solid-mount robotic systems, including those by Fanuc, OTC Daihen, ABB, and Motoman. The LSR Unicables are also available separately for replacement should they become worn, and they can be installed on through-arm robots featuring other select brands of air-cooled robotic guns. The unicables incorporate features to prevent production downtime, including a rotating power connection that relieves stress caused by routine torsion and a protective conduit to shield the cable components from harsh welding environments. At 100 percent duty cycle, they provide 500 amps air-cooled capacity with CO2 and 350 amps with mixed gases.
Tregaskiss
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Keeping a Cool Head
Coolant Driven Angle Heads develop up to l00 in-lb of torque. The heads incorporate a planetary gear with a five-to-one ratio for applications where high torque at lower speeds is required. The angle heads are powered by an integral positive displacement ball piston, motor driven by the machining centers high pressure coolant system. Because spindle rotation is not required for power, the spindle can be indexed for multi-position machining with one angle head and one setup. The compact elliptical head design allows radial machining in bores down to l" in diameter. Offered in milling and drilling versions, the heads are available in all popular shank styles and load from the automatic tool changer.
Eltool Corp.
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Ironworker Produces 50 Tons of Pressure
The 5014 TM Ironworker offers a three-station revolving turret that accepts up to three pieces of tooling that can be changed in seconds. It has 50 tons of pressure and the ability to punch a 13/16" hole in a 3/4" plate. It is made in America, with standard features, including an angle shear that will shear up to 4"×4"×3/8" angle iron and a flat bar shear that can shear 3/4"×4"to 1/4"×14". This machine also features a rectangle notcher that will notch up to 2-1/2"×3" in 5/16" material. With its component tool table design, it has the ability to accept optional equipment, such as the 12" press brake, rod shear, square tube shear, picket tools, pipe notcher, and special tooling.
Scotchman Industries
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Combined Saw/Drill Unit
The Amsaw R-series saw is designed to improve efficiency and productivity. The saw’s benefits include smooth, accurate cuts; durable machinery; and long tool life. The saw’s features include a saw blade changeover time of less than three minutes; hardened spindle gears ground for minimum backlash; a special saw blade guide and dampening device for accurate cutting to stabilize the blade; a low-maintenance design; and dry operation. An electronic overload device monitors cutting performance and stops the saw feed when necessary. The welded machine base is ribbed and braced for rigidity, and a chip conveyor moves chips to the rear of the machine for deposit into a tote box.
Advanced Machine & Engineering Co.
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