Small parts washer

The Small Parts Washer has a 360š rotation and separation design. An S-shaped track guides round parts from side-to-side to ensure complete cleaning; parts remain separated throughout the wash and blow-off stages via stationary slots. Brass trays prevent parts from marring, which can occur with other metal trays. Cincinnati Industrial Machinery, Cincinnati, OH. http://www.cindind.com Circle 552

Continuous radial scanning

Radiance Radial Measuring System (RMS) solves complex rotary measuring challenges. Its patented machine design permits unrestricted rotary scanning of parts such as gears, turbine blades, cones, cylinders, and other shapes with reduced measuring cycle times and improved throughput for complex parts. Radiance's measuring range is 1 m dia and 0.6 m vertically. TSK America, Advanced Metrology Div, Pine Brook, NJ. Circle 551

Floor drills

Designed for heavy-duty applications, Clausing 20´´ Low/High floor drills are available in table lift and table/leg/head lift models. The drills feature a heavy-duty precision head with simultaneously bored bearing surfaces for exact alignment; ball bearing support to absorb both radial and thrust loads; a rigid, 4´´ turned and ground steel column; and precision-ground oil trough tables. Available with low/high speed ranges from 150 to 2000 rpm. Clausing Industrial Inc, Kalamazoo, MI. Circle 553

Dual contact spindle

Big+Plus system offers simultaneous dual contact between the machine spindle face and toolholder flange face, as well as the machine spindle taper and the toolholder taper shank. Dual contact is achieved by eliminating the machine gap or space which generally exists between the spindle face and the toolholder flange face. With 30 and 40 taper machines, the gap is 2 mm; with 45 and 50 taper machines, the gap is 3 mm. Stanley Sheppard Co Inc, Berlin, CT. Circle 550

Flexible superfinishing

The Supfina Model TP 90 is a centerless superfinishing machine for high quality surface finishes and geometry improvements on a variety of cylindrical workpieces. For centerless throughfeed operations, the machine uses abrasive stones. It can also be set up as a centerless plunge machine using either abrasive tapes or stones. Ideal for medium to large production quantities. Supfina Machine Co Inc, North Kingstown, RI. http://www.supfina-usa.com Circle 554

Oil coalescer

Hydro-Sep handles the high temperatures of aqueous parts washer cleaning solutions. The product is said to reduce the frequency of downtime required for cleaning and disposal of wash water; it will also save on chemical costs for new wash water. The system collects minute droplets of non-emulsified oils. Hydro-Blast Inc, Vancouver, WA. Circle 556

Multi-axis, superabrasive grinding

The HS-205R grinder offers multi-axis, superabrasive technology in a small, 34-sq-ft footprint for improved space utilization. The system is designed for a range of applications, including production of cutting tools (endmills and drills) and turbine components (blades and vanes). The totally enclosed grinder features a 12´´ work envelope with three linear axes (X, Y, Z) and two rotary axes (A, C) under CNC control. Huffman Corporation, Clover, SC. http://www.huffmancorp.com Circle 555

Wire bending

The Wafios BM-6 CNC is said to be the largest machine of its type in North America. Built in Germany, the bending and coiling system will form rolled steel stock in diameters up to 1Ž2´´. Benefits include low-cost tooling, easy setup, high volume, and precision parts. For information on machining services from Mechanical Industries, Milwaukee, WI, visit http://www.mechind.com Circle 557

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