HW servomotors

Measuring 143 mm long and 100 mm in diameter, and weighing 5 lb, these servomotors are water-cooled, frameless, synchronous DC brushless motors based on a patented technique whereby the machine is defluxed by means of correctly phased stator currents. The motors can reach a maximum speed of 60,000 rpm. The HW motors are designed for high-speed and high-precision machining applications such as milling or grinding. Parvex, Elmsford, NY. Circle 456

Blueprint holder

This stand is a magnetic blueprint and information holder for machinists, fabricators, welders, and engineers. It comes assembled and equipped with over 100 lb of magnetic holding power. It can be magnetically attached to any toolbox, roller cabinet, workbench, desk, or any other metal surface. When not in use, the stand may be stored in a drawer. Adkins Innovative Enterprises, Rockford, IL. Circle 461

Link motion

Link motion technology increases the amount of work performed in the die and reduces the need for secondary operations, the manufacturer reports. Link motion drive allows the press slide to dwell longer near the bottom of the stroke to hold pressure on the workpiece longer. AIDA Dayton Technologies Corp, Dayton, OH. Circle 462

CNC bar pullers

Three models of bar pullers--compact, heavy-duty, and combo model, are available from Royal Products. The combo model is a combination of a bar puller and cut-off tool that saves a turret station. Bar pullers can be used on lathes instead of barfeeders. Royal Products, Haup-pauge, NY. Circle 469

Turn/mill center

The Z-290SM CNC turn/mill center features a dual opposed-spindle design with a slant bed configuration and two turrets for turning tool selection. Complex parts can be completed on this machine in a single setup with the addition of driven, rotary tool capabilities and controlled C-axis spindle rotation. The machine can be used as a barfeed system with 63 mm diameter capacity, or in chucking type operations. Doosan Machinery USA Inc, Sterling Hts, MI. Circle 457

Universal chip shields

To protect operators, universal chip shields can be be applied. These shields place a barrier between operators and flying chips and coolant splash. Universal chip shields can be applied to mills, drills, grinders, band saws, or similar equipment. The shields are made of impact resistant polycarbonate.The shields can also be swung out for loading and unloading piece-parts, changing tools, or removing chips. Rockford Systems Inc, Rockford, IL. http://www.rockfordsystems.com Circle 540

Chuck turning center

The HT30J is the 12´´ chuck version of the HiTec, two-axis turning center product line. This larger model incorporates a built-in spindle and motor for smoother and faster cutting. The 32´´ Z-axis travel, 3000-rpm spindle, and 12´´ turning diameter should accommodate any medium-sized part, the manufacturer reports. Hitachi Seiki USA Inc, Itsaca, IL. http://www.hitachiseikiusa.com Circle 460

Drill sharpener

The V190 Precision Drill Bit Sharpener is an industrial-grade sharpener capable of re-sharpening ordinary drill bits into self-centering, fast cutting, and split-point drill bits. The V190 re-sharpens drill bit sizes of 3 mm to 19 mm. Darex Industrial, Ashland OR. http://www.darex.com Circle 470

Encoders

These encoder models can operate continuously in environments up to 105°C. The high temperature option is available on select standard models with diameters of 2.5´´ and above. The encoders are designed for back-of-motor applications, industrial automation of systems, and other critical control and measurement areas with high temperature requirements. BEI, Goleta, CA. Circle 463

Welding control

The DT-100 plasma and TIG arc welding control has been upgraded to include four main welding intervals in each program along with initial and final intervals, gas preflow, and postflow times. The control offers three-analog channel outputs for improved welding control of components such as wirefeed, lathe, or AVC. Up to 100 weld programs can be stored. Process Welding Systems Inc, Smyrna, TN. Circle 468

Twin-track bearing

The MultiTrac Ball Bushing bearing features a patented twin-track design that increases bearing life up to 90 times and shaft life by 400% when replacing conventional steel-sleeve bearings, the manufacturer reports. It is stocked in interchangeable ISO standard metric sizes. Thompson Industries Inc, Port Washington, NY. http://www.thompsonindustries.com Circle 464

Miniature safety switch

NM series miniature safety switches complies with requirements of the employers liability insurance associations for machines, installations, and personnel protection. The switches have a high IP 67 protection rating for use in harsh environments. Other features include: gold-plated contacts; easy wiring access; simple actuator head direction adjustment; short circuit protection; and variable mounting centers. Euchner USA, Rockaway, NJ. http://www.euchner-usa.com Circle 465

Band saws

The 7020M and the 7040M band saws are designed for shops with limited workspace. Model 7020M is a 10´´ x 16´´ wet metal cutting horizontal band saw with a 1.5 hp, one-phase, 115/220V motor with magnetic controls, variable speed drive, six-contact point blade guide assemblies, heavy-duty transmission, and counterbalanced feed system. Model 7040M is identical but features a 2-hp, three-phase, 220/440V motor. Wilton Machinery Division, Palatine, IL. http://www.wiltoncorp.com Circle 471

Magnetic couplings

The MKD synchronous magnetic safety couplings are designed for applications such as high-speed test stands, plastic injection molding, transfer lines, assembly, and packaging machines. Since the couplings transmit force with no physical contact, they may also replace conventional mechanical couplings. The synchronous line transmits torque from 10 lb-in to 1330 lb-in on shafts from 0.125´´ to 1.5´´. Rimtec Corp, Westmont, IL. Circle 467

VMC

The MSN-P500-VCJ CNC vertical machining center features an automatic jig changer. It has a guaranteed positioning accuracy of ±0.000 12´´, repeatability of ±0.000 08´´, and ±0.0001´´ positioning of the jig changer. Standard equipment includes a Fanuc-18Mc controller, 16-capacity ATC, automatic door enclosure with interlocks, and manual jig changer. Mitsui Machine Technology, Glendale Heights, IL. Circle 473

Lubrication system

Injecto-Flo piston-distributor systems lubricate small-to-large machine tools. The system combines a selection of pumps, reservoirs and controls with manifolds and piston distributors to satisfy a range of applications. It lubricates all connected points at once by simultaneously firing individual spring-loaded piston distributors. Lubriquip Inc, Cleveland, OH. Circle 472

Video inspection

This remote visual inspection system (RVI) can be hand carried, and is so lightweight that wheels are not needed on the carrying case. The complete system consists of a videoscope, an onboard computer, a CCU, an internal floppy disk drive, a light source, and a 6´´ LCD monitor. Olympus America Inc, Melville, NY. Circle 474

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