ADVANCE PRODUCTS

Low-cost drill sharpeners

German-manufactured Kaindl drill grinders are now available in the US through TM & HGD Inc dealers. The Model BSG 20 sharpens .060 to 7Ž8´´ drills with one chuck and no additional set up. Fast and easy to use, the operator inserts the drill and sets the desired clearances. Reversing prism chuck guarantees high accuracy and cutting performance. The sharpener works on many drill types. For a free video on the Kaindl BSG 20, contact TM & HGD Inc, Colorado Springs, CO. http://www.cuttermaster.com Circle 552

High-speed spindle

Rated at 3 hp with a spindle speed range of 4000 to 40,000 rpm, the IBAG HFK 90-S40 is adaptable to any existing 40 or 50 ISO or CAT taper machine. Designed for fast "plug and go" setup, the system includes a compact spindle and high-frequency drive. The HFK features a refrigerated cooling system, spindle bearing lubrication system, air management unit, convenient interconnecting cables and hoses, and a mobile steel enclosure. The spindle's compact design makes it suited for fine detail milling, engraving, fine drilling, precision mold and die work, and other high-speed cutting. IBAG North America, North Haven, CT. Circle 550

Compact CNC EDM

Mitsubishi's EA8 diesinker EDM offers a 64-bit CNC control and a Windows-based PC user interface. Enhanced ESPER Wizard technology, coupled with a 10 MB user storage area, opens the door for network capability and the ability to run with a wider variety of operations throughout the shop. Resolution that was once 0.5µm is now ten times finer at 0.05µm. Fuzzy Pro2 control system monitors the current level to the electrode. This feature, combined with optional internal C-axis, 7T shuttle-type toolchanger, and automatic rapid fill and drain, make the EA8 ideal for optimized unattended operation. Mitsubishi EDM, Wood Dale, IL. Circle 553

Laser tool monitor

The Blum laser system for tool setting and breakage detection also measures the length and diameter of rotating tools within the harsh environment of a machining center. The system is ideal for high-speed, high-velocity, and high-accuracy machining applications where tool integrity is essential. The advantage of measuring tools in the spindle at nominal speeds is that clamping errors, runout, flight circle deviation, and thermal drift can be determined; compensation is automatically programmed into the CNC control. Blum Laser Measuring Technology Inc, Mitchell, KY. Circle 554

Entry-level VMC

Okuma's new series of affordable CNC machines are tailored to start-up job shops. The E-Series product line enables customers to purchase only needed support programs. The ES-V4020 vertical machining center offers reduced setup time and fixturing, and complex- and multiple-parts machining. It has an X-axis travel of 40´´, and Y/Z travels of 20´´. Standard features are helical cutting, synchronized tapping, tool path graphics, 3.5´´ floppy drive, RS232 port, and 20 work coordinates. It also includes an 8000 rpm, VAC 10.0/7.5 hp main spindle motor and a 20-station tool changer. http://www.okumaamerica.com Okuma America Corp, Charlotte, NC. Circle 551

Heavy-duty mechanical press

Each of the Millennium series of gap frame presses features a large, reinforced OBS frame for minimal deflection under load; a front-to-back mounted forged steel crankshaft with adjustable stroke length; and "Smart Drive" vector control for constant torque output. A large t-slotted bolster plate is up to 250% larger than industry standard to accommodate larger die sets and to help reduce the effects of off-center loading. Applications include punching, blanking, stamping, forming, notching, trimming, staking, crimping, and assembly applications. RD Sales Inc, Telford, PA. http://www.rdpress.com Circle 555

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