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Welding and cutting machine

The Uni-bug is designed to weld or cut flanges, stiffeners and joints up to 2创. The machine travels at 4-75 ipm with a 50 lb load capacity. It runs on material that has a radii of 6创 with the welding gun or cutting torch inside or outside the workpiece. Kayto Inc, Pittsburgh, PA. http://www.bugo.com Circle 511

Pretreatment product

Deoxide NC-9 removes smut and oxides produced during chromating, anodizing, and aluminum finishing processes. The product is chromium free. Recommended bath temperature is between ambient and 140š at concentrations between 10% and 20% by volume. Heatbath/Park Metallurgical, Springfield, MA. http://www.heatbath.com Circle 512

Metalworking fluids

A line of nine products increase tool life, reduce product usage, provide easier tramp oil separation and reduced disposal costs. Products include grinding fluids, cutting oils, coolants, metalworking fluids, a microbiocide, and a liquid cleaner. 76 Lubricants Co, Costa Mesa, CA. Circle 517

CNC machining center

The Maxim HMC-400EP CNC machining center features full fourth-axis rotary contouring, 8000 rpm, #40 taper spindle, and high tool capacity. The machine has X, Y, and Z travels of 22.4创 x 20.3创 x 20.5创. Workloads weighing up to 882 lb are accommodated on each 400 mm square pallet. Cincinnati Machine, Cincinnati, OH. http://www.cinmach.com Circle 513

Durable keyboard

The Smart Flexi 1 is waterproof, has a temperature range of -25šC up to 70š C, and can withstand most detergents, disinfectants and sterilizers. The letters on the keyboard are guaranteed not to erode or fade. The keyboard is compatible with AT and PS/2 systems. Inpace Limited, Whitney, Oxfordshire, Great Britain. http://www.inpace.com Circle 528

Holder system

Beta Modul provides extra rigidity and concentricity to modular boring systems. The Beta Modul connection is available to handle the four Uma boring systems. Boring tool components can be changed at the machine using a hex lock key instead of returning to the tool setup fixture for assembly. Command Tooling Systems, Ramsey, MN. Circle 514

Horizontal machining center

The Orion Premier series of horizontal machining centers are available with 800, 1000, or 1250 mm pallets and four, five, or six-axis versions. A new tilt-spindle with extended tilt capabilites has 180š of tilt, 60š above horizontal, and 30š beyond vertical. Giddings and Lewis Machine Tools, Fond du Lac, WI. http://www.giddings.com Circle 519

Marking system

The Laser Mate features a combination of a laser-marking head mounted over an XY step and repeat positioning system for marking on trays or pallets. The system is designed to replace cutters, drills, and inks with a noncontact laser process for marking and cutting on fabrics, plastics, rubber, and other delicate fabrics with no drag or tearing. Online Inc, McHenry, IL. Circle 516

Recessing tool

Nobur JA-style automatic recessing tools machine multiple grooves, recesses, or chamfers in deep bores. Micrometer-stop adjustment controls radial depth of cut, and groove location is set with adjusting stop collar. Cogsdill Tool Products Inc, Camden, SC. http://www.cogsdill.com Circle 515

Etching system

The Airgrit Model 7650 etching system offers stress-free marking on delicate surfaces such as glass and metal without fracture or distortion. The system is equipped with an electronic timer, foot pedal, and a quick release stencil plate. Matthews International Corp, Pittsburgh, PA. http://www.matthewsmarking.com Circle 518

Drilling machines

Best-Bore drilling machines feature drilling capacities up to 3 3Ž8创 in diameter, a cutter coolant system, and high strength electromagnets. Drills will accept both conventional twist drills or a complete range of annular cutters offering larger hole capacities with less horsepower requirements. Heck Industries, Hartland, MI. Circle 520

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