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COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS FOR CLEANING LOW-PROFILE ITEMS
Wheelabrator offers its MaxMesh? Belt Systems, surface preparation solutions for low-profile parts and components that are typically difficult to process on a conventional roller type conveyor or tumbling barrel style operation. The mesh conveyor belt allows for continuous blast cleaning without the possibility of damage from part-on-part contact.
NEW COMPACT OSCILLATOR HAS ADVANCED CAPABILITIES
Gullco offers their new series of Compact Oscillators, which increase productivity and improve weld quality by producing a wide variety of precise weld patterns. The fully automated system incorporates Gullco?s advanced programmable control system which integrates a linear or radial weld gun motion with the adjustable speed of the KAT travel carriage.
MAGNETIC-INDUCTIVE SENSORS DELIVER ROBUST, RELIABLE, REPEATABLE DETECTION OF WELD NUTS
TURCK offers magnetic-inductive sensors for efficient and economic detection of weld nuts. These innovative sensors use signal attenuation to reliably detect ferromagnetic components such as nuts, bushings and spacer sleeves and ensure these necessary components are present before robotic welding occurs?with no additional software or electronics required.
COMPACT HIGH PERFORMANCE HMC PROVIDES IDEAL ENTRY-LEVEL FACTORY AUTOMATION SOLUTION
Methods Machine Tools Inc. will feature the KIWA-Japan KH-41 Horizontal Machining Center. The KH-41 has a simple, compact, efficient design that?s only 60.2 in (1,530 mm) wide. Despite its small size it can handle a wide variety of workpieces, providing an ideal entry-level factory automation solution.
FLAT BAR SHEAR DESIGNED FOR HIGH PRODUCTION END-USERS
Scotchman® Industries will feature their ShearMaster 610 Production Flat Bar Shear. Designed with the high production end-user in mind, this machine combines large capacity with many standard features, turning it into a high production shear. The ShearMaster 610 has the capability of shearing 1 in x 12 in base plate and up to 1/2 in x 24 in flat stock.
3-TURRET MULTI-TASKING TURNING CENTER DRAMATICALLY REDUCES CYCLE TIMES
Methods Machine Tools Inc. offers a multitasking turning center from Nakamura-Tome which offers 100 percent stock-on turning and machining that virtually eliminates lost productivity due to tool changes. The Super NTY3 has three turrets, each with a Y axis ? all in a relatively small footprint (109.45 in W x 77.6 in D). It dramatically outperforms single-tool multitasking machines, allowing one-pass complete turning/machining/finishing and reducing part cycle times.
THE INDUSTRY'S ONLY 4-IN-1 PORTABLE FUME EXTRACTOR
Robovent offers the patent-pending Trans4mer Portable, four filter units packed into one compact collector. The DFP-1200-1 can literally transform from a Single Fume Arm, to a Dual Fume Arm Portable, to a Backdraft unit, to a Downdraft Table, or become a direct ducted system all in a single portable unit.
CUT DOWN SET-UP TIME WITH THIS QUICK-CHANGE PALLET SYSTEM
Schunk provides new possibilities in automated production with the Schunk Unilock NSA SF Quick-Change Pallet System for small pallets. The compact module is the perfect connection to the machine table. The system set-up runs parallel to the primary processing times and outside of the machine, which dramatically cuts manufacturing down-time.
TAKE HIGH SPEED MACHINING TO NEW LEVELS
Okuma offers the MB-56V, setting the bar for efficiency and utility. Impressive thermal stability and zero table overhang allow for tight tolerances and extreme accuracy. The construction is based on solid FEM analysis and a rapid spindle traverse with Hi-G acceleration. A maximum machining volume of 1050/560/460 and the ability to add 4- and 5-axis capabilities makes this machine extremely versatile.
NEW TORQUE WRENCH PROVIDES EXACT CLAMPING OF LOCKNUTS
Haimer USA will feature its new torque wrench, which provides exact clamping of locknuts without influence of shear forces. The new ER Collet Chuck Torque Wrench clamps all standard ER collet chucks exactly and without over-tightening, which improves run-out and limits damages to small collets due to excessive clamping efforts.
NEW AUTOMATIC BAR LOADING MAGAZINE FEEDERS FEATURE UPGRADED DESIGN
Edge Technologies offers the FMB Turbo 2-20 and MiniMag 20, Automatic Bar Loading Magazine Feeders designed for feeding round, square and hexagonal bar material into CNC lathes.
REVOLUTIONARY TOOLHOLDING SOLUTIONS WITH HIGHEST CLAMPING FORCE
REGO-FIX® will display an extensive lineup of Swiss quality toolholding solutions. Their powRgrip PG system uses a toolholder and collet to generate the highest clamping force in the industry ? higher than any shrink-fit holder ? while still maintaining a T.I.R of less than 0.0001 in. The system is ideal for high speed machining applications.
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