Molding Systems automate wind-turbine blade fabrication

MAG Industrial Automation Systems

Delivering repeatable process control as automated blade molding facility, CNC-controlled Rapid Material Placement System (RMPS) offers integrated manufacturing capable of spraying in-mold coatings, dispensing/lay-up of glass and carbon fiber materials, and dispensing/application of adhesive. Also available, quick-cure molding system produces molds using customer CAD data, yielding finished blade to spec with each cycle. It can be infused with resin in 1 hr and followed by 2 hr cure.

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Mobile Waterjet Cutter is hydraulically controlled

Jet Edge

Designed to move along rigid or flexible track to cut flat or curved surfaces, Hydraulic Versacutter portable cutting and beveling system delivers 60,000 psi abrasive waterjet. System is powered by 60,000 psi waterjet intensifier pumps, which are available in electric or diesel models up to 280 hp. Versacutter cuts without flames and does not generate heat, and is suited for cutting pipelines, steel reinforced concrete, and fabricated metal structures in areas where flames are restricted.

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Milling Chucks come in 3 and 2 jaw configurations.

MicroCentric

Available in 3, 4, 5, and 6 in. sizes for OD and ID clamping applications, manually actuated Production Milling Chucks integrate with tombstones and pallets for machining centers, milling machines, and grinders. They are clamped and unclamped on top face, enabling more chucks to be ganged together. Chucks feature 2 stage clamping; fast initial jaw stroke for large opening and primary stage to provide high clamping force

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Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet System allows for overhead loading

Jet Edge
St. Michael, MN 55376

Available in 5 x 5, 5 x 13, 8 x 5, and 21 x 5 ft work envelopes, 5 ft series Mid Rail Gantry Waterjet System has exposed tank to facilitate overhead loading. It is ball-screw driven and features direct-couple ac brushless digital servo motors and single or double carriages, as well as heavy-wall tubular steel construction that eliminates vibration. Unit utilizes industrial PC controller and can be configured so that all three axes are fully programmable (Z optional)

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Machining Centers offer traction drive technology.

OMAX Corp.
Kent, WA 98032

JetMachining® Centers are available with closed-loop Intelli-TRAX®, which optimizes traverse speeds to reduce throughput times when machining multiple and nested parts. Mechanical force needed to produce motion is obtained from friction wheel pressed tightly against rail and is controlled by operator. Linear encoder positioning system, featuring sensor with 1 µm resolution, reads position information from precision linear tape scale attached to beam assembly.

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Lathe features electronic servo motor and threading computer.

Hardinge Workholding Division
Elmira, NY 14902

With thread range of 4.0-250.0 TPI, Model HLV can machine up to 4 multiple-start threads. Brushless servo motor provides 44 lb-in. of continuous torque to 8-pitch threading lead screw, while 3.2 in. LCD provides visual threading information. Digital readout includes set zero mode for each axis, diameter/radius mode, inch/metric mode, and absolute/incremental mode. Offering infinitely variable spindle speeds from 100-3,000 rpm, lathe has 5 hp belted drive system that provides 15 lb-ft of torque.

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Laser Engraving System provides 24 x 12 in. work table.

Epilog Laser Corp.
Golden, CO 80403

Allowing for 1,000 dpi engraving, entry level Zing 24 is available in wattages ranging from 30-60 W. It features Laser Dashboard(TM) that allows users to print directly from many Windows® based software programs they already use. Unit features Teflon coated Infinion(TM) bearings, high-speed micro stepper motors, intuitive control panel, and Radiance(TM) optics.

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Laser Alignment Tool suits industrial applications.

Pinpoint Laser Systems
Peabody, MA 01960

Featuring compact size, Microgage Disk Receiver fits into small places for bore alignment, checking extruder barrels, and shaft bearings. It operates over distances of 100 ft and delivers measuring precision of 0.0005 in. Unit is well suited for lathe and spindle alignment, checking machine tool runout, roll and web alignment, and precision bore alignment.

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Honing System features all-electric design.

Sunnen Products Co.
St. Louis, MO 63143

HTA actuator hone is engineered for hydraulic service facilities doing resurfacing and repair of actuators for construction, mining, farming, and forestry equipment. Equipped with Siemens drives and PLC with touch-screen HMI, solution is available for 6 and 12 ft long parts, with bore ID of 2.5-21 in., max part OD of 24 in., and weights to 4,000 lb. Control features load meter, capabilities for dwelling tool in multiple areas, and automatic tool tensioning.

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High Pressure Tooling Solutions suit turning applications.

Sandvik Coromant Co.
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Serration Lock head model SL40 offers modular, exchangeable head connection for boring bars in internal machining applications, while SL70 provides modular, exchangeable blades for profile grooving with round inserts and CoroCut® grooving system for lathes, multi-task machines, and VTLs. High-pressure coolant system harnesses pump capability and channels jet through nozzles. Resulting increase in focus and velocity of coolant jet reduces contact between rake face of insert and chip.

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Handheld Tool makes clean, smooth cuts to CSST.

Emerson Electric Co.
St. Louis, MO 63136 8506

RIDGID® Model 151-CSST uses floating nylon guide wheels that run on corrugations of track when cutting flexible gas tubing in order to minimize rework otherwise caused by inconsistent or jagged cuts. While quick-acting mechanism allows cutter to be adjusted from 3/8-1 in. dia CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing), X-CEL(TM) ergonomic knob promotes user grip and allows for optimal application of force.

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Folder Inserters help optimize mailroom productivity.

Neopost
Hayward, CA 94544

Featuring modular, upgradeable design, Models DS-140 and DS-1000 provide rapid changeover in less than 2 min, speeding transition between jobs with different settings. All system adjustments are PC-driven and fully automated. Interface offers access to production data and reports, including complete real-time status of running jobs. Detailed statistics and data logging facilities allow operator to verify that documents have been correctly processed and obtain audit trail reports.

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Fiber Laser Cutting Machine offers continuous operation.

Laser Photonics, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL 32746

Suited for manufacturers of food processing machines, Titan FLS 48 is designed to cut metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, mild steel, and most other highly reflective metals. Since high-power lasers make precise and clean cuts, edges do not require post processing stage, speeding production time for manufacturers.

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Diaphragm Chuck is developed for indicator manufacturers

Northfield Precision Instrument Corp.
Island Park, NY 11558

Designed for manufacturers of electronic and mechanical indicators, Model DPH-600 is 6 in., 10,000 rpm, totally sealed, TIR diaphragm chuck with special jaws, stop, and changeable fixtures. It enhances and increases production of machining 2 bores that guide indicator rod. Once side is machined, fixture is turned over, and second side is machined; alignment of 1/10,000 TIR is achieved bore to bore. Accuracies of 0.001-0.00001 in. is ensured.

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Diamond Saw Blades come in 26 general-purpose versions.

Stone Construction Equipment, Inc.
Honeoye, NY 14471

Covering most common sizes for variety of cutting applications, Saw-lect(TM) and Saw-preme(TM) range of blades are laser-welded and well balanced to deliver fast and straight cuts. Sizes range from 12-20 in., with bond ratings from 3-8 to cut brick, block, stone, cured concrete, green concrete, asphalt, and asphalt over concrete. Blades fit all 1 in. arbors and can be used wet or dry, as well as on high-speed saws.

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Desktop System accelerates nanoarray fabrication

NanoInk, Inc.
Chicago, IL 60607

Model NLP 2000 enables patterns of nano- to micro-sized features to be created using various materials, from metal nanoparticles to biomolecules. Capabilities enable researchers to design and create custom-engineered and functionalized surfaces using Dip Pen Nanolithography® technique to transfer nanoliter or smaller amounts over environmentally controlled area as large as 40 x 40 mm. Pens deliver spot size over range of 50 nm up to tens of microns.

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Deburring System features return-to-operator configuration.

Abtex Corp.
Dresden, NY 14441-0188

Suited for applications requiring small footprint and portability, Tri-Ten series planetary head deburring system is designed to deburr both sides of part in single pass. Magnetic conveyor passes parts loaded at one end of system through offset planetary deburring head, where three fiber abrasive brushes deburr upward facing surface, after which part is carried to flipping mechanism and transported back through planetary head for deburring.

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Crusher destroys all types of computer hard drives in 10 sec.

Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc.
Westboro, MA 01581

Model 0101 Sledgehammer Hard Drive Crusher helps destroy all computer hard drives regardless of their size, format, or type, including 3.5 and 2.5 in. technology with 12,000 lb of hydraulic force. With footprint of 22 x 10 x 19 in., and weighing 105 lb, virtually vibration free product requires 120 V for operation. Safety interlock prevents unit from functioning while door is open, and emergency stop button halts operation.

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Collet Chucks operate on CNC lathes and turning centers

Royal Products, Div. Curran Mfg. Corp.
Hauppauge, NY 11788

Offering gripping capacities from 1/64-4 in. diameter, Pullback CNC Collet Chucks are guaranteed to run within 0.0003 in. TIR. All chuck components, except drawtube connector, are hardened to Rc 61-63 for rigidity. Available in special and quick-change styles, low-profile chucks are balanced for high-speed operation and are suitable for lathe, milling machine, grinding, and mill turning applications.

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CNC Punching and Shearing Machine processes copper buss bar

Boschert Precision Machinery
Butler, WI 53007

Designed for production of copper and aluminum bars for electrical equipment industry, CU-Profi features 45 tons of punching force, thick turret style tooling with punch sizes to 1¼ in. dia, shear station, and parts unloading station. Material clamping system, also included, eliminates end-of-bar waste. Suited for small to midsize producers, machine supports punching of copper bars up to 10 ft long (20 ft long optional) and up to 8 in. wide.

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