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WESTEC 2015

The premier manufacturing event on the West Coast returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center on September 15-17. Take a look at some of the machinery, tooling, systems and accessories that will be exhibited that can help solve your most pressing problems, improve your productivity and increase your profits.

Posted: August 11, 2015

Booth 1523: Ideal for low-cost production of small batches and complex geometries, the new VM 9 vertical turning center from EMAG has a work area with a bottle spindle that holds parts up to 450 mm and features a tool turret that can be fitted with up to twelve tool positions and equipped with driven tools for drilling or milling operations. Its integrated probe delivers absolute process reliability by ensuring continuous quality control over a wide range of workpiece formats.
Booth 1523: Ideal for low-cost production of small batches and complex geometries, the new VM 9 vertical turning center from EMAG has a work area with a bottle spindle that holds parts up to 450 mm and features a tool turret that can be fitted with up to twelve tool positions and equipped with driven tools for drilling or milling operations. Its integrated probe delivers absolute process reliability by ensuring continuous quality control over a wide range of workpiece formats.
Booth 1523: The VL series from EMAG is designed for highly productive manufacturing inside a small footprint for reduced floor space costs and flexibility in machine layout. Idle times on these machines is reduced to an absolute minimum. For example, the chip-to-chip time on the VL 2 is only five seconds.
Booth 1523: Every VL machine from EMAG features an integrated O-automation system for transporting workpieces. When combined with the self-loading pick-up spindles, this automation concept ensures short cycle times and high productivity.
Booth 2751: Simple to operate, the MV2018 Vertical Bandsaw from MetalMizer offers a large 18 in by 20 in cutting capacity and up to 175 lb of cutting pressure on a counterbalanced tilting saw head with easily adjusted 45 deg cuts in either direction without having to swing or move cutting material. The conveniently located overhead controls allow one-button activation of the blade, coolant, and feed mechanism or the flexibility to control each function individually.
Booth 2309: Ideal for harder to reach areas, smaller applications and planetary head mountings, the new abrasive nylon disc brushes from Brush Research are made of a combination of ceramic and silicon carbide abrasive nylon mounted to a thermoplastic base and are available in both Dot and Turbine style configuration of 50 mm, 60 mm and 80 mm. A new specialty flow through tool holder with a 16 mm shank is available to accommodate these smaller diameter tools.
Booth 2211: The 5014TM ironworker from Scotchman offers a three-station revolving turret, which accepts up to three pieces of tooling that can be changed in seconds. This machine has 50 tons of pressure and can punch a 13/16 in hole in a ¾ in plate. Standard features include angle shear, flat bar shear, and a rectangle notcher.
Booth 2211: The DO95 dual operator ironworker from Scotchman has a hydraulic system designed with two pumps to ensure both operations have full hydraulic pressure and speed, complete with two valves, two stroke controls and two remote foot pedals. It has a 95 ton capacity punch and a 9 in throat depth, which can punch a 1-3/16 in hole through 1 in material.
Booth 2211: The American-made CPO 350 manual Circular Cold Saw from Scotchman features a double clamping and self-centering vise that provides burr-free, high quality, volume parts.
Booth 2255: The Air Caster Rigging Kit from AeroGo contains everything necessary to move heavy, awkward or delicate loads up to 64,000 lb using compressed air through air casters that distribute the load weight over a much greater surface area than rollers or wheels, eliminating floor surface damage and the need for reinforced floors. Load movement is smooth and omni-directional for easy and precise placement heavy loads, even in tight spaces.
Booth 1334: Chevalier Machinery will perform demo cutting with the new EM2033L and QP2443 vertical machining centers, FBL-300 MC and FBL-200 lathes, and running cycles cutting air with the Smart-B818III profile grinder and the FSG-1224ADIII fully automatic grinder.
Booth 2223: Ideal for production cutting steel service centers or metalworking job shops, the versatile HBE Dynamic Series Horizontal Bandsaw from Behringer is a compact automatic saw with a cutting range from 10.2 in to 20.0 in diameter for round stock and from 11.8 in x 10.2 in up to 20.0 in x 20.0 in for flat stock. Stroke length is 25.6 in and blade speed ranges from 50 fpm to 350 fpm.
Booth 923: The new air-powered 14360 Pipe Belt Finisher from Dynabrade is ideal for blending and finishing applications on metal, stainless steel and a variety of other materials. It is perfect for blending cylinders, sanding castings, cleaning welds and fabricating metal, as well as blending and polishing tubing, round stock and structural steel.
Booth 1503: The FlowXpert Software Suite from Flow is a robust 3D CAD/CAM platform that expands on the 2D FlowMaster intelligent Software Suite and includes Design powered by SpaceClaim, an integrated 3D modeling tool with Flow Sequencer. Its integrated CAD/CAM capabilities give users a seamless pathing experience. The integration with Flow Sequencer adds flexibility to users and is designed specifically for waterjet cutting, resulting in faster waterjet programming.
Booth 1503: The Mach 4 waterjet from Flow offers an expandable modular design, up to 14 m (48 ft) in length that allows shops to increase the size of the cutting area as their business grows. The system’s exclusive roller pinion system provides fast, accurate cutting with zero backlash. Its ergonomic design improves operator convenience and productivity with lighting to enhance work piece visibility, efficient abrasive removal, and easy access to material and parts with full four-sided accessibility.
Booth 1503: The Mach 4 waterjet from Flow offers an expandable modular design, up to 14 m (48 ft) in length that allows shops to increase the size of the cutting area as their business grows. The system’s exclusive roller pinion system provides fast, accurate cutting with zero backlash. Its ergonomic design improves operator convenience and productivity with lighting to enhance work piece visibility, efficient abrasive removal, and easy access to material and parts with full four-sided accessibility.
Booth 1919: The modular design and combination of hardened and ground gears with high precision gear box components inside Eppinger planetary gear boxes from Exsys Tool guarantees efficient performance, smooth running and high uptime.
Booth 1919: The polygon shape connection of the modular quick-change Compacto C3, C4, C5 and C6 base holders from Exsys Tool enhance the productivity of CNC turning machines by providing more space for machining in tight workspaces, improved torque transmission and rigidity for increased tool accuracy.
Booth 808: Fixtureworks is a single source of readily available, off-the-shelf application-specific fixturing accessories, machine tool elements and material handling components.
Booth 1815: The new TubeShaper from Hexagon Metrology manages all major applications related to tube manufacturing and bending, reverse engineering, tube inspection, and tube gauging through automatic measurement reporting trends and tube bender performance that can be tracked easily, allowing shops to spot problems before they become critical.
Booth 1815: Ideal for tricky surfaces like carbon fiber and steel, the upgraded ROMER Absolute Arm with RS3 integrated laser scanner combines non-contact scanning and tactile probing into a multi-purpose portable measurement system. Scanner and probe measurements for point cloud inspection, product benchmarking, reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, virtual assembly and CNC milling applications can be made seamlessly in one software session.
Booth 1815: Ideal for tricky surfaces like carbon fiber and steel, the upgraded ROMER Absolute Arm with RS3 integrated laser scanner combines non-contact scanning and tactile probing into a multi-purpose portable measurement system. Scanner and probe measurements for point cloud inspection, product benchmarking, reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, virtual assembly and CNC milling applications can be made seamlessly in one software session.
Booth 1839: Johnson Gage offers Portable or Bench External and Internal Thread Inspection Systems that incorporate functional and pitch diameter size measurements for UN, Metric, NPT and all other thread forms subject to virtually all thread acceptance standards, and new External and Internal Variables Inspection Systems for NPT, NPTF, ANPT and NGT Threads in accordance with the new ASME B1.20 Specification.
Booth 2626: Ideal for severe operating conditions, AS series rotary screw compressors from Kaesar Compressors use a new airend design, along with the TEFC premium efficiency motors, to achieve an efficiency advantage over the competition as high as 30 percent in 20 hp, 25 hp and 30 hp with flows from 64 cfm to 143 cfm and pressures to 217 psig.
Booth 1123: The L220 Type XII, from Marubeni Citizen-Cincom features B-axis controllable rotary tools for drilling and milling of angled features and contours without retooling or resetting, with a total range of 135 deg (from 90 deg to -45 deg), and a Y-axis back spindle for complex part production. The Type XII can also operate as a non-guide bushing machine for a variety of manufacturing requirements.
Booth 1115: The intuitive Intelli-MAX® Software Suite from OMAX automatically optimizes the tool paths in waterjet cutting to create precision parts faster and at a lower cost. It uses built-in cutting models and strategies to optimize tool paths when creating precision 2D and 3D parts and gives users precise machine behavior predictability as to cutting speeds, taper, jet lag and other abrasivejet factors of those particular tool paths.
Booth 909: The innovative PowerLine F 100 air-cooled fiber laser from Rofin uses different power levels to mark almost all metals and plastics economically and efficiently. It can be operated with pulse frequencies of up to 200 kHz that are particularly suited to high-speed marking and deep engraving, scribing and edge isolation, as well as structuring and cutting applications.
Booth 909: PowerLine Pico air-cooled short-pulse lasers from Rofin are ideal for challenging marking, engraving and micro applications, as well as thin film ablation and structuring. Their exceptionally high, variable pulse frequency ensures fast processing and maximum pulse-to-pulse overlap for better removal quality, reduced surface roughness, and greater precision for the selective removal of layers on certain metals and semiconductor materials.
Booth 1923: The extremely portable and lightweight Aluminum Gantry Crane from Spanco is quick to assemble and easy to move around a busy shop, or from one job site to another. It is ready to lift heavy or bulky objects in any environment and is also corrosion resistant, making it ideal for refrigerated areas, clean rooms, and controlled environments where other material handling systems are either unsafe or can’t fit.
Booth 436: The Top View Computer with Retractable Keyboard from Strong Hold Products is perfect for locking up computer accessories and protecting equipment inside shops. The lower storage area comes complete with two full width adjustable shelves that can hold 1,900 lb of tools or other supplies. A 3-point locking system keeps items secure in the cabinet. Sturdy legs are welded to the body for stability when lifting the cabinet with a pallet jack or forklift. 
Booth 1335: The new SH-4000 power-stroked horizontal honing machine from Sunnen introduces all-digital, servo-stroke honing for prototype to production volumes. It brings servo-precise, digitally repeatable performance to the shop floor with an intuitive touchscreen HMI, infinite part program storage, larger workpiece capacity and operator-friendly safety features.
Booth 741: The new Self Centering Vise for 5-axis machining applications from TE-CO uses all steel construction and the best screw assembly in the industry for maximum rigidity and accuracies, with Talon Grip clamps that eliminate workpiece preparation and Removable Jaw inserts that change out quickly and easily.
Booth 741: Manufactured from 4140 steel for maximum rigidity in a small footprint that allows the vise to be used on most 5-axis machining centers, the new 6 in compact vise from TE-CO is ideal for 5-axis workholding or machines with a small work envelope. Its machinable jaws allow more part contact to increase the clamping pressure and reduce the possibility of part movement and increasing accuracies.
Booth 507: The Uptime Partner Program from Tennessee Industrial Electronics offers VIP rewards and benefits to Fanuc CNC machine service providers, resellers and integrated suppliers. The program features cash incentives and discounts, special expedited quote and order processing system, easy exchange on FANUC CNC new or refurbished parts, and other incentives.
Booth 2203: Ideal for rough milling applications, the Safe-Lock system from Haimer uses a pin locking function in the ID of a tool holder to engage with a groove on the OD of a cutting tool to completely eliminate tool pullout. It provides under 3 micron TIR and repeatable balance for faster metal removal rates, better surface finishes and longevity of the machine tool spindle.
Booth 525: With its high concentration of active ingredients, the new E-Weld Nozzle ceramic-based anti-spatter solution from Walter Surface Technologies protects welding nozzles in semi-automated and fully-automated MIG welding processes from spatter adhesion for up to eight hours. Applying a thin layer of the solution increases productivity and reduces downtime by preventing obstructions from accumulating within the nozzle for a uniform and consistent flow of gas to form better quality welds.
Booth 525: With its high concentration of active ingredients, the new E-Weld Nozzle ceramic-based anti-spatter solution from Walter Surface Technologies protects welding nozzles in semi-automated and fully-automated MIG welding processes from spatter adhesion for up to eight hours. Applying a thin layer of the solution increases productivity and reduces downtime by preventing obstructions from accumulating within the nozzle for a uniform and consistent flow of gas to form better quality welds.
Booth 525: The new Surfox 304 electrochemical cleaning system from Walter Surface Technologies is the only system to clean impurities on MIG and TIG welds and promote the formation of a passivation layer on the surface. Welders can safely and easily clean MIG and TIG welds without the need to use hazardous materials or be concerned about altering the parent material’s surface.
Booth 525: The new Surfox 304 electrochemical cleaning system from Walter Surface Technologies is the only system to clean impurities on MIG and TIG welds and promote the formation of a passivation layer on the surface. Welders can safely and easily clean MIG and TIG welds without the need to use hazardous materials or be concerned about altering the parent material’s surface.
Booth 525: The new Surfox Smart Passivation Tester from Walter Surface Technologies analyzes passivation levels in stainless steel by using a cloud-based app that can be managed via smartphone to measure chemical levels and determine the degree of passivation in which the stainless steel mixing tank, drum, etc. is currently contained. Technicians can then map the oxidation process and track the progression of the passivation state in the stainless steel item to identify if the piece has been fully passivated to avoid rust and corrosion.
Booth 525: The new Surfox Smart Passivation Tester from Walter Surface Technologies analyzes passivation levels in stainless steel by using a cloud-based app that can be managed via smartphone to measure chemical levels and determine the degree of passivation in which the stainless steel mixing tank, drum, etc. is currently contained. Technicians can then map the oxidation process and track the progression of the passivation state in the stainless steel item to identify if the piece has been fully passivated to avoid rust and corrosion.
Booth 724: Equipped on a 30 percent larger standard granite table, the Surfcom NEX series from Zeiss measures surface texture and contour at the same time. Users can select between multiple contour and roughness sensors to fit their application. The system includes an improved detector safety mechanism, quick change magnetic contour arms that do not require requalification, optional T-stylus probing for up/downward tracing, automatic stylus force and a temperature correction function for assured accuracy.
Booth 1035: The new EWN 2-50XL Boring Kit from BIG Kaiser now offers a turnkey precision boring tooling solution for the entire diameter range of Ø.700 in to 6.000 in. It features adjustments of Ø.0002 in/div. Coolant through is standard with a max pressure of 300 psi. When using the outboard insert holders, an included coolant nozzle inserts to the center of the head for direct coolant delivery to the cutting edge. The same outboard insert holders can simply be assembled in reverse to permit back boring.
Booth 2211: A must in any shop, the SUP-500 NF Upcut Circular Cold Saw from Scotchman is designed specifically for cutting non-ferrous material. It uses a 20 in carbide blade that can produce round cuts up to 7 in diameter and rectangular cuts up to 11.75 in x 5 in.
Booth 1035: The PGU 9500 automatic clamping unit from Rego-Fix is smaller in size, has fewer moving parts, incorporates long-lasting durable proximity switches and has a streamlined exterior design that significantly boost reliability, operator efficiency, system longevity, and energy savings.
Booth 2702: Coolant through thread mills from Scientific Cutting Tools use holes down the shank to each flute to allow coolant to reach the cutting zone more efficiently without weakening the integrity of the tool. This design is ideal for coolant through thread mills of any size, even micro-tools, to be used for both blind and through holes.
Booth 436: The heavy duty 4 Drawer Bin Cabinet from Strong Hold Products is the perfect 5S solution for sorting multiple parts. The bin cabinet with drawers is perfect for storing large and small parts and items while maintaining workspace organization. One adjustable 14 ga shelve can hold up to 1,900 lb and four drawers are capable of storing 400 lb each. A total of 112 strong polypropylene bins can be removed for easy access to items, with 96 small bins on the doors and 16 larger bins inside the cabinet.
Booth 436: Rugged 5 Drawer Tool Carts from Strong Hold Products are the ideal maintenance workstations on wheels, with tops that feature side and back guards to prevent tools, parts, and projects from falling off the working area. Each drawer has a capacity of 400 lb. The steering handle, combined with tall and wide ridged polyurethane swivel casters with brakes, make maneuvering a loaded tool cart virtually effortless. These tool carts can be locked up when not in use to keep your valuables safe.
Booth 551: The new and re-designed BEX15 machining unit from Suhner can increase spindle speed increase from 18,000 rpm to 23,000 rpm for metals that require high cutting speed rates or small diameter hole drilling applications. It can be directly mounted to a slide assembly in axial and radial orientation for milling or demanding drilling cycles, including jump or peck feed.
Booth 551: The new and re-designed BEX15 machining unit from Suhner can increase spindle speed increase from 18,000 rpm to 23,000 rpm for metals that require high cutting speed rates or small diameter hole drilling applications. It can be directly mounted to a slide assembly in axial and radial orientation for milling or demanding drilling cycles, including jump or peck feed.
Booth 551: The BEX15 machining unit from Suhner has four optional tool holder systems, standard air purge connections for spindle and belt housing, and additional options such as coolant through the spindle or automated tool change features for demanding and specific machining requirements.
Booth 1040:Tru Position End Mill Holders from Briney Tooling Systems offer dramatically reduced TIR of 0.0002 in for less runout, a more even chip load with less chatter, fewer tool passes to mill slots because of improved on-center rotation, machining time savings and improved machining quality.
Booth 1927: In VERICUT 7.4 CNC machine simulation and optimization software from CGTech, Tool Management is simplified with a new Tool Bar that combines icons and pull-down menus for easy access to all features needed to create and maintain tool libraries, create/modify tool assemblies, import tool assemblies and create or import OptiPath records. In the Tool List, tool components have a Parent/Child hierarchy for better tool assembly management and modification. 
Booth 1927: VERICUT 7.4 CNC machine simulation and optimization software from CGTech uses Force physics- and mathematics-based modeling to optimize machining rates for machined parts within aerospace, automotive, industrial and other automated machining applications. Force excels in difficult to machine materials and especially complex multi-axis cuts, such as 5-axis flank milling. Once the material is characterized, it can be applied to a broad range of cutters and machines in future NC machining operations. It’s easy to set-up and can also predict tool wear.

“The ROMER Absolute Arm with integrated scanner is already well-known for delivering excellent scan results, even on tricky surfaces like carbon fiber and steel. The performance improvement of the RS3 compared to the previous RS2 model is really quite extraordinary,” said Stephan Amann, a product line manager at Hexagon Metrology. “Existing systems can be upgraded very quickly without returning the arm to the factory, so customers will see immediate benefits in terms of speed and usability.” The ROMER Absolute Arm with integrated scanner combines non-contact scanning and tactile probing into a multi-purpose portable measurement system. The versatile solution is suitable for point cloud inspection, product benchmarking, reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, virtual assembly and CNC milling applications. Scanner and probe measurements can be made seamlessly in one software session. The new RS3 scanner maintains the quality and ease of use that shops have come to expect since the launch of the ROMER Absolute Arm in 2010.

All ROMER Absolute Arms with integrated scanner now come standard with the RS3 laser scanner. Customers with existing RS1 or RS2 systems can contact their local Hexagon Metrology service center to request the RS3 upgrade package.

Hexagon Metrology, Inc., 250 Circuit Drive, North Kingstown, RI, 02852, 800-274-9433, Fax: 401-886-2727, bridget.benedetti@hexagonmetrology.com, www.hexagonmetrology.us.

PORTABLE OR BENCH EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL THREAD INSPECTION
In Booth 1839, The Johnson Gage Company (Bloomfield, CT) will feature its full range of Portable or Bench External and Internal Thread Inspection Systems that incorporate functional and pitch diameter size measurements for UN, Metric, NPT, and all other thread forms subject to virtually all thread acceptance standards. New products include External and Internal Variables Inspection Systems for NPT, NPTF, ANPT and NGT Threads in accordance with the new ASME B1.20 Specification.

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Standard indicating Systems are designed to replace L1 Thread Ring and Thread Plug Gages. Supplementary capabilities can assure conformance of all thread elements and characteristics to assure leak-free connections for applications. Also shown will be the CHT Thread Inspection System designed for the in-process inspection of large diameter parts featuring an extended range of measurement capability, and the affordably priced Runout and Concentricity Inspection System. For medical users, the Thread Inspection System for the verification and in-process control of reverse-angle buttress threads commonly used in anti-splaying medical devices such as orthopedic implants.

The Johnson Gage Company, 534 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002, 800-245-4243, dbengston@JohnsonGage.com, www.johnsongage.com.

BELT DRIVE ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSORS
In Booth 2626, Kaeser Compressors, Inc. (Marietta, GA) is proud to announce the new AS series of rotary screw compressors are now available. These units deliver the “built-for-a-lifetime” reliability, simple maintenance, and sustainable energy savings you expect from the Kaeser name and are available in 20 hp, 25 hp and 30 hp with flows from 64 cfm to 143 cfm and pressures to 217 psig. The AS series features a new airend specifically designed to optimize performance and efficiency. The new airend design, along with the TEFC premium efficiency motors, result in an efficiency advantage over the competition as high as 30 percent. The enhanced cooling design ensures the overall package is ready for severe operating conditions.

Maintenance accessibility has also been improved. The units’ new compact design and two large hinged service doors make it possible to service the unit from one side. The automatic belt tensioning device prolongs belt life and simplifies service, while maintaining optimal drive efficiency. AS models are also available with integrated dryers for premium compressed air quality.

Kaeser Compressors, Inc., 1750 Enterprise Way #112, Marietta, GA 30067, 770-690-6800, www.kaesernews.com/AS.

SWISS-TYPE LATHE WITH B-AXIS & REMOVABLE GUIDE BUSHING
In Booth 1123 visitors will see the L220 Type XII, Citizen’s new addition to the popular Cincom L20 series from Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Inc. (Allendale, NJ). Simultaneous complex machining has never been more manageable with the L220 Type XII featuring B-axis controllable rotary tools. This additional axis of control facilitates drilling and milling of angled features and contours without retooling or resetting, with a total range of 135 deg (from 90 deg to -45 deg). The Type XII incorporates a Y-axis back spindle for complex part production. The Type XII can also operate as a non-guide bushing machine providing added flexibility for a variety of manufacturing requirements.

Also on display will be the Cincom L12VII and Miyano BNA-42GTY. Marubeni Citizen-Cincom is pleased to announce its Technical Center in Fountain Valley, CA now provides direct sales and technical support to Southern CA manufacturers for Cincom Swiss type lathes and Miyano multi-axis turning centers.

Visit Marubeni Citizen-Cincom at Booth 1123 to see the new L220 XII as well as To find your local Citizen

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Inc., 40 Boroline Road #6, Allendale, NJ  07401, 201-818-0100, Fax: 201-818-1877, www.marucit.com.

INTUITIVE WATERJET CUTTING SOFTWARE
In Booth 1115, OMAX® Corporation will highlight its intuitive Intelli-MAX® Software Suite that takes abrasive waterjet cutting to the industry’s highest levels of speed and performance. Visitors will see how the proprietary software automatically optimizes the tool paths of the company’s OMAX and MAXIEM® JetMachining® Centers to create precision parts faster and at a lower cost than competitive equipment. With built-in programming tools, the Intelli-MAX Software Suite is easy to learn and requires minimal training for users to operate their waterjet cutting systems to their fullest potentials. Utilizing years of real-world abrasive waterjet data, Intelli-MAX offers built-in cutting models and strategies that optimize tool paths when creating precision 2D and 3D parts. Additionally, Intelli-MAX gives users precise machine behavior predictability as to cutting speeds, taper, jet lag and other abrasive jet factors of those particular tool paths.

Intelli-MAX software is highly compatible with other software systems, featuring the broadest file support in abrasive waterjet software. Users can import from more than 90 different file formats, including vector graphics, 3D files, raster graphics, CAD files and more, which allows Intelli-MAX to fit easily within existing workflows. To further extend its versatility, most third party CAD/CAM and nesting software systems can output directly to the OMAX controller software. This allows users to achieve the same results while continuing to use their current programs. OMAX understands the diverse and changing needs of manufacturing and provides continuous Intelli-MAX software updates at no charge. The company backs its software with unparalleled support, including additional help screens that give users access to more than 2,000 pages of tutorials, troubleshooting guides, videos, and tips and tricks, directly at the machine controller.

OMAX Corporation, 21409 72nd Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032, 800-838-0343, Fax: 253-872-6190, www.omax.com.

ADVANCED CLAMPING AND TOOL HOLDING SYSTEMS
On display in Schenk Intertech’s Booth 1035, Rego-Fix Tool Corporation (Indianapolis, IN) will showcase three of its newest precision tooling products: powRgrip® 9500, a smaller sized, automatic clamping unit; secuRgrip®, an anti-pullout tool holding system; and intRlox®, a small, but mighty innovation for effective wrench locking. The recently introduced PGU 9500 automatic clamping unit is an extension of the well-established powRgrip line of toolholding systems. It operates in the same manner as the company’s existing clamping units, but is smaller in size, has fewer moving parts, incorporates long-lasting durable proximity switches, and has a streamlined exterior design. These design changes significantly boost reliability, operator efficiency, system longevity, and energy savings.

Also representing the powRgrip product line at the show will be secuRgrip, an anti-pull system that brings simple, effective tool locking to challenging metal removal applications. This tool holding system locks the collet and cutter to the toolholder body to eliminate cutter slippage with a patented locking system that includes a small, profiled locking key insert that fits into a standard Weldon endmill flat. powRgrip secuRgrip has a TIR of 0.0001 in and enables manufacturers to preset their tool heights. Shops can modify their existing powRgrip holders for use with the system. The secuRgrip locking system is now also available for ER collets and milling chucks.

Visitors will also see the slip-proof intRlox mini clamping nuts featuring a frontal milled slot on their outside diameter that mates perfectly to a corresponding wrench to prevent slippage during the tightening or loosening process. These new clamping nuts, which are suitable for the company’s sealing or cooling disks, have a special surface treatment for increased clamping force and a unique coating that prevents corrosion. intRlox is currently available in ER 11, 16 and 20 sizes for standard versions, and ER 16 and 20 for coolant versions. It offers many benefits including improved operator safety due to slip-proof clamping, internal and external cooling, improved chip removal, reduced tool costs and improved productivity.

Rego-Fix Tool Corporation, 7752 Moller Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268, 317-870-5959, Fax: 317-870-5955, www.rego-fix.com

AIR-COOLED FIBER LASERS FOR MARKING MICRO MATERIAL PROCESSING
In Booth 909, PowerLine F lasers from Rofin-Baasel Inc. (Devens, MA) are innovative air-cooled fiber lasers with different power levels that can mark almost all metals and plastics economically and efficiently. They are available in power ranges from 20 W to 100 W, including the new PowerLine F 20 Varia. The average power of these fiber lasers can be continuously adjusted. They offer attractive total operating cost, long diode life, and require only minimum maintenance. The modular design allows for on-site service and increases the availability of this outstanding laser marker.

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Southeast Design – 2-Part Show
September 11 - 12, 2013
Greenville, SC
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September 25 - 26, 2013
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CMTS of Canada
September 30 - October 3, 2013
Mississauga, Canada
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October 8 - 16, 2013
Florence, KY
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October 8 - 10, 2013
Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center Halls B&C
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October 15 - 17, 2013
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October 29 - 31, 2013
Greenville, SC
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October 30 - 31, 2013
Marlborough, MA
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November 12 - 15, 2013
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November 18 - 21, 2013
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Midwest Design-2-Part Show
November 20 - 21, 2013
Northern Kentucky Convention Center – Covington, KY
PCD Tool Manufacturing
November 20, 2013
United Grinding North America – Fredricksburg, VA