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There are still some of them out there, though a case may be made that their numbers are dwindling. 'Them' refers to the machinists who eat, drink and sleep metalworking--people [...]

Middletown, CT-based Bourdon Forge, a job shop offering forgings and machines forged parts, was able to boost productivity and machining quality with the help of a Torq-Cut vertical machining center produced by Bridgeport, CT-based Bridgeport Machines Inc. Clark Bourdon, president of Bourdon Forge, decided to buy the vertical machining center because of its simple programming language, rigidity and the programming memory possible with its PC-based control., Bourdon Forge (Middletown, Connecticut) is a job shop that provides forgings and machines forged parts, including Drings, snaps and other safety hardware that attach to safety belts and parachutes. Bourdon [...]

The benefits and capabilities of several multiple transfer press attachments are discussed. One of these is the punch extender attachment, which can extend the motion of the press stroke at one or two stations by as much as 25%. A thread-rolling attachment mounted on a press, on the other hand, is useful for rolling threads or forming them into drawn shells. A redraw sleeve attachment, for its part, allows a press to a make a longer part., Descriptions of multiple transfer press attachments and how they function are provided here. Editor's note: The following is an edited version of a Metalform '98 paper presented in Charlotte, N.C., [...]

The final labeling rulings of EPA concerning ozone depleting substances (ODS), aid for small companies to eradicate ODS, the aqueous and semi-aqueous substances as probable alternatives, cleaning equipments and processes, are discussed. Labelling of products manufactured before May 15, 1993 using ODS should be labelled properly. Smaller companies that do not have the capability and resources to eliminate ODS are endorsed to trade associations and suppliers for assistance., At IMTS '92, DuPont took a survey of attendees to gage their knowledge of the then-proposed labeling requirement for products or components made with, cleaned by, or containing ozone depleting [...]

Water quality suffers when it contains any material that is not water, which is almost always the case in manufacturing plants. Because water constitutes 80% to 85% by volume of [...]

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- SMACNA President Phil Meyers, Bright Sheet Metal, Indianapolis, Ind., told contractors here 'We are stronger, more united than ever before.' He urged members in his opening [...]

New coating tackles titanium, nickel, and Co-Cr-Mo alloys for the medical-device industry. While stainless steels, cast metals, and titanium, nickel, and Co-Cr-Mo alloys meet the demanding requirements for medical implants [...]

Insert vendors have tried to bring us a paradise of tool availability. But man users find chaos instead. Why? Progress! Take the case of molded inserts (as opposed to precision-ground [...]

A new website from REM Systems is designed to provide a valuable resource for production, subcontract and toolmaking shops wishing to improve productivity with fast and flexible handling of parts [...]

In the quest to increase productivity, reduce manufacturing costs and improve competitiveness, tool coating has brought significant improvements to the way mould tools are used Hard, wear resistant coatings, correctly [...]

Los Angeles, CA--In a joint release, Vantico Inc. and WestMark Corp. announced that WestMark will assume responsibility for all Northern California sales, service and distribution activities for Vantico's Probimer 77 […]

The Cimclean range of metalworking cleaning fluids, which was recently launched into the European engineering market, has already proved itself to be such a success that one customer has been [...]

Reynolds' captive carton converting operation counts on reliable components from Montalvo to maintain its high-volume operation. At 425,000 sq ft, the Bellwood printing plant of Reynolds Metals Co., located in [...]

Toronto, Canada--Circuit World Corp. took delivery of two additional six-head micro drilling systems and one high precision routing machine from Excellon Automation (Torrance, CA). The new drilling systems, in conjunction […]

Santa Ana, CA--Mask Technology Inc. announced they have been awarded a 5th patent associated with their PPT Solid Solder Deposit technology. PPT is a method of forming metal deposits for […]

With orders totalling almost 1 million £ during July, Walter GB recorded `one of its best ever months', says managing director Stuart Hogg. Contracts for the Redditch-based tooling and tool [...]

The size range of the 5C collet provides manufacturers with the best variety and value existing in machine tools and accessories. However, a 5C collet is considerably large compared to a diameter part measuring one-eighth of an inch. An adapter has been developed by Masa Machine Tool Accessories that enables a typical 5C collet machine tool to handle very small diameter parts. It needs no modifications nor special mounting procedures to install., When you need to make small parts, the size range of the 5C collet is where the best variety and value exist in machine tools and accessories. You don't want [...]

Many machine shops are realizing the benefits of using computer numerical control (CNC) systems dedicated for 3D contouring work. In choosing which, systems to adopt, however, shops need to carefully consider different factors. One of the most important factors to consider is data transmission rate of 3D contouring CNC systems. Given the huge volume of data being processed for each job, CNC systems need ample data transmission rates to ensure cycle efficiency and accuracy., More and more companies are finding it necessary to machine complex three-dimensional shapes. With the increasing availability of excellent and relatively easy-to-use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems capable of generating 3D [...]

The flexibility of computer numerical controlled lathes can be significantly enhanced by adding an indexable turret, instead of a manual tool post. The indexable turret brings the right tool into the cut at the right time. This unique feature promises to enhance machining operations and improve the machining flexibility of existing lathes., The lathe is one of the oldest and most versatile machine tools. Few shops can do without the processing capability offered by the CNC lathe. Long before automatic toolchangers were [...]

As automation penetrates nearly every aspect of manufacturing more parts are in constant motion. For industrial-cable manufacturers, this means exceptionally flexible cables for transmitting power and control signals. Spurring demand [...]

Pipe end preparation machines, with capacities to 48 in., feature a prism type self-centering clamp to provide a concentric cut. Clamp needs no additional parts when changing pipe diameters within [...]

Hengstler completes it range of absolute rotary coders with a coder which has a protective case IP 67 in special steel and an incremental coder F18/F14 which can be incorporated [...]

Certified TUV DIN EN ISO 9002, This company has a modern machines inventory. It includes two band-saws, five numerically-controlled turning centres wit a bar diameter of from 0 to 75 [...]

This manufacturer, which permanently develops a variety of ranges of tools, has acquired sophisticated tools, a highly qualified personnel and quality control to manufacture ranges of quality tools to meet [...]

On January 1, 1996, SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES was formed as a new company around a core of knowledgeable staff and a well-known, respected product line for CD/CD-ROM metallization. SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES aggressively [...]

New carousel/robot combo for manufacturing cells While discussion runs on about the technical development of vision and tactile sensing in robotics, Prab Conveyors Inc, a division of Prab Robots Inc, [...]