Custom-designed Industrial Work Centers come with dual lock system that creates 2 sets of independently lockable drawers or doors in single cabinet housing. Users can choose from 3 housing heights, 2 housing widths, and 15 drawer heights. Centers are available with 1-5 full-width drawers on top, along with nearly any combination of drawers and cabinet doors below. Housings may be ordered with pallet bases, wheels, or stainless steel leveling feet.

Allentown, PA, July 17, 2006 - Stanley Vidmar has introduced a new line of Industrial Work Centers. The new Work Centers come with a dual lock system that creates two sets of independently lockable drawers or doors in a single cabinet housing. The dual locks solve a common problem faced by companies where more than one person must share a workspace while working different shifts: how to keep each worker’s tools and supplies secure.

The Work Center line offers all the design versatility that Stanley[R] Vidmar[R] cabinets are known for. Customers can choose from three housing heights, two housing widths, and fifteen drawer heights. The array of drawer choices includes the option of having from one to five full-width drawers on top, along with nearly any combination of drawers and cabinet doors below. Drawer interiors can be organized with traditional Stanley[R] Vidmar[R] partitions and dividers. And housings can be ordered with a pallet bases, wheels, or stainless steel leveling feet, making them suitable for stationary and mobile applications.

Together, these options let customers assemble a virtually unlimited array of custom configurations to accommodate nearly any work need. And they make it possible for each of the two workers sharing the Work Center to have combination of drawers and doors best suited to them.

Vidmar[R] sales engineers will design a Work Center to meet the needs of any industry or occupation, including:

-Welders

-Metal fabricators

-Industrial electricians

-Truck and automotive technicians

-Robotic test cell technicians

-CNC Machine operators

-And many more

Today’s companies demand the same efficiency, productivity, and profitability from their shop floor as they do from the customer service and sales departments. By offering a quality, versatile storage system tailored to any job, the Industrial Work Center line helps them meet these demands.

Designed for continuous production of multiple and different parts from bar stock, including highprecision medical devices, the Model MC 726 MT from Stama America, (Wheaton, IL), the US subsidiary of STAMA Maschinenfabrik GmbH (Schlierbach, Germany) is a five-axis CNC milling/turning center. Its fast-changeover, 60-position tool magazine (HSK-A63) and trunnion swivel assembly enable this VMC to produce even short runs of complex surgical tools, implants, and other medical units efficiently.

In bar-feeding applications, stock is fed directly to the rotating/swiveling trunnion positioning device. Drilling, milling, and turning operations are performed on both vertical and horizontal spindles. Upon completion of the finished piece or piece run, the work is automatically offloaded by a discharge conveyor, and the next program engages.

The machine features vertical spindle speeds to 12,000 rpm, horizontal spindle speeds to 5000 rpm, bar segment capacity to 800 mm in length and 15 to 65-mm diam, X, Y, Z travel of 500 ? 380 ? 360 mm, A axis of 360°, B axis of 180°, rapid 60 m/min traverse, and a compact footprint. An external tool magazine is available that can accommodate as many as 180 positions.

High-torque milling and turning spindles rated at 49 and 56 hp (36.6 and 41.8 kW) respectively enable users to process all the substrates currently used in the medical device and orthopaedic implant markets, including titanium, cobalt chromium, Nitinol, and others. Circle 203

Activity at EMO 2003, held in Milan, Italy from October 21 to 28, supports the views of those who believe manufacturing is headed for a rebound in 2004. Approximately 155,000 visitors from 104 countries came to the Milan Fairgrounds to see products from 1648 exhibitors. In total, the show reportedly occupied 1,370,000 ft^sup 2^ (127,275 m^sup 2^) of floor space, and some 6500 machines of all types were on display. EMO makes it a point to admit students to the exhibition, and about 10,000 students came to the fairgrounds during the eight days of the show.

Sponsored by CECIMO (Committee for European Cooperation of the Machine Tool Industries), EMO has been held alternately in Hannover, Germany; Paris; and Milan. During a press conference, officials announced that the new sequence would see the show held in Hannover in 2005, 2007, 2011 and 2013, and in Milan in 2009 and 2015. Paris is no longer in the schedule. One reason for the change is the prominence of the Italian machine tool industry. Looking at the world machine tool industry, Germany and Japan are first and second in producing equipment, while Italy is in third position. China is now in fourth place, and the US in fifth.

Out in the exhibition halls, EMO seemed to be a busy show. As is usual at such a big event, some exhibits were crowded, while in others personnel were sometimes reduced to conversing among themselves and drinking coffee. On the whole, however, EMO 2003 looked to this observer like a success.

For the most part, exhibits at the show indicated steady improvement in the performance of manufacturing technology of all types. The following descriptions are typical of the innovations on display in Milan’s halls.

Builders brought a range of new metalcutting machines to EMO. At the Mori Seiki (Irving, TX) booth (or stand, if you use the Euro term), there were 26 machines on display, five of them new. Prominent among the new Mori machining centers was the NV4000 VMC (described in this issue’s Tech Front). The machine was shown without guards, and the unusual arch-shaped column drew crowds of observers throughout the show. Also on display was the new NH4000 HMC, which delivers 1.1-g feed acceleration on all axes and a 50 m/min rapid traverse. Employing box-in-box construction and the concept of driving through the center of gravity on the X axis, the NH4000 offers improved surface quality and a footprint of 90.6 × 147.8″ (2.3 × 3.75 m). The new NH6300 employs the same design approach as the NH4000, but offers a 630-mm pallet.

Mori has been adding smaller Japanese builders to its portfolio of equipment in recent years. In addition to Mori’s latest designs, vertical-grinding systems from Taiyo Koki, precision automatic lathes from Tsugami-Mori, and a small machining center from Roku Roku were shown. Mori Seiki’s Digital Technology Laboratory (West Sacramento, CA) was also represented, and put the company’s new Tool Management System (TMS) on display. This system constantly updates tool life using the CNC, and makes tool life information available at a machine’s control. Mori personnel say the company’s goal is to be able to go from machine tool concept to first production item in three months. Mori Seiki’s exhibit was the largest at the show, and it was consistently busy.

Across the aisle from Mori Seiki was the only slightly smaller space occupied by Deckel Maho Gildemeister. (Schaumburg, IL). The company had 30 machines at the show, of which six were shown for the first time. The new DMC 75 V Linear is a VMC that employs linear drives on all axes. Options can expand the DMC 75 V to a simultaneous five-axis machining center. Linear drives provide 2-g acceleration on all axes and maximum rapid traverse speeds of 90 m/min. Five-axis performance is achieved by a swivel axis in the spindle head in conjunction with a CNC rotary table. These two axes have direct drives. DMG uses the Heidenhain iTNC 530 controller on the new machining center, and a software tool called the application tuning cycle (ATC) automatically optimizes machining parameters to the surfaces, speed, and precision required, and integrates them into the workpiece program.

Other equipment exhibited by DMG includes the DMC 100 U universal machining center, which has traverses of 1000 mm on all axes. It uses the patented duoBlock concept, which combines a rigid machine bed with three-point support, and a solid rear wall with threefold guide for the X carriage. Rapid traverse in all axes is 60 m/min.

EMO attendees kept the DMG exhibit well crowded. It seemed that visitors to Mori Seiki and DMG were rolling back and forth, looking at equipment on both sides of the aisle. And the two companies provided plenty for them to see.

At Chiron’s (Charlotte, NC) exhibit, visitors gathered around the Chiron Vision machining center. The Vision’s axes achieve rapid traverse speeds to 120 m/min, acceleration to 3 g, and what Chiron calls vectorial axis acceleration of 5.2 g. With a chip-to-chip time of 1.2 s, Vision is equipped with parallel kinematics and linear motors for X and Y movements. Both axes move independently of each other, and control the movement of the main spindle with their interaction. Spindle speeds range to 40,000 rpm.

CJS industries, Inc. held an Open House September 25 to officially dedicate its new 28,000-square-foot precision metal fabricating facility in the North Topeka Industrial Park. Founded in 1993, by Steve Overbey, Jim Lee and Jeff Berke. CJS has steadily increased its customer base and continually added state-of-the art equipment to keep ahead of the competition.

Not only is the company now settled in its spacious new plant, but it has also just installed two more major pieces of equipment. A new Amada 2,000-watt CNC laser cutting machine is adding another dimension to the firm’s capacity to produce precision parts of various materials for quick turnaround. The laser system has a five foot by eight foot table, and with repositioning can handle 1/4 inch material up to 16 feet in length.

The other newly installed machine is a Salvagnini CNC panel bender. This unit automatically bends 14 gage steel up to 74 inches in length. CJS Industries also has three Amada CNC hydraulic press brakes ranging from 38 to 138 tons, and two Finn-Power, 33-ton, CNC turret punch presses. These units can punch sheets of metal with 60 inch by 100 inch dimensions, or 60 inch by 200 inches with repositioning.

CJS Industries works with mild steel, stainless, aluminum, copper and brass. In some cases it can shear. punch and bend certain plastic materials.

A sampling of parts produced by CJS Industries covers a wide range and includes metal truck parts, vending machine parts, panels and doors for metal cabinets, brackets, intricate parts for computers, etc.

Steve Overbey said the company’s strong point is customer service. “When you have state-of-the-art equipment and experienced employees, you’ve pretty well taken care of the ‘quality’ issues. We add the extra service. That means quick turnaround. Getting the parts or assemblies to our customers when they need them. Not just when it fits our schedule. We try to work with our customers as partners in producing a quality product”

Since more customers are looking for a single source, CJS added machining and welding capabilities about two years ago. The 2,500-square-foot machine shop is at 817 Northeast Monroe.

CJS industries, Inc. held an Open House September 25 to officially dedicate its new 28,000-square-foot precision metal fabricating facility in the North Topeka Industrial Park. Founded in 1993, by Steve Overbey, Jim Lee and Jeff Berke. CJS has steadily increased its customer base and continually added state-of-the art equipment to keep ahead of the competition.

Not only is the company now settled in its spacious new plant, but it has also just installed two more major pieces of equipment. A new Amada 2,000-watt CNC laser cutting machine is adding another dimension to the firm’s capacity to produce precision parts of various materials for quick turnaround. The laser system has a five foot by eight foot table, and with repositioning can handle 1/4 inch material up to 16 feet in length.

The other newly installed machine is a Salvagnini CNC panel bender. This unit automatically bends 14 gage steel up to 74 inches in length. CJS Industries also has three Amada CNC hydraulic press brakes ranging from 38 to 138 tons, and two Finn-Power, 33-ton, CNC turret punch presses. These units can punch sheets of metal with 60 inch by 100 inch dimensions, or 60 inch by 200 inches with repositioning.

CJS Industries works with mild steel, stainless, aluminum, copper and brass. In some cases it can shear. punch and bend certain plastic materials.

A sampling of parts produced by CJS Industries covers a wide range and includes metal truck parts, vending machine parts, panels and doors for metal cabinets, brackets, intricate parts for computers.

Steve Overbey said the company’s strong point is customer service. “When you have state-of-the-art equipment and experienced employees, you’ve pretty well taken care of the ‘quality’ issues. We add the extra service. That means quick turnaround. Getting the parts or assemblies to our customers when they need them. Not just when it fits our schedule. We try to work with our customers as partners in producing a quality product”

Since more customers are looking for a single source, CJS added machining and welding capabilities about two years ago. The 2,500-square-foot machine shop is at 817 Northeast Monroe.

Mid-America Precision Products (MAPP), Joplin, Missouri, continues to add equipment and has updated its ISO certification to 9001:2000.

The company, founded in 1960 (previously Eagle-Picher Precision Products), offers precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, finishing (plating, powder coating and silk-screening) and integration assembly. MAPP is also certified to MIL-Q-9858.

Equipment recently installed includes an Amada Gemini Flying Optic 4,000-watt laser cutting system, an Amada Vipros 358 King II and a Virtek Laser QC.

The company also made substantial capital improvements in one of its facilities to dedicate resources specifically for valueadded contract assembly and integration production.

“Our highest priority is our commitment to quality,” stated MAPP’s President and CEO Doug Wright. “We a so try to employ and retain the best employees we possibly can.”

MAPP has grown to 200 employees working in almost 200,000-sq.-ft. of space in four separate facilities in the area.

The facilities house an extensive range of equipment including: 2 laser cutting systems; 6 CNC turret punches; 7 shears; 21 punch presses; 21 press brakes (five CNC); 25 MIG welders; 2 arc welders; 15 spot welders; 5 welding booths; 19 TIG welders; 19 milling machines (8 CNC); 26 lathes (5 CNC); 2 wire EDMs; 14 pieces of grinding equipment; 6 paint booths; 4 ovens; I powder coating booth; 5 heat treat ovens; 3 plating lines (48″ x 96″ x 84″); 4 screw machines; a full range of inspection equipment; various hardware insertion equipment; drilling & tapping equipment; broaching & boring equipment; as well as honing and tumbling machines.

“One of our strengths is the diversity of our capabilties,” noted MAPP’s Randy Lepper, Executive VP. “If it’s made out of metal, chances are we can make it!” Lepper pointed out that the wide range of value-added services enable the company to be a “one-stop” facility for its customers. “Our engineers team with our customers and assist with design for efficient manufacturing and cost reduction.”

MAPP serves an impressive range of industries throughout the world including: aerospace; agriculture; government; medical; computer; telecommunications; banking, electronic and recreation.

The company regularly works with aluminum, stainless steel, steel, copper, brass, titanium, inconel and magnesium.

Designed to facilitate component inspection, measurement, and data collection, AddiCheck interfaces directly to DataBend and PowerBend CNC tube bending machines and also provides necessary coordinate data to set up non-CNC machines. System is comprised of portable workbench, optical probe attached to 5-axis digitally encoded measuring arm, laptop computer with software, and optional printer. Addata G Plus technology provides distortion-free measurement.

Global tube manipulation technology providers, AddisonMckee, have developed AddiCheck, a brand new, lower cost, non-contact tube measuring solution designed specifically to make the whole process of component inspection, measurement and data collection exceptionally user friendly.

Capability and functionality

Embracing AddisonMckee’s latest software technology for non-contact tube measurement - and benefiting from the considerable development expertise that was used to create the company’s industry-leading Addata “G” Plus measuring solution - AddiCheck models offer levels of capability and functionality more suited to mid-market tube manipulation organizations.

Industry-leading pedigree

Widely accepted as a revolutionary non-contact tube measuring and inspection system, AddisonMckee’s Addata “G” Plus technology has long been recognized as the “total tube data” solution for virtually every industry involved in the manufacture of tubular components.

Through the newly-launched AddiCheck tube measuring and inspection machine, AddisonMckee now offers a highly competitive, non-contact probe measuring solution that affords greater accuracy over contact tube probe inspection machines and is extremely simple to operate.

Complete solution

Consisting of a portable workbench, an optical probe attached to a newly designed 5-axis digitally encoded measuring arm, a laptop computer running simple-to-follow software, plus an optional printer, AddiCheck is designed to interface directly with AddisonMckee’s range of modern DataBend and PowerBend CNC tube bending machines, AddiCheck will also provide the necessary co-ordinates data to set up non CNC machines.

Simple operation

When using the AddiCheck machine, operators simply place the component to be measured on the system’s portable workbench, key in the relevant data and use the non-contact probe to achieve totally distortion-free measuring where two points on each straight section between bends are to be probed.

Sweep and probe principle

This process can be done from either end of a bend as the system automatically reverses the ends if required. The principle is to sweep the probe into the tube areas adjacent to each bend tangent or end point. This is something the operator can achieve single-handedly as the probe initializes itself for the next measurement automatically. The direction of flow is from one straight to the next, stopping only for measuring the ends or shallow bends. For added simplicity, the AddiCheck machine provides an audible tone as each step of the measuring process is completed.

Inspection criteria

The mathematical relationship between bender moves Y, B, C and the X, Y, Z co-ordinates is non-linear. This means there is no direct one-to-one relationship between a change in bending machine moves and the resulting X, Y, Z deviation. A best-fit routine is therefore utilized where the tube is measured against a master set of data.

Optional data print-out

After completion of the measuring sequence, if the optional printer is fitted, a print out documenting end lengths and angles can be produced along with X, Y, Z / Y, B, C data.

A longer report, detailing the deviations of the tangent points and the deviation in length, angle and rotation can also be printed. The part number, time and date are also recorded on both reports.

Important opportunity

Commented AddisonMckee Director of Global Marketing, Christian Rogiers, “The introduction of the AddiCheck Tube Measuring and Inspection Machine provides an important opportunity for those mid-sized organizations seeking to achieve precise levels of data for programming bending machines and for inspection purposes. Complementing our Addata “G” Plus model, AddiCheck delivers the levels measuring capability that smaller tube bending facilities may have previously had difficulty in justifying.”

About AddisonMckee

Globally renowned for the design, manufacture and supply of some of the world’s finest tube bending and end forming technologies - for increasingly complex automotive, aviation, truck and shipbuilding requirements - AddisonMckee also offers highly innovative tube measuring solutions, tube perforation, piercing and louvring technologies, hydraulic press machinery, muffler assembly solutions, plant automation and complete workcell integration.

In addition to these capabilities, a whole range of tooling and accessory options are also provided, as are comprehensive maintenance and service contracts, training and education programs and financial services. Where applicable, AddisonMckee is also able to offer customers the opportunity of machine rebuilds, refurbishment, upgrades and trade-ins.

The Sinumerik 840D NCU 573.5 is a CNC system that offers a range of specialized functions for milling, drilling, turning and grinding. Its capabilities also include nibbling, punching and laser machining technologies. When used with the integrated PLC 317-2DP, the company says the NCU provides approximately 160 percent higher numerical control performance and 300 percent PLC performance over previous versions, as well as more CNC user memory. When expanded to the maximum, the system has 31 axes/spindles and ten channels/ten mode groups. The CNC also offers features to increase productivity, especially in high speed and five-axis machining.

With measurement range of 350 x 350 x 150 mm, non-contact, Ultra Quick Vision Series features fixed bridge structure with independent X-axis and Y-axis drives. Crystallized glass scale offers resolution of 0.01 [micro]m and linear expansion coefficient of 0.08×10-6/K. Four-quadrant programmable ring light features independently controlled light intensity. QVPAK[R] software provides 3D data processing and support of touch-probe measurement with video/TP calibration.

(Aurora, IL) Mitutoyo America Corporation announces availability of new Ultra Quick Vision Series CNC non-contacting measuring systems which employ advanced construction techniques to achieve extreme accuracy (U1XY = [0.3+L/1000][micro]m, U2XY= [0.5+2L/1000][micro]m, U1Z = [3+2L/1000][micro]m, at 20[degrees] C).

The new Mitutoyo Ultra Quick Vision instruments feature a fixed bridge structure with completely independent X-axis and Y-axis drives; movement of one axis will not cause displacement of the other axis allowing for extremely high accuracies.

Also in pursuit of accuracy, the design of the Mitutoyo Ultra Quick Vision chassis focuses on minimizing vibration. FEM (Finite Element Modeling) analysis was used to determine placement of reinforcing ribs and to allocate mass so it can best contribute to rigidity while a hydrostatic air bearing system is employed to provide a sub-micron linearity of motion.

To further enhance accuracy, Ultra Quick Vision is equipped with a crystallized glass scale having a resolution and 0.01[micro]m and a linear expansion coefficient of 0.08×10-6/K. As a result, thermal expansion of the scale is virtually eliminated as a factor affecting accuracy.

The Ultra Quick Vision is equipped with the unique Mitutoyo four-quadrant, programmable ring light (PRL) allowing easy adjust of illumination to suit the application. Light intensity in each of four quadrants is independently controlled, while the angle of incidence is adjustable from 30[degrees]- 80[degrees] for the degree of shadow most effective for measuring.

Ultra Quick Vision machines run Mitutoyo QVPAK[R] software featuring a sophisticated GUI, extended 3-D data processing functions and complete support of touch-probe measurement with video/TP calibration.

Optional software modules extend QVPAK functionality. A partial list of examples includes: QVPartManager[R] which allows for measurement of multiple parts - even for multiple, different parts - staged at one time, QVEio[R] which provides external machine control via an RS-232C interfaced PC, and

MeasureReport/E[R], a Microsoft[R] Excel[R]-based routine for automatic report generation and printout.

SPECIFICATIONS

Measurement range

(XxYxZ)

350 x 350 x 150mm (14″ x 14″ x 6″)

Resolution

0.01[micro]m

Length standard

Reflective linear encoder (crystallized glass)

Sensor unit

High-resolution black & white CCD camera

Measuring accuracy (at 20[degrees] C)

U1XY= (0.3+L/1000) [micro]m

U2XY = (0.5+2L/1000) [micro]m

U1Z = (3+2L/1000)[micro]m

Illumination system

Surface: Coaxial light and programmable ring light Contour: Stage light

Maximum drive speed

100mm/s

Table glass size

438 x 509mm (17.24″ x 20.03″)

Tube lens

1x/2x/6x (programmable power turret)

Maximum workpiece load

Height: 150mm (5.91″)/Weight 40kg (88 lbs.)

Objectives

2.5x (1x, 5x: optional)

Magnification on 17″ monitor

Using 1x objective: 32x (32x/64x/192x)

Using 2.5x objective: 80x (80x/160x/480x)

Using 5x objectives 160x (160x/320x/960x)

Gravity Roll Media Filter, Model GRMC-300 offers coolant flow rate capacity of 30 gpm. Utilizing deep filter cake to provide filtration of grinding swarf, system has positive seal to eliminate fines migration around edges of media. System features 17 in. coolant inlet height and takes 38 in. wide media. It includes integral tank, standard control module, and removable top cover for maintenance.

Mequon, WI., September 1, 2004 - Jorgensen Conveyors is introducing it’s new gravity roll media filtration equipment offering for CNC grinding and metal cutting applications. “For many years Jorgensen has been a leader in supplying chip conveyors and coolant filtration solutions for CNC metal cutting machine tools”, says John D’Amico, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Jorgensen. “Jcrgensen now intends on providing quality filtration solutions to CNC grinding machine builders, importers and end users”, says D’Amico.

Jorgensen will be unveiling its new gravity roll media filter design at IMTS this month, with a display of their new model GRMC-300 system. This is the entry level unit with a coolant flow rate capacity of 30 gallons per minute.

The system will use a deep filter cake to provide excellent filtration of grinding swarf. “We had two specific goals in designing this unit”, says D’Amico. “We wanted to provide a positive seal of the filter media to eliminate fines migration around the edges of the media, and we wanted to be competitively priced.” Many other competitors offer no positive seal of the filter paper according to D’Amico. “We have accomplished this with our seal wheel design approach.” At the same time, D’Amico says that this unit will be priced to compete with systems that are less robust in their design.

The GRMC-300 model features a 17 inch coolant inlet height to fit under most CNC grinding machine coolant exit heights. It offers a compact footprint, an integral tank, standard control module and a removable top cover for ease of maintenance. The unit takes an industry standard 38 inch wide filter media. Jorgensen’s Gravity Roll Media Filter will be on display at IMTS in their booth #D4618 in the Lakeside building at McCormick Place.