Metal Forming & Fabricating / Lasers

Full Line of Waterjets
A variety of new models from Flow International’s full line of Mach Series products will be operating live during IMTS 2012. The Mach series sets new performance standards across a full continuum of waterjet machine tools: the Mach 4 is comprised of industry leading technology that is years ahead, the Mach 3 is the world’s most popular waterjet system, and the Mach 2 combines precision cutting with exceptional value. The breadth of machine tools and pumps offered by Flow provides the manufacturing industry with technology leadership and superior performance at every price point.

The newest addition to the Mach 4 line of waterjets offers a variety of features that are unique to the waterjet industry. Equipped with an expandable modular design up to 14m (48ft) in length, the Mach 4 allows customers to increase the size of the cutting area as their business grows.

IMTS Booth N-6217
Flow Int’l Corp.
Kent, WA
www.flowwaterjet.com

Rack and Pinion Product line
DIN 7 and DIN 8 quality levels have been added to the company’s rack and pinion products. The StrongLine DIN 5 hardened and ground gear racks use a carburized case-hardening process to increase the strength of the rack, including the tooth flanks and root, maximizing its power density, stiffness, and performance. The TR ISO 9409-1 flanged pinions have compact designs, reducing the necessary amount of drive torque and allowing use of a smaller reducer. These pinions make it possible to achieve dynamic axis drives with precision and repeatability. The HighForce rack and pinion drive systems, which have an integral output housing and outboard bearing, provides a rigid support to the output pinion, increasing the linear stiffness of the system by 300% as well as increasing the power density of the system.

IMTS Booth N-6420
Atlanta Drive Systems Inc.
Farmingdale, NJ
www.atlantadrives.com

Robotic Machine Tender
The Model LT10D robotic machine tender provides an automated method for loading and unloading parts into and out of a lathe, mill, grinder, or any machine tool. A drawer-based system is utilized for parts storage. The robot automatically opens the top drawer, grips the first raw part, and loads the machine tool. After the raw part is processed by the machine tool, the robot unloads the part, placing it back into the drawer or onto an optional take-away conveyor.

IMTS Booth N-6268
Automated Cells & Equipment Inc.
Painted Post, NY
www.autocells.com

High-Speed Milling
The C5 high-speed milling machine is designed for precision milling of small parts with a single clamping operation. With its ability to machine titanium and steel, the C5 is suited for 5-axis applications within the medical industry. Material blanks up to 60mm in diameter can be milled with simultaneous 5-axis capability, allowing for the machining of highly complex geometries. Exceptional surface quality is achieved through the machine’s rigid, low-vibration design. The rotary swivel axis is driven by dynamic torque motors. Its 1.8kW high-speed precision spindle operates up to 48,000rpm.

IMTS Booth N-6049
Datron Dynamics Inc.
Milford, NH
www.datron.com

Vacuum Disc Sanders
Air-powered vacuum disc sanders allow for efficient coatings removal by capturing the actual contaminants to the vacuum source. They include 2", 3", 5", and 7" diameter vacuum sanders for smooth, controlled operation. The vacuum shroud of each tool diverts dust and debris to the vacuum source. The right-angle design of each tool features a rubber over-mold on the housing for smooth operation and less vibration to the operator. Each tool powers abrasive discs for efficient material removal on non-ferrous surfaces such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, painted aluminum, and other materials. As the tool is sanding, the flexible vacuum shroud captures dust, debris, and contaminants, including hexavalent chromium, to the vacuum source.

IMTS Booth N-6630
Dynabrade Inc.
Clarence, NY
www.dynabrade.com

UV Laser Markers
The Samurai DPSS, 355nm, UV laser markers and low cost UV lasers feature high peak powers and repetition rates, making them suitable for marking and engraving materials such as HDPE, ceramic, plastics, and metals. By using the 355nm wavelength, the Samurai provides a small spot size and large depth of focus. UV lasers take advantage of a cold marking process that does not require high average power levels and allows damage-free marking on many materials.

Applications using the Samurai UV cold laser marker include product coding, micro-machining, marking, sapphire scribing, ITO removal, semiconductor, and medical packaging. Unlike IR lasers, UV can utilize photo-ablation or photochemical responses rather than thermal-ablation, which can damage many materials.

IMTS Booth N-6066
DPSS Lasers Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
www.dpss-lasers.com

Thermal Drilling
The main benefit of the drill press is the material that would normally be cut using the conventional drilling process is used to push through a bushing that triples the material thickness. This bushing can then be tapped and used instead of welded nuts, nipples, or inserts. The process can also be used in CNC or milling machines. Parts can also be designed with lighter and/or thinner materials. This 40-year old process features clean, no-chips operation, as well as the feeling of pushing into butter as the steel is heated with the friction and transformed into a plastic state to form a built-in insert.

IMTS Booth N-6456
Formdrill USA Inc.
Chicago, IL
www.formdrill-usa.com

Laser Marking Workstations
Available in two sizes and three models, each featuring a worktable, rotary table, and expandability to five axes – the M-Series enables the processing of multiple part sizes. The M-Series workstations are height-adjustable and have a control panel that can mount on either the right or the left side of the workstation. Combining the IMP (Intelligent Mark Positioning) with the M-Series workstations enables precise and repeatable markings. IMP detects workpieces and their position, automatically, and aligns the marking accordingly.

IMTS Booth N-6534
Foba Laser Marking & Engraving
Boxborough, MA
www.fobalaser.com

Dot Peen Marking
The ADP 25120 dot peen marking head is designed to fit tight applications. The 25mm x 120mm marking area meets many marking applications. The marking cartridge can extend into tight spaces, making this model suitable for integrated applications. This head can be used with any cartridge to create fine engravings, deep marks, or accurate 2D codes.

IMTS Booth N-6137
MarkFirst Inc.
Asheville, OH
www.mark-first.com/

Cylindrical Drive Technology
The MV wire machines feature non-contact cylindrical drive technology, an improved power supply, auto-threading, deeper submerged-wire threading capabilities, and other functions. The cylindrical drive technology uses a linear shaft motor rather than a flat-plate design, limiting the effective magnetic flux to only half of its potential. Its round magnetic shaft creates a non-contact design using the full 360° of magnetic flux, delivering no wear, no cogging, and no backlash.

Also on display will be four general purpose milling vertical machining centers as well as the MWX3 waterjet machine. Additionally shown will be the Consumable Products Group line of OEM quality consumables, including filters, brass wire, zinc-coated wire, diffusion-annealed wire, and more.

IMTS Booth N-6825
Mitsubishi EDM/
MC Machinery Systems Inc.
Wood Dale, IL
www.mitsubishi-world.com

Live Robotic, Welding Demonstrations
The company invites show attendees to its booth to view live robotic welding demonstrations and learn more about high-speed GMAW robotic welding. Some of its latest products also will be on display throughout the show. They will include: New Power Wave R500, a robotic multi-process 500A welding power source; the VERNON Tool Razor robotic system that consolidates the typical tube and pipe multi-step fabrication process; the New Guardian Fire Safety Solutions; the Magnum PRO robotic torches; and CheckPoint production monitoring software. A Magnum PRO robotic torch will be given away each day of the event.

IMTS Booth N-6618
The Lincoln Electric Company, Automation Div.
Cleveland, OH
www.lincolnelectric.com

Metal Plating
The company’s work is used in a range of applications. Capabilities include precious, semi-precious, and alloy metal plating; metalizing plastics; custom masking; and a full complement of advanced testing methods. A key component of the company’s processes includes environmental responsibility.

IMTS Booth N-6270
Incertec
Fridley, MN
www.incertec.com

Fully Automatic
Hitch Feed Saw
The CPO 315 Hitch Feed Automatic Cold Saw is a fully automatic circular cold saw that provides uninterrupted cutting on tubing or solids and supplies the highest quality of cuts. The CPO 315 HFA has a length tolerance of ±0.004" on up to 3-1/2" diameter tube or pipe and up to 2" solid material. This machine uses a 12-1/2" blade and has the ability to cut pieces as short as 1/8" and as long as 90". This Hitch Feed saw uses a 30" index that can be run a maximum of three times. Optional form jaws can be used to feed multiple pieces of smaller diameter material for hourly piece counts in the hundreds, drastically reducing labor costs.

IMTS Booth N-6417
Scotchman Industries Inc.
Philip, SD
www.scotchman.com

Fiber Laser Marking Systems
The Minilase and Zetalase fiber laser marking systems are available in 10W or 20W configurations. The vanadate laser marking system marks all metals and most plastics, making it suitable for high-throughput, factory-automated applications.

IMTS Booth N-6159
Tykma Technologies
Chillicothe, OH
www.permanentmarking.com

Abrasive Waterjet and software suite
A wide range of waterjet options range in size from 6.7ft x 20ft (2m x 6m) production-oriented Omax 80X-1 DualBridge JetMachining Center, to a job 5ft x 10ft (1.5m x 3.0m) shop-sized Maxiem 1530, to a compact 2.5ft x 2.5ft (0.7m x 0.7 m) Maxiem 0707 JetCutting Center. Accessories include articulated cutting heads for automatic taper compensation and beveled cutting, computer-controlled motorized Z-axis for vertical contours, rotary axes for cutting cylindrical components, and a range of pump and nozzle sizes. All machine models at IMTS will feature the latest version of the company’s Intelli-Max Software Suite, which runs on the Windows 7 Ultimate operating system.

IMTS Booth N-6228
Omax Corp.
Kent, WA
www.omax.com

Joining and Welding
The tri-mode rotary friction welders and the FS3W friction stir swept spot welder are designed for strong fabrication. The tri-mode welder platform is capable of tighter tolerances and flexibility when producing finished parts, while the FS3W end effector produces integral fastener testing results that have 250% stronger joints than spot welds or rivets, achieving high-strength joints in excess of 544kg.

IMTS Booth N-6014
Manufacturing Technology Inc.
South Bend, IN
www.mtiwelding.com

Retaining Rings
The Hoopster retaining rings fit into shallower grooves than regular snap rings or retaining rings. The Hoopster’s low profile, precision circularity and small radial size allow it to be an unobtrusive component in an assembly. Hoopster retaining rings are suitable for light to medium loads and are good for thin-wall tubes. The low-radial profile will not twist or deform under load as with conventional retaining rings in high thrust applications. Hoopster retaining rings are installed without special tools. Standard sizes are stocked from 3/8" to 3" and available in carbon and 302 stainless steel.

IMTS Booth N-6300
Smalley Steel Ring Co.
Lake Zurich, IL
www.smalley.com

Polishing and Deburring System
The Ultramax MF is a multi-function polishing and deburring system capable of operating brush-type, brushless, and ultrasonic handpieces in one package. It polishes slots, ribs, and intricate details, and deburs in sensitive areas without collateral damage. Short stroke and fast reciprocation provide total control over demanding finishing tasks. Special control functions make any finish possible. Everything from milled surfaces to rough EDM surfaces can be polished to a mirror finish.

IMTS Booth N-6444
Gesswein & Co. Inc.
Bridgeport, CT
www.gesswein.com