Machine Components / Cleaning / Environmental

Diagnosing and Repairing
Engineering Systems
Specializing in diagnosing and repairing engineering systems, PSI repairs come with a free evaluation, performance test, and one-year warranty. Its capabilities include state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment that provides powerful failure analysis. They also offer surplus parts and emergency services for machine shops that need to get their critical systems back up and running again as quickly as possible. They are experienced in repairing components like ballscrews, servomotors, CNC controls, and printed circuit boards.

IMTS Booth E-5562
PSI Repair Services Inc.
Livonia, MI
www.psi-repair.com

Metrology-Grade Casting Formula
Reprorubber metrology-grade casting formula is a n accurate method for the non-destructive inspection of complex and hard to measure parts. Reprorubber is produced in three grades, offering a range of viscosities, durometers, and applications. The Thin Pour (green) version provides good flow and internal feature detail. Medium Body Orange and Quick Setting Putty (blue) can be used externally and internally, depending on the application. All three versions are provided in easy-to-use kits and set up in approximately eight to 10 minutes with virtually zero shrinkage. No release agent is required to separate the casting from the original part. In addition to the original manual mix kits, the Repro-Mix II Quick Dispense Cartridge System Kits allow users to dispense, easily, both Thin Pour and Medium Body Orange formulas using a handle held gun with prefilled cartridges. Applications for Reprorubber include threads, radiuses, grooves, splines, and gears.

IMTS Booth E-5372
Flexbar Machine Corp.
Islandia, NY
www.flexbar.com

Oil Mist Separators
The Green Line oil mist separators use different rotor and disc siz es depending on the airflow needed. Used for all of the separators is a single rotor and disc size, regardless of the application performed, works with emulsions or straight oils. It separates 100% of the fluid particulate down to µm, 91% at 0.µm and 82% at 0.7µm. With a HEPA filter added for the final stage cleaning, the Green Line series ultimately delivers 99.997% clean air. The Nova is the first separator introduced in the Green Line series. Designed to work on small machine tools with cabins up to 106CFT, it handles all types of process applications and works with 99% of all cutting fluids.

IMTS Booth E-5692
3Nine USA Inc.
Catoosa, OK
www.3nine.com

Centrifugal Mist Collectors
The Darwin line of centrifugal mist collectors is available with throughputs from 353cfm to 1,767cfm, making it a suitable mist collection system for all kinds of machine tools, from small lathes and grinding machines to the largest machining centers. The Darwin line’s operating principle involves the use of centrifugal force to push oil mists through an annular filter medium. Collected oil is sent back to the machine tool through a drainage pipe.

Three centrifugal designs are available to meet different application needs:

• Turbine filters air containing soluble mists and heavy particulate
• Single centrifuge works best on soluble mists produced by general machining operations.
• Double centrifuge filters neat oil mists and vapors produced by general machining operations

Darwin units support more than 150 different configurations with pre- and post-filter stages that can adapt these filters to a variety of mists and particulate types.

IMTS Booth E-5718
Losma Inc.
Sparta, NJ
www.losma.com

Explosion-Proof Vacuum for Combustible Dust
Design of the Nilfisk CFM 118/50EX P is to collect dry dust and debris that often accumulate on floors and overhead areas in manufacturing facilities. This single-phase, electric vacuum cleaner is CSA-certified, explosion-proof / dust ignition-proof for use in Class I, Group D, and Class II, Groups E, F, and G environments. It is completely grounded, composed of non-sparking 304 stainless steel, and equipped with conductive hose and accessories to eliminate percussion arcing and static charge. The Nilfisk CFM 118/50 EXP also features: a 13.2-gallon collection container; an antistatic filter with large surface area; and a downstream HEPA filter to capture 99.97% of debris, down to and including 0.3µ. Optional upstream HEPA/ULPA filtration is also available.

IMTS Booth E-5826
Nilfisk Industrial Vacuum
Morgantown, PA
https://nilfiskcfm.com/

Cutting Machine Software
Automation Suite 2013 with Solid-CIM provides an automatic nesting and programming solution for any plasma, laser, oxyfuel, waterjet, router, knife, and combination cutting machines. It is integrated CAD/CAM that works with 2D and 3D drawings, solid assemblies, and is integrated with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.

IMTS Booth E-5689
CIM-TECH.com Inc.
Orlando, FL
www.cim-tech.com

Custom Machine Protection
A complete line of machine protection and chip/coolant ma nagement products will be on display, including, telescopic steel cover repair, chip disc filtration (CDF) systems, bellows, roll-up covers, and X-Y shields. Other products include roll-up and flexible apron covers, wiper systems, and telescopic springs. All are designed to protect against corrosion, debris, and other workplace contaminants.

IMTS Booth E-5714
Hennig Inc.
Machesney Park, IL
www.hennigworldwide.com

Spindles, Collet System, and Chucks
Micro Line spindles are available in spindle sizes ranging from 16mm to 33mm on diameter, speeds to 120,000rpm, and power to 390W. Right-hand spindles are also available for flexibility. A micro-collet system delivers accuracies of 1µ TIR at the collet nose and handles up to 1/8" tool diameter. Micro Line high-speed spindles, including back working and right angle models, can be used in precision milling and small drilling applications in medical and other micro-manufacturing applications. The company will also display Witte vacuum workholding chucks, pumps, and accessories, including the circular grid vacuum chucks that provide accurate and secure workholding for metal, graphite, ceramics, plastic, exotic alloys in standard and custom designs.

IMTS Booth E-5167
IBAG North America, Division of Burmco Inc.
North Haven, CT
www.ibagnorthamerica.com

Bearings Made From Nano Particles
The iglide X6 bearing material is made using nano particles that are reportedly six times more wear-resistant than the company’s iglide T500 polymer bearings at long-term temperatures of 482°F. Maintenance-free plastic plain bearings made from iglide T500 can be used in temperature-, pressure- and chemical-critical applications. Polymer plain bearings made from iglide T500 have been around since the mid-1980s. They run dry at a long-term application temperature of -148°F to +482°F. In addition, this material absorbs very little moisture and is resistant to nearly all chemicals. This high-temperature material is available from stock in more than 250 dimensions.

IMTS Booth E-5610
Igus Inc.
East Providence, RI
www.igus.com

Eliminate Backlash
NB Ball Splines have recirculating steel balls on the side of the outer race that are designed for high speed rotation, eliminating backlash. They are ideal for applications that may require both linear motion and superior torque transmission – covering a range of industries. Splines are available in 16 standard and customizable shaft sizes with diameters from 4mm to 100mm. There are seven different nut (the outer cylinder that retains the ball elements) styles. The large surface area of ball contact with grooved shaft results in high load capacity, and are perfect for high-speed motion and high-speed rotation.

IMTS Booth E-5558
NB Corporation of America
Hanover Park, IL
www.nbcorporation.com

Industrial
Parts Washers
The RotaForce Rotary Drum Series cleaning systems join the company’s industrial part washers that use spray, ultrasonic, rotary drum, and agitation cleaning technology, and can be constructed for belt conveyor, monorail, dip-tank, and individual workcell applications. Design of the RotaForce Series is to handle light-to-heavy industrial parts processing. Additionally, the machine’s modular design allows customers to use almost any combination of detergent washing, rinsing, rust inhibiting, chip removal, and drying methods.

IMTS Booth E-5379
Stoelting Cleaning Equipment
Kiel, WI
https://www.vollrathmanufacturing.com/brands/stoelting-cleaning-equipment

Milling Head Service
Fischer Precise USA has partnered with milling head builder, Tramec, to service the full range of 2-axis Tramec heads in North America. Fischer spindles are used with Tramec milling heads in large gantry-style machines in aerospace, mold and die, and other applications. Basic series of milling heads are gear-driven, while the Evolution series are driven by torque motors. Both feature a single-piece, cast iron design, resulting in controlled positional accuracies, good rigidity and damping characteristics, and compact size.

IMTS Booth E-5616
Fischer Precise USA
Racine, WI
www.fischerprecise.com

High-Pressure Inductive Sensor
This high-pressure inductive analog sensor is rated up to 500 bar. It is suitable for valve control and hydraulic cylinder cushioning applications as well as position monitoring in mobile hydraulic systems, parked positions of cranes, final position of installation supports. Corrosion-resistant housing materials, ceramic sensing faces, and special sealing techniques allow dependable service up to 500 bar or pressure.

The sensor features: two output models with the same design; switching for final position detection; analog for control of valves or immediate stop; oil pressure up to 500 bar; IP68 in a M12 stainless steel housing; and 0.5mm to 2mm sensing range.

IMTS Booth E-5741
Balluff Inc.
Florence, KY
www.balluff.com

Environmentally-Friendly Material Handling
This company will be exhibiting many of its material handling products. The Eco-Mag is a magnetic filter that uses high-power neodymium rare earth magnets to remove ferrous and para-magnetic contamination from fluids and is particularly effective with machine tool oils, coolants, and hydraulic fluid machinery systems. The environmentally friendly Eco-Mag does not use filter consumables. The Beltless Magnetic Conveyor (BLM) is available in a variety of models that provide positive control of ferrous metal materials, such as stampings, turnings, chips, fasteners, and scrap. Magnetic Extreme Coolant Cleaner (XCC) features a durable stainless steel cleaning surface that will not wear out. Magnetic technology is green. Finally, a line of portable oil skimmers can capture tramp oil on the surface of process fluids. A self-regulating tilting skimmer glides over the surface to collect oil while a pump ensures that unwanted fluids do not return to the tank.

IMTS Booth E-5804
Magnetic Products Inc.
Highland, MI
www.mpimagnet.com

Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
Design of these automatic fire detection and suppression systems are to extinguish machine fires sparked by oil-based metalworking fluids, coolants, and lubricants. They are compatible with most extinguishing agents, including those that are non-toxic, non-conductive, and non-corrosive. The clean agents leave no residue on machines or workpieces and will not contaminate lubricating oils or fluids. These systems are self-contained and do not require any electrical power to operate. The heart of the system is a proprietary detection tubing (a linear pneumatic heat sensor) that reacts to a fire or fast-rising heat event by bursting at the point nearest the greatest heat, triggering a discharge of the fire extinguishing agent. The detection tubing is flexible enough to route through hard-to-reach areas yet rugged enough to withstand the heat, dirt, and vibration typically found in harsh machining environments.

IMTS Booth E-5387
Firetrace Int’l LLC
Scottsdale, AZ
www.firetrace.com