Products

High Productivity Medical Manufacturing
A new line of CNC horizontal machining centers comes in two platforms. The N2 platform is a high-productivity solution contained in a small package that consumes less than 26ft2 of floor space (includes coolant tank and standard chip management). The 5-axis N2-5XA configuration pushes this productivity even further with five-sided part accessibility and opportunities to consolidate operations.

The 4-axis N2 offers a 400mm high, 400mm-diameter cylindrical work envelope with X-, Y-, and Z-axis travels of 300mm x 300mm x 230mm, and a 300mm diameter direct-drive rotary table. The 5-axis N2-5XA shares the same linear axes and includes twin, trunnion-style direct-drive A and B rotary axes for the production of complex, contoured parts. The N2-5XA can hold 300mm cylindrical workpieces that are up to 270mm high (11.8" x 10.6"), with a maximum payload of 66 lb (30kg). The N2 and N2-5XA are equipped with a 20,000rpm HSK-40 spindle that accelerates to full rpm in just 0.8 seconds. Four spindle nozzles provide coolant directly to the cutting zone for efficient cooling and improved part quality.

Makino
Mason, Ohio
www.makino.com

Three-Flute Carbide End Mills
Design of the Q Ball line of 3-flute carbide end mills is for use in metalcutting applications. The Q Ball’s core and edge design features improve shearing ability while maintaining cutting-edge strength, resulting in a smoother entry and free-cutting action, as well as faster chip removal and improved finish.

A 3-flute center cutting, eccentric relief design allows for higher feedrates for most materials. Q Ball carbide end mills are available with a 1/4" shank diameter, with end mill diameters ranging from 1/32" to 1/4". Specialty coatings are available.

Richards Micro-Tool
Plymouth, Mass.
www.richardsmicrotool.com

Environmentally-Friendly, Energy Efficient Industrial Parts Washer
CentriSpray offers the combination of operational performance while minimizing environmental impact and life cycle costs, showing Fives Cinetic’s long-term commitment to designing and building products that minimize environmental impact. The washer provides lower life cycle costs by using less energy to wash the parts and heat the wash solution. Further emphasizing this is the minimized air-drying volume and exhaust.

Compared to traditional washers, this latest version delivers major environmental benefits:

• Air drying volume is reduced 84%, resulting in 65% less exhaust volume, leading to lower water consumption, heat loss, and tempered plant air loss.
• Requires 30% less capital cost on average.
• Minimal energy consumption: Overall 25% less energy required per part washed.
• Can be retooled to wash different parts, extending the useful life of the machine.
• Takes up as little as 41% line space, making optimum use of space.

Fives Cinetic
Farmington Hills, Mich.
www.fivesgroup.com

Multi-Colored Fluorescent Dyes
A full line of Spectroline fluorescent leak detection dyes specially formulated for oil-based industrial fluid systems is now available in a choice of seven distinct colors to help differentiate between leaking fluid systems, especially those leaks where portions of the hoses are hidden from view.

OIL-GLO 22, OIL-GLO 30, OIL-GLO 33, OIL-GLO 40, OIL-GLO 44, OIL-GLO 45, and OIL-GLO 50 dyes glow yellow, white, green, bright blue, yellow/green, blue, and red, respectively.

OIL-GLO dyes work with any host fluid, will not damage the fluid’s properties or the system’s components, and can remain safely in the system for periodic re-checks until an oil change is necessary as part of a preventive maintenance program. Manufactured to the highest quality, filtering of all OIL-GLO dyes is down to 2µ.

Follow http://bit.ly/WnSdfX to download an OIL-GLO line brochure.

Spectronics Corp.
Westbury, N.Y.
www.spectroline.com

Solid Carbide End Mills
Made for machining ISO M materials for applications in medical engineering, the Prototyp Protomax Inox solid carbide end mill typically boosts stainless steel machining performance by as much as 50% compared to other solid carbide end mills. The Protomax features 4-flute cutting with two internal helical coolant channels for high coolant delivery and efficient chip removal, ensuring process stability and increased tool life.

The end mills feature TAA coating with a TiAIN base. They also have an optimized micro-geometry to increase wear resistance and protect against edge build up. The Protomax achieves low vibration operation with its unequal helix angles (35° and 38°), boosting tool life and improving surface quality. The mills’ diameters range from 6mm to 20mm, with or without corner radii.

To see a product demonstration, visit http://bit.ly/VNY7Rx.

Walter USA LLC
Waukesha, Wis.
www.walter-tools.com/us

Aim, View, Use
A newly upgraded Auto-Focus Mighty Scope expands the magnification tool’s focusing options for diverse inspection needs. This handheld instrument has a continuous focusing mode, allowing operators to keep a product or specimen in sharp view automatically, even as working distance and magnification change. A single-focus mode is available for situations when the Mighty Scope remains stationary. Users simply focus once and proceed with multiple examinations and image captures of an item or series of same-size objects.

A detailed brochure is available at http://bit.ly/13nLsLm.

Aven Inc.
Ann Arbor, Mich.
www.aventools.com

Surface Finish Measurement Integrated Within CMM Routines
Renishaw’s SFP1 probe option for the REVO 5-axis measurement system is the first to allow surface finish inspection to integrate fully within coordinate measurement routines. With a measurement capability of 6.3Ra to 0.05Ra, the SFP1 surface finish probe makes the CMM a single platform metrology system, eliminating the need for handheld surface measurement devices or transporting parts to a dedicated surface measuring machine, reducing labor costs and inspection lead times. The system allows automated switching between dimensional measurement and surface finish measurement, with the analysis contained in a single report.

The SFP1 probe is a fully-integrated option for the REVO 5-axis measurement system, supplied with two dedicated styli, straight and cranked, with selection via the measurement program control using the system’s modular rack system (MRS). The probe incorporates a C-axis that, combined with the infinite positioning of the REVO head and choice of stylus holders, allows the probe tip to be automatically oriented to any angle to suit the part, ensuring acquisition of the highest quality surface data.

Visit http://bit.ly/R3D0xN for a brochure.

Renishaw Inc.
Hoffman Estates, Ill.
www.renishaw.com

Complete Coolant Management
Available from Eriez Hydroflow are coolant management solutions for individual or multiple metalworking machines, including complete design of the coolant transfer, temperature control, tramp oil removal, and proper make-up. Coolant management solutions and custom transfer equipment are available for all types of central systems and individual machine sumps.

Coolant management solutions enable Eriez engineers to design and offer the proper industrial filtration system and fluid recycling equipment for customers.

Detailed information about coolant management is available at http://bit.ly/VsCtGU.

Eriez Hydroflow
Erie, Pa.
www.eriez.com

Affordable Marking
Rofin’s CombiLine Basic offers a technical solution for efficient, high-quality laser marking with its stand-alone workstation and large working chamber, a fully integrated laser marker, and smart operation technology. A wide motorized door provides easy access to the spacious working chamber, which has ample room even for bulky workpieces. A motorized Z-axis precisely positions the marking head to accommodate different work-piece heights.

Visit http://bit.ly/UzTpri to view a range of medical applications from Rofin-Baasel.

Rofin-Sinar Inc.
Plymouth, Mich.
www.rofin-inc.com