Equipped for production thread grinding of parts from 1 mm to10 mm diameter by up to 100 mm long, Drake’s GS:TEM “MINI” Thread Grinder is designed for higher volume, precision threaded parts manufacturers in the cutting tool, automotive, aerospace, thread gage and medical equipment industries.

Sheffield Measurement offers the Sheffield Cordax Pioneer CMM. Pioneer is an affordable, small, moving bridge CMM that is ideal for manufacturers purchasing their first CMM or for large manufacturing operations needing multiple CMMs with maximum price-to-performance ratio.

The EA1800N robot is ideal for welding large work pieces, and for applications requiring special servo- or water-cooled torches, or sensors (such as cameras) mounted near the torch. Its patented internal cabling design streamlines the robot profile and improves access to welds.

A line of abrasive grinding wheels for working on aircraft- and marine-grade aluminum that provide controlled grinding action and reduced loading is available from Rex-Cut Products, Inc.

Scotchman® Industries offers the improved Fully Integrated 85-Ton Ironworker. This fully integrated ironworker has an 85-ton punch capacity, which can punch a 1-1/16 in hole in 1 in material. The FI 8510-20M is made in America.

Survival Of The Fittest: This advanced machining operation kills their competition by integrating tool holders and shrink-fit technology into a single system that ensures machine accuracy and lengthens tool and spindle life.

Backfield in Motion: This unique CNC black oxide finishing system keeps pace with a machining center, reduces the blackening time on couplings from 5 days to same day, and drops finishing costs from 20 cents to 4 cents per part.

Quiet Riot: Because inventory was out of control, this tool crib was the busiest area in the plant. No one knew where any tools were to manufacture scheduled assemblies. But now, after installing an integrated tool management system, the tool crib is the quietest area in the building.

Cutting Edge: To fully understand the slitting/shearing process is to understand fracture mechanics.