October 2010 Product Spotlight
KEYENCE pioneered the first “push button” fiber
optic sensor in the industry in 1995. For over a
decade, the fiber optic industry has pursued such
Keyence features as push button teach, run mode
teach, and dual digital display. Now, Keyence has
raised the bar again by developing the FS-N Series,
first fiber optic sensor with a “one click” preset
button.
The FS-N amplifier, with the push of one button,
will automatically calibrate the sensitivity and
display for any application. The FS-N also features
the new DATUM concept found in other Keyence sensor
models. This feature enables the amplifier to detect
a reduction in light intensity due to environmental
changes, such as oil or debris, and establish new
calibration and display settings without user
interface. These improvements in technology,
combined with the powerful LED beam and
ambient-light resistance, result in an incredibly
stable, simple to operate, and simple to understand
fiber optic amplifier. Difficult calibration,
lengthy setup times, troublesome maintenance or
downtime due to re-calibration is a thing of the
past with the Keyence FS-N series fiber optic
sensors.
The Keyence FS-N is designed for use with all
Keyence fiber optics and with over 300 variations,
any application is possible. Keyence fiber optics
have benefited customers around the world in
industries ranging from Automotive, Pharmaceutical
and Food & Packaging to Semiconductor, Medical
Devices and Lab Automation.
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The new SINO-R from SCHUNK is a maintenance free
toolholder especially well suited for rough milling.
The universal toolholder is based on an expansion
technology system with a solid body as a pressure
medium quickly clamping the cutting tool by using a
simple actuation wrench. This simple operation saves
unproductive machine down-time.
The excellent interaction of high radial rigidity
and great dampening characteristics are special
features that increase the smooth running of the
tool. The result is a high tool life and increased
material removal rates.
An additional plus for the user: the toolholder
is flexible thanks to the use of intermediate
sleeves. Nearly all common tool shank diameters can
be clamped. SINO-R holds your tool securely, with a
maximum torque transmission (850 Nm (627 Ft-lb), at
a clamping diameter of 32mm (1.25”). It is
precision-balanced standard to G 6.3 at 15000 rpm.
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Schunk
Sandvik Coromant launched more than 300 inserts
in a new series of optimized ISO S turning
geometries with easy-to-choose guidelines for every
machining requirement.
Used for turning Heat Resistant Super Alloys and
titanium alloys, the ISO S turning geometries can
provide roughing to finishing for continuous to
interrupted cuts. These new geometries ensure easy
optimization, improved productivity, increased
process security, and high surface quality.
The six different geometries are designed to
handle depths of cuts from 0.008” to 0.393” with
excellent chip control and low tool pressure. Four
of the geometries are designed for moderate to small
depths of cut in light roughing to finishing
applications. The other two geometries are stronger
and optimize performance in larger depths of cut in
roughing or light roughing.
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Sandvik
Walter Valenite introduces its latest break
through technology for milling of steel and cast
iron. The new grade WKP35S uses a new CVD technology
that for the first time provides the hardness (wear
resistance) of CVD grades and the toughness (crack
resistance) formerly realized only in PVD grades.
WKP35S improves surface speed rates on average of
20%.
New CVD technology offers the heat resistant
coating and high toughness properties formerly only
found with PVD grades. This means:
- Up to 80% higher tool life on wet milling
application versus your existing grade.
- Up to 30% higher tool life on dry milling
applications versus your existing grade.
- 20% higher cutting speeds; just run it faster!
Tiger-tec's silver colored clearance face easily
detects tool wear and indicates the proper time to
index to extend insert life. An exclusive edge
preparation process provides a smooth rake face and
cutting edge. This means you get consistent tool
life for predictable machining. The coated surface
is “polished smooth” in a unique, patented,
post-coating process. This process results not only
in a smoother surface, but increased edge strength
by relieving inherent stresses in the coating.
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Walter
Leica Geosystems presents a new generation of
their industrial theodolites. The Leica TM6100A
comes with the latest features and newest
technology, while maintaining the products’
legendary accuracy. Hexagon Metrology will release
the Leica TM6100A Industrial Theodolite during the
fourth quarter of 2010.
Like the Leica TDRA6000 and the Leica Absolute
Tracker AT401, the Leica TM6100A uses Piezo direct
drive technology. These new motorized drives offer
the stability of manual drives, the flexibility of
fully automated motorized drives, and yet still
allow for sub micron level fine positioning. The
fine positioning drives on the Leica TM6100A have
been repositioned to help make measuring in
difficult situations easier. The Piezo technology
also has a very low power consumption, which helps
the newly designed battery last longer.
The new color touch screen remains clearly
visible at all times, allowing operators to take the
theodolite to any location. The intuitive user
interface allows users to have minimal training
before doing basic measurements and calibrations to
the sensor. The interface also offers function keys
that can be set for specific procedures.
“Leica Geosystems’ autocollimating theodolites
are the standard instrument of choice in the
aerospace industry for satellite alignment, as well
as for boresight and heads up display (HUD)
alignment for combat aircraft,” explained Joel
Martin, Product Manager. “These industries rely on
Leica Geosystems’ theodolites for their unrivalled
precision and superb optics.”
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Hexagon
Leica Geosystems
Helical Solution has introduced the seven-flute
HSF-7 end mill designed for finishing steel and
exotic materials with increased feed rates, ideal
for all finishing applications but especially useful
for the demanding aerospace industry.
The center-cutting HSF-7 is crafted of certified
premium sub-micron grain carbide and features
geometries specifically engineered to cut
difficult-to-machine materials. The tools are
available with an AlTiN (titanium aluminum nitride)
coating for oxidation resistance and extreme
hardness for peripheral milling in steels, stainless
steel, cast irons, titanium alloys as well as
cobalt-, nickel- and iron-based high-temperature
alloys.
The tool’s seven-flute design allows for higher
feed rates compared to conventional end mills, and
its high-helix flute design allows for free cutting
at higher speeds and feeds. The HSF-7 allows
operators to experience 75 percent production
increases over four-flute tools and a 40 percent
production increase compared to five-fluted tools.
“These tools are ideal for finishing the hardest
and most-difficult-to-machine materials,” says
Helical Solutions National Sales Manager Scott
Tiehen. “The addition of this higher feed rate while
finishing with light axial depths of cut offer
significant benefits in efficiency and cost to your
finishing operation.”
Helical recommends using high-pressure coolant,
flood, mist or dry milling with air blast when
machining with these tools. They are available in
¼-inch to 1 ¼-inch diameters, in stub, regular,
medium, long and extra-long lengths.
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Helical
Seco Tools' new Power 4™ copy milling cutter has
been developed in cooperation with customers in the
power generation sector to create an optimized
solution for turbine blade production. Featuring a
patented anti-rotation system and a unique body
design with a fully hardened nickel coating, the
Power 4 offers long tool life and excellent
machining results. When compared to competitive
technologies, the Power 4 has proven to have a 20%
longer tool life as well as higher productivity.
The anti-rotating insert system features four
facets on the insert clearance side and matching
locations on the pocket seats. This keeps the
inserts from rotating during the machining process
providing increased stability and security for
improved quality. Additionally, the seat pockets
feature a patented design that seals them to keep
chips and dirt from getting inside this area. This
helps to maintain the tight tolerances required for
high quality machining.
A Nickel Chromium surface hardening treatment has
been applied to all the Power 4 cutter bodies,
resulting in a hardness of approximately 65 – 70 HRc.
The cutters also feature internal through coolant
holes.
The new Power 4 round cutters are available in
grade T350M, a first choice for normal steels and an
alternative for unstable conditions; and MS2500,
which is a grade that is optimized for productivity
and use in difficult stainless steels, super alloys
and tool steels.
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SECO
Norton has introduced a complete new lineup of
Norton/ Merit flap discs and fiber discs in a
comprehensive multi-tier selection. “Our new flap
disc and fiber disc product lines provide metal
fabricators the most complete range of right angle
grinding solutions at all performance and price
levels. Norton SG Blaze® Plus is offered in the BEST
tier for the industry’s top performance and lowest
total cost solution, NorZon® BlueFire™ in the BETTER
tier for an excellent mix of high performance and
competitive price and Merit Metal in the GOOD line
for end users that are looking for performance at a
great price level.” said Mr. David Long, Director of
Marketing at Saint-Gobain Abrasives.
Norton/Merit flap discs are engineered for
applications ranging from stock removal to
blending and are available in Type 27 & Type 29
shapes with fiberglass, plastic and aluminum
backing plates. Norton/Merit fiber discs feature
a full resin bond system with heavy-duty fiber
backing for increased strength, durability and
tear resistance.
Numerous new Norton and Merit brand products will
be showcased at FABTECH, the metal fabricating
industry’s main event, on November 2-4, 2010 in
Atlanta, GA.
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Norton
MultiCam Inc. announces the new V-Series, a lower
cost plasma machine that comes standard with its own
turnkey operating system. The PC and EZ G Code
programming software already included with the
machine allows operators to design and cut files
directly from the machine. Also, the operator can
view the cutting sequence on the LCD monitor
connected to the PC.
With table sizes of 4x8 or 5x10, operators can
choose the PowerMax Plasma Unit best suited to the
thickness of the material they need to cut. V-series
machines come complete with slat table, fume
extraction plenum, and automatic torch height
control, and offer an extremely affordable option
for plasma cutting operations.
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Multicam