with hardened and ground steel with drilled and tapped holes and pilot in the rear for fixture mounting. Kalamazoo Industries Ph: 269-382-2050 Web site: www.kalamazooindustries.com
High-Performance Turning Centers Feeler FT-series turning centers available in four models fea- ture single-piece structure with boxways, 45° slant bed, and solid machine base. Design features include a rigid Z axis and tailstock rail, new spindle head stock with sleeve-type spindle and 7.5-hp (5.6-kW) milling motor. Control is the Fanuc Oi-TD control. Spindle speeds range from 2500 to 4500 rpm and
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TECHNOLOGY MIGHT BE A STRETCH.
Calling them a solution isn’t. A solution to a wide range of workholding and positioning problems, all designed to promote higher productivity through faster speeds and feeds and to extend the life of expensive jigs, fixtures, jaws and clamping mechanisms. Serrated, low-profile edge, straight serration and single-point grippers in a variety of shapes and sizes, in inch and true metric. As well as Swivots®
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workholding system that rotates, swivels and pivots for holding and positioning of irregular contour surfaces. Looking for a solution? Look to Fairlane Products.
offer chuck diameter sizes from 8 to 15" (210–381 mm) and bar capacity from 2.6 to 4.5" (65–115 mm). Maximum turn- ing diameter is offered from 13 to 25" (330–620 mm) and maximum tunring length from 21 to 60.2" (530–1530 mm). A BMT-65 tool system features a solid interface for toolholding. Methods Machine Tools Inc. Ph: 978-443-5388 Web site: www.methodsmachine.com
CMM for In-Line Inspection MACH-3A CNC CMM provides comprehensive measurements to enable statistical control with numeric data for in-line applica- tions. The horizontal-arm machine features high speed and high direction for high throughput and protection for covers, precision linear guide systems for each axis and a controller and PC installed in a dust-proof housing, the machine is resistant to the effects of dust, mist, and humidity. Production-oriented features include a machine status indicator, signaling machine fault or abnormal measurement. Operating system supports virtually every CAD format while providing routines for in-line measure- ment, data feedback, and process management. Mitutoyo America Corp. Ph: 630-820-9666 Web site: www.mitutoyo.com