to reduce the machining time of API ring grooves. Ring Max tools can reduce cutting time from 30 minutes or more to less than one minute. The Ring Max III system offers many head and shank configurations, including adaptability to Greenleaf’s Excelerator face mills. Whisker-reinforced ceramic inserts can outperform carbide and silicon nitride-based ceramics in heat-resistant alloys, hard steels, weld overlays and 400-series stainless steels. Greenleaf Corp. Ph: 800-458-1850 Web site: www.greenleafcorporation.com
Five-Axis Vise New five-axis work- holding vise features machinable jaws which allow more part contact that increases the clamping pres- sure up to 6000 lb
(2721 kg), reducing the possibility of part movement and increasing accuracies. The vise is manufactured from 4140 steel for maximum rigidity. The small 4 × 4 × 6.5" (102 × 102 × 165-mm) size allows the vise to be used on most five-axis machining centers. Due to the SnapLock jaw design, jaws can be easily changed within seconds. A large variety of jaw accessories are available. Te-Co Inc.
Precision Rotary Surface Grinder For precision flat grinding needs, the compact IG 140 SD rotary surface grinders is well-suited for processing small parts in both production and toolroom applications. The IG 140 SD is a fully enclosed, programmable grinding system
for precision flat grinding of any material including glass, ceramic, carbide, ferrous and nonferrous metals. DCM Tech Inc. Ph: 800-533-5339 Web site: www.dcm-tech.com
Advanced Band Saws Two new sawing machines in a variety of different sizes and con- figurations have advanced features including direct
gear drive that eliminates the need for maintenance-prone drive belts and increases torque and horsepower to the band saw blade. Heavy-duty guide arms mounted to stout dove- tails ensure cutting accuracy and reduced saw blade fatigue. Lathes, mills, and drilling machines will also be displayed. Knuth Machine Tools Ph: 847-415-3333 Web site: www.knuth-usa.com
Thread Cutting Solutions
Standard and specialized thread milling and thread turning solutions for industries like energy, medical instruments, ap-