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gearbox has been added, which is now able to predict the acceleration of axes as well as their speed, in order to minimize synchronization time. Together with the Fast Gear Alignment, it forms part of the new NUMgear threaded wheel grinding ap-
plication. Originally developed for gear hobbing applications, the capability of NUMgear now includes solutions for a broad range of gear manufacturing processes, including shaping, grinding and honing, NUM Corp.
Ph: 630-505-7722 Web site:
www.num.com
Soft Blank Top Jaws
Soft blank top jaws provide a smooth gripping surface, low TIR (Total Indicator Reading), and have greater holding power due to increased part contact, leaving little or no markings on the finished surfaces. Jaws are available in 1018 steel, and 6061 aluminum, as well as 4140, 8620 and A2, brass, Delrin, or stainless steel. Soft blank top jaws can be removed and later reused for the same operation, or machined to grip
an altogether new part, until the blanks are consumed. Jaws can be custom bored, turned, or shaped, and they may be left soft or heat treated if the material is steel, depending upon project and quantities machined. Dillon soft blank top jaws are ideal for second-operation finishing work such as shafts, gear blanks, wheel hub, and bearings. Dillon Manufacturing Inc. Ph: 800-428-1133 Web site:
www.dillonmfg.com
Lightweight Compression Latch A lightweight, aluminum version of Southco’s E3 Vise Action compression latch is suitable for use in a variety of transpor- tation applications and across numerous other industries.
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The new aluminum latch provides higher strength and superior cycle life for heavy-duty installations. Common- ality with existing
products allows for simplified installation. The aluminum E3 is said to be of higher strength and more corrosion-resistant than those constructed of zinc alloy. Southco Inc.
Ph: 610-459-4000 E-mail:
info@southco.com Web site:
www.southco.com
Lightweight End Effectors
Accelerate Collection of lightweight tooling is a response to customer needs for faster and more efficient automated pressroom stamping lines. Accelerate is said to be the world’s lightest standard line of end effectors. The Accelerate line is meant to negate the bouncing and stress placed on automa- tion by heavier, more traditional tools. The new end effectors are up to 50% lighter than traditional
components and allow production line speeds to be 25–30% faster. Since workers manually change tooling on many auto- mated lines, Accelerate end effectors’ lighter weight also im- proves ergonomics, resulting in higher worker safety ratings. De-Sta-Co
Ph: 800-337-8226 Web site:
www.destaco.com
Laser with Right-Angle Nozzle Option Well suited for applications requiring “inside out” pro- cessing in very tight areas, a newly developed right-angle nozzle is available for the 430 BeamDirector laser. The 430 is Prima Power Laserdyne’s third-generation BeamDirector. It provides C
(rotary) axis motion of 900°, and D (tilt) axis motion of 300° at high-velocity accelerations without compromising accuracy. The small, 1.5" (38-mm) wide right-angle nozzle will enter
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