EASTEC 2008

More than 14,000 attendees will attend this year?s exposition, which provides access to 2,000 products (including 120 new ones) from 600 manufacturers involved in advancements in lean manufacturing, metalworking, plastics, and advanced materials. Here is some of the equipment you?ll see on the show floor:

SPACE TURN LATHE

Okuma?s LB3000EX SPACE TURN CNC Lathe is one of four new models offering 66 option variations with the highest quality multi-tasking capacity for a 2-axis lathe in its class. Built on a box slant bed with a thoroughly tested thermo-friendly design, the LB3000EX achieves machining dimensional change over time of less than Ø5µm. Equipped with a new high-power, compact PREX motor, this lathe offers super rigidity and top rotation speed, horsepower and torque.

Achieve excellent accuracy and flexibility through a max machining diameter of 16.14 in and max machining length of 19.69 in. Up to 10 pairs of NC tailstock positions can be set, enabling continuous machining of workpieces with 10 different lengths without setup along with X and Z rapid traverse rates of 984 and 1,181 ipm, respectively. The lathe can be equipped with Milling (M) capability, a sub-spindle (W), (Y)-axis, two bed sizes (500 and 1,000 mm) and two spindle sizes, making the machine capable of fitting your diverse application requirements. The LB3000EX features the operator-friendly THINC-OSP control, a true PC, Windows-based platform with open architecture, plug and play USB capability and 40GB of memory.

Booth 1305 Free Product Info #01

GIVING JOB SHOPS A COMPETITIVE EDGE

Siemens Energy and Automation, Inc. introduces new versions of the popular ShopMill and ShopTurn software packages that allow users to achieve higher productivity and simplicity, as well as greater speed. By featuring easy, step-by-step, on-screen programming, job shops can quickly respond to customer demands by reducing programming, tooling and production times. End-users will benefit from increased efficiency and productivity; convenient operation and programming through advanced programming support and perfect handling through the use of compact flash (CF) cards for the storage, transmission and processing of part programs. Additionally, PROFINET, the standard industrial Ethernet, and PROFIBUS protocols are used for machine tool communication.

Booth 2037 Free Product Info #02

COMPLEX MACHINING ON SIX FACES IN ONE CLAMPING

Mikron Corporation introduces the Ideo 2 Transfer Machining System for steel, brass, casting or aluminum workpieces to 250 mm x 250 mm x 250 mm. Geometric complex machining on six faces in one single clamping. Utilizes two machining areas with two independent spindles and two A/B axes. For heavy duty chip removal and machining precision, the Ideo 2 has a double-wall machine base for structural stiffness, weight and a vibration damping effect. The spindles are suitable for machining with high speeds.

Two 32-tool magazines are located above the machining area. Uses 33 kW (S6 40 percent), 25 kW (S1 100 percent) of power up to 14,000 rpm. Automatic mechanical tool clamping; HSK-A 63 tool holder; 22 bar through spindle coolant. The machining module is a compact "box in the box? with spindle and axial brushless servomotors controlled by an axial digital converter. This makes acceleration up 10.2 m/s2 on the X, Y and Z axes possible.

Booth 1601 Free Product Info #03

INNOVATIVE WIRELESS DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM

The L. S. Starrett Company showcases DataSure®, a new wireless data collection system that utilizes radio transmission to cover thousands of sq ft while reliably preserving the integrity of measurement data. Effective for shop use, metrology lab or large, plant-wide applications, DataSure interfaces with most major brands of electronic measuring tools and software and installs on PCs running Windows XP Professional. The system automates data collection improving speed and accuracy when compared to manual recording. By replacing costly and cumbersome wiring scenarios, DataSure brings the gage to the work for more application flexibility and safety. The system consists of miniature radios (end nodes) that connect to the data output ports of electronic tools, a gateway that connects to a PC via the USB or serial port, and signal routers which greatly extend the system range in increments of 100 ft (30 m) each and that can be configured to create the mesh architecture.

The system gathers data from the measuring tool and sends it to the software by the shortest or most robust connection path. Once data is received, a confirmation signal is sent back to the tool to indicate the data was successfully (or unsuccessfully) received. In the event that the host system is down or busy, readings can be stored at the end node and re-sent until they are safely recorded. Collected data can then be analyzed utilizing Starrett or other software products.

Booth 3013 Free Product Info #04

WIRE-CUTTING EDM JOINS MACHINE SPEED WITH AFFORDABILITY

GF AgieCharmilles presents the CUT 20 wire EDM with a new and intuitive HMI (human-machine interface) built on a Windows XP platform designed with "non-EDM experts? in mind. Adding to the smart design of control is the proven performance of the Swiss-made IPG-V generator that makes extremely fast removal rates possible, even with economical brass wire. Low energy consumption and the long working life of the wear parts reduce operating costs and ensure profitability.

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HORIZONTAL BORING MILL WITH 360 DEG ROTARY TABLE

KNUTH Machine Tools USA, Inc. offers the BO 110, a heavy-duty horizontal boring mill with a 3-axis Digital Read-Out. The BO 110 has a spindle diameter of 4.25 in with an infinitely VFD providing 8-1000 rpm. The spindle feed is 23.6 in with axial thrust of 2,750 lb and torque of 900 ft/lb from a 10 hp main motor. A facing slide has a feed of 7.1 in for increased flexibility, accuracy and productivity. The 43 in x 38 in table?s load capacity is 5,500 lb. Travels of 39 in longitudinal, 35 in transverse and 35.25 in vertical. The spindle center to table range is 0-35 in.

The quill, headstock and table feeds in 36 steps from 0.0016 in to 0.06 in per revolution, depending on spindle rpm. Rigid, hardened and precision ground square guides ensure long, accurate operation. Mechanical functions not able to run simultaneously are provided with interlocks. The headstock and feed gears are equipped with an overload clutch. Operators can engage gears with a lever-operated gear shifter and the table rotates 360 deg for easy access. Telescoping steel covers protect the guides from chips and contamination. The machine comes with 3 axes driven by servo motors and a tailstock.

Booth 1125 Free Product Info #06

INNOVATIVE MICRO MACHINING END MILLS

Emuge Corporation introduces their new Solid Carbide Micro End Mills for micro machining applications. An innovative, geometrically optimized cutting edge with a slim, concave, tapered neck provides flexible, high-performance milling solutions in materials from 66 Rc hardened steel to graphite. The tools come in cutting diameters from .2 mm (.008 in) to 2 mm (.080 in), with effective cutting length-to-diameter ratios of 2.2:1, 5:1 and 10:1. They are ideal for milling injection molds and extrusion dies, graphite and copper electrodes, high-precision surface structuring of macroscopic components, and micro-mechanical parts production. Ball nose, torus and flat end styles and are available in different 24 designs, uncoated or with TiAlN coating, or with diamond coating upon request.

Booth 5222 Free Product Info #09

CUTTING DEPTHS TO 32 MM

THINBIT® from Kaiser Tool Company now includes DEEPGROOVE® support blade style tooling to accommodate cutting depths to 32 mm. Blades are in face grooving (20 mm major diameter and greater) or OD/parting configurations and are compatible with 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm and 6 mm inserts.

Booth 5344 Free Product Info #13

BETTER PARTS SEPARATION

ALMCO, Inc. introduces their Model SBB-12 spiral-bottom round-bowl unit with a unique full-circle baffle that keeps parts in the media mass constantly for faster, more precise processing. It has a 12 cu ft, urethane-lined tub for parts protection. Models have tub capacities of 8 and 15 cu ft; custom-designed models offer capacities up to 100 cu ft. The tub also serves as a thru-feed or one-pass machine when holding the dam in the up position.

Booth 2028 Free Product Info #07

INDUSTRIAL ENGRAVING

A heavy-duty, 40,000-rpm spindle using HSK toolholders from Datron Dynamics is ideal for VMCs doing high-speed engraving and marking in light and heavy metals and plastics. Superior run-out accuracy and stability of the toolholders ensure reliable, accurate cutting. The radial rigidity and clamping force of the toolholders are optimized with a concentricity of less than 3 microns. A special chamber system filled with thermosetting plastic has vibration-dampening properties for better surface finishes and tool life extension. Higher cutting feed rates are possible for roughing and finishing operations with the new spindle/toolholder option.

Booth 1261 Free Product Info #08

COMPACT VMC WITH HIGH VOLUMETRIC ACCURACY

Mitsui Seiki exhibits its latest precise 5-axis vertical CNC machining center, the Vertex 550-5X, with a casting design that provides an ultra rigid machine structure and a unique gear drive system for the A and C rotary axes fpr high speed radial performance (A ? 30 rpm; C ? 50 rpm) and overall drive system stiffness. The trunnion tilt axis, A, has ample dual side support construction to bolster rigidity. The linear axes move the spindle only. The motion of the workpiece is by the rotary axes only to offer improved control of machine dynamics.

The Vertex 550-5X has a 7 ft W x 11 ft L (2,000 mm x 3,300 mm) footprint. The X, Y, Z-axes work envelope is 21.6 in x 23.6 in x 17.7 in (550 mm x 600 mm x 450 mm). All three move at 1,890 ipm. With the A and C rotary and tilt axes, this VMC provides a total of 5 integrated axes of motion for virtually one setup machining of complex workpieces requiring maximum rigidity and accuracy. Prismatic parts in the aerospace, automotive, medical, dental, and mold and die industries are ideal for production on this machine.

Booth 5507 Free Product Info #29

HIGH-SPEED INNOVATIVE CONTOURING CONTROL

The TNC 620 with digital drive control from HEIDENHAIN Corporation introduces new control for both milling machines and machining centers with up to 5 axes plus spindle. Based on an innovative software platform NC Kernel, the TNC 620 is equipped with dynamic look-ahead algorithms for jerk limitation and intelligent motion control for very complicated tasks using swivel and rotary axes. The main computer, controller unit, and other components feature a new HSCI interface based on the 100BaseT Ethernet standard for short cycle times of data transfer, reduced cable costs and easy installation. With the new, purely digital EnDat 2.2 encoder interface, the control has a uniformly digital design from the main computer to the encoder. The main computer is housed inside the operating panel behind the TFT flat-panel display to eliminate complicated wiring into the electrical box. The TNC 620 can be customized with simple to complex functions from many available options to meet customer needs.

Booth 3228 Free Product Info #10

NEW BAR FEEDER TECHNOLOGY

IEMCA showcases its Elite 112 bar feeder that feeds bars of 0.8 mm to 12.7 mm, even on lathes with very high rotation and headstock acceleration speeds without limiting performance. The hydrodynamic guide channel system enables simple, quick changeover and reduced noise and vibrations. The unique guide channel allows the guide diameter to be changed by only changing the front guide sections. The bar pusher is contained in a tube fixed to the upper wall of the rear guide. The Elite 112 boasts a minimum inertia (-40 percent) mechanical synchronization system to ensure precision following of headstocks, even those actuated by linear motors, regardless of bar diameter. The Elite 112 is engineered with closed, calibrated, round section channels, enabling high performance, even with high-rotation spindle speeds. No special adjustments are necessary when switching jobs and quick-fit channels help minimize retooling time.

Booth 1033 Free Product Info #27

BRUSHES FOR IN-MACHINE DEBURRING

Bore-Rx? internal deburring brushes from Weiler Corporation increase productivity of in-machine deburring in CNC machining centers. Available in sizes ranging from ¾ in to 4 in in either wire or abrasive nylon filament, these brushes adapt for use in end mill holders or mount using 3/8 in collets. They easily remove all burrs found at intersecting holes and other internal edges of the work-piece and can be used for bore finishing applications. They remove internal edge burrs, often currently met using inefficient tube or "bottle? brushes. Bore-Rx brushes have 10X more filament density to even remove well attached burrs and boast an expanded lifespan. Bore-Rx brushes operate at a high rpm and rotate in both directions to eliminate off-hand deburring, decrease direct labor content and increase part-to-part consistency.

Booth 5707 Free Product Info #12

CUTTING EDGE MACHINING SOLUTION

Mori Seiki displays the NMV5000 DCG® in the Tyler Machine Tool booth to answer growing demand from the die/mold, medical, aerospace and general high precision machining industries. The NMV5000 DCG achieves superb accuracy by increasing machine rigidity with DCG technology, a box-in-box construction, and DDM? (Direct Drive Motor) on the B and C axes. It uses the MAPPS III control system for fast processing and is equipped with a collision avoidance function that monitors machine movements in real time. The controls use conversational input to provide high-speed canned cycles for programming speed.

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NEW LASER MARKS METALS AND PLASTICS

Trotec spotlights its new FP 100 laser, an entry-level, large-format laser, ideal for marking coated and bare metals and plastics. The FP 100 combines two advanced laser technologies, offering a flatbed, gantry-based laser on a pulsed fiber laser source, for the highest speed, flexibility, and quality. The FP 100 is the fastest laser in its class thanks to Trotec?s unique high-speed ramp-up control, capable of a full 2 m/sec at a maximum resolution of 1000 ppi.

Booth 2136 Free Product Info #14

SEAMLESS CAM IN SOLIDWORKS

CNC Software?s Mastercam® CAD/CAM software will be showcased as a fully integrated CAM that runs seamlessly in SolidWorks. SolidWorks users can program their parts for machining directly within SolidWorks using Mastercam toolpaths and machining strategies. Mastercam in SolidWorks will be available after the release of Mastercam X3. Mastercam will demonstrate many powerful multi-axis enhancements included in advanced multi-axis toolpaths; the new Peel Milling toolpath that moves the tool in and "peels? away material, layer by layer; the Operations Manager pane that floats to a different area of the graphics window or to a separate screen when working with dual monitors; the Create Boundary function that greatly expands toolpath boundary creation, restricting the toolpaths to highly specific areas; and common edge optimization in nesting.

Booth 5245 Free Product Info #15

COOLANT AND CUTTING OIL RECYCLING EQUIPMENT

MSC Filtration Technologies exhibits coolant/cutting oil recycling equipment and management systems that prolong fluid life by removing contaminants (both solids and liquids) for more efficient solution utilization and extended fluid life to reduce manufacturing costs and environmental impact. These systems include areas to monitor and adjust coolant concentration for maximum efficiency and continued cost-effectiveness.

Booth 3336 Free Product Info #17

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NEW TOOLHOLDING SOLUTIONS

REGO-FIX® displays the ER Coolant Flush Disk as an ideal cooling and lubricating solution for users without coolant through tools. Equipped with a long nose that acts like a directional spray nozzle, the flush disks direct coolant down the shaft to the cutting tip of an endmill for extended tool life, efficient chip removal and improved results. These are fully compatible with all REGO-FIX collets and coolant nuts and can be interchanged with sealing disks according to the required tool shank diameter.

Booth 5449 Free Product Info #21

INNOVATIVE WATERJET CUTTING SYSTEM
OMAX Corporation's 60120

JetMachining® Center is a large format machine for quick and accurate cutting of larger or multiple parts from stock up to 5 ft x 10 ft (1.5 m x 3 m). Equipped with an innovative traction drive that achieves high accuracy by closing a positioning loop with linear encoders in the same manner as a linear motor. This robust and reliable system is well suited to harsh environments and requires little maintenance. The traction drive of the 60120 enables faster traverse speeds that greatly reduce the throughput times when machining multiple and nested parts. The 60120 employs a bridge style Y-axis design that allows the cutting head to move past the catcher tank for unobstructed loading of materials. The 60120 can cut ceramics, composites, plastic, glass and stone, aluminum, tool steel, stainless steel, mild steel and titanium with an accuracy of motion up to .003 in.

The 60120 is equipped with the Tilt-A-Jet® system to achieve virtually zero taper. When the system is in use, software automatically calculates and offsets the natural taper that results from the abrasivejet. The taper moves from the part to the scrap, leaving parts with perfectly square edges. The Dual Pump Package is a fully integrated system utilizing two P4055V pumps to produce unprecedented cutting speed and power and a significant reduction in machining time compared to previous cutting models. Available in a flexible footprint, the package operates on the 3rd generation cutting model of Intelli-MAX® Software designed to cut at 80 hp. The system also allows highly efficient, redundant pump operation and permits users to switch between standard and high power operation to ensure the best operation for an application.

Booth 1029 Free Product Info #18

HEAVY DUTY MACHINING OF FERROUS MATERIALS

Toyoda Machinery and Methods Machine Tools showcase the BM Series VMC for heavy-duty machining of ferrous materials such as cast iron and steel. The 6,000-8,000 rpm geared headstock is ideal for heavy-duty applications. The rigid iron base pairs with four Y-axis box guideways to eliminate saddle overhang while the extra-wide column expands machining capability. Many high-torque and direct-drive spindle configurations are available in CAT 40 or CAT 50 tapers.

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A REVOLUTION IN VERTICAL MACHINING

GBI Cincinnati, Inc. introduces the Revolution CV4020 VMC, with a minimum block processing of 50,000 BPS in an 8-axis application, the with the MTI constant velocity control is 25X more efficient than any control that exists in the world today. The Revolution CV4020 processes a part complete in half the cycle time, without any alteration of a customer?s current part program, because the machine operates at a constant velocity.

The Revolution utilizes 80 internal high speed buffers that continuously shuffle programming data through its proprietary software, optimizing the control?s speed and efficiency, resulting in productivity gains of 100 percent or more without deviating from current part programming.

Booth 1357 Free Product Info #23

"OUT OF SIGHT" 3D PART MEASUREMENT PRECISION

The new RMP600 touch probe from Renishaw Inc. combines the highest accuracy strain-gage sensing and frequency-hopping spread-spectrum (FHSS) radio transmission for unmatched part checking precision on 5-axis machining, contours, deep cavities, undercuts, etc. where obstacles or part features can block transmission by optical line-of-sight probes. The versatile probe makes possible rapid, automated part set-up and changeover, in-process control of critical dimensions, and even final inspection on certain parts to speed throughput and reduce WIP.

Robust construction, compact design, solid-state electronics and interference-free signal transmission allow application to all sizes of machining centers, the harshest of machine environments and "noisy" plant floors with competing wireless Wi-Fi communications. The touch probe delivers uni-directional repeatability of 0.25 µm (0.000010 in) with a 50 mm long stylus, 0.35 µm with a 100 mm stylus, and is recommended for styli up to 200 mm.

Booth 3033 Free Product Info #22

NEW SCALEABLE MODULAR HONING MACHINE SERIES

The new SV-1000 vertical CNC honing machine series from Sunnen Products Company uses an innovative modular design to scale up from a single-spindle machine to a fully automated multi-spindle unit for ultra-precise bore sizing and finishing. Designed for part diameters of 3-65 mm (0.120-2.56 in), SV-1000 series machines can size bores to accuracies of 0.25 µm (0.00001 in). Ideal for diesel fuel injectors, gears, small engine cylinders/connecting rods, hydraulic/pneumatic components, and medical devices in medium to high volumes. The vertical design conserves shop floor space, requiring just 2400 x 2300 x 2700 mm (95 x 91 x 107 in).

The high-torque, belt-driven 7.5 kW (10 hp) spindle covers a wide range of sizing and finishing work at speeds of 100-4000 rpm. The basic single-spindle SV-1000 module comes with removable side enclosure panels to facilitate flow-through part processing and a fixed tooling plate or servo rotary table with 12-position rotary air union for fixture control. An industrial PC control ensures reliability and an easy support path with software-based updates and commercially available replacement parts. The machine's cast-polymer base provides excellent vibration damping and structural rigidity.

Booth 2120 Free Product Info #24

HEIGHT GAGE INITIATES MEASUREMENT THREE WAYS

Mahr Federal Inc. features its innovative Digimar® 817 CLM Height Measuring Instrument which offers three ways to initiate measurement: keypad; Quick Mode initiates measurement by pushing the carriage toward the object being measured; two Speed Keys on the base move the measuring carriage to the desired position and start a measurement. With an easy-to-program Teach-In Mode, these features greatly reduce inspection time for a mini-series consisting of only a few test pieces.

An air bearing system facilitates smooth movement for positioning. An optical incremental measuring system with a double reader head is insensitive to dirt, ensuring accuracy and reliability. A dynamic probing system provides high repeatability, and a stainless steel guide column with precision ball bearings precisely tracks the measuring head. The Digimar 817 CLM has a wide range of measurement functions in both 1D or optional 2D, including dynamic measurement functions with analog display such as Max, Min and Max/Min. Automatic perpendicularity and straightness measurements is performed with appropriate accessories, and data printed via a USB-connected printer, saved on integrated USB memory, or output for additional processing via an RS232-interface. Additional measuring instruments can also be connected with an Opto-RS232-interface.

Booth 3017 Free Product Info #25