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AeroDef 2013 Show Preview [Manufacturing Engineering](Manufacturing Engineering Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Relationships. Technology, Innovation. AeroDef Manufacturing to showcase advanced technologies, robust conference schedule If you have a stake in the aerospace and defense industries, you can't afford to miss AeroDef Manufacturing March 19-21, 2013, at the Long Beach (CA) Convention Center. The leading exposition and technical conference for the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry, AeroDef Manufacturing is produced by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), in partnership with industry OEMs. The mission To foster innovation across the extended enterprise to reduce costs, expedite production times and maintain manufacturing competitiveness in the global economy. AeroDef showcases the industry's most advanced technologies across an innovative floor plan designed to facilitate interaction and business relationships between exhibitors and buyers looking for integrated solutions. Keynote Speakers The keynote speakers and panelists come from the highest level of government and business. They come to share their vision of the potential of technology, collaboration and public policy to transform manufacturing - concepts that attendees can actually experience on the exposition floor and in in-depth conference sessions. It's the one event that brings together high-concept, integrated solutions and realworld applications. Among the keynote speakers this year: Jens Gralfs Vice President Manufacturing Engineering Assembly & Installation Airbus Operations GmbH Adele Ratcliff Director DoD Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program ODASD(MIBP) Don A. Kinard, PhD Senior Technical Fellow Deputy, F-35 Fighter Production System Lockheed Martin For more information on the keynote speakers, visit http://www.aerodefevent.com/attendees/keynote-speakers/ Technical Conference AeroDef also provides a full technical conference, which has been developed in collaboration with an Advisory Committee composed of industry professionals who best understand ways to improve processes, create efficiencies, and increase capacity, and will focus on areas that will determine the future success of aerospace and defense manufacturing. * Keynote Presentations will be held each day from 8 to 9 am at The Deck. * Morning Technical Sessions will be held each day from 9:15 to 11 am. * Afternoon Technical Sessions will be held each day from 2:15 to 4 pm. Conference fees include crossover privileges between the AeroDef Manufacturing and Composites Manufacturing (shown in blue) events. For more information on the conference, visit http://www.aerodefevent.com/sessionsspeakers/ High-Speed, Five-Axis CNCs Smooth accurate simultaneous five-axis machining is achieved with Fanuc's 30iB/31Ì-B5 CNCs using High-Speed Tool Center Point Control (TCP) with new fairing technology. Cycle times are dramatically reduced while part accuracy and quality are improved. In addition, best-in-class Series 30i-Model controls offer enhanced high-speed and large-capacity multipath Power Motion Control (PMC). Largescale sequence control with a maximum of five concurrent independent ladders is possible. Models include 30Ì-B, 31i-B, 31Ì-B5, 32i-B & 35i-B CNCs. Execution of common instructions is over 2.5x faster than the previous generation, with additional capability of high-speed module executing every 1 ms. Fanuc FA America Ph: 888-326-8287 Web site: www.fanucfa.com Small Footprint Five-Axis Milling Mikron HEM 500U is a small footprint milling machine that is well-suited for cutting aluminum, alloy and steel parts in tight setup areas, whether in small job shops or large production plants. The HEM 500U features a dynamic 12,000-rpm IS0-B40 spindle and 30-tool magazine that provides a two-second chip-to-chip time that increases spindle uptime in high-speed continuous milling operations. The trunnion table measures 19.7" (500 mm) in diameter, accommodates workpieces to 440 Ib (200 kg), and tilts +50 mm/-ll mm in the B axis and rotates 360° in Cfor 3+2 machining as well as five-side positioning. XYZ axis travels are 19.7 17.7 15.7" (500 450 400 mm). Distance from the machine spindle nose to the rotary table surface is 5.9" (150 mm) for maneuverability around workpieces. GF AgieCharmilles Ph: 847-913-5300 Web site www.us.gfac.com Aerospace CAD/CAM Solutions CAD/CAM software solutions for design, manufacture and inspection of aerospace and defense parts enable users to increase productivity, reduce lead times and improve quality. PowerSHAPE software features solid modeling, surface modeling, direct modeling and triangle editing capabilities, as well as reverse engineering. Solid Doctor tools repair CAD models from all sources, including IGES, STEP and native CATIA and Creo files. Direct modeling functionality speeds up and simplifies concept development. Vortex technology (due to be released in PowerMILL 2013 and then later in FeatureCAM) has been developed specifically to gain the maximum benefit from solid-carbide tooling. A new inspection module allows PowerlNSPECT to create efficient inspection sequences for use on dual-column coordinate-measuring machines. Delcam Ph: 877-335-2261 Web site: www.delcam.com Swiss Turning Machine Spindles Swiss-style iSPeed3 spindles feature sensorless motors and diameters of 19.05-25 mm for high-speed machining from 1000 to 80,000 rpm for aerospace and medical applications. Based on the work envelope requirement, the compact footprint spindles can have either right angle wiring, or they can now be supplied with wiring that exits directly out of the back of the unit. Designed to utilize up to a 4-mm collet (std. 1/8' collet), the air-cooled motor can meet a variety of machining requirements with the ability to be supplied in over 15 different varieties, including self-contained flange mounts. NSK America Ph: 800-585-4675 Web site: www.nskamericacorp.com Milling Tools Standard and custom milling tools include face mills, ballnose end mills available in a wide range of indexable inserts. Carbide, silicon nitride, cubic boron nitride, CBN and PCD cutters are well-suited for milling, turning and boring applications. Standard and special end mills and ballnose cutters are specifically designed for ramping, trimming and contouring in composite machining for aerospace applications. Lovejoy Tool Co. Inc. Ph: 800-843-8376 Web site: www.lovejoytool.com Reinventing the Real-Time Enterprise SAP Business Suite powered by SAP HANA is a new option that captures and analyzes transactional data in real time on a single in-memory platform. It allows users to run their business in real time within the window of opportunity to transact, analyze and predict instantly and proactively their business activities. Real-time insights can be translated to action immediately while removing the complexity of redundant data and systems. A broad range of business activities including marketing analysis, financial close, receivables management, material resource planning as well as consumer and social sentiment analysis are optimized to deliver the readily actionable information to the users. SAP Industries Inc. Ph: 800-872-1727 Web site: www.sap.com High-Performance Cutting Fluid Vasco 7000 is a chlorine-free, water-miscible, high-performance cutting fluid which is ester-oil-based for use on the most difficult operations and surface tolerance requirements, as well as the most demanding machining and grinding applications. Vasco 7000 exhibits excellent foam control and is suitable for hard -water applications >200 ppm, hard metals, tough alloys, steel and iron, as well as soft aluminum <2% Si content. In addition Blaser Swisslube has earned the USDA Certified Biobased of which have preferred Product Label for 11 products, a federal procurement status. Blaser Swisslube Inc. Ph: 845-294-3200 Web site: www.blaser.com Modern Materials Machining Advanced tooling solutions for precision milling and turning of difficult-tomachine aerospace materials for engine components, landing gear or airframe structures from superalloys, titanium alloys, steels, aluminum or composites will be exhibited. Tooling solutions include High Feed 2 milling tools, JabroJHP770 and JHP780 end mills, the Jabro JC850 ballnose cutter, Jetstream Tooling, the Secomax CBN 170 grade, the CBN010 grade, TH grades and ME geometries. PVD and CVD coatings for hardened steels, uncoated PCBN grades for finishing, and unique TiSiN-TiAIN nanolayer PVD coatings for hard-turning are just some of the advanced tooling technology choices available. Seco Tools Ph: 248-528-5444 Web site: www.secotools.com/us Software Optimizes CAD/CAM Tool path SmartPATH software automatically optimizes rapid positioning toolpath motions generated by CAD/CAM systems, saving both CNC run-time positioning and CAD/CAM tool path preparation. SmartPATH identifies inefficient and unsafe positioning motions and replaces them with minimized collision-free safe motions based on the actual machine tool kinematics, physical travel limits, axes positioning rates and the dynamically changing state of the in-process stock. The software relieves the NC programmer of the need to redevelop and verify toolpath when migrating programs from one CNC machine to another. Manufacturing cycle time and cost are reduced by minimizing nonproductive machine tool motions and positions, and the use of the machine's working envelope is optimized. ICAM Technologies Corp. Ph: 514-697-8033 Web site: www.icam.com Precision Marking Newly redesigned model e8cl53z-a dot-peen marking system features a programmable Zaxis, improved operator visibility with lighted work area, and a large marking window of 160 100 mm for quality marking on varying surfaces of one workpiece. The tungsten-carbide stylus assembly is equipped with a patented auto-sensing feature for consistent results especially when pass/fail grades of traceability identification are required. The e8 controller provides versatility for user-interface through manual data input, by scanning bar codes for error-proof data entry, and through host computer interface. Software allows data files to be created off-line then uploaded to the machine controller. Available accessories and options include the Box Enclosure with a light curtain to optimize user safety. Standard options include rotary axis for marking around circumferences and tag feeders for high-volume nameplate marking. SIC Marking USA Ph: 877-742-9133 Web site: www.sic-marking.com Precision Aerospace Tools DiACON PCD diamond tools are precision-engineered polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tipped tools for machining nonferrous metals, plastics, composite materials and other hard-to-machine and abrasive materials. Product selection includes end mills, drills, step drills, step reamers, countersinks, and special tools. TuffCut XT 5 Flute high-performance end mills are available in stub, standard, long, and extra-long lengths for titanium and high-temp alloy applications. End mills feature enhanced corner protection, reduced vibration harmonics, and Altima PVD coating for edge strength, sharpness and improved tool life. Cera Edge ceramic coatings have hardness approaching industrial diamonds, toughness comparable to titanium, and lubricity approaching Teflon. Applications include titanium-clad composite material and aluminum and high silicone aluminum. M.A. Ford Manufacturing Ph: 563-391-6220 Web site: www.maford.com Oak Ridge Prototyping Capabilities Two key prototyping capabilities are available for industry access at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) includes a big area additive manufacturing system (BAAM and a new state-of-the-art Area m A2XX system for 4x increase in current build-volume for metal additive manufacturing. The BAAM system recently installed in the ORNL MDF is designed j to accommodate a team 1 of robots working in an open environment with the potential to produce components and structures unbounded in size. The Carbon Fiber Technology Facility (CFTF) is a stateof-the-art carbon fiber research facility with a semiproduction line to demonstrate the scalability of advanced carbon fiber technologies, produce market development quantities of lowcost carbon fiber, and train a skilled workforce in carbon fiber production technologies. Oak Ridge National Laboratory Ph: 865-576-7658 Web site: www.ornl.gov Composites Milling, Drilling Comprehensive lineup of diamond-coated routers are designed for all composite milling and trimming applications. Along with routers, a diverse lineup of drilling products are available, providing solutions for the various composite laminates and stack drilling challenges. OSG's Aerospace Product Manager Jeff Stephens is a . designated speaker at AeroDef on topics regarding Milling & Trimming of Composites for Increased Productivity. OSG Tap & Die Inc. Ph: 800-837-2223 Web site: www.osgtool.com Shop-Floor Measurement Dura Max compact coordinate measuring machine can accommodate several workpieces at once. Manual loading table for Dura Max with shop-floor base is designed for economically correct loading. Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology Ph: 763-744-2409 Web site: www.zeiss.com/metrology Compact Five-Axis Machine The FZ33 Compact portal milling machine is well-suited for tool and die, exotic materials cutting and specialty applications, especially in the aerospace industry. The FZ33 Compact features a working envelope of 3 x 2.5 x 1.25 m. The FZ33 Compact can be tailored to fit all cutting requirements using the VH20 or VH30 milling heads. The environment is suitable for dry and/or wet operations. No special foundation is required for the large gantry-style machine, reducing installation time, which is modeled after the large FZ33, which has an Xaxis that can reach 100' (30.5 m). Zimmermann Inc. Ph: 248-305-9707 Web site: www.zimmermann-inc.com Strong Welding Output Miller's Dynasty 350 AC/DC TIG inverter offers a strong welding output, advanced AC waveshaping controls and independent AC amplitude/ amperage control for maximum productivity and quality on aluminum and other exotic alloys found in aviation manufacturing and repair. Advanced Pulsed TIG controls with expanded frequencies in both AC and DC settings constrict and focus the arc for greater arc stability, penetration and travel speeds, while increased puddle agitation improves the as-welded microstructure. The system is also smaller, more portable and more energy-efficient than comparable transformer-based machines. Miller Electric Manufacturing Ph: 800-426-4553 Web site: www.millerwelds.com/products/TIG Water-Cooled TIG Torch Weldcraft WP-280 water-cooled TIG torch features the company's exclusive Super Cool Technology to provide consistent cooling performance. The torch includes an anti-rotation feature to prevent handle movement during welding and improve operator control. Adding to its maneuverability is a TriFlex hose and cable assembly that also remains flexible in cold weather and prevents cracking. ColorSmart hose and cable sets differentiate input water, water/power cable and gas hoses to simplify torch installation. A Weld-Ready torch package has, among other features, installed front-end parts, including a nozzle, a medium back cap, 3/32" (2.4-mm) collet and collet body, and 3" (76-mm) length Ceriated tungsten electrode. Weldcraft Ph: 800-752-7620 Web site: www.weldcraft.com Large-Diameter Tube Bending The ELECT XL all-electric 12-axis tube-bending machine brings new levels of productivity, flexibility and accuracy to bending large-diameter tube up to 150 mm for automotive, machinery, motorcycle, hydraulic, railway and shipyard applications. Flexibility and productivity are both enhanced by the fact that the ELECT XL is a multistack bender capable of holding up to eight tool sets permitting rapid processing of complex parts and faster changeover, benefits not generally associated with the bending of largediameter tubes. The machine can be converted into right-hand or left-hand configurations, and features both fixed and variable radius bending. Changeover times are further reduced because all critical machine settings, such as clamping, pressure die, mandrel, etc., are automatically established by VGP3D graphical programming software and managed by the CNC control. BLM Group USA Ph: 248-560-0080 Web site: www.blmgroupusa.com CAD/CAM Software The CAMWorks 2013 software offers an intuitive solids-based CNC programming solution with many improvements for faster, easier programming of more efficient toolpaths for improved machining productivity. The latest CAMWorks further simplifies machining with multitasking machines with its new Synchronous Machining Module (SMM) that includes intricate control of subspindle operations. Software has an enhanced user interface for easier access to improve productivity and includes new simulation features. The system's comprehensive application programming interface (API) suite adds a wide variety of APIs including one that helps interpret Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI) data for advanced users to automate a significant portion of their design-to-manufacture life cycle, reducing the drudgery of manual programming. This automation capability has not only been harnessed for families of parts, but also for uniquely designed components like the tailor-made devices for each patient in the medical industry. Geometric Technologies Ph: 480-367-0132 Web site: www.camworks.com Radio-Wave Probe A new line of radio-wave probes is aimed at applications where normal "line-of-sight" infrared transmission is not possible, such as on five-axis machines, large gantries, or in deep cavities. Supplementing the company's extensive line part probes, tool probes, and bore gages, this new probe line uses a simple pushbutton to pair the device with the machine and allows up to six probes on one machine. This patent-pending BRC radio technology transmits a signal over a wide range within a 2.4Ghz bandwidth instead of using a particular frequency. This eliminates interference from frequencies that may appear within the transmission band, keeping the probe in constant communication with the machine. BLUM LMT Inc. Ph: 859-344-6789 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.blumlmt.com Carbide Routers The company will introduce a new line of diamondcoated carbide routers for slot and periphery milling in composite materials. These cutting tools feature multiple flutes with maximum shearing action for high-volume material removal, eliminating delamination of composite materials. They also have diamond coated submicrograin carbide for extended tool life. Routers are offered in four different sizes, as well as the option for custom designs. Guhring Inc. Ph: 800-776-6170 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.guhring.com Simulation Software A new software package for programming and simulating Automated Tape Laying (ATL) machines will be demonstrated, along with the company's Vericut NC simulation and programming solution. The new capability complements CGTech's existing composite software applications for Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) and Vericut CNC machine simulation software, which will also be on display. Visitors will have the opportunity to receive a thorough overview of the steps needed to get from a CAD-designed composite part to CNC programs that drive automated composite machinery. There will be updated information on projects that highlight the implementation and use of machine independent off-line NC programming and simulation software for AFP and ATL machines. Throughout the show, CGTech will be demonstrate its Vericut Composite Applications, which include Vericut Composite Paths for Engineering (VCPe), Vericut Composite Programming (VCP) and Vericut Composite Simulation (VCS). CGTech Ph: 949-753-1050 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cgtech.com Laser Tracker The Leica AT401 Absolute Tracker features a full-speed digital readout (DRO) for dynamic laser tracker measurement processes and free-form surface inspection. The ultra-portable 3D laser enables high-speed measurements for complex applications, such as large-scale inspections, component adjustments, alignments and the building of jigs and fixtures. Ideal applications include inspection and tool building for oversized components in the aerospace, rail and heavy transportation, nuclear, solar and wind energy, and related industries. Hexagon Metrology Inc. Ph: 800-274-9433 Web site: www.hexagonmetrology.us Face Mill Cutter The new generalpurpose 45° DGC face mill cutter accepts doublesided square and octagon inserts that reduce user's initial cost while increasing productivity in general-purpose to rough milling. Cost efficiency is highlighted with the DGC octagon inserts, significantly reducing the initial investment by having 16 cutting edges available at 3-mm depths of cut. Square inserts offer eight cutting edges at 6-mm depths of cut while providing an elite surface finish. The patented ZX coating strengthens square and octagon DGC inserts to extend tool life while increasing wear resistance. When interrupted cutting, the ZX coating enhances tool life and cost efficiency of the DGC to provide machinists with an ideal surface finish. Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. Ph: 800-950-5202 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sumicarbide.com Advanced Laser Tracker The company will showcase its signature Radian Laser Tracker, which includes advanced features such as l-Vision and key self-diagnostic features. At 19.8 lb (8.9 kg), the Radian is still the lightest interferometer- based tracker on the market, and it has a smaller profile than other major laser trackers. With the l-Vision advanced beam-capture technology, the tracker has a 30° field of view, the widest in the industry, and it can lock onto a target and follow it even if the beam is broken. The technology also allows the use of multiple SMRs and targets, and it can capture and store streaming video or still images for traceability and training purposes. In addition to the Radian, the company will feature its 1-360 hand-held probing and scanning accessory, as well as API's major instruments for machine tool calibration. Automated Precision Inc. Ph: 240-268-0400 Ext. 1914 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apisensor.com Precision Automation PaR Systems, a supplier of material handling, automation, and robotics solutions since 1961, will showcases the new LM (Linear Motor) Series Precision Motion Platform developed to handle the high-precision processes required to support today's demanding aerospace programs. The LM Series provides extreme precision, high accelerations and speed while also increasing reliability. The LM Series platform can be used for various dynamic aerospace processes, including drilling, trimming, waterjet cutting, ultrasonic cutting, and laser scribing. PaR Systems Inc. Ph: 651-528-5275 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.par.com Milling Cutters Complete line of off-the-shelf standard milling cutters feature "S" style staggered tooth cutters that are well-suited for deep slotting applications. Alternate tooth design allows for excellent chip removal and range in diameters from 3 to 12" (75-305 mm) with many cutter width options available. The straight tooth "B" style cutters include additional teeth for improved finish and are excellent for thin-walled parts, as well as interrupted cutting. Straight tooth cutters are available in 2-12° (51-305-mm) diameters with many cutter width options. KEO Cutters/Richards MicroTool Ph: 586-771-5407 Web site: www.keocutters.com Inspection and Assembly Solutions Build!IT 3.2.5 is 3D metrology software that enables quick and easy dimensional inspection of manufactured parts and assemblies for tool building, assembly, alignment, process automation and quality control. Advanced analysis and reporting capabilities combine measurement data from multiple sources to produce detailed graphical and textual reports that are used to quickly identify manufacturing and production trends. BuildNT interfaces in real-time with a variety of probing and scanning measurement devices, allowing users to quickly and efficiently gather dimensional information from a tool or part. The metrology software is available with more than 250 improvements and new features including improved process automation, Windows 8 compatibility and a new customizable interface. BuildIT Software & Solutions Ltd. Ph: 514-369-4055 Web site: www.builditsofware.com Portable-Arm-Based CMC Scanning Seven-axis MCAx manual coordinate measuring arms work in combination with the ModelMaker MMDx/MMCx digital hand-held laser scanner and Focus 10 hand-held scanning and inspection software. Accuracy, capability and portability make the solution well-suited to the metrology lab, shop floor or in-the-field. The MCAx arm can be equipped with a wide range of probing systems for laser scanning, touch-trigger measurements and continuous scanning. The seven-axis MCAx is available with a measurement volume ranging from 2.0 and 4.5-m diameter. Measurement accuracy better than 50 pm is achieved for applications such as automotive R&D, quality labs and contract inspection facilities. Nikon Metrology Ph: 810-220-4360 Web site: www.nikonmetrology.com Portable Profilometer Jr25 3D noncontact portable profilometer can measure in the field or in production environments. Nano through macrorange measurements can be obtained of profile/dimension, roughness/finish/texture, shape/form/topography and many others on a wide range of geometries and materials. The Jr25 has the ability to measure an area up to 25x25 mm, and depending on the optical pen, a depth up to 27 mm and resolution down to 5 nm. Surfaces of almost any type can be measured regardless of how reflective/no reflective, transparent/opaque, or specular/diffusive the material. The Jr25 has a fully rotational single-axis head for measuring surfaces at difficult angles. Along with quick and ease of use, the Jr25 has been designed specifically for production environments where samples cannot be moved and open field studies. Nanovea Ph: 866-333-4674 Web site: www.nanovea.com High -Performance End Mills Two new high-performance end mills include roughers for aluminum tions and seven-flute semifinishers finishers for exotic metals. The aluminum roughers are designed for heavy metal removal rates and are offered in two and three flutes, and both through and noncoolant-through. The ground-in chipbreaker pattern and open-flute geometry are optimized to slot faster than standard aluminum end mill series. The exotic metals seven-flute end mills are optimized for high-speed machining with low radial engagement, producing accurate and superior surface finishes. The unique geometry with variable indexing and large core diameter prevents deflection on even the longest length tools. The seven-flute end mills are coated with new ENDURASpeed in-house PVD coating, providing decreased edge wear for increased tool life in difficult-to-machine materials when compared to the industry standard AlTiN. LMT Onsrud LP Ph: 847-362-1560 Web site: www.onsrud.com Custom Dual-Mast Work Platform Designed as a flexible manufacturing system for the aerospace and aircraft assembly and MRO industries, the lift system features two separate vertical masts and a platform with roll-out sections for use in manufacturing cells. The lift system on industrial casters can be easily and quickly positioned along and around products and secured in position with screw jacks once it has been moved to a work location. PLC controlled, electrically powered screw drives provide a smooth operating, stable work platform. The platform design incorporates a removable guardrail system and individually removable roll-out segments. Safety harness attachment points are designed into the back railing along with electrical utilities and lighting for work processes. Platform weight capacity, lift vertical travel, size of roll-outs, and other specifications can be customized. LPI Inc. Ph: 800-657-6956 Web site: www.lpi-inc.com Water-Miscible Cutting Fluid Ecocool 7830 B is a water-miscible cutting and grinding fluid designed specifically for high-speed machining of aerospace aluminum and titanium alloys, as well as ferrous materials. Ecocool 7830 B is stable in hard water and is low foaming in soft water without the use of silicone defoamers, making it especially suitable for use in aerospace machining applications that use throughthe-tool coolant delivery and high spindle speeds. The fluid is formulated with bio-resistance for long service life, lubricity to protect tools against wear, and good detergency for machine and part cleanliness. Fuchs Lubricants Co. Ph: 708-333-8900 Web site: www.fuchs.com Aerospace Composite Solutions Commercial-scale converting, manufacturing, and development services are available for aerospace composites applications. Precision composite slit tape for automated manufacturing and precut and kitted material for hand layup of advanced composite parts will be available from Web Industries and newly acquired CAD Cut. The addition of CAD Cut's ply cutting and kitting capabilities to Web Industries' existing array of proprietary composite slitting, spooling, chopping and winding technologies will benefit automotive and industrial markets, as well as aerospace. Web Industries Inc. Ph: 508-898-2988 Web site: www.webindustries.com Tough Cleaning Technology Company will showcase its Extreme Cleaning Technologies product line used in solving the most difficult metal cleaning challenges. Molten salt systems provide unique process capabilities for both OEM and MRO applications when dealing with titanium, stainless steel, and superalloy components for a wide variety of aerospace and defense applications. Extreme Cleaning Technologies are used to remove forming lubricants such as molybdenum disulfide, graphite, and organic lubricants from titanium and alloy fasteners. These processes are also effective in removing and conditioning surface oxidation that may develop during warm and hot-forming operations. The technologies also strip flame spray and metal carbide coatings quickly and thoroughly. Kolene Corp. Ph: 313-273-9220 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kolene.com Industrial Washers MRW4830 is an industrial washer with a 48" high by 30" (1.2 x 0.8-m) wide wash zone that can be heated with either natural gas or electric heating elements in both wash and phosphatizing sections. The pump system delivers 15 hp (11 kW) worth of high-volume water at approximately 60 psi (4 bar), the phosphatizing system uses 7.5 hp (5.6 kW) at about 60 psi (4 bar). Filtration, oil skimming as well as sludge drag options help maintain water quality for maximum use of chemical while reducing labor. The unit is designed for manufacturers who intend to wet paint or powder-coat metal surfaces utilizing a monorail-type conveyance. GM Viking Corp. Ph: 316-634-6699 Web site: www.vikingcorporation.com Ultrasonic Cleaning System Pro 6030LT 240-gal (908-U ultrasonic cleaning system features an automatic lift table with 500 lb (227-kg) capacity for raising and lowering parts with agitation system. Power supplied is 4 x 1800 W, for 7200 W total. Ultrasonic power features adjustable sweep function and 40 kHz dual-bonded transducers. Pump and plumbing are stainless steel. Oil removal/surface skimming is done with a built-in weir. Control of ultrasonic cleaning cycle is programmable with a seven-day programmable heat timer and digital temperature controller. Pro Ultrasonics Inc. Ph: 828-584-1005 Web site: www.proultrasonics.com Aerospace Autoclaves in Any Sizes Aerospace quality autoclave systems from smaller lab sizes all the way up to units that are 30' (9-m) diameter are engineered to meet actual part cure specifications for each customer's critical components. TEC custom engineering ensures that systems meet the customer's specialized needs, especially in a heavy production environment where a key piece of composite equipment could result in manufacturing line downtime if critical specifications and quality standards are not met. Thermal Equipment (TEC) Corp. Ph: 310-328-6600 Web site: www.thermalequipment.com Software Engineering Solutions Polyworks by InnovMetric Software is high-density point cloud software for digitizing, dimensional analysis, comparison for CAD and reverseengineering tasks. Polyworks integrates all digitizer brands and technologies, including articulated arms, hard probes and laser trackers. Point2CAD is a reverse engineering tool for SolidWorks that works with Faro, MicroScribe or Romer Arm and SolidWorks to create parametric solid models from a physical part. For automation, operations like scanning, scribing, drilling, grinding can be integrated into one workcell. Custom development counseling using sensor technologies for measurement applications is available. 3D Infotech Inc. Ph: 949-391-3536 Web site: www.3dinfotech.com Additive Manufacturing System New additive manufacturing process uses a high-powered fiber laser to produce fully dense metal parts direct from 3D CAD data. Parts are built layer by layer, in thicknesses ranging from 20 to 100 microns, using a range of fine metal powders fully melted in a tightly controlled atmosphere. Fully welded vacuum chamber and ultra-low oxygen content in build atmosphere allow processing of reactive materials, including Ti and Al. Two systems are available, the AM125 and the AM250, and both feature vacuum technology and low gas consumption. Renishaw Inc. Ph: 847-286-9953 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.renishaw.com Sarah A. Webster Editor in Chief (c) 2013 Society of Manufacturing Engineers (publishers) |