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Free Webinar: Optimizing Automation for Finishing Iron and Steel Castings |
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MODERN CASTING magazine is sponsoring a free 30-minute webinar focused on advancements in the cleaning and finishing of ferrous castings. Scheduled for June 24 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. EST, the webinar will be presented by Maus USA Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.
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INFRATROL Launches New Website |
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INFRATROL Manufacturing Corp., a manufacturer of a variety of Core Wash Dry-off Ovens, and Mold Pre-Heat Ovens has launched a new, easily navigable Web site. Several styles of Core Wash Dry-off Ovens are featured and additional, detailed information is easily accessed through the web site.
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Keep Track of Tools With Software |
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 Dynamic Systems, Inc. (DSI), a Redmond, Wash., software developer specializing in data collection applications for the manufacturing industry has announced the release of a tool and equipment manager program based on bar code technology.
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Panborn Introduces New Blast Wheels |
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Pangborn Corporation announces its new Genesis family of wheels, which includes high-speed, 14-18-in. diameter wheels with either single or double-sided runnerheads. The low-speed, 19.5 – 26.5-in. diameter wheels provide reduced consumption of abrasives, better cleaning and lower horsepower requirements.
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Visi-Trak Reveals Portable Monitoring System |
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Visi-Trak Worldwide, LLC announces a new, portable version of its True-Trak20/20 diecasting monitoring system that brings process monitoring to any sized diecasting operation.
With the system, diecasters can monitor, archive, and analyze shot data from multiple machines and give their customers the information they require. Machine problems can be identified to improve quality, reduce scrap, and determine machine efficiency.
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Rotary Mesh Table Cleans Small Parts |
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 Wheelabrator Group, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, introduces its Rotary Mesh Table system for cleaning smaller parts off-line using one operator. The machine is capable of processing aluminum diecastings, forgings, flame-cut shapes, fabrications and automotive parts with an airless wheel blast process. Parts and components are loaded onto a manganese wire mesh table or fixtures which rotate through the blast zone, exposing the parts to top and bottom mounted blast wheels. The compact design of the unit allows for quick installation with no pits. Wheelabrator products include standard and customized systems to meet individual customer requirements.
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Thresher Introduces Bio-Degradable Cores |
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Thresher Industries, Inc., Hanford, Calif., a manufacturer of precision recycled aluminum and advanced metal matrix composite parts, has announced the Nautilus Core System ("Nautilus Core"). Developed by Thresher Industries, the Nautilus Core is a proprietary bio-degradable manufacturing process of producing cores for use in aluminum and magnesium casting. The system allows the core to be removed easily through high-pressure steam or water and can rest in areas not suitable for sand or foam core. The Nautilus Core can be used to generate internal and runner shapes as well as passages in virtually any metal casting, including high-pressure casting and permanent mold casting as well as plastic parts.
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Lightweight Vibrator Packs High Force |
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 Cougar Industries, Inc., Peru, Ill., has announced its Model AB line of Ball type industrial vibrators, which produces the highest ratio of force to physical weight in the industry. These small lightweight industrial grade pneumatic vibrators have force ratings over 1,000 lbs for some units to solve your material flow problems.
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New Chip Breakers Show Longer Tool Life |
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 Kennametal, Latrobe, Pa., is introducing new screw-on positive insert chip breakers - FP (Finishing Positive), MP (Medium/Roughing Positive) and MW (Flat Top) - that are showing up to 250% longer tool life across a range of applications and materials, including turning steel, cast iron, stainless steel and high-temp alloy work-pieces.
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ABB Hosting Robotics Seminar |
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ABB Robotics is hosting a seminar at the 2009 Robotics Technology Days April 22-23 at its 55,000 sq. ft. customer and training center, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The seminar will feature the latest technology ABB has to offer. Live robotic demonstrations, informative seminars, and networking with industry experts will provide deeper insight into the benefits of automated applications.
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