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IWF Fair/SPE Preview
The International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture
Supply Fair-USA® will feature nearly 1,500 exhibitors
August 20-23, 2008 at the Atlanta Convention Center,
Atlanta, Georgia. At IWF 2008 there will be the opportunity
to view technology that will decrease production
costs, while improving profits, creating new opportunities
for economic growth while sustaining a global competitive
edge in the global marketplace.
The following companies will be showing machinery and
tooling designed specifically for the plastics industry.
For
more information on IWF 2008, visit www.iwfatlanta.com.
The 18th Annual SPE Thermoforming Conference and
Exhibition will host over 1,000 attendees and nearly 100
exhibitors at the Minneapolis Convention Center in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 20-23, 2008. This
show will be a forum for the newest techniques, latest
equipment, materials, auxiliary equipment and current
industry news. The conference will also feature multiple
technical sessions targeting roll-fed and cut-sheet thermoformers.
The following companies will be exhibiting
products for cut-sheet thermoformers.
For information
and registration visit www.thermoformingdivision.com.
Diamond Edge Polishers
AD Beyond Machinery
Company will debut
their Model FF (Five
Footer) Diamond Edge
Polisher with a polishing
capacity of 62”
long and up to 4” thick
in the A.W.E.D. Booth
at IWF 2008. The polisher
is equipped with
a 1 1/2 hp direct drive, single phase
220v spindle motor that provides fast
polishing speeds and a high quality finish.
AD Beyond is also offering a table top diamond
edge polisher that is capable of polishing a 45°
bevel, without pre-cutting, up to 7/32”. The polisher is
ideal for beveling small parts, especially on four sides.
For additional information, contact Victor Miranda,
A.W.E.D. Corp., 1175 Buford Hwy., Suite 101, Suwanee,
GA 30024, 770-831-9800, Fax: 770-831-7404, E-mail:
victor@awedmachine.com, Web: www.awed-machine.com.
IWF 2008 Booth #8170
Solid Carbide Spiral
Plastic O-Flute
Amana Tool’s new solid
carbide spiral plastic O flute
router bits are
designed to produce
super clean, smooth
cuts in acrylic materials
such as Plexiglas®,
Lucite® and other plastic materials. The bits are made of
an exclusive carbide grade and finished to a mirror finish
with Amana’s unique polishing process. The bits are available
in a 1/4” diameter with a right-hand Helix cut, which
is designed to throw the chips upward, and a left-hand
Helix cut designed to throw the chips downward. These
two popular designs work well with most CNC vacuum systems
and are designed to cut acrylic, nylon, ABS, PE,
acetal, PET, HDPE, UHMW, polycarbonates, polypropylene,
wood and solid surface.
Amana offers same-day shipping across North America.
Products can be received in as little as one day from fully
stocked East and West Coast fulfillment centers.
For additional information, contact Michele Spiegel,
Amana Tool, 120 Carolyn Blvd., Farmingdale, NY 11735,
800-445-0077, Fax: 631-752-1674, E-mail: sales@
amanatool.com, Web: www.amanatool.com.
IWF 2008 Booth #6069
3-Axis Router Tables
AXYZ Automation manufactures a full line of computer
3-axis router tables used for routing, drilling, dispensing,
stud welding and plasma cutting which interface
with all desktop design systems.
One of the newest members of
the AXYZ Series family is the
5000. With a processing
width of 70 inches, it allows
customers to work with oversized
sheet goods without pre-trimming
material.
For additional information, contact Christina D’Angelo,
AXYZ Automation, Inc., 5330 S. Service Rd., Burlington,
ON L7L 5L1 Canada, 800-361-3408/905-634-4940,
Fax: 905-634-4966, E-mail: blowe@axyz.com, Web: www.axyz.com.
IWF 2008 Booth #6535
CNC Routers and Lasers
CDM Industries, with over 20 years experience in the
computer-driven machinery business, represents
China’s premier manufacturer of CNC routers and lasers,
VICCAM Technology Enterprise Co., Ltd.
With thousands of successful,
worldwide installations, VICCAM
has built a reputation for reliability,
accuracy and value for ondemand-
manufacturing. CDMVICCAM
offers a range of standard
and custom-made CNC
routers and lasers for many applications
and materials including wood, plastic, metal,
stone, composite, solid surface, foam, rubber and paper.
The equipment incorporates the highest quality manufacturing
techniques and industry
standard component
parts, user-friendly controls
and software.
Table sizes are from 12” x
24” to 78” x 165” with spindles
from 1 hp to 16 hp and
lasers from 60 watts to 3000 watts. Their
packages include special financing, dust collection, computer
and software, tooling, vacuum pump, laser chillers
and spare parts kits. Backed with a two-year limited warranty,
trade up program and web-based support.
Immediate delivery from IWF2008.
For additional information, contact Cahir McCoole,
CDM Industries, P.O. Box 883, Marblehead, MA 01945,
781-608-4400, E-mail: cdmindustries@aol.com, Web:
www.cdm-industries.com.
IWF Booth #6352
CNC Machining Centers
CMS North America, a division of CMS Industries of
Zogno (BG) Italy,
is a designer/manufacturer
of CNC machining
centers for
working wood, plastics,
composites, aluminum,
stone, glass
and solid surface
material. CMS offers
ideal machine solutions for applications in aerospace,
automotive, marine, molds, doors, staircases and more.
CMS introduces the new ATHENA 10-5 TUCU 5-axismachining center, equipped with a 10’ x 5’ working area; a
9 hp, 24,000 rpm, 5-axis air-cooled spindle with HSK 63F
connection and a 6-place tool changing rack. The working
table is connected to the base frame and has machined surfaces
supplied with threaded holes for attaching fixtures. It
also features enclosed sides and back with front manual
sliding doors for operator safety and noise reduction. The
ATHENA offers a compact size at 20’ x 8’ x 11’ H; OSAI type
10/510 S Series Numerical Control with Auto-Teaching
System and PowerARM software. The dry vacuum plant
offers a high level of vacuum for good piece clamping.
For additional information, contact CMS North America
Inc., 4095 Karona Court, Caledonia, MI 49316, 800-225-
5267/616-698-9970, Fax: 616-698-9730, E-mail:
cmssales@cmsna.com, Web: www.cmsna.com.
IWF 2008
Booth #8226
SPE Booth #430
Fast Cross Cutting Speeds
Delmac
Machinery Group shows that at 12 cross cuts per minute, Mayer’s high speed control
gives users the fastest cross cutting speeds in the
industry while maintaining excellent cut quality.
With over 30 years experience, Mayer has developed
design philosophies and principles aimed at producing
machines with superior cut quality, accuracy, speed and
flexibility for the wood and plastics industries. The PS2
Z120 offers a high output
with its 4.7” blade
projection (optional
7.8” cutting
height) and fast
traverse speeds
while maintaining the
dimensional accuracy and
superior cut quality required by the most discriminating
customers.
For additional information, contact Gerri Bolton, Delmac
Machinery Group, 4322 Piedmont Pkwy., Greensboro, NC
27410, 336-854-1211, Fax: 336-854-0811, E-mail:
gbolton@delmac.com, Web: www.delmac.com.
IWF 2008 Booth #8922
3- and 5-Axis Routers
Diversified Machine Systems will be exhibiting three
different machine designs at IWF 2008 and the SPE
Thermoforming Conference including a brand new product
to be revealed exclusively at SPE in September. At IWF 2008, DMS
will be running two
machines, their popular
cost-effective D3 3-
axis CNC Router and
the Enclosed D5 5-axis
router.
However there will
be even greater interest
and excitement
when DMS unveils its latest entry into the market - a high
speed universal platform machining cell. The SSG as it is
known has been designed in response to customer
demands for extra workspace flexibility and better access.
The SSG is faster than conventional machines with high
speed rapids and rotaries. Its large work area can also be
split to run in twin table mode. See the machine in action
for the first time at SPE 2008 in September.
For additional information, contact Ed Hilligrass, DMS
CNC Routers, 2310 Executive Circle, Colorado Springs CO
80906, 719-226-5066, Fax: 719–226-9810, E-mail:
info@dmscncrouters.com, Web: www.dmscncrouters.com.
IWF 2008 Booth #9770
SPE Booth #246
Optimization/Scrap
Management
ARDIS Optimization from
Eurosoft is an easy way to
reduce your shop’s environmental
impact. The optimizer reduces
scrap by calculating the best possible
cutting pattern based on
your cut lists and raw material
sizes. A number of features can
be added to the optimizer to further increase yield, re-use
scrap, manage inventory and improve workflow. Adding
features is easy, and can be done at any time. ARDIS integrates
seamlessly with all design software and makes of
beam saw.
Optimizers sometimes use small parts as fillers to
increase the yield on patterns with large, bulky parts. The
problem is that these parts are not always arranged to
take the saw efficiency into account. The newest Ardis
plug-in provides unprecedented control over the output of
these small parts. You can now specify how small parts
should be arranged on a per part basis. As a result, you’ll
get patterns which are easier to cut, without a large sacrifice
in yield.
For additional information, contact David E. Talbot,
Eurosoft, Inc., 1628 Old Apex Road, Cary, NC 27513,
919-468-3003, Fax: 919-468-6374, E-mail: david@eurosoftinc.com, Web: www.eurosoftinc.com.
IWF 2008 Booth #5046
Inserts for Plastics
E-Z LOK has introduced a new line of ultrasonic thread
inserts designed to provide strong threads in thermoplastic.
The brass inserts are
engineered for use in
tapered holes and are
available in single and
double vane designs.
Internal thread sizes range from 2-56 to 3/8-16 and 10-32
to 3/8-24. E-Z LOK ultrasonic inserts can be installed with
either ultrasonic insertion equipment or a heat driver. The
tapered design reduces installation time and improves
torque and pull out resistance. In addition, the tapered
design applies minimal stress to molded hole walls.
Ideal for plastic components requiring assembly and
disassembly, ultrasonic inserts are typically used in computer/
instrument cases, terminal boards, electronics and
communications equipment.
For additional information, contact Steve Schaeper, E-Z
LOK, 240 E. Rosecrans Avenue, Gardena, CA 90248,
800-234-5613/310-323-5613, Fax: 310-353-4444,
E-mail: ezlok@ezlok.com, Web: www.ezlok.com.
IWF
2008 Booth #4220
3-Axis CNC Routers
The new SR Series Sheet Routers from Haas
Automation, Inc. are affordable solutions that provide
expansive capacity in lighter-weight, gantry-style, 3-axis
CNC machines. The SR-100, with 100” x 52” x 8” (xyz)
travels, easily accommodates 4’ x 8’ sheets of material.
The larger SR-200, with
148” x 76” x 8” (xyz)
travels, handles sheets up
to 6’ x 12’. Both machines
accept ISO standard G-code
programming through the userfriendly,
full-function Haas CNC
control.
Each SR Series router comes
equipped with a 24,000 rpm, 5 hp (continuous), 30-taper
spindle for cutting and drilling various plastics, sheet metals
and other light materials. The open-frame design of
the SR Series machines allows users to design their own
table and fixturing specifically to meet their individual
needs.
The overhead gantry assembly travels the full length of
the fixed table on precision, low-friction linear guides,
resulting in extremely accurate positioning. Powerful,
brushless servomotors on all axes produce high-speed
rapids for fast cycle times. The standard configuration
includes a 15” color LCD monitor and USB port.
For additional information, contact Scott Rathburn,
Haas Automation, Inc., 2800 Sturgis Road, Oxnard, CA
93030, 805-988-6922, Fax: 805-968-6918, E-mail:
srathburn@haascnc.com, Web: www.haascnc.com.
IWF
2008 Booth #6712
Industrial Class Panel Saw
Hendrick will display their SRP Enhanced Industrial
Class Series high-speed computerized panel saw
designed for plastic cutting applications at IWF 2008. The
machine is equipped with a variable
speed 24 hp main blade
motor and 3 hp scoring
motor. Standard with the
SRP is a solid pusher with
material grippers, material
indexing speeds up to
3,000 inches per minute, with a
Windows™ XP® Professional PC Controller, LAN interface
and onboard optimization software. The SRP 3200 PL also
features solid back tables, spray mist coolant on main
blade and automatic blade height adjustment.
For additional information, contact Jeff Grant, Hendrick
Mfg. Corp., 32 Commercial Street, Salem, MA 01970,
978-741-3600, Fax: 978-744-0242, E-mail: jgrant@hendrickmanufacturing.
com, Web: www.hendrickmanufacturing.com.
IWF 2008 Booth #8753
Polymer Sheets, Slabs
and Massive Shapes
Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, King Plastic
Corporation, is a leading
innovator and manufacturer
of high-quality polymer
sheets, slabs and massive
shapes. While the
company is well known for
its King StarBoard® family
of marine polymers, there
is much more to King. Its
polymer products include
an extensive list of commodity polymers: UHMW/VHMW,
HDPE/LDPE, cutting board, borated PE, pipe grade and
polypropylene, as well as colorful signage/playground PE,
sturdy restroom partition sheets and engineering materials
such as ABS.
King Plastic Corporation manufactures 29 products in
sheets, slabs and massive shapes to industry-leading standards
and tolerances, sheets to more than 120’ x 8’, slabs
to more than 30” thick and massive shapes to more than
5,000 pounds.
For additional information, contact King Plastic
Corporation, 1100 N. Toledo Blade Blvd., North Port, FL
34288, 941-493-5502, Fax: 941-497-3274, E-mail: support@kingplastic.com, Web: www.kingplastic.com.
IWF
2008 Booth #4357
Robotic Trimming and
Offline Programming
KMT Robotic Solutions Inc. will showcase its popular
RoboTrim® RT-1002 router trimming system and revolutionary
CAMpro® offline programming software at the
2008 SPE Thermoforming Conference. The RoboTrim ®
RT-1002, KMT’s most popular standard routing system, is
a cost-effective solution that helps thermoformers, plastics
molders and composite manufacturers increase
throughput, uptime and employee safety.
The RoboTrim RT-1002 system trims parts more than
50 percent faster than traditional five axis CNC’s and
offers trimming flexibility. The ergonomic design improves
employee safety by distancing operators from the potentially
harmful trimming environment.
The standard model features a KMT AccuTrim® R-44
robot mounted inside a steel enclosure. The system’s twosided
rotating table has a 1,000 pound part and fixture
capacity and can rotate parts into and out of the cell in
less than three seconds. This allows finished parts to be
safely unloaded by
the operator while
unfinished parts are
being trimmed inside
the cell.
For additional information,
contact
Suzanne Carter, KMT
Robotic Solutions,
Inc., 1255 Harmon Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-829-2800, Fax: 248-829-2750, E-mail: suzanne.carter@kmtgroup.com, Web: www.kmtgroup.com/robotic.
SPE 2008 Booth #540
Heavy-duty Cutting
System
MultiCam offers an innovative, heavy-duty, precision
cutting system for plastic and acrylic fabricators.
Their 3000 Series CNC Router is loaded with standard features and is specially suited for machining plastic. The
rigid, all-steel, plate frame construction combined with an
automatic tool changer and 5.5 hp, 32,000 rpm spindle
all allow for an incredible
edge finish when
machining plastic. The
3000 series router
also comes in a wide
variety of sizes and
features a space-saving,
moving-gantry
design. In addition,
MultiCam has vacuum fixturing options specifically tailored
to the plastics industry.
For additional information, contact MultiCam LP, 1025
West Royal Lane, DFW Airport, TX 75261, 972-929-4070, Fax: 972-929-4071, E-mail: sales@multicam.com,
Web: www.multicam.com.
IWF 2008 Booth #6035
Tooling for Plastics
In the world of CNC routing,
proper usage of tooling
is the key to productivity
and profitability. If your
company is looking for the
edge to increase bottom
line profits, the Onsrud
advantage may be for you.
During IWF 2008, Onsrud Cutter LP and their team of
application specialists will be demonstrating the advantage
of proper tool selection and application by running
live parts in the booth with a state-of-the-art CNC router.
The materials will include wood, plastic and aluminum,
which represent real world applications encountered by
the typical CNC shop everyday.
Drill Clean Holes in Composites
A diamond coated parabolic drill has been developed by
Onsrud Cutter that is suitable for drilling both carbon fiber
and graphite epoxy materials. The new drill overcomes typical
problems such as delaminating, flaking and splintering
encountered while drilling composite materials. The drill is
also a lower cost alternative to PCD tipped drills.
The Parabolic Flute design is able to evacuate a large
volume of chips while the multi-layer nano-crystalline, six
micron thick coating is resistant to wear and abrasion. The
special split point reduces thrust, improves centering and
the secondary point angles create a self-seating, reaming
action that directs chips away from the inner hole wall.
Onsrud Cutter is the only cutting tool facility in the
United States that manufactures high-speed steel, carbide
tipped, solid carbide, diamond coated and PCD CNC
router tooling. Onsrud manufactured their first router bit
in 1920.
For additional information, contact Diane Sullivan,
Onsrud Cutter LP, 800 Liberty Drive, Libertyville, IL
60048, 847-362-1560, Fax: 847-362-5028, E-mail:
dsullivan@onsrud.com, Web: www.onsrud.com.
IWF
2008 Booth #8126
SPE Booth #131
High Precision Machining
Products
C.R. Onsrud, Inc. offers a comprehensive line of high
precision machining products including 33 standard
models of 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC Routers, four models of
Inverted Pin Routers, as well as a complete line of tooling
and accessories. CNC Routers are offered in Cast-Iron
Fixed Bridge, Twin Table, Single Table and Steel Frame
Moving Gantry designs. Most C.R. Onsrud CNC Routers
include 12-position tool changers,
high grade “off-the-
shelf” standard
components, 24/7
tech-support and all
can be customized
via a full menu of
standard options including: multi-spindle drills, aggregate
stations, rotational C-axis, 5-axis and multi-spindle configurations.
C.R. Onsrud has invested in superior service capabilities,
high-tech training facilities and an extensive
Applications Engineering department to further reinforce
their pledge to provide the industry with the best products,
service and customer support.
For additional information, contact C.R. Onsrud Inc.,
P.O. Box 419, Troutman, NC 28166, 800-638-8185/704-528-4528, Fax: 704-528-6170, E-mail: sales@cronsrud.com, Web: www.cronsrud.com.
IWF 2008 Booth
#8206
New Panel Saw
Schelling’s newest precision panel saw, the fk4 will be
showcased at this year’s IWF show in Atlanta. This is the latest addition to their new fk high speed series that
cuts all types of plastics. This new series blends all of
Schelling’s traditional strengths with their new revolutionary
high speed and PLUS+
features. The design of the fk
machines centers around the
new Evolution saw carriage
and is enhanced through new
PLUS+ features such as
speed, power and precision making Schelling the innovation
leader in drive technology.
The new fk4 has a revolutionary design that offers the operator
the highest cutting capacity for plastics on the market.
For additional information, contact Stephen Bailey,
Schelling America, Inc. P.O. Box 80367 Raleigh, NC
27623, 919-544-0430, Fax: 919-544-0920, E-mail:
sbailey@schelling.com, Web: www.schelling.com.
IWF
2008 Booth #9326
Panel Saws for Cutting
Plastics
SCM Group will feature several panel saws and CNC
routers designed specifically for plastic distributors
and fabricators at IWF 2008. Galaxy and Sigma PLM
panel saws provide superior cutting quality while reducing
material waste and improving productivity at an affordable
price. The new Galaxy T3 (4.5” cutting
capacity) and Sigma
SZ 105 Plast (3.75”
cutting capacity) will be
available for demonstration
in Booth 8740
and Booth 8840.
Value added features include
high speed carriage movement with optimized
operation for fastest cycle times; a worktable designed to
cut thin materials; rpm control on independent main
motor for best edge results; main blade cooling; 48” wide
rear phenolic crosscut table for effectively cutting thin
strips and small parts and a pusher with clamps for quick,
accurate loading and cutting. All saws include powerful
easy to use software that simplifies and speeds the cutting
process.
Additional features include on line self diagnostics and
capability for remote machine access by SCM’s technical
department. Saws are available in 10.5’, 12.5’ or 14.5’
cutting lengths.
CNC Routers for Plastics
SCM GROUP introduces the Morbidelli Universal and
Routech Accord CNC Router Lines for machining all types
of plastic materials. These models bring affordable CNC
machining capability with a “bridge style design” to plastic
distributors and fabricators. Both
models feature a 4’ x 12’ or 5’ x 12’
work area, powerful 12 hp HSK F63
router motor and a variety of automatic
tool changer options.
The flexible aluminum
grid vacuum table provides
effective hold down
for small parts. The userfriendly
software and operator interface
can be used with all major design software
packages.
See the Universal in
Booth #8826 and the
Accord in Booth #8852.
SCM Group also introduces
the Routech R210
Prisma 5-Axis Router (Booth #8862),
a highly flexible router that offers plastic fabricators a high
degree of manufacturing flexibility in both 3- and 5-axis
applications. Perfect for fabricating close tolerance precision
plastic parts, the router comes standard with a powerful
15 hp liquid chilled electro spindle (variable speeds from
900 to 20,000 rpm) and a variety of tool changer options.
For additional information, contact Phil Bryant, SCM
Group USA Inc., 2475 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA 30096,
770-759-3534, Fax: 770-813-8819, E-mail: pbryantscmgroup-usa.com, Web: www.scmplastics.com.
IWF Booth
#’s 8740, 8840, 8826, 8852
Small-footprint CNC
ShopBot “Buddy” with Power Stick is a 2008
Challengers Award Finalist. A powerful but small-footprint
CNC, it is easily moved or expanded to add flexibility
to production and manufacturing. The highly mobile
Buddy is fitted with a standard table of either 24” x 32”
or 24” x 48”, weighs less than 600 pounds, and occupies
less than 16
square feet of floor
space. The innovative
PowerStick can
replace a standard
table to provide
expanded work
areas over 8’ long
for large cutting,
drilling or machining
projects or to
allow multiple sets of fixtures for production efficiency.
The ShopBot PRSalpha systems feature technologically
advanced, closed-loop motors that combine the best features
of servos and steppers. With rapid transit speeds of
up to 1,800 inches per minute, and cutting speeds up to
600 inches per minute.
For additional information, contact Martha Barbour,
ShopBot Tools, Inc., 3333-B Industrial Drive, Durham, NC
27704, 888-680-4466/919-680-4800, Fax: 919-680-4900, E-mail: martha@shopbottools.com, Web: www.shopbottools.com.
IWF 2008 Booth #8649
Optimize
Material,
Equipment and
Work Flow
Stiles Machinery Inc. is proud to
showcase their solutions to help
plastic fabricators deliver greater
productivity and lower costs across
the entire operation.
Cut Rite software saves yield, time
and money by creating easy to cut
patterns based on your parts
requirements and downloading
them directly
in the
control
on the
saw,
eliminating
all set-up time and the potential
for set-up error on the shop floor. As a side benefit, Cut Rite produces
a cost per part and a cost
per order: great tools for
quoting new business
accurately. Just to ensure
that the right part gets to
the right job Cut Rite will produce
a bar-coded label at the saw while the part is cut.
Designed exclusively for sizing plastic and component
panels, the Holzma HPP 380P panel saw features a variable
speed main saw motor and automatically selects the
ideal blade rim speed and cutting speed for each material.
The saw carriage is equipped with the unique Holzma
side pressure device which adjusts the pressure according
to material type and achieves beautiful edge quality, even
with thin PETG.
The Weeke Vantage 33P is the fastest and heaviest
machining center in its class, which will result in higher
throughput, tighter tolerance and greater repeatability in
parts production. This gantry-style machine is designed to
handle individual part programs or full sheets for nesting
applications. The patented automatic spindle clamping
system guarantees precise machining every time, regardless
of material type.
A national technical support network and same day
spare parts program ensure that no matter where you
are located, you can get technical assistance when you
need it.
For additional information, contact Bill Pitt, Stiles
Machinery Inc., 3965 44th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI
49512, 704-861-8239, Fax: 616-698-7521, E-mail:
bpitt@stilesmachinery.com, Web: www.stilesmachinery.com.
IWF 2008 Booth #9140
CNC Router Line
For over 20 years and with thousand of machines worldwide,
Techno CNC Routers have
helped companies turn a
small investment into a
big return. Whether
you’re cutting large
sheets for nested based
manufacturing or small
intricate designs, Techno
has the affordable router
to meet your production and budgetary requirements.
Quality components such as, closed-loop servomotors, ball screws, THK rails come standard on Techno CNC
Systems. Complete jobs faster, with greater accuracy
using a Techno CNC Router.
For additional information, contact Roy Valentine,
Techno CNC Router Systems, P.O. Box 5416, New Hyde
Park, NY 11042, 800-819-3366/516-328-3970, Fax:
516-358-2576, E-mail: rvalentine@techno-isel.com,
Web: www.technocnc.com.
IWF 2008 Booth #6382
New Generation, 5-axis
CNC
Thermwood’s Model 90 represents a new generation, 5-axis CNC
machine for high speed trimming and modeling. The
state-of-the-art mechanical structure design created a
machine with unmatched strength, stiffness and performance.
All of which translates into high speed, accurate and
stable motions. The machine
was specifically designed
for the machining of
advanced aerospace
composites, high speed
machining of wood and
aluminum, in addition to
extremely fast trimming of 3 dimensional plastic parts.
The Model 90 also incorporates a new advanced, high
performance drives system. This translates into extremely
fast feed speeds, dramatically reducing cycle times. The
advanced machine design, along with the Gen2 control
system, is capable of handling motions that can dramatically
slow or cause shake in other machines.
M90 allows for full table coverage, and comes standard
with a 7 hp dual end spindle, solid aluminum table tops
with threaded inserts for fixture hold down, as well as the
patented impact-resistant head, which when impacted,
prevents or minimizes misalignment or mechanical issues.
Thermwood is the only major CNC router manufacturer
that designs and manufactures their own control; a control
so advanced it is used by various aerospace and
defense companies, and even NASA for some of their
most demanding applications.
For additional information, contact Cliff Crawford,
Thermwood Corporation, P.O. Box 436, Dale, IN 47523,
800-533-6901/812-937-4476, Fax: 812-937-2956, E-mail:
sales@thermwood.com, Web: www.thermwood.com.
IWF 2008 Booth #8326
SPE Booth #340
CNC Start-Up Package
If you’ve recently purchased or plan to purchase a CNC
router, Vortex Tool Company can provide a comprehensive
tool package for
new and used machine
start-ups. The Vortex
Tool start-up package
includes everything
from router and boring
bits to changing
stands, collets and
tool holders. The
Vortex staff will consult
with you to determine your router applications and
select a specific set of tools and accessories to get your
machine operating efficiently.
Most items are in stock for immediate
shipping.
At their facility in Schofield,
Wisconsin, Vortex Tool Company,
Inc. designs and manufactures
high-performance router and
insert cutting tools for the woodworking
and plastics industries.
The company produces tools with
cutting edges in various grades of
carbide, stellite, high-speed steel
and polycrystalline diamond, and
provides custom tool design, retipping
and sharpening services.
For additional information, contact
Mike Serwa, Vortex Tool
Company, Inc., 5605 Jelinek
Avenue, Schofield, WI 54476,
800-355-7708, Fax: 715-355-7353, Web: www.vortextool.com.
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