Two New Band Saw Blades
Introduced by DoALL
DoALL Sawing Products, Elk Grove Village, Ill., has introduced two new band saw blades, the M81 and MBP-2.

The DoALL Supreme M81 blade is produced from an advanced high-speed alloy steel and features a tooth geometry that increases productivity and provides exceptional wear resistance and toughness, the company claims. The blade was designed with a variable set for superior penetration in the hardest work-hardening alloys like tool steels, stainless and Inconel.

Supreme M81 blades are available in widths from 1.5 inches to 3.15 inches and in four multi-pitch tooth configurations to permit cutting a variety of material sizes and shapes.

The new MPB-2 band saw blade features variable height teeth, a wide set and a coarse pitch that offers superior performance in everyday sawing of easy to difficult-to-cut materials including forgings.

For more information, call (888) 362-5572, ext. 69023 or visit www.doallsawing.com.

Scotchman Launches
Shear for High Production
Scotchman Industries, Philip, S.D., has introduced the ShearMaster 610 production flat bar shear. Designed with the high-production end-user in mind, this machine combines large capacity with many standard features to turn it into a high-production shear.

The ShearMaster 610 has the capability of shearing 1-inch by 12-inch base plate and up to 1/2-inch by 24-inch flat stock. Standard features include: electric stroke control setting to reduce the travel of the upper blade, automatic hydraulic hold down, electric back gauge for automatic cycle and a 10-horsepower motor for fast cycle times. The shear is capable of 12 full strokes or 30 half strokes per minute, the company claims.

The shear is designed to couple with the Scotchman Advanced Feed System for the end-user interested in a fully automated shear. The Scotchman Advanced Feed System comes complete with a programmable controller, allowing up to 99 different programs to be set.  The system automatically moves material to position and cycles the machine.

For more information, call 800-843-8844 or visit www.scotchman.com.

New Resonator Available for
PRIMA Laser Cutting System
PRIMA North America Inc., Chicopee, Mass., now offers the Syncrono 2D laser cutting system with the new CV5000 laser resonator. The CV5000 is designed to allow exceptionally high cutting speeds for increased productivity, the ability to process thicker materials and to produce superior cut quality with a reduced heat-effected zone, the company claims. 

Syncrono features a patented laser head, designed with two additional small, linear-driven parallel kinematic axes on the moving gantry, effectively creating a “machine within a machine,” the company claims. This allows the cutting head to cut at an exceptionally high acceleration of up to 6G, and enables Syncrono to cut more than 1,000 holes per minute.

Syncrono is available with a fully automated material-handling system consisting of either a 10- or 15-shelf storage pallet loading/unloading unit, automatic arm with pick-up device and suction-cup loading, a double-sheet thickness control device, sheet-metal separation unit, controller and standard protection barriers. The system feeds production, and removes and stacks parts, allowing Syncrono to work continuously.

For more information, call 413-598-5200 or visit www.prima-na.com.

Instron Offers
Universal Hydraulic Testing System
Instron, Norwood, Mass., introduces its new 1000HDX Universal Testing Machine that features a dual test space for tension, compression, bend, shear, and flexure testing on high-strength materials. The machine is designed for testing materials including rebar, wire, strip, tube, plate and structural steel, as well as concrete.

The 1000HDX is available with two different crosshead configurations: hydraulically actuated open front design for increased productivity and operator safety, and less expensive manually operated closed-pocket design.

For more information, call 800-564-8378 or visit www.instron.com.

Flow Showcases
87,000 PSI Waterjet Cutting
Flow International Corp., Kent, Wash., is showcasing 87,000 psi waterjet cutting technology and introducing FlowConnex, the company’s next generation of interconnectivity for waterjet operations.

Flow’s HyperPressure technology is said to enable faster, more cost-effective cutting, lower part cost and higher production. Benefits include cutting speeds that are 20 to 50 percent faster than 60,000 psi; 20 to 30 percent lower part cost than 60,000 psi; lower abrasive consumption, with 30 to 50 percent less abrasive used than 60,000 psi; simpler, faster maintenance; and many more benefits, the company claims.

FlowConnex provides waterjet machining and production status with a “dashboard” that displays information on machine operation and machine productivity. FlowConnex also provides for e-mail alerts to signal waterjet operators and management of waterjet machine or pump conditions that could shut down the operation.

For more information, call 425-653-1237 or visit www.flowcorp.com.

Pat Mooney’s Upcut Saws
Offer Burr-Free Finish
The PMI Upcut Saws from Pat Mooney Inc., Addison, Ill., can quickly and accurately saw aluminum extrusions with a burr-free mirror finish. The upcut design of the saw blade, where the saw is housed under the worktable and travels up through the work piece, promotes safe operation, as well as easy chip removal and a longer blade life, Pat Mooney claims.

PMI Saws are equipped with strong drive systems (5 to 7.5 HP saw motors) that enable maximum cutting force and chip removal. This additional power also extends the life of the saw blade between regrinds.

For extreme precision, PMI Saws include pneumatic clamping systems with adjustable clamping pressure to prevent distortion of thin wall profiles. The top clamp holds the work piece on each side of the saw blade to deliver a burr-free cutoff part. This clamp is controlled by its own cylinder and is adjustable according to the size of the work piece.

Pat Mooney offers a PMI-18 CD Upcut Saw with a saw blade size of 18 inches by 1 inch bore and a table size of 26-1/3 inches by 26 inches, and a PMI-20 Upcut Saw with a saw blade size of 20 inches by 1 inch bore and a table size of 35-5/8 inches by 35-5/8 inches.

For more information, call 800-323-7503 or visit www.patmooneysaws.com. 

Plasma Cutting System is Heavy Duty
AKS Cutting Systems, Cleveland, introduces its new tru-kut heavy-duty 5-by-10 foot plasma cutting system. The rigid, heavy-duty fully welded steel frame is said to provide a stable platform for high precision plasma cutting.

Single set-up machining of the frame and mounting surfaces builds accuracy into the system, and the heavy-duty design withstands rigorous usage requirements. The uni-frame design provides a compact footprint and allows for quick installation without any special floor preparation.

AKS tru-kut utilizes the easy-to-learn Edge Ti CNC, which is specifically designed for plasma cutting applications and includes touch-screen graphics, on- board true shape nesting and remote diagnostics, among other plasma application-specific features.

Air down draft cutting table includes three clean out doors on each side for quick and efficient cleaning and a parts catcher to catch smaller parts falling through the cutting slats.

For more information, call 800-962-7803 or visit www.akscutting.com.

High-Capacity Vacuum Lifter
Features Hydraulic-Powered Tilter
Anver Corp., Hudson, Mass., offers a new, high-capacity vacuum lifter that features a hydraulic-powered tilter for handling loads up to 10,000 pounds without chains or slings.

Anver’s High Capacity Vacuum Lifter & Tilter features an all-steel welded frame with two hydraulic cylinders that rotate loads from the horizontal to vertical position using fully integrated remote controls. The unit is equipped with up to eight vacuum suction pads, each measuring 19 by 25 inches, that have bolted rubber sealing rings with non-skid bottoms and four spring suspensions. Standard features include an electric vacuum pump, a vacuum reservoir integrated into the frame, a check valve, vacuum gages and safety audio-visual alarms.

For more information, call 800-654-3500 or visit www.anver.com.