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Toyota Material Handling Europe has placed an order for the newest technology offered by Modig Machine Tool – the RigiMill. Toyota Material Handling carries out development, manufacturing, and sales of material handling equipment.

Patrick Petterzon, Project Leader within the production organization at Toyota Material Handling said “We were impressed with the material handling capabilities of RigiMill and the technical competence of Modig. RigiMill will dramatically reduce stand still when changing tools and this reduced cycle time will help us optimize productivity and reduce tooling costs.” Cycle time is expected to be reduced at least 30%.

RigiMill is the market’s first ’two in one’ machine for heavy machining in titanium. “For the first time ever it is possible to operate one machine for optimal roughing and optimal finishing” said Modig President David Modig. As with all Modig Machine Tool systems, the unit is customized for each specific customer’s need. In the case of Toyota Material Handling, this is for cutting steel. The system is built for the characteristics of each metal to be machined – stiff for heavy cutting, and fast with a wide spindle for aluminum.

David Waldron, President of Modig’s US operations, commented “The RigiMill is an exciting and disruptive technology that generates a tremendous return on investment for our customers, especially when coupled with an integrated pallet system for loading raw materials and unloading finished product. We are happy to run time studies for our customers to demonstrate the strong value-add delivered by the RigiMill.”

Founded in 1948, Modig has continuously enhanced its reputation through its HHV ExtrusionMill, HHV BarMill and six-axis FlexiMill prior to the game changing RigiMill, another revolutionary product from Modig.

For more information please visit:
www.modig.se

Or contact:
david.modig@modig.se  |  David Modig
or
david.waldron@modig.se  |  David Waldron 

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Schaffner EMC introduces a complete line of integrated active harmonic filter systems which  provide harmonic compensation up to the 50th order in real-time.  With a capacities 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350 and 400A, operating at 480VAC (+/- 10%), these standard systems provide reactive compensation and load current load balancing.   They are ideal for manufacturing environments with nonlinear loads, such as variable frequency-motor drives, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), HVAC equipment, data centers and banking/heavy computing, and more.

This proven equipment incorporates individually fused ECOsine automatic harmonic filters, high-speed fully digital microcontroller, disconnect switch, door interlock, operator selector switch, indicating lights, alpha-numeric keypad and graphic display, TCP/IP or RS-485 Modbus interfaces for communication.  Standard protection enclosures are NEMA1 and NEMA3R with other ratings available upon request.  Ideal for new installations or retrofits.  Current ratings of from 100 to 400 available as standard, higher current loads can be accommodated to suit particular requirements.  Standard electrical rating is 480vac with higher ratings available.
Schaffner active harmonic can meet IEEE 519-2014 electrical system requirements for harmonic current limits.  ECOsine® active harmonic filter systems are designed to electronically supply non-fundamental harmonic current of magnitudes and phase relationships to satisfy the non-linear load-current demand that results in a near sinusoidal current being drawn from the electric supply

Harmonics – A Silent But Deadly Problem
Harmonics are generated by nonlinear components in electrical systems, which distort the sine wave.  Increasing usage of power electronics causes a corresponding increase in voltage distortion, or harmonics.  Electrical components like, variable frequency drives, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, and inverters, all introduce harmonics of differing orders into the electrical system.  When harmonics are present they can manifest themselves with short-term and long-term consequences.  High harmonic distortion can cause failures or malfunctions of electrical devices.  Harmonics also cause a temperature rise in the electrical network and in equipment, resulting in losses and shorter service life.  An active harmonic filter, like the ECOsine®, cancels and injects current to correct the sine wave, before the harmonics can cause any damage to the electrical system or equipment.

About Schaffner EMC:
Schaffner EMC, with US operations headquartered in Edison, NJ, is part of The Schaffner Group – a worldwide leader in the fields of electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC), power quality (PQ) and engineered transformers.  From a global innovation and development center in Luterbach, Switzerland, the company develops leading edge products which are manufactured in facilities worldwide.  Their PQ product line includes active and passive harmonic filters, along with sine wave filters, which allow the efficient and reliable operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems. 

For more information, please visit:
www.schaffnerusa.com

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The ACU-RITE MILLPWR^G2 control is today’s easiest-to-operate CNC for vertical knee and bed mills, and is now available with an optional AMIG2 console offering users the ability to use common interfaces as well as control its host machine tool’s spindle. 

This compact AMIG2 electrical cabinet is now available in two configurations:

1)    The AMIG2 Standard has I/O that can be used for various purposes. For example:  Machine guards, Limit switches, Automatic oiler, AMI Program Step. The AMI Program Step allows the programmer to specify the outputs to be turned ON or OFF, or PULSED for a certain duration. This can be used to control external devices such as an indexer.

 The AMIG2 Standard can also be used with an inverter-controlled spindle. The spindle control console is required for inverter-controlled spindle. The console provides the standard + 10 Vdc and a spindle override knob.

2)    The AMIG2 Deluxe includes everything in the Standard configuration plus the ability to control spindle and coolant pump using M-Functions for controlling direction (forward or reverse) and turning the spindle off.

The ACU-RITE MILLPWR^G2 control is equipped with full 3-D contouring capabilities and is available as a complete retrofit package for two- or three-axis knee or bed mills or on a new mill from a machine builder.  It continues to provide machinists the convenience of straightforward 2-1/2-axis conversational shop floor programming as well as powerful calculators, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual calculations and to learn complicated programs.

ACU-RITE maintains its operator-friendly design concept by offering a sturdy operator console on the MILLPWR^G2 that features a 12.1-inch flat panel, color LCD display; a color-coded well-organized keypad; USB and remote stop/go pendant which are all standard equipment.

ACU-RITE products are represented and distributed through HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION based in Schaumburg, IL. HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION is the North American subsidiary of DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, a leading international manufacturer of precision measurement and control equipment.  ACU-RITE products include digital readouts, precision glass scales, and CNC controls.  

For more information, please visit:
www.acu-rite.com

Or contact:
jparker@heidenhain.com  |  John Parker, Product Manager

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No. 980 is a 500ºF (260ºC), electrically-heated universal style oven from Grieve, currently used for post curing fabric-coated silicone rubber gaskets at the customer’s facility. Workspace dimensions of this oven measure 30” W x 144” D x 30” H. 24 kW are installed in Nichrome wire elements to heat the oven chamber, while a 4200 CFM, 3-HP recirculating blower provides front-to-rear universal airflow to the workload.

This Grieve universal oven features 4” thick insulated walls, aluminized steel exterior, Type 304, 2B finish stainless steel interior, plus an integral oven leg stand and one pair of truck wheel guide tracks installed on the top of the floor to accept the customer’s wheeled fixture.

No. 980 includes all safety equipment required for flammable solvent processing, including explosion-venting door hardware and powered forced exhauster.  

Controls on this oven include a digital indicating temperature controller.  

 

For more information, please visit:
www.grievecorp.com

Or contact:
sales@grievecorp.com

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CountyLine Tool of East Peoria, Ill., is now certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business National Enterprise Council, the leading domestic authority on women’s business ventures. With this certification, CountyLine Tool joins an elite group of companies owned and led by women entrepreneurs. 

KOMET of America, Inc., and CountyLine Tool, America’s first KOMET SERVICE® Partner, are pleased to announce that CountyLine Tool is now officially recognized as a Women’s Business Enterprise. This certification is awarded by the Women’s Business National Enterprise Council, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to certifying woman-owned businesses and providing resources, opportunities, and engagement to the businesses they certify.

Being certified as a women’s business enterprise brings many benefits and opens many doors, including work with companies and government agencies that have procurement diversity initiatives in place. Companies like CountyLine Tool allow their customers to get high quality products while also meeting their diversity and opportunity goals.

Vonda Jones, President of CountyLine Tool, was quick to express her excitement about the certification, explaining, “It’s very rewarding to finally have achieved my certification; this is not something that is just handed out. Since buying CountyLine Tool, I have invested heavily in the business and in its people; my blood, sweat, and tears are in this business! This certification has been a two-year journey, and I’ve worked very hard to get this, determined to not quit until I succeeded. Now certified, I look forward to being a part of the WBNEC. I intend to market this women owned business certification, and to expand my customer base with it.”

Meanwhile, KOMET of America is equally enthused for this development. Tom Whennen, Director of Channels for KOMET of America and Manager of KOMET SERVICE in North America, stated, “Although every business with which we work is a tooling and regrind shop, we have always prided ourselves on the diversity of those businesses and the diversity and uniqueness of the people who own and lead these businesses. Vonda has worked hard to make CountyLine Tool the reputable business that it is. We cannot express how happy we are for her to have this recognition, and how happy we are to work with such a leading and entrepreneurial woman.”

CountyLine Tool is the first KOMET SERVICE Partner in North America. The KOMET SERVICE Network provides fast and easy refurbishment of solid carbide cutting tools with fair and transparent prices and local pickup and delivery services. The KOMET SERVICE Partners, now ten strong in North America, are the only regrind shops trained and certified by KOMET of America with access to original tool drawings and geometries direct from the factory. 

 

About KOMET of America, Inc.:
KOMET of America, based in Schaumburg, Ill., is the largest subsidiary of the German KOMET GROUP, a global leader in metal-cutting and boring technology and tools. Its KOMET®, DIHART®, JEL®, RHOBEST®, BRINKHAUS, and KOMET SERVICE® brands make KOMET a renowned and trusted leader in the metalworking industry, especially for drilling, boring, milling, and threading operations. KOMET has been an innovator in this industry for over 90 years – beginning with their indexable drilling tools and continuing today with innovations such as their mechatronic tool systems.. The company proudly employs over 1,600 staff throughout its 20 subsidiaries, and today maintains a presence in more than 50 countries. 

About CountyLine Tool:
Founded in 1984, CountyLine Tool is a privately-held cutting tool manufacturing and refurbishment specialist. The company management is committed to steady growth with a focus on consistently providing superior quality tools and services. This is achieved by investing in cutting-edge technology, implementing best practice-based processes, providing employee training and professional development, and making customer satisfaction paramount. CountyLine Tool is a certified women’s business enterprise.

 

For more information, please visit:
www.komet.com

or contact:
customerservice.us@kometgroup.com

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