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The Matrix Tool Magazine from Toyoda Machinery is a stationary tool storage rack that allows Toyoda HMCs to be tooled for more part numbers, keeps back up tools on hand, and eliminates time-consuming trips to the tool room. The Matrix Magazine can accommodate up to 500 tools, and the compact version can hold up to 184 tools.

BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling introduces a complete workholding solution in one simple Unilock Starter Kit. The Unilock kit allows users to plug the components immediately into their production cell, instantly eliminating setup time and increased productivity.

Seco Tools Inc. has announced the availability of Feedmax, its latest generation of high performance solid carbide drills capable of achieving high cutting speed (up to 770 ft/min) and high feed (up to 0.028 in/rev) for increased productivity.

SAV North America, the North American subsidiary of Spann Automations Normteiletechnik (SAV) GmbH of Nuremberg, Germany, is introducing a line of radial pole chucks in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. These chucks for OD, ID, and face grinding and turning operations range in size from 6 in to 16 in diameters (150 mm to 40 mm) and low profiles from 2.2 in to 2.9 in (57 mm to 75 mm).

Sheet metal fabricators looking to quickly create unique forms and shapes have four new ways to get rolling on their punch presses. With the addition of the Rolling Logo, Rolling Knurl, Rolling EKO and Rolling Flare tools to the Wilson Wheel family, Wilson Tool International puts elusive levels of speed and flexibility within reach to speed cycle times.



IMPROVING TIG ALUMINUM RESULTS


How to optimize the arc for the application by adjusting the AC TIG waveform.
By: John Luck, Miller Electric Mfg. Co


If you weld aluminum or magnesium and haven't experimented with the newest generation of AC TIG welding inverters, there's a good chance you're leaving money on the table.

New TIG inverters give fabricators and manufacturers a broader "set of tools" that they can use to solve their welding challenges and business issues. They are:

• Independent amperage control during electrode negative (EN) and electrode positive (EP) portions of the AC cycle to precisely control heat input into the work and the electrode.

• AC waveform shaping to adjust the wave shape. Shapes such as advanced squarewave, soft squarewave, sine wave and triangular wave provide different arc and puddle characteristics.

• Adjustable output frequency to control the width of the arc cone (hence weld bead width), as well as control the arc force for better direction control over the weld puddle.

• Extended balance control from 30 to 99 percent electrode positive, adjusting the amount of "cleaning action" used to remove oxides.


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