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Electric Tube Bender offers multi-stack tooling. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Utilizing Windows-based Unibend Control Software, Breeze 150 offers programmable control over rotary draw bending process, with max bending torque of 814,269 lb-in. and 6 in. OD capacity. Bends up to 180° can be made with repeatability of ±0.1° of bend angle and plane of bend. Machine includes swing-away wiper die system, and split tooling to aid bending of square section tube. Stack height of 24.8 in. allows user to store multiple toolsets on machine for rapid changeover.

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Angle Rolls feature 40 mm forged roll shafts. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Capable of bending wide range of profiles and materials to centerline radius as small as 4 times diameter of workpiece, Ercolina CE35 Angle Rolls offer capacity of 1½ in. schedule 40 pipe and 1½ in. angle iron. Units are designed to operate in vertical or horizontal position with roll speed up to 20 fpm. All include remote foot pedal for hands-free operation. With single-phase 220 V connection, machines are suited for shop and jobsite fabrication.

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Heat-Free Tool bends PVC conduit and pipe. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Available in 9 sizes from ½-4 in., Pipe Viper allows user to cold bend schedule 40 PVC pipe and conduit without changing integrity and ID of pipe. Bending tool, designed for repeated use, is manufactured using plated heavy gauge spring steel and eliminates need for angled and 90º fittings. For operation, users insert tool in pipe/conduit and bend across knee or any curved object to desired angle.

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Accessories optimize tungsten grinder performance. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Suited for Triad(TM) Tungsten Grinder, Cutting Holder accessory safely cuts 0.040, 1/16, and 3/32 in. diameter tungsten to fixed length of 15/32, 33/64, 19/32, and 43/64 in. Double-Decker Kit allows second, rough-finish grinding wheel to be attached to grinder. Second wheel is included in kit and is intended for scrubbing and/or preparing larger diameter tungsten (3/32 or 1/8 in.). To prevent tungsten contamination, protective Dust Cover attaches to grinding head.

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Tube and Pipe Bender is equipped with programmable control. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Suited for bending pipe, tube, squares, solids, and other profiles, as well as ferrous and non-ferrous materials ¼ to 2½ in., Ercolina® 050KD also accepts 2 axis A40/P positioning table for multiple/sequential bends. Heavy-duty gear case includes radii up to 11 7/8 in. centerline radius, and operator control programs bend angles to 180° with individual spring back setting. Unit features standard motor brake, swing away counter bending die vise, and hex mount tooling system.

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Hydraulic Press Brake offers ram speeds of up to 700 ipm. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

MAXFORM hydraulic press brake includes industrial PC-based touchscreen control along with Windows® simulation software and Bend Simulation Module. It also offers ±0.0002 in. repeatability and smart controls automatically calculate and apply adjustments for ram reversal position, bottom bending tonnage, gage allowances, and material springback. Precision forming machine features bolt-on ram nose with load capacity of 30 tons/sq in. and is available in 90-350 ton models and lengths to 14 ft.

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Portable Swaging Tool streamlines installation of fittings. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Computer-controlled Aeroswage provides accurate assembly combined with instant documentation of gaugeable fittings. Uniting precision drive train with automatic electronic micrometer, integrated fitting body capture feature holds fitting body for 1-handed installation of 2 ferrule fittings. Onboard micrometer dynamically measures nut to body gap and closure rates thousands of times per second during assembly. Aeroswage also detects missing and inverted ferrules or cross threaded nuts.

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Modular Tube Benders combine electric/hydraulic operation. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Suited for automotive component manufacturers, DataBend(TM) CBE models come in 2.5 and 3.5 in. dia variants and can be modified to meet individual user needs. Machines combine 6 electric servo axes and 3 hydraulic operations, utilize CNC platform, and offer touchscreen control. In standard form, DB89CBE is supplied with 5 US tons of boost force, upgradeable to 11 US tons. Both models offer clockwise (standard) or anti-clockwise (optional) rotation and have multi-stack tooling capability.

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Bender-Booter produces finished ignition wire assemblies. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

ECTO Bender-Booter applies boot to terminated ignition wire and bends it to produce 45 and 90 deg angled or straight boots. Featuring dual palm-button actuation for operator safety, air-powered unit is capable of processing up to 100 wire assemblies per hr. Measuring 24 x 18 in., it is designed to bend and boot ETCO CB2, CB3, AB16, CB8, AB15, and AB20 boots, along with DT2000LB, DT207LB, DT200B, DT250B, DT257B, SP19, and DT7B ignition terminals.

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Angle Roll Machine accommodates 2 in. pipe and angle iron. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Designed to operate in vertical or horizontal position, Model CE40MR3 bends tube, pipe, and profiles to CLR as small as 4 times diameter of work piece. Threaded drive shafts allow fine adjustment of tooling without spacers, while side roller system adjusts as necessary to create helix effect in work piece. Machine includes programmable touch pad controls with digital center roll positioning, in-line gear reduction in oil bath, and precision ground, forged roll shafts.

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Forming Tool suits delicate and light-duty applications. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Displacing material using 11-sided spiral pattern, Spiralform Cartridge can be used on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, die cast materials, and case-hardened fasteners, as well as ceramics, glass, and other delicate materials and assemblies. In addition, Spiralform accommodates integral load cell, providing Watchdawg Process Intelligence(TM) capabilities. It is available for both new machines and as retrofit on Orbitform machines.

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Tool Presetters feature retention knob clamping spindles. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Available on all models of Speroni STP-34 Benchtop Tool Presetters, integral spindle design can be specified in designated sizes CAT/BT 40- or 50-taper, for tools with MAS, JIS, and ASME retention knobs. System applies tool clamping force of more than 150 lb to seat steep-taper tooling into presetter spindle. Clamping systems are field retrofittable to existing Speroni tool presetter machines.

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Tungsten Grinder features precision-drilled entries. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Triad(TM) (TTG Plus) tungsten grinder accommodates 6 different tungsten electrode diameters including 0.040, 1/16, 5/64, 3/32, 1/8, and 5/32 in., and offers 4 different grinding angles such as 15, 18, 22.5, and 30º. Industrial-grade motor provides consistent cutting and facing capabilities (up to 5/32 in.) to eliminate need for additional tungsten preparation tools. Grinder is suited for orbital or hand-held TIG applications.

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Coil Lines each combine 3 functions in single unit. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Combining unwinding, straightening, and feeding of coil stock, SpaceMaster Series 1 is available in 4 model sizes to process maximum coil widths of 12, 16, 20, or 24 in. Units can handle coil thicknesses to .125 in., coil ODs to 60 in., and max coil weight of 4,500 lb. Each system is mounted on common machine base, helping to maximize rigidity during feeding process. Overall footprint ranges from 12-15 ft.

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Press Brake offers 198 tons of force. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Along with bed length of 162 in. and 144 in. between columns, TruBend 3180 features crowning system that uses hydraulic cylinders combined with passive crowning technique as well as 5-axis backgauge with ±3 in. on X2 axis. Delem T3000 control has color monitor with 2D graphic programming and optional 3D visualization. Operation is facilitated by radius programming and machine diagnostic functions. It can search by product or drawing number and has 2 USB interfaces.

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Tool Presetters utilize software to manage tool data. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Designed for use on Parsetter TMM® Tool presetters, PGC PLUS 6 lets users create and manage tool lists for any NC program or tool carousel. Program uses MySQL database to manage unlimited number of tool and component records, and automatically formats data for electronic post processing to machining centers. In addition to standard report and label templates, PGC Report Builder allows creation of customized labels and tool reports.

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Designed for those who perform occasional aluminum welding, Spoolmate 100 Series plugs directly into Millermatic® 140, Millermatic 140 with Auto-Set(TM), or Millermatic 180 MIG welder without requiring separate control box. Recessed contact tip and clear spool cover help reduce number of burnbacks, while dual V-knurled drive rolls ensure consistent feeding of aluminum. Unit comes with 12 ft gun cable and lets users adjust drive roll tension to match wire being used.

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Tungsten Electrode Grinder provides operational clarity. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Techweld TEG-3 uses diamond wheel to produce ground and polished electrode tips necessary for TIG and plasma welding. Designed in 6 o'clock position, grinding head ensures dust is expelled downwards, directly towards vacuum collection point, to help machine operator see grinding progress. Machine grinds electrodes longitudinally, and its holding system accommodates electrode sizes from 1.6-4 mm. Front cover prevents grinding of other materials.

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Presetter utilizes CMOS image sensor with STN screen. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Used in tool measurement and inspection, E123 Presetter features solid ground granite column and base construction for rigid and accurate performance. Hand wheels are incorporated for final framing of profile in screen, and fixed rotating spindle uses 6 mini-bearings with radial concentricity error compensation. Offering resolution from 1-5 µm, measurement over 130 mm X-Axis and 360 mm Z-Axis is fully automatic and includes radii as well as angle values.

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Tool Presetters feature integrated Capto spindles. by info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom)

Equipped with Integrated Automatic Mechanical Clamping Capto Spindles, Speroni Tool Presetters apply tool clamping force of more than 550 lb to seat Capto tooling into tool presetter spindle. Integral spindle design can be specified in Capto sizes C3, C4, C5, C6, or C8. Spindles are completely field retrofittable to existing Speroni tool presetter machines in customer's facility.

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