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April 6, 2009
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RTC
Rodless Cylinder Series
Ideal for powerful applications in tight installation conditions, the
new RTC series of pneumatic rodless cylinders from Rexroth are available
in four versions. The RTC cylinders feature an oval-shaped piston, for
excellent load and high moment capacity. The slide and piston are
constructed as a single unit, so it can move maximum loads even on
smaller cylinders. The RTC also features a modern, uniform design with
rounded profile edges to minimize material consumption and is available
in NPT and ISO ports.
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Diecasters See Buyers Switching to
U.S. Sourcing
The North American Die Casting Assn. reports that a recent survey of
its members reveals a significant majority, 78%, have evidence that
buyers of their products are shifting to domestic sources for diecast
components. The survey identifies three reasons for these shifts:
buyers' concerns about the product quality, supplier proximity, and
overseas logistics. Proximity to suppliers may be a determining factor
for OEMS because delivery raises cost and production time. Together,
these increases may eliminate any savings from offshore
production.
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Top Concerns of Mid-sized
Manufacturing CFOs
Prime Advantage, the leading buying consortium for midsized
industrial manufacturers, announced the findings of its first Group CFO
Survey, revealing the top financial concerns of its member companies'
CFOs in 2009. Among the top findings from this study is that the credit
crunch is not yet having an adverse direct impact on these midsized U.S.
manufacturers. Instead, other factors that are related to the economy
are creating more pressing issues. "Less than 10 percent of our member
company CFOs indicated that they have been directly affected by the
credit crunch, demonstrating that there are more pressing issues for
midsized manufacturers," said Louise O'Sullivan, president, founder and
CEO of Prime Advantage. Ninety-three percent of the respondents listed
"an inability to measure customer demand" among their top three external
concerns, with 76 percent of respondents citing this as the top concern.
Credit markets and interest rates was the second most frequently listed
concern, and volatility of the dollar and a new administration and
congress tied for the third most frequently listed concern. Weak
consumer demand was also the greatest concern highlighted in the latest
Duke University/CFO magazine survey. In a strong indicator of the
importance of product quality and innovation, CFOs are expecting to see
an increase in productivity (45 percent of respondents) and new product
development budgets (31 percent of respondents) over 2008 levels.
Forty-five percent of respondents are expecting productivity and product
development budgets to at least be maintained at 2008 levels.
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U.S. Ranks #8 In Global Innovation
Index
Among 110 countries, the U.S ranked eighth in innovation leadership.
Singapore topped the list, followed by South Korea and Switzerland
according to the BCG/NAM/MI International Innovation Index. "America
needs a bold innovation strategy," said NAM President John Engler. "U.S.
manufacturing innovation leadership is at risk. We've fallen behind
countries in East Asia and Europe. America can not afford to lose its
manufacturing innovation edge and the wealth and jobs that it generates
throughout our economy. Government can help move America up the
innovation index by enacting more competitive tax, trade and workforce
policies that enable U.S. manufacturers to innovate and succeed
globally. The report also shows the U.S. needs more competitive
immigration and infrastructure policies to help drive innovation," he
said.
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"Sabuur Tooth" Carbide Cutting
Tools
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI: Friction Coating manufactures SABURR
TOOTH™ carbide cutting tools for cutting, shaping, routing and
grinding most non-metal materials. SABURR TOOTH™ tools feature
razor sharp tungsten carbide conical shaped "teeth" that are aggressive,
fast cutting, non-loading and are ideal for difficult to cut materials
such as: polyurethane, foam, plastic, rubber, silicone, composites,
fiberglass and wood. --- Friction Coating
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DualDRIVE Toolholders
INDIANAPOLIS, IN: Techniks DualDRIVE holders eliminate the gap left
between the toolholder flange and the spindle face to provide increased
rigidity and accuracy when cutting. Use DualDRIVE when high metal
removal rates, higher feed rates, and/or machining at extended lengths
is desired. DualDRIVE toolholders work with both standard and Big Plus*
spindle machines. Flange kits are available to adapt the DualDRIVE
holder to fit standard spindles. Flange kits are not needed on Big Plus*
spindles. --- Techniks Inc.
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Fixturing Pull Clamps Lock & Precisely Locate
Workpieces
FRASER, MI: Ergonomics, precision and secure holding power...all
available with the new, versatile lineup of Imao® pull clamps from
Fixtureworks® (Fraser, MI), North American manufacturer and supplier
of workholding technologies and machine tool components. The pull clamps
are designed to provide high-accuracy workpiece locating, utilizing
precision ground clamping pins that are used in conjunction with the
fixture-mounted clamp mechanisms. The clamp devices apply downward
pressure on the pins via a quarter turn of the clamp's handle that
actuates a spiral cam (ball and groove) design; this in turn applies
downward pressure on the workpiece and secures it in position. The
accuracy of the pins help to establish additional locating precision
beyond that provided by the fixture, while the ergonomic operation of
the clamping base and easy loading of parts make these clamping systems
ideal for high volume, repetitive jobs. --- Fixtureworks
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 BUG-O Systems Inc. - Modular Drive
System
The Modular Drive System is the only product in the industry that allows
the user to configure one machine for various automated applications,
now and in the future. The MDS produces precise, accurate cuts and
welds.
 CS Unitec - PTX Eco Smart
Professional Surface Finisher
The professional surface finisher for hard, continuous use. A revolution
in linear grinding! Simply slide on the abrasives and they secure
themselves automatically when the machine turns.
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