b'Metalworking Product ReviewSURFACE GRINDER HAS VERTICAL ANDSUPERHARD INSERTS BOOST PRODUCTION HORIZONTAL SPINDLE:GMSi Group Inc. offersRATE:Manufactured by Kaiser Tool Co. Inc., Thinbit the Dowell VHR-500/600 high-precision, multiple- PCBN- and PCD-tipped inserts are suitable for grooving, function surface grinding machine with vertical andturning, face grooving, threading, boring and parting. horizontal spindles. The vertical Y-axis spindle relies onThe inserts impartne surfacenishes and enhance a pneumatic counterweight to reduce ballscrew anddimensional control. Theyt all L series toolholders servomotor loading, making the movement smootherand can be applied in conventional, Swiss-style and and extending machine life. The horizontal spindleCNC machines. Toolholders are available in square-features six ball bearings for heavy grinding. The Y-axisshank sizes from516 " to 1" (7.94mm to 31.75mm) has a Class 1 ballscrew to provide stability duringand round-shank sizes from " to 1" (12.7mm to feeding. Rigid linear roller guides enable smooth25.4mm), with straight and 90 presentations.vertical and longitudinal feeding while maintaining aKaiser Tool Co. Inc.; www.thinbit.comhigh level of stiffness. The Meehanite Class FC30 casting with slide way provides stiffness and wear resistance.GMSi Group Inc.; www.gmsigroup.comCONVEYOR RELIABLY TRANSFERS PARTS:TheVERTICAL INSERTS FOR SWISS-STYLE Stingray from ABCO Automation Inc. is a low-pro le,MACHINING:Carmex Precision Tools LLC has modular belt conveyor that employs micropitch plasticadded vertical inserts to its Mini Tools family. The inserts belts. The heavy-duty, stainless steel conveyor is suitableare constructed of the companys BLU-submicron grade for delicate, small-footprint or unstable products thatcarbide. A triple-layer PVD coating provides high heat a conventional conveyor may damage. Sections areresistance and helps impart anenish. The inserts available up to 20\' (6.1m) long and accommodate 90are held in carbide-shank, through-coolant tool bodies. transitions for smooth, precise movement from oneCapable of threading, grooving, boring, pro ling conveyor to another. Belt widths include 4" (101.6mm),and chamfering, the long-reach tools are suitable for 8" (203.2mm), 12" (304.8mm) and 24" (609.6mm). producing long threads, as well as small-diameter, ABCO Automation Inc.; www.goabco.com coarse-pitch threads.Carmex Precision Tools LLC; www.carmexusa.com22MARCH 2018 MPR.indd 22 2/13/18 3:56 PM'