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CINCINNATI MACHINE, CINCINNATI, OHIO. The digital Hawk TC-250M CNC turning center combines digital vector servo-axis drives and digital X-axis scales with rotary tooling for high-efficiency processing of round parts to [+ or -]0.00004 in. (1 micron) repeatability. The 10-in. TC-250M, one of three rotary tool M-Class Hawk models, has maintenance-free ......

COOLING SMALL PARTS AND TOOLS The Mini Cooler provides a stream of 20 deg F cold air to prevent burning, melting, and heat-related breakage on small machining operations. A vortex tube converts an ordinary supply of compressed air into cold air, and flexible tubing maintains its position to direct the ......

IMAGE PHOTOGRAPH 1 Small-bore cylinders get smart TDP-140 linear-position sensors provide feedback capability to small-bore pneumatic cylinders used in automated material-- handling, packaging, paper, textile, and plastics-processing equipment, as well as machine tools. The infinite-resolution sensors use a high-resistivity conductive plastic printed on a precision anodized-aluminum element. A matching molded ......

Microhydraulic components in leak-free fittings Miniature fluid-control components, including check valves, flow controls, restrictors, and screens, are offered already built or installed into standard flared, flareless, and Rosan fittings. Used extensively in aircraft control systems, they also work in a variety of line-mount configurations. The components are 100% tested and ......

Modular guided drives The DFM modular system is part of a full range of guided drives with maximum speeds of 1.5 mps and end-position accuracy better than 0.5 mm. The DFM-B pistonrod drive features two parallel guide rods, and is suited for single-axis and simple multiaxis applications such as transferring, ......

Mini valve? The 100 Series Mini Valves are available in electroless nickel-plated steel, electropolished stainless steel, and brass. All have a Viton O-ring seal and a Teflon backup ring below the stem threads to protect valves from corrosion and galling. Rolled stem threads increase strength and ease operation, and the ......