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Product Spotlight Machining IEN / OCTOBER '16 15 www.ien.com Product Spotlight Stedman Expands Testing and Toll Processing Facility The Stedman Machine Company (Aurora, IN) has expanded its test- ing and toll processing facility with: • Two horizon- tal-shaft impac- tors. • A vertical roller mill fi ne grinding system. • Other full-size equipment includ- ing cage mills, vertical shaft im- pactors, hammer mills, vertical roller mills and lump breakers. • Open, closed circuit, and air- swept systems for pre-purchase testing, process- development and toll processing. The company looks to offer cost and time sav- ings as a toll processor in meeting specifi ca- tions that some facili- ties may not currently be equipped to match. Additionally, analysis capabilities include moisture, particle size gradation, bulk densi- ty, abrasion, estimat- ed metal replacement costs and power re- quirements for startup and full load. www.stedman- machine.com; 812-926-0038 Mini Hopper for Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Jet Edge, Inc. (St. Michael, MN) introduces its new Permalign V-Series Mini Hopper for abrasive waterjet cutting. The variable aperture Permalign V-Series Mini Hopper increases abrasive waterjet cutting productivity and profi tability by allowing waterjet operators to easily make adjustments to abrasive fl ow, minimizing abrasive consumption. Features include: • A water resistant design that helps prevent annoying abrasive clogs that can cause stoppages and scrap out expensive material. • No required enclosure, allowing for much cleaner operation. • Infi nite adjustability between 0.10 pounds per minute to 2 pounds per minute and features improved venting of excess abrasive. • Availability as a replacement part for all Jet Edge abrasive waterjet cutting systems. See it in action at FABTECH, Nov. 16-18 in Las Vegas. www.jetedge.com; 763-497-8700 (St. Michael, MN) introduces its new Permalign V-Series Mini Hopper for abrasive waterjet cutting. The variable aperture Permalign V-Series Mini Hopper increases abrasive waterjet cutting productivity and profi tability by allowing waterjet operators to easily make adjustments to abrasive fl ow, A water resistant design that helps prevent annoying abrasive clogs Infi nite adjustability between 0.10 pounds per minute to 2 pounds per PFERD to Showcase Products, Solutions at FABTECH 2016 PFERD INC. (Milwaukee, WI) will highlight its precision products and power tools as well as its PFERDVALUE program in booth N2004 at FABTECH 2016. The company will feature prod- ucts from its comprehensive line of metal cutting and fi nishing products such as fi les, burs, brush- es, grinding and cutting wheels and power tools with focus on its POLIFAN-CURVE fl ap discs for rough and fi nish grinding applications and its thin cut-off wheels, among others. Other highlights: • Integrated within the exhibit will be interac- tive demonstrations on PFERDVALUE, a program addressing increased operator effi - ciency, health and safety as well as process optimization. • The interactive displays will allow visitors to experience the four cornerstones of PFERDERGONOMICS, reduced vibration, noise and emissions and improved hap- tics, which increases operator comfort by reducing operator force and effort during metalworking applications. • PFERDEFFICIENCY, the other component of PFERDVALUE, focuses on work- in-process to ensure cost savings and productivity increases. The thrust of the program lies in four basic tenets: Energy savings, waste savings, time savings and resource savings. www.pferdusa.com; 800-342-9015 Grinding Wheel Has Proprietary Grain & Bond System United Abrasives (North Windham, CT) has announced The Ul- timate Grind, the latest addition to its Premium Performance product line. Manufactured in the United States, the ¼" grinding wheel has a proprietary grain and bond system that offers high performance grinding of metal and stain- less steel in tough applications. www.unitedabrasives.com; 800-428-5927 Trial Offer 2 King Sized Cans for $14.50 plus $5.95 shipping Blending Disc Features Self-Sharpening Grains Walter Surface Technologies (Montreal, QC) aims to enhance blending and fi nishing processes in met- alworking shops with its new Blendex U Turbo blending disc. According to the company, the disc was constructed using a heat-resistant non-woven matrix, which helps it to provide a more consistent fi nish without smearing. Fea- tures include: • A construction of self-sharpening grains, so you know the disc will last long, all while pro- viding a uniform fi nish. The self-sharpening grains also allow for high material removal on many different surfaces. The disc performs exceptionally well on steel, stainless steel and aluminium alloys. • Blendex Unitized Technology, designed specifi cally to blend fi llet welds as well as de- burr sharp edges commonly found across industries such as automotive, aerospace, food & beverage, manufacturing and any fabrication environment. • A wheel more versatile than many other fi nishing abrasives, saving the user steps in the fi nishing process and reducing cycle time. www.walter.com; 860-298-1100 (Montreal, QC) aims to enhance blending and fi nishing processes in met- alworking shops with its new Blendex U Turbo A construction of self-sharpening grains, so you know the disc will last long, all while pro- viding a uniform fi nish. The self-sharpening grains SUBSCRIBE TO AT WWW.IEN.COM/SUBSCRIBE