The Fabricator - Sample Issue

Manual toggle clamps

De-Sta-Co offers the 2013, 2017, 2027, and 2037 series of horizontal-handle hold-down action clamps that deliver two to three times the holding capacity of the company’s legacy models in the same envelope.

A knob on the end of the open U bar of the new clamps prevents spin-

dle slippage. Additionally, the patented design provides increased hand clearance in the open position, helping to eliminate pinch points.

The clamps come with an ergonomic handle grip, two flanged washers, and a spindle assembly, and straight base options are available.

Maximum holding capacity is from 150 to 2,400 lbs. The low pivot points provide for a perpendicular clamp force. The straight downward action helps prevent movement of the workpiece in the fixture.

De-Sta-Co | 888-337-8226 | www.destaco.com

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Semiautomatic band saw

Kalamazoo Industries Inc. offers the model KS450 semiautomatic band saw for production sawing of solids and structural shapes up to 14 in. at 90 degrees in full cycle, semiautomatic operation.

The saw offers double mitering— 60 degrees to either left or right— with a variable-speed blade from 60 to 360 FPM. The saw frame is canted 5 degrees to cut through the bottom of a structural section without vibration or slowdown of the sawing rate.

The machine features fully hydraulic operation and a freestanding operator console that may be placed in the desired location. When the operator pushes a single button,

the saw frame automatically senses the material size, the vise clamps down, the saw frame makes the cut at the preset rate, it returns automatically to clear the workpiece, and the vise opens, ready for the next cut. Kalamazoo Industries Inc. | 269-321-8860 | www.kalamazooindustries.com

“I have been using Steelmaster in my facility since 1998. For graining and deburring I consider Steelmaster to be best in class.”

Don Begneaud

Owner Begneaud Mfg., Inc.

Steelmaster incorporates the finest in German technology in a dependable, flexible, and versatile machine. Deburr and grain in one pass; remove oxidation; deburr up-formed, PVC coated or tabbed parts; and deburr galvanized steel without removing the galvanized coating. Steelmaster’s high quality heavy duty construction includes a ³⁄ 4" plate steel frame, an 8" adjustable contact drum, dual air knife dryers above and below the part, variable conveyor belt speeds with auto tracking, and PLC touch screen controls. Every Steelmaster machine is designed to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

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Plasma cutting system

Hypertherm^®offers the Powermax30 plasma cutting system. The 20-lb. machine is compact and portable, yet capable of cutting up to ³⁄8-in. and severing up to ¹⁄2-in. metals.

It is suitable for manual cutting of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum across a range of thicknesses. According to the company, the unit has excellent cut quality, a small HAZ, and fine-feature cutting.

In the new torch design, the small-angled retaining cap helps enhance the visibility of the cut and the ability to access corners. The company reports the new cap design is seven times more resistant to heat and physical abuse compared to earlier cap designs. A deflector snaps onto the retaining cap for added protection and to eliminate any chance of nozzle arcing when edge starting.