New Products – January 2012

CNC SLAB TEXTURING
Northwood Machine Manufacturing Co., Jeffersontown, Ky., offers a slab-texturing package for its line of CNC stone routers, including an Ultimate Fab Center (UFC) CNC production center offering “Triple Threat” (profiling, sawing, texturing) demos at StonExpo (booth B870). The Extreme Duty Spindle (EDS) runs at extremely low spindle speeds while still producing tremendous torque at the tool tip, creating an even finish across the entire slab. The process can produce textured (leathered granite look), caressed (adds gloss to the textured look), honed (for stone that won’t take a polish), antiqued, and brushed granite looks.  
Contact: Northwood Machine Manufacturing Co., 502-267-5504

BRIDGE SAW
Achilli s.r.l., Rimini, Italy, introduces the AW TS bridge saw, with a production area of 137.8”/3500mm X 86.6”/2200 mm and a z-axis stroke of 15”/380mm. The 10 HP motor drives diamond blades up to 625mm, with a CNC-controlled cutting head with 0°-90° tilt; a hydraulic-tilt worktable is available. The machine is able to read DXF files for cutting; it’s available in traditional rail format or monobloc construction.
Contact: Achilli s.r.l., +39-0541-387066

6” COMPRESSOR PIPE
Kaeser Compressors, Fredericksburg, Va., now offers its aluminum SmartPipe™ for compressed air in a 6″ diameter for larger industrial air systems. The modular piping system can be use dry, wet or lubricated compressed air and inert gases; made from engineered alloys and polymers, it won’t rust; the smooth interior results in better flow. It can be integrates easily with existing steel or copper systems, as well as other SmartPipe sizes down to 2½”.
Contact: Kaeser Compressors, 877-586-2691

BACKUP PADS
Diamant Venturi, Deerfield Beach, Fla., offer Sandit®  Back Up Pads, utilizing engineered polyurethane for optimal performance and longevity on a wide range of sanding and polishing applications. The dense foam composition delivers firm and flexible utility on flat and concave stone profiles; the units are available in 5” and 6” sizes with vinyl, hook and loop and cloth backing for use with corresponding abrasives. (At StonExpo; booth B1059.)
Contact: Diamant Venturi, 800-211-0665

1,500 LBS LIFTER
Woods Powr-Grip®, Laurel, Mont., offers the Air-Powered Tilter 1500, capable of lifting loads up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg) with a powered 90° tilt between upright and flat positions. Its pad frame is sized to handle larger stone slabs; optional shutoffs for individual vacuum pads permit attachment to a wide variety of load sizes or shapes, and avoidance of countertop cutouts or material irregularities.  Other options include AC or DC power, and foam pad rings for attaching to rough or textured surfaces. Wood’s will be at StonExpo 2012 in booth B1280.
Contact: Woods Powr-Grip®, 800-548-7341

CNC BRIDGE SAW
Breton S.p.A., Castello di Godego, Italy, offers the Smart-Cut S/NC 550 Optima, a CNC-controlled bridge saw with a vacuum-suction repositioning system and automatic rod-slot cutting. The machine features a 143.7” X 129.9” work area with a Z-axis stroke of 15.7”, with a 24.1 HP spindle handling blades in diameters of 350mm-550mm. The vacuum system can lift pieces up to 881 lbs, in sizes from 2.7” X 27.5” to 39.4” x 137.8”; the machine can handle parts up to 16cm thick. (At StonExpo; booth B1256.)
Contact: Breton USA, 941-330-4148