#Manufacturing Expansion in Midwest Cools in May

 

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Published May 31, 2012

Reuters

The pace of business activity in the U.S. Midwest slowed in May as new orders fell to their lowest since September 2009, a report showed on Thursday.
The Institute for Supply Management-Chicago business barometer declined to 52.7 from 56.2 in April, falling short of economists' forecasts for a modest gain to 56.5.
A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the regional economy. It is one of the last regional factory activity surveys for the month ahead of the national manufacturing report due on Friday, which is expected to show growth in the sector slowed slightly in May.
The forward-looking new orders index fell to 52.9 from 57.4, while the gauge of employment slipped to 57.0 from 58.7. 

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Mitutoyo Bench Center Series 967

Mitutoyo Bench Center Series 967
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EATURES:

• Used with a dial test indicator (optional), the Bench Center provides
  precision measurement of concentricity verification on cylindrical workpieces.
• With an indicator clamp. (Holding stem diameter: 9.53mm / .375”)
  
  

Technical Data
Maximum workpiece dia.: 300mm
Maximum workpiece height: 150mm
Mass: 13kg

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Specifications

Order Number 967-203-10 967-201-10 967-204-10 967-202-10 Center to Center 5.9in 11.8in 17.7in 23.6in Workpiece Capacity Diameter 3.8in 5.8in 7.8in 9.8in Max. Weight 17.5lbs 35lbs 44lbs 66lbs Parallelism of Centers .0002in .0002in .0002in .00024in Flatness of Surface .0004in .0006in .0007in .0008in Attachment Diameter 3/8in 3/8in 3/8in 3/8in

Mitutoyo Announces New SV-C3200/4500

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Mitutoyo Announces New SV-C3200/4500 We are pleased to announce the addition of the new SV-C3200/4500 Formtracer to our line of Form Measurement Instruments. These models replace the already successful SV-C3100/4100 units. Numerous innovative features combined with high accuracy and a competitive price makes this instrument the new leader in its class. The main features of the SV-C3200/4500 are as follows: Use of ARC encoder technology that is derived from the CV-1000 Series, the new models are able to expand the Z1-axis measuring range and maintain its high accuracy and increase resolution specifications. New quick change arm design that is now held by magnet also allows for a 10mm increase in Z1-axis measuring range. This will also help prevent interference with work piece setup, can reduce expensive stylus damage and lead time for exchanging arm. Added features to the NEW SV-C4500 models are the Adjustable Measuring Force thru the software and the Bidirectional Measurement stylus that allows measurement of pitch circle diameters without changing arm orientation. The H4 configuration machines will be the common stock systems for Mitutoyo America Corporation. We will keep a supply of other models in stock and/or the production pipeline in limited quantites. If you would like further information or assistance regarding the SV-C3200/4500, please contact your Mitutoyo sales representative or the Mitutoyo sales office in your area. Remarks: See table below for specifications and Bulletin 2070 for additional product details.

PRODUCT NAME: SV-C3200S/H/W & SV-C4500S/H/W Product Order No. X-axis Z-axis (Detector) Z-axis (Column) Discount Code List Price SV-C3200S4 525-491A-1 100mm 60mm (±30mm) 300mm E $42,610 SV-C3200H4 525-492A-1 100mm 60mm (±30mm) 500mm E $42,610 SV-C3200W4 525-493A-1 100mm 60mm (±30mm) 500mm E $46,610 SV-C3200S8 525-496A-1 200mm 60mm (±30mm) 300mm E $46,610 SV-C3200H8 525-497A-1 200mm 60mm (±30mm) 500mm E $46,610 SV-C3200W8 525-498A-1 200mm 60mm (±30mm) 500mm E $50,610 SV-C4500S4 525-451A-1 100mm 60mm (±30mm) 300mm E $54,610 SV-C4500H4 525-452A-1 100mm 60mm (±30mm) 500mm E $54,610 SV-C4500W4 525-453A-1 100mm 60mm (±30mm) 500mm E $58,610 SV-C-4500S8 525-456A-1 200mm 60mm (±30mm) 300mm E $58,610 SV-C-4500H8 525-457A-1 200mm 60mm (±30mm) 500mm E $58,610 SV-C4500W8 525-458A-1 200mm 60mm (±30mm) 500mm E $62,610 SPECIFICATION COMPARISON WITH SV-C3100/4100 Feature SV-C3200/4500 SV-C3100/4100 Roughness detector measuring range 800µm/80µm/8µm (32000µin/3200µin/320µin) 800µm/80µm/8µm (32000µin/3200µin/320µin) Resolution (Roughness unit) 0.01µm(800µm), 0.001µm(80µm), 0.0001µm(8µm) 0.01µm(800µm), 0.001µm(80µm), 0.0001µm(8µm) Detecting method (Roughness unit) Differential inductance Differential inductance Measurement range (Z1-axis) (detector unit) 60mm (±30mm) in horizontal position 50mm (±25mm) in horizontal position Resolution (X-axis) CV-3200 (Z1-axis) detector CV-4500 (Z1-axis) detector (Z2-axis) column 0.05µm (1.97µin) 0.04µm (1.57µin) 0.02µm (0.78µin) 1µm (39.4µin) 0.05µm (1.97µin) 0.2µm (7.87µin) 0.05µm (1.97µin) CV-4100 1µm (39.4µin) Measurement speed 0.0.2~5mm/s (0.00078-0.2inch/s) 0.0.2~5mm/s (0.00078-0.2inch/s) Measuring force (CV-3200) (CV-4500) 30mN 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 mN (in FTPK V5.3) 30mN Accuracy (X-axis) 4" Drive (X-axis) 8" Drive CV-3200 (Z1-axis) detector unit CV-4500 (Z1-axis) detector unit ±(0.8+0.01L)µm ±(0.8+0.02L)µm ±(1.6+|2H|/100)µm ±(0.8+|2H|/100)µm ±(1+0.01L)µm (CV-4100: ±(0.8+0.01L)µm ±(1+0.02L)µm (CV-4100: ±(0.8+0.02L)µm ±(2+|4H|/100)µm ±(0.8+|0.5H|/25)µm CV-4100 Stylus up/down motion Circular movement Circular movement Measuring direction Both pulling and pushing directions Both pulling and pushing directions Measuring face direction Both upward and downward Both upward and downward Scale unit (X-axis) (Z1-axis) detector unit (Z2-axis) column STVC-10Z RT detector ABS scale STVC-10Z RT detector (CV-4100 Laser Holoscale) ABS scale Drive speed (X-axis) (Z2-axis) column 0-80mm/s and manual operation 0-30mm/s and manual operation 0-80mm/s and manual operation 0-20mm/s and manual operation Operating temperature range 15~25°C *within ±1°C 15~25°C *within ±1°C Operating humidity range 20～80%RH (with no condensation) 20～80%RH (with no condensation) Communication interface USB USB No. of controller expansion slots 5 5 Power supply rating 100~120V, 200~240V ±10%, AC50/60Hz 100~120V, 200~240V ±10%, AC50/60Hz

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Factory Orders Take Biggest Dive in 3 Years

Published May 02, 2012

Reuters

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New orders for U.S. factory goods in March recorded their biggest decline in three years as demand for transportation equipment and a range of other goods slumped, government data showed on Wednesday.
The Commerce Department said orders for manufactured goods dropped 1.5 percent after a revised 1.1 percent rise in February.
Economists had forecast orders falling 1.6 percent after a previously reported 1.3 percent increase in February.
While the report showed broad weakness in March in a sector that has carried the economic recovery, anecdotal evidence suggests factories continued to expand as the second quarter started.
The Institute for Supply Management's index of national manufacturing activity climbed to a 10-month high in April, with a measure of new orders received by factories the highest in a year, data showed on Tuesday.
The Commerce Department report showed orders for transportation equipment tumbled 12.6 percent in March on weak orders for civilian aircraft. Orders for motor vehicles and parts was flat in March after rising 1 percent in February.
Auto sales surged early in the year reflecting pent-up demand from households after a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan caused disruptions to auto production in 2011 and left dealers without models that consumers wanted to buy.
Industry data on Tuesday showed motor vehicle sales increased at an annual rate of 14.4 million units in April after rising at a 14.3 million unit pace in March, suggesting fundamental strength in the sector.
Strong auto sales buoyed consumer spending in the first quarter and contributed significantly to the economy's 2.2 percent growth pace during that period.
Factory goods orders excluding transportation were flat in March after rising 1 percent the prior month.
Unfilled orders at U.S. factories edged up 0.1 percent after rising 1.2 percent in February. Shipments of factory goods increased 0.7 percent after rising 0.1 percent the prior month, while inventories gained 0.3 percent.
The department said orders for durable goods, manufactured products expected to last three years or more, fell 4 percent instead of the 4.2 percent decline reported last week.
Durable goods orders excluding transportation were down 0.8 percent rather than 1.1 percent.
Orders for non-defense capital goods excluding aircraft -- seen as a measure of business confidence and spending plans - dipped 0.1 percent in March instead of the previously reported 0.8 percent drop.

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