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SERVING AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS FOR OVER 30 YEARS

MEDIAGUIDE

2018

YOUR MARKETING

BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS

Published by

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2018 Circulation Profile

30,000*

MONTHLY PRINT & DIGITAL SUBSCRIBERS

75,000**

QUARTERLY DIGITAL SUBSCRIBERS

* BASED ON EDA UCC PURCHASING STATISTICS** BASED ON PUBLISHER’S OWN DATA

7,435+AND GROWING

SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS

TWITTER: 3,474FACEBOOK: 2,236LINKED IN: 1,725

12 MONTHLY ISSUES

4 QUARTERLY DIGITAL ISSUES

TOP PROCESSES BY READERS

Bonus Distribution at 20+

National and Regional

Trade Shows

117,000IMPRESSIONS EACH MONTH TOwww.IndustrIalMachInerydIgest.coM

67,000 IMPRESSIONS TO OUR SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS AND GROWING!

TOTAL REACH:

296,435

• Additive Manufacturing• Assembly• Bending• Boring• Brazing• Broaching• CAD/CAM, CIM• Composite Machining• CNC Operations• Contract Manufacturing• Cutting• Deburring• Drilling & Tapping

• EDM• Fabricating• Filtration• Finishing• Gear Cutting or Rolling• Grinding• Heat Treating• Honing• Inspection• Machining• Maintenance• Material Handling• Marking

• Measurement & Testing• Metalworking• Milling• Punching, Stamping• Retrofitting• Robotics• Safety• Sawing• Tooling• Turning• Welding• Warehousing• Workholding

BASED ON ANALYTICAL AVERAGES **AS OF AUGUST 31, 2017

IMD | IndustrIal MachInery dIgest delivers comprehensive coverage of allfacets in the Industrial and Manufacturing sectors. Our print and digital publications serve the owners and managers of America’s most diversified job shops, machine shops, OEM / MRO, contract manufacturers and production line manufacturing. This dedicated metalworking audience is the driving force behind U.S. manufacturing.

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61.5%CORPORATE MANAGEMENT AND PURCHASING

4.5%OTHER

34%MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS/ PLANT & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

IndustrIal MachInery dIgest reader base consists of individuals who have the power to make purchasing decisions – decisions which will lead to new and continuing sales for our advertisers.

READERSHIP BY JOB FUNCTION

• Job Shops

• Machine Shops

• Fabricating Shops

• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)

• Maintenance & Repair Operations (MRO)

• Contract Manufacturers

• Gear Manufacturers

• Industrial Facilities & Manufacturing Plants

TOP READERS BY CATEGORIES

2018 Circulation Profile

IMD HAS CREATED SEVERAL HUNDRED PROMISING

LEADS FROM MARKETS AND INDUSTRY SEGMENTS

THAT ARE TYPICALLY NOT COVERED BY OUR NORMAL

ADVERTISING EFFORTS. THIS EXPERIENCE WITH IMDIS REACHING POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS THAT WE WOULD

HAVE OTHERWISE MISSED.

-Lee Coleman, Manager of Automation ProductsSuhner Products, Corp.

VERIFIEDIMD maintains a unique partnership with Equipment Data Associates(EDA)to deliver unprecedented insight into the purchasing habits of the domestic manufacturing industry. EDA audits circulation to ensure the accuracy and credibility of our subscriber base.

www.IndustrIalMachInerydIgest.coM

800.366.0676

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IndustrIalMachInerydIgest.coM

2018 IMD Core Focus

IMD | IndustrIal MachInery dIgest has grown overthe course of 30 years. We pride ourselves in meeting the demands of our readership in the latest industrial manufacturing technology and processes. Over the course of three decades, much has changed in the industrial and manufacturing segment – as has your own marketing strategy.

* * *

Relying on our established experience in the market and our diverse audience ranging from small to medium job shop owners and operators to original equipment manufacturers,

and industrial facilities, and manufacturing plants, we have developed comprehensive advertising strategies to be your marketing blueprint for success in 2018.

IMD offers a modern design across all media platforms.Advertisers can expect to appear alongside industry-relevant content designed to improve reader engagement and address critical issues across the manufacturing sector.

I‘VE BEEN AN ADVERTISER WITH INDUSTRIAL

MACHINERY DIGEST FOR YEARS. ASIDE FROM EXCELLENT

CUSTOMER SERVICE, WILLIAM AND HIS CREW CAN ALWAYS

BE DEPENDED UPON TO PUT DYNABRADE POWER TOOLS IN

A POSITIVE LIGHT.

WHAT WE REALLY LIKE IS THE FANTASTIC TRADE SHOW

EXPOSURE THEY PROVIDE. EITHER THEY ARE EXHIBITING

AT SHOWS, OR WALKING SHOWS. THIS RESULTS IN

ADDITIONAL EXPOSURE TO THE ADVERTISER. TRULY A

GRASS ROOTS EFFORT. SOMETHING YOU NEVER SEE FROM

OTHER INDUSTRIAL PUBLICATIONS IN TODAY’S MARKET. – Andy | Dynabrade

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NEW TECHThere are new products each month that can change the way you work. Products to cut time, save you money, or revolutionize the industry. New Tech will feature the latest offerings from key suppliers and manufacturers.

Whether it is heat treating, finishing, or the latest in additive manufacturing, many of our readers are looking for the most up-to-date processes for their business. Process will break down new and innovative techniques to improve day to day operations.

PROCESS

Everyone knows you get the best information from the shop floor. Each month, an industry expert will “talk shop” and supply their knowledge in a Question and Answer format.

TALKING SHOPWith a detailed look into the industry itself, Industry Insight will give readers a deeper understanding on specific topics each month. This includes cutting systems, robotics and automation, controls, air filtration and more.

INDUSTRY INSIGHT

Maintaining your business will always be a top priority. Business 4.0 delivers the topics that can improve and enhance your day to day business functions. Whether the latest in digital technology systems, setting up 401ks, quality control, or shop management, this feature can deliver topics allowing your business to run more efficiently.

BUSINESS 4.0

There are few issues more critical than safety. Learning of new safety equipment and procedures to keep you and your workforce safe should be paramount. Furthermore, whether it is preventative or predictive, proper maintenance or learning of new tools to help maintain your machinery could mean the difference of down time for an hour or critical failure.

SAFETY & MAINTENANCEAs we enter Industry 4.0, a crucial element is the development of the next generation of workers. Colleges, technical schools, and other outlets are creating the programs to train and educate new and veteran laborers. Workforce Development will put special emphasis on areas that advance our workforce.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Each month, IMD will give in depth coverage on one or more of the many upcoming national, regional, or international trade shows. This includes details on the event, as well as the exhibitor highlights. On Exhibit gives even those who cannot attend the event the knowledge of what can be found on the showroom floor.

ON EXHIBIT

2018 IMD Core Focus

www.IndustrIalMachInerydIgest.coM

Email: [email protected]

Industrial Machinery Digest Core Editorial Focus

PRODUCT SHOWCASEDelivering IMD’s Monthly Top Products, our classic Product Showcase returns. Hand selected by our editorial staff, this department features the latest in developments for the industrial, manufacturing, metalworking, workholding, and fabricating segments.

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2018 Editorial Calendar

ISSUE BUSINESS 4.0SAFETY &

MAINTENANCEWORKFORCE

DEVELOPMENTNEW TECH PROCESS

INDUSTRY INSIGHT

ON EXHIBIT

JANUARYSpace: 12/12/17

Materials: 12/15/17

Top Challenges and Opportunities

Safety: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Educational Institute Spotlight

Cutting Systems: Plasma

Finishing and Deburring

Robotics & Automation

Pacific Design & Manufacturing

FEBRUARYSpace: 1/9/18

Materials: 1/16/18

Evaluating Critical Business Assets

Maintenance: Preventative Maintenance Programs Certifying Job Skills Industry 4.0 /

Internet of ThingsAdditive Manufacturing /

3D PrintingExotic Metals and Materials AeroDef

MARCHSpace: 2/6/18

Materials: 2/13/18

Maximizing Product Stream with ERP

Safety: Lifting Solutions

Securing a Strong Work Ethic Vision Systems Automation &

Material HandlingSupply Chain, Logistics,

Shipping Solutions Modex

APRILSpace: 3/6/18

Materials: 3/13/18

Quality Control and Assurance

Maintenance: Automated Machine

Health Evaluation

Educational Institute Spotlight

Marking Equipment / RFID Refining for Production Cutting Systems:

Water JetSmart Manufacturing

Experience (SME)

MAYSpace: 4/10/18

Materials:4/17/18

Automation for Beginners

Safety: Security in the Cloud

Lost Knowledge: The Aging Workforce

Robotics & Automation

Metalizing, Plating, Spin Coating Air Filtration Atlantic Design &

Manufacturing

JUNESpace: 5/8/18

Materials: 5/15/18

JULYSpace: 6/5/18

Materials: 6/12/18

Reshoring / Domestic Manufacturing

Maintenance: Outsourcing Maintenance

Preparing the Next Generation Labor Force Controls/CAD/CAM Fabricating Made in the USA:

American Manufacturing IMTS

AUGUSTSpace: 7/10/18

Materials: 7/17/18

Business Strategies for Success

Safety: Understanding Signage

Automation: Redeploying Your Workforce

Cutting Systems: Laser Heat Treatment Press Brakes / Shears IMTS

SEPTEMBERSpace: 8/7/18

Materials: 8/14/18Outsourcing/Logistics

Maintenance: Reduce Threat of Downtime -

Maintenance Strategies

Educational Institute Spotlight

Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing

Quality and Inspection Equipment

Aerospace Design and Manufacturing IMTS

OCTOBERSpace: 9/4/18

Materials:9/11/18

Inventory vs. Supply Management

Forklift / Machine Guarding Safety

Online Training and Certifications Milling Gear Manufacturing Sheet Metal /

Plate Fabrication FABTECH

NOVEMBERSpace: 10/9/18

Materials: 10/16/18

Managing your Business from the Cloud?

Maintenance: Welding Maintenance

Educational Institute Spotlight

Bending & Forming

Electrical discharge machining (EDM)

Retrofit and Rebuilding FABTECH

DECEMBERSpace: 11/6/18

Materials: 11/13/18Looking Ahead

Safety: Fire Safety (Electrical, Combustibles,

Fire Prevention, and Suppression

Bringing Back Shop Class Welding & Automation Cutting Systems: Plasma, Laser, Water Jet, etc.

Automotive Design and Manufacturing PRI

2 0 1 8 A N N U A L B U Y E R ’ S G U I D E

DATES COLUMNS FEATURES DEPARTMENTS

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2018Editorial Calendar

*Editorial Calendar subject to change per editor or market conditions

ISSUE BUSINESS 4.0SAFETY &

MAINTENANCEWORKFORCE

DEVELOPMENTNEW TECH PROCESS

INDUSTRY INSIGHT

ON EXHIBIT

JANUARYSpace: 12/12/17

Materials: 12/15/17

Top Challenges and Opportunities

Safety: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Educational Institute Spotlight

Cutting Systems: Plasma

Finishing and Deburring

Robotics & Automation

Pacific Design & Manufacturing

FEBRUARYSpace: 1/9/18

Materials: 1/16/18

Evaluating Critical Business Assets

Maintenance: Preventative Maintenance Programs Certifying Job Skills Industry 4.0 /

Internet of ThingsAdditive Manufacturing /

3D PrintingExotic Metals and Materials AeroDef

MARCHSpace: 2/6/18

Materials: 2/13/18

Maximizing Product Stream with ERP

Safety: Lifting Solutions

Securing a Strong Work Ethic Vision Systems Automation &

Material HandlingSupply Chain, Logistics,

Shipping Solutions Modex

APRILSpace: 3/6/18

Materials: 3/13/18

Quality Control and Assurance

Maintenance: Automated Machine

Health Evaluation

Educational Institute Spotlight

Marking Equipment / RFID Refining for Production Cutting Systems:

Water JetSmart Manufacturing

Experience (SME)

MAYSpace: 4/10/18

Materials:4/17/18

Automation for Beginners

Safety: Security in the Cloud

Lost Knowledge: The Aging Workforce

Robotics & Automation

Metalizing, Plating, Spin Coating Air Filtration Atlantic Design &

Manufacturing

JUNESpace: 5/8/18

Materials: 5/15/18

JULYSpace: 6/5/18

Materials: 6/12/18

Reshoring / Domestic Manufacturing

Maintenance: Outsourcing Maintenance

Preparing the Next Generation Labor Force Controls/CAD/CAM Fabricating Made in the USA:

American Manufacturing IMTS

AUGUSTSpace: 7/10/18

Materials: 7/17/18

Business Strategies for Success

Safety: Understanding Signage

Automation: Redeploying Your Workforce

Cutting Systems: Laser Heat Treatment Press Brakes / Shears IMTS

SEPTEMBERSpace: 8/7/18

Materials: 8/14/18Outsourcing/Logistics

Maintenance: Reduce Threat of Downtime -

Maintenance Strategies

Educational Institute Spotlight

Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing

Quality and Inspection Equipment

Aerospace Design and Manufacturing IMTS

OCTOBERSpace: 9/4/18

Materials:9/11/18

Inventory vs. Supply Management

Forklift / Machine Guarding Safety

Online Training and Certifications Milling Gear Manufacturing Sheet Metal /

Plate Fabrication FABTECH

NOVEMBERSpace: 10/9/18

Materials: 10/16/18

Managing your Business from the Cloud?

Maintenance: Welding Maintenance

Educational Institute Spotlight

Bending & Forming

Electrical discharge machining (EDM)

Retrofit and Rebuilding FABTECH

DECEMBERSpace: 11/6/18

Materials: 11/13/18Looking Ahead

Safety: Fire Safety (Electrical, Combustibles,

Fire Prevention, and Suppression

Bringing Back Shop Class Welding & Automation Cutting Systems: Plasma, Laser, Water Jet, etc.

Automotive Design and Manufacturing PRI

2 0 1 8 A N N U A L B U Y E R ’ S G U I D E

DATES COLUMNS FEATURES DEPARTMENTS

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IndustrIalMachInerydIgest.coM

2018 Digital Advertising

PLACEMENT 1X 4X

FRONT COVER9”w x 8.25”h

$5,200 _

PRIORITY PAGES 2-15 9”w x 10.875”h

$2,200 $1,990

FULL PAGE9”w x 10.875”h

$1,850 $1,550

HALF PAGE Horizontal: 8”w x 4.75”h

Vertical: 3.875”w x 9.75”h$995 $895

QUARTER PAGE3.875”w x 4.75”h

$795 $695

EIGHTH PAGE3.875”w x 2.25”h

$395 $295

PLACEMENT 1 X 6 X 12 X

LEADERBOARD eNewsletter • 600w X 75h pixels

$1,250 $1,050 $995

STANDARD BANNER eNewsletter • 600w X 75h pixels

$1,050 $950 $795

MINI BANNER eNewsletter • 300w X 100h pixels

$795 $695 $595

$495 $395 $295

CUSTOM E-MAIL BLASTS $.35 PER NAME

• Digital files should be provided at 72 dpi in RGB color mode.

• The following file formats are acceptable: .JPG, .JPEG, .EPS, .PNG

• Digital files should be made exactly to ad specifications. IMD is not responsible for files that do not adhere to published specifications.

eNEWSLETTER 35,643+**

SUBSCRIBERS

75,297+**

SUBSCRIBERS

IMD WEBSITE*LEADERBOARD (728 X 90 pixels)1X $1,4506X $1,25012X $1,095

*STANDARD BANNER (728 X 90 pixels) 1X $1,0506X $85012X $650

RECTANGLE (300 X 250 pixels)1X $9256X $79512X $695

PEEL BACK (400 X 400 pixels)1X $1,2256X $1,05012X $995

NEW PRODUCT PREVIEWeNewsletter • Product Description

Photo 72 dpi

SPECIALTY AD SIZES Please call your advertising representative

for specs and pricing.

IMD QUARTERLY DIGITAL ADVERTISING MATERIAL

DEADLINES Quarter One: 02/20/18Quarter Two: 04/19/18

Quarter Three: 07/20/18Quarter Four: 10/19/18

• Deploys to 75,000+ each quarter• Posted on IMD Website (Home Page)• Included in the monthly eNewsletters

*Must include an additional mobile friendly version measuring 320 x 50 pixels.

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2018Print Advertising

PLACEMENT 1X 3X 6X 12X AD SIZE

FRONT COVERCover 1

$5,200 $4,900 — —Bleed: 9.25w x 8.5’’h Trim: 9w x 8.25”h (Live area: 8w x 7.25”h)

INSIDE FRONT COVERCover 2

$3,580 $3,443 $3,207 $2,975Bleed: 9.25w x 11.125”h Trim: 9w x 10.875”h(Live area: 8w x 9.75”h)

INSIDE BACK COVERCover 3

$3,221 $3,098 $2,884 $2,675Bleed: 9.25w x 11.125”h Trim: 9w x 10.875”h (Live area: 8w x 9.75”h)

BACK COVERCover 4

$4,900 $4,500 — —Bleed: 9.25w x 8.5”h Trim: 9w x 8.25”h (Live area: 8w x 7.25”h)

TWO-PAGE SPREADAdd 10% for Premium Positions.

$3,990 $3,890 $3,690 $3,590Bleed: 18.25w x 11.125”h Trim: 18w x 10.875”h (Live area: 17w x 9.75”h)

FULL PAGEAdd 10% for Premium Positions.

Pages 3-15$2,690 $2,490 $2,290 $1,990

Bleed: 9.25w x 11.125”h Trim: 9w x 10.875”h (Live area: 8w x 9.75”h)

HALF PAGE $1,525 $1,425 $1,295 $1,095 Horizontal: 8w x 4.75”h Vertical: 3.875w x 9.75”h

QUARTER PAGE $895 $795 $695 $625 3.875w x 4.75”h

EIGHTH PAGE $613 $536 $495 $395 3.875w x 2.25”h

CLASSIFIED (per column inch)

$175 $150 $125 $105 2.5” wide

SPECIAL MARKETINGOPPORTUNITIES

Please call for information on inserts, outserts, belly bands and other customer marketing.

JAN. - 12/15/17

FEB. - 1/16/18

MAR. - 2/13/18

APR. - 3/13/18

MAY - 4/17/18

JUN. - 5/10/18

JUL. - 6/12/18

AUG. - 7/17/18

SEP. - 8/14/18

OCT. - 9/10/18

NOV. - 10/16/18

DEC. - 11/13/18

ADVERTISING MATERIAL DEADLINES

ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS• Digital files should be provided in high resolution pdf, jpg, tif or psd format.• Digital file sizes should be made exactly to the specifications at 300dpi. We cannot be responsible for files that don’t meet these specs.

PREMIUM PACKAGE $995

PLUS PACKAGE $595

BOLD PACKAGE $195

The Premium Listing Includes: • Alpha Company Logo Listings

• Brief Company Description• 5 Category Listings in Buyer’s Guide Section

• Bold Contact Information in Buyer’s Guide Section• Listing & Links Alpha Listings

• 2 Category Listings in Buyer’s Guide • Bold Contact Information in Buyer’s Guide Section

• Listing & Links Alpha Listings

• 2 Category Listings in Buyer’s Guide• Company Name and URL information

Copy your Sales Associate when sending artwork!

ANNUAL BUYER’S GUIDE | JUNE ISSUE YEAR ROUND COVERAGE

Send ad material to [email protected] or call 800-366-0676

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Please direct all additional questions to your sales associate.

2018 MultiMedia Marketing

Combine a wholelistic comprehensive marketing plan that will help promote

your business and expand across all platforms to maximize exposure in the industrial manufacturing market.

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PRINT WEBSITE eNEWSLETTERDIGITAL

SOCIAL MEDIA

CUSTOM MARKETING• Company Brochures or Catalogs

• Article Reprints (2 or 4 pages)

• Inserts/Outserts

• Belly Bands

• White Papers

• Landing pages

• Lead Generation Programs

• Trade Show Promotions

• Digital Asset Design(Website/Custom Email Marketing)

Radwell.comAUTOMATIONCountersDrivesEncodersHeating ElementsInvertersI/O ModulesLight StacksMotion ControlsPanel MetersPLCsTemperature ControlsThermocouplesTimersTransducersTransmitters

MAINTENANCEBatteriesBroomsCartsCleaning SuppliesFixturesLightingShelving

DATACOLLECTION / BARCODINGBarcode ScannersCommunication CardsCPUsHandheld PDA DevicesHard DrivesMemoryMonitors

ELECTRICALBallastsBeaconsCircuit BreakersConduitContactorsEmergency LightingFittingsFuse HoldersFusesGrounding RodsIndicatorsLighting SwitchesMiniature LampsMotor ControlMotor StartersPanel BoardsPower BlocksPush ButtonsRelaysSafety SwitchesSwitch BoxesSwitchesTapeTerminalsTransformersWireWire MarkersWire NutsWire TroughWiring Devices

ELECTRONICSBatteriesCapacitorsCircuit BoardsEdge ConnectorsFusesICsRelaysResistorsSCRsTransistors

INSTRUMENTSChartsData LoggersInsulation TestersMetersMultimetersOscilloscopesRecordersSignal GeneratorsTest Leads

HARDWAREBoltsLugsNailsNutsRodsScrewsWashers

HVACBoiler ControlsChillersCompressorsDuctFiltersGaugesHangersInsulationThermostatsValves

OPERATIONSCartsCopiersOffice SuppliesPaperPrintersStorage Systems

PLUMBINGEye Wash EquipmentFaucetsPipeSolderToolsValves

SAFETYDoor InterlocksFloor MatsGlovesGogglesLight CurtainsLimit Switches

TOOLSCalipersFlashlightsHammersPneumatic ToolsRulersScrewdriversTorque WrenchesWrenches

Always Nearby, Always Free Pick Up!*We pick up your repairs and deliver quality

Radwell International, Inc. - New Jersey, HQ111 Mount Holly BypassLumberton, NJ 08048Call: 800.332.4336International Phone: +1 609.288.9393Email: [email protected] 9001: 2008 Certified

Canada:Radwell International - Ontario101-1100 South Service RoadStoney Creek, OntarioCanada L8E 0C5Call: 855.752.9393 International Phone: +1 855.752.9393 Email: [email protected]

United Kingdom:Radwell International UK Ltd - StaffordshireUnit D, Dalewood Rd. Lymedale Business ParkNewcastle Under LymeStaffordshire - ST5 9QZ - UKCall: 01782 576800 International Phone: +44 1782 576800Email: [email protected] ISO 9001, ISO 14001,OHSAS 18001 Registered

Our locations

Radwell International, Inc. - Indiana600 N Forsythe Street Franklin, IN 46131Call: 800.747.7450Email: [email protected]

Radwell International, Inc. - Texas3401 Ave. E East Arlington, TX 76011 Call: 800.722.7323Email: [email protected]

United States

Radwell International, Inc. - North Carolina309A South Regional RoadGreensboro, NC 27409Call: 800.295.5495Email: [email protected]

Radwell International, Inc. - Missouri180 Hughes LaneSt. Charles, MO 63301 Call: 800.592.2233Email: [email protected]

Radwell International, Inc. - Georgia5002 North Royal Atlanta DriveSuite B, Tucker, GA 30084 Call: 888.966.0663 Email: [email protected]

Germany:Radwell International GmbHAdolf-Dembach-Straße 22H47829 Krefeld-UerdingenCall: 2151 4475100International Phone: +49 2151 4475100Email: [email protected]

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Radwell.comAUTOMATIONCountersDrivesEncodersHeating ElementsInvertersI/O ModulesLight StacksMotion ControlsPanel MetersPLCsTemperature ControlsThermocouplesTimersTransducersTransmitters

MAINTENANCEBatteriesBroomsCartsCleaning SuppliesFixturesLightingShelving

DATA COLLECTION / BARCODINGBarcode ScannersCommunication CardsCPUsHandheld PDA DevicesHard DrivesMemoryMonitors

ELECTRICALBallastsBeaconsCircuit BreakersConduitContactorsEmergency LightingFittingsFuse HoldersFusesGrounding RodsIndicatorsLighting SwitchesMiniature LampsMotor ControlMotor StartersPanel BoardsPower BlocksPush ButtonsRelaysSafety SwitchesSwitch BoxesSwitchesTapeTerminalsTransformersWireWire MarkersWire NutsWire TroughWiring Devices

ELECTRONICSBatteriesCapacitorsCircuit BoardsEdge ConnectorsFusesICsRelaysResistorsSCRsTransistors

INSTRUMENTSChartsData LoggersInsulation TestersMetersMultimetersOscilloscopesRecordersSignal GeneratorsTest Leads

HARDWAREBoltsLugsNailsNutsRodsScrewsWashers

HVACBoiler ControlsChillersCompressorsDuctFiltersGaugesHangersInsulationThermostatsValves

OPERATIONSCartsCopiersOffice SuppliesPaperPrintersStorage Systems

PLUMBINGEye Wash EquipmentFaucetsPipeSolderToolsValves

SAFETYDoor InterlocksFloor MatsGlovesGogglesLight CurtainsLimit Switches

TOOLSCalipersFlashlightsHammersPneumatic ToolsRulersScrewdriversTorque WrenchesWrenches

Always Nearby, Always Free Pick Up!*We pick up your repairs and deliver quality

Radwell International, Inc. - New Jersey, HQ111 Mount Holly BypassLumberton, NJ 08048Call: 800.332.4336International Phone: +1 609.288.9393Email: [email protected] 9001: 2008 Certified

Canada:Radwell International - Ontario101-1100 South Service RoadStoney Creek, OntarioCanada L8E 0C5Call: 855.752.9393 International Phone: +1 855.752.9393 Email: [email protected]

United Kingdom:Radwell International UK Ltd - StaffordshireUnit D, Dalewood Rd. Lymedale Business Park Newcastle Under LymeStaffordshire - ST5 9QZ - UK Call: 01782 576800 International Phone: +44 1782 576800 Email: [email protected] ISO 9001, ISO 14001,OHSAS 18001 Registered

Our locations

Radwell International, Inc. - Indiana600 N Forsythe Street Franklin, IN 46131Call: 800.747.7450Email: [email protected]

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SPECIAL FOCUS

SAVING TIME AND MONEYSometimes, replacing a spindle will be unavoidable. But in the majority of cases, repairs or rebuilds can make a more timely and cost-effective fix.

“In fact, on average, the lead time for delivery of a new replacement spindle can run as long as six months,” notes Ed Zitney, who is manager of the SKF Solution Factory-Cleveland and has more than 33 years of experience. “By comparison, repairs to a spindle usually can be made in less than two weeks and, in some instances, in just a few days.”

Timing is not the only benefit. According to Zitney, the price tag for a new spindle can average as much as triple the cost of a rebuilt unit, in part because a repair or rebuild will only involve the defective components. Even better news: Spindles can be rebuilt many times over without compromising performance in service.

SKF’s extensive history of partnering with customers for spindle repair and rebuilds has led to countless success stories.

“One of our customers had repeatedly experienced high failure rates for its machine tool spindles,” Zitney

recalls. “Their response was simply to replace the spindle bearings every time, because the bearings were noticeably compromised from an ingress of coolant.” But this approach didn’t do the long-term job: Spindle problems continued to persist and units would go down every four to six weeks in a vicious cycle.

“When we were consulted,” Zitney explains, “our focus first turned to the coolant issue. The ingress of coolant through a spindle’s seals, labyrinth, or covers must always be avoided, because the coolant can wash out the grease or oil from the bearings and ultimately attack the spindle’s shaft, motor, and electronics.” The lesson for the customer: Simply replacing the bearings and taking no other actions would never resolve the root cause of the spindle failures.

“As part of our repair and rebuild process, “ Zitney reports, “we took a careful look at the spindle’s sealing system and then initiated proactive measures for a long-term solution to the coolant problem.” Inadequate seals were removed, an air purge was added, new and properly specified seals were installed front and rear, the rear cap was replaced with one that included a

TURNING TO SPINDLE REPAIRS

AND REBUILDS

Machine tool spindles in all their designs and sizes serve as highly advanced technology solutions essential to critical operations on the shop floor. They are routinely used to rotate cutting tools, grinding wheels, or parts to be machined in applications ranging from milling, drilling, and boring to grinding, cutting, and sawing. Spindles perform as complex systems integrating dozens of components critical to machine tool performance. As with any asset, however, defects can arise resulting in spindle breakdowns over time–but it is no longer commonplace to automatically purchase a new spindle when one fails. Instead, spindle repairs and rebuilds have become highly practical options over outright replace-ment wherever possible. SKF USA Inc. has been a pioneer in developing the necessary know-how and technical support to enable damaged spindles to return to full service and productivity. The company has centralized this expertise at its SKF Solution Factory in Cleveland, OH, a dedicated resource for use by operations anywhere in the country.

The spindle disassembly and failure analysis department at the SKF Solution

Factory in Cleveland, OH, which is a dedicated resource for use by

operations anywhere in the country.

SPECIAL FOCUS

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seal diameter, and both the shaft and front cap were reworked to accept the new seals.

The outcome: The MTBF (Mean Time BetweenFailure) for the customer’s spindles dramatically increasedfrom a matter of only weeks (before the rebuild) to 18months – more than six times longer than before.

Another customer encountered a three-fold problem: A spindle’s existing tool interface was not fulfilling required accuracy and repeatability demands for the application, the design was inefficient for tool changes, and coolant contamination was leading to frequent spindle failure, because the spindle was positioned in a nose-up configuration allowing coolant to flood over the top of the spindle.

“Our solution,” Zitney says, “was to convert to anHSK toolholder, which provided a highly accurate, quick,and easy tool change to deliver the desired repeatability.We also redesigned the spindle’s front cap and replaced itwith a rotating slinger to dispense the coolant away fromthe spindle and keep it at bay.” The customer ultimatelyrealized much higher quality, greater efficiency, and a five-fold increase in MTBF for maximized uptime.

OPPORTUNITY TO UPGRADEWhen a spindle is turned over for repairs, an opportunity can open up to consider upgrading or otherwise customizing a unit to realize improved performance, gain greater versatility, and/or accommodate new or changing application requirements. Making an upgrade while a spindle is already down and due for repair inherently makes economical sense.

“Some upgrades for spindles can be relatively simple to implement, while others may become more involved,” Zitney observes, “but all can help improve upon spindle performance and operation.”

An SKF customer found this out firsthand. The operation logged ongoing incidents of motor coolantclogging and environmentally related problems with an oil mist lubrication system. As a result, spindles were failing repeatedly due to plugged coolant lines, and overheated motors.

“Our solution was to totally replace the spindle with an air-cooled grease-packed version,” Zitney says. “This particular air-cooled spindle resolved all the problems plaguing the motor coolant system and eliminated the costs for coolant tank, pump, and air oil supply. Contamination and clogging disappeared, motors no longer overheated due to clogged coolant lines, and spindle uptime increased.

“Even more dramatic from a ‘green’ perspective,”he adds, “the new 5½ HP spindles running at 18,000RPM compared with the old 15 HP spindles were ableto achieve documented power savings by matching thespindle to the required job and not overpowering thespindle.” The overall power savings translated to anannual reduction of 7000 kilowatts per spindle per 8-hourshift, which multiplies significantly with four spindlesrunning five days per week at three per shifts every day.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSSKF customers typically will pose basic questions to

assist them in the decision-making on how best to return a failed spindle to service or otherwise improve performance. Among them:

• Are you sure that you can successfully repair my “XYZ” spindle? The thinking behind this inquiry is that a customer effectively wants to know for certain that a particular spindle is a prime candidate for repair over replacement – especially since there are thousands of makes and models of spindles. This question can best be answered with as complete a spindle profile as possible. Helpful information includes the spindle’s manufacturer (not always the same as the machine), the model number, maximum RPM, HP (horse power), tool nose configuration, and drive type (belt, gear, coupled, or integral motor). In addition, does the spindle have manual or automatic tool change? Can the spindle’s bearings be identified from the OEM manual?

• How long will it take for a repair? Based on initial information from a customer, a best/worst case delivery timeline can generally be developed. When a customer offers accurate information about the spindle and the equipment appears in reasonably good shape, then a delivery date will likely be more on target. If a customer’s spindle is in bad shape or has unseen damage internally, an evaluation by a repair technician will be necessary in determining a true timeline for return to service.

• Can an exchange spindle beprovided? With thousands ofspindles in the field, it is usuallyonly by chance that an exactreplacement spindle will bein stock to match a particularunit. Sometimes, though, analternative model can make anexchange possible.

One of the questions most often asked – and withuniversal appeal – refers both to failed spindles and thosein service: How can I get more life from my spindle?

Understanding the way that each spindle is used in daily operation is essential to realizing extended spindle lifetime. More often than not, spindles must perform in harsh environments, often leading to potential internal contamination and subsequent failure. Whencontaminants are present, modifications to a spindle – especially to the sealing system – can be implemented to mitigate problems and extend service life. In some applications, too, a spindle may be run too hard or forced to operate where it was never intended according to its original design. In these cases, design changes can be made to reconfigure and tailor spindle setup consistent with the specific application.

For more information, visit www.skf.com/us/services/spindle-repair-and-rebuild-services/index.html, email [email protected], or call 440-720-1545.

A spindle assembly is prepared to run and “break in” as part of SKF’s spindle repair and rebuild services.

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SPECIAL FOCUS

SAVING TIME AND MONEYSometimes, replacing a spindle will be unavoidable. But in the majority of cases, repairs or rebuilds can make a more timely and cost-effective fix.

“In fact, on average, the lead time for delivery of a new replacement spindle can run as long as six months,” notes Ed Zitney, who is manager of the SKF Solution Factory-Cleveland and has more than 33 years of experience. “By comparison, repairs to a spindle usually can be made in less than two weeks and, in some instances, in just a few days.”

Timing is not the only benefit. According to Zitney, the price tag for a new spindle can average as much as triple the cost of a rebuilt unit, in part because a repair or rebuild will only involve the defective components. Even better news: Spindles can be rebuilt many times over without compromising performance in service.

SKF’s extensive history of partnering with customers for spindle repair and rebuilds has led to countless success stories.

“One of our customers had repeatedly experienced high failure rates for its machine tool spindles,” Zitney

recalls. “Their response was simply to replace the spindle bearings every time, because the bearings were noticeably compromised from an ingress of coolant.” But this approach didn’t do the long-term job: Spindle problems continued to persist and units would go down every four to six weeks in a vicious cycle.

“When we were consulted,” Zitney explains, “our focus first turned to the coolant issue. The ingress of coolant through a spindle’s seals, labyrinth, or covers must always be avoided, because the coolant can wash out the grease or oil from the bearings and ultimately attack the spindle’s shaft, motor, and electronics.” The lesson for the customer: Simply replacing the bearings and taking no other actions would never resolve the root cause of the spindle failures.

“As part of our repair and rebuild process, “ Zitney reports, “we took a careful look at the spindle’s sealing system and then initiated proactive measures for a long-term solution to the coolant problem.” Inadequate seals were removed, an air purge was added, new and properly specified seals were installed front and rear, the rear cap was replaced with one that included a

TURNING TO SPINDLE REPAIRS

AND REBUILDS

Machine tool spindles in all their designs and sizes serve as highly advanced technology solutions essential to criticaloperations on the shop floor. They are routinely used to rotate cutting tools, grinding wheels, or parts to be machinedin applications ranging from milling, drilling, and boring to grinding, cutting, and sawing. Spindles perform as complexsystems integrating dozens of components critical to machine tool performance. As with any asset, however, defectscan arise resulting in spindle breakdowns over time–but it is no longer commonplace to automatically purchase a newspindle when one fails. Instead, spindle repairs and rebuilds have become highly practical options over outright replace-ment wherever possible. SKF USA Inc. has been a pioneer in developing the necessary know-how and technical supportto enable damaged spindles to return to full service and productivity. The company has centralized this expertise at itsSKF Solution Factory in Cleveland, OH, a dedicated resource for use by operations anywhere in the country.

The spindle disassembly and failureanalysis department at the SKF Solution

Factory in Cleveland, OH, which is a dedicated resource for use by

operations anywhere in the country.

SPECIAL FOCUS

IMD0215.indd 18 1/26/15 11:57 AM

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seal diameter, and both the shaft and front cap were reworked to accept the new seals.

The outcome: The MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) for the customer’s spindles dramatically increased from a matter of only weeks (before the rebuild) to 18 months – more than six times longer than before.

Another customer encountered a three-fold problem: A spindle’s existing tool interface was not fulfilling required accuracy and repeatability demands for the application, the design was inefficient for tool changes, and coolant contamination was leading to frequent spindle failure, because the spindle was positioned in a nose-up configuration allowing coolant to flood over the top of the spindle.

“Our solution,” Zitney says, “was to convert to an HSK toolholder, which provided a highly accurate, quick, and easy tool change to deliver the desired repeatability. We also redesigned the spindle’s front cap and replaced it with a rotating slinger to dispense the coolant away from the spindle and keep it at bay.” The customer ultimately realized much higher quality, greater efficiency, and a five-fold increase in MTBF for maximized uptime.

OPPORTUNITY TO UPGRADEWhen a spindle is turned over for repairs, an opportunity can open up to consider upgrading or otherwise customizing a unit to realize improved performance, gain greater versatility, and/or accommodate new or changing application requirements. Making an upgrade while a spindle is already down and due for repair inherently makes economical sense.

“Some upgrades for spindles can be relatively simple to implement, while others may become more involved,” Zitney observes, “but all can help improve upon spindle performance and operation.”

An SKF customer found this out firsthand. The operation logged ongoing incidents of motor coolant clogging and environmentally related problems with an oil mist lubrication system. As a result, spindles were failing repeatedly due to plugged coolant lines, and overheated motors.

“Our solution was to totally replace the spindle with an air-cooled grease-packed version,” Zitney says. “This particular air-cooled spindle resolved all the problems plaguing the motor coolant system and eliminated the costs for coolant tank, pump, and air oil supply. Contamination and clogging disappeared, motors no longer overheated due to clogged coolant lines, and spindle uptime increased.

“Even more dramatic from a ‘green’ perspective,” he adds, “the new 5½ HP spindles running at 18,000 RPM compared with the old 15 HP spindles were able to achieve documented power savings by matching the spindle to the required job and not overpowering the spindle.” The overall power savings translated to an annual reduction of 7000 kilowatts per spindle per 8-hour shift, which multiplies significantly with four spindles running five days per week at three per shifts every day.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSSKF customers typically will pose basic questions to

assist them in the decision-making on how best to return a failed spindle to service or otherwise improve performance. Among them:

• Are you sure that you can successfully repair my “XYZ” spindle? The thinking behind this inquiry is that a customer effectively wants to know for certain that a particular spindle is a prime candidate for repair over replacement – especially since there are thousands of makes and models of spindles. This question can best be answered with as complete a spindle profile as possible. Helpful information includes the spindle’s manufacturer (not always the same as the machine), the model number, maximum RPM, HP (horse power), tool nose configuration, and drive type (belt, gear, coupled, or integral motor). In addition, does the spindle have manual or automatic tool change? Can the spindle’s bearings be identified from the OEM manual?

• How long will it take for a repair? Based on initial information from a customer, a best/worst case delivery timeline can generally be developed. When a customer offers accurate information about the spindle and the equipment appears in reasonably good shape, then a delivery date will likely be more on target. If a customer’s spindle is in bad shape or has unseen damage internally, an evaluation by a repair technician will be necessary in determining a true timeline for return to service.

• Can an exchange spindle be provided? With thousands of spindles in the field, it is usually only by chance that an exact replacement spindle will be in stock to match a particular unit. Sometimes, though, an alternative model can make an exchange possible.

One of the questions most often asked – and with universal appeal – refers both to failed spindles and those in service: How can I get more life from my spindle?

Understanding the way that each spindle is used in daily operation is essential to realizing extended spindle lifetime. More often than not, spindles must perform in harsh environments, often leading to potential internal contamination and subsequent failure. When contaminants are present, modifications to a spindle – especially to the sealing system – can be implemented to mitigate problems and extend service life. In some applications, too, a spindle may be run too hard or forced to operate where it was never intended according to its original design. In these cases, design changes can be made to reconfigure and tailor spindle setup consistent with the specific application.

For more information, visit www.skf.com/us/services/spindle-repair-and-rebuild-services/index.html, email [email protected], or call 440-720-1545.

A spindle assembly is prepared to run and “break in” as part of SKF’s spindle repair and rebuild services.

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® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group | © SKF Group 2015

The Power of Knowledge Engineering

The fastest way back to maximum productivityWhatever your spindle repair needs, SKF Machine Tool Services has the solution.

SKF repairs all brands and types of high frequency, belt driven, high speed machining and machining center spindles.

Complete in-house manufacturing capabilities allow SKF to manufacture any required replacement parts, providing products of highest quality within a reasonable time period.

Since 1960, we have been providing spindle repairs and modifi cations with the highest degree of accuracy and quality. This is why so many manufacturers choose SKF to repair their spindles.

Turn to the leaderSKF engineering and technical personnel can assist you in all your spindle repair, replacement and upgrade requirements.

• Every component inspected and analyzed• Experienced machinists rebuild or reproduce any part

• Spindles carefully assembled in a clean room • Testing verifi es speed, vibration, temperature and

critical runouts

Return to maximum productivity and turn your “problems” into “profi ts.”

To learn more, visit skfusa.com/machinetoolservicesor call SKF Solution Factory at 800-589-5563.

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