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184 MMS June 2014 mmsonline.com modern equipment review MultiCam's five-axis bevel plasma head features aluminum castings for weight reduction and rigid- ity. The compact, durable cutting head includes features to protect against crashes and ease maintenance. According to the company, the plasma head provides maximum table coverage for more flexible machining. Although the com- pany's plasma machines are able to move simul- taneously in the X, Y and Z axes, the five-axis head adds two additional axes of movement, "phi" and "theta." According to MultiCam, the plasma head enables the system to cut complex work- pieces with bevels ranging to 45 degrees in 2"-thick mild steel. MultiCam Inc., call 972-929-4070 or visit multicam.com. Bevel Plasma Head adds axes Back stand Grinder sPeeds metal removal Kalamazoo Industries' model BG14 back stand grinder is intended for foundry applications such as rapidly grinding gates and risers. The machine features a 14" × 3" contact wheel and 3" × 132" belt. The 10-hp motor enables speeds ranging to 6,300 sfm. The grinder includes back stand track- ing and a vacuum attachment, and it is available with dual-contact wheels for multi-station opera- tion. Options include a variable speed drive and contact wheels of various diameters. Kalamazoo Industries Inc., call 800-592-2050 or visit kalamazooindustries.com. arc WeldinG roBot suitaBle for HiGH-density environments The MA1440 arc welding robot from Yaskawa Motoman Robotics features a high-speed, through- arm design intended to reduce interference and collisions. It of fers a 6-kg payload for welding applications suppor ts motorized torches and sensors, and is also available with a 12-kg payload 0614_MMS_mer.indd 184 5/14/2014 8:59:44 AM