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Brütsch/Rüegger AG, Tools and Standard PartsP.O. Box, 8010 Zurich, Telephone +41 44 736 63 63, Fax +41 44 736 63 00Internet: www.brw.ch, E-mail: [email protected]

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Measuring technologySensors for any applicationOPUS: A measuring technology natural?Wyler: Swiss quality

Independent monthly publication for tools and standard partsNumber 419, April 2008

Standard partsAHP-Merkle: Test equipment applicationsFESTO compact cylinders in stockFESTO directional valves at introductory pricesMulti-function screws

Production technologyUNION TOOLInnovation by COROMANT:CoroMill 490

Assembly technologyIntensive or gentle cleaning with multiple frequenciesThe first choice for professional labellingPrecise dosing made easy

Forum Hot off the press: VAT, HaagInnoVATive valves for vacuum applicationsBrand quiz: E. Coltti (We’re keeping our fingers crossed!)

«Go down in history …: Valuable hints for writing notes»

By Gerhard Reichel, Institut für Rhetorik (Institute of Presentation Techniques), Forchheim

We’ve all been there: You visit a presenta-tion, seminar, or course, and a short time later you’ve forgotten the details. Not only does taking notes help you to refresh your memory later, it also allows you to absorb the structure and composition of the material. Taking notes promotes active listening and increases attentive-ness. But at a presentation, taking notes that will actually be useful later on is not always all that simple. In this paper, the author provides concrete instructions on taking good notes at presentations and seminars and also offers advice on how to use them. All you have to do is the writing.

Interested? Request your personal copy (2 pages in German) by quoting the reference number 06.04 on www.brw.ch in the Toolnews/Publications section (PDF file).

Pearls of wisdom

Workplace safetyNEW: Heckel 10% METAL FREENEW: FUTURO PSA storage boxSafety footwear PROMOTION

Professional competence is tool sales and much moreOnce again, we are happy to note that the expectations and requirements of our customers have changed: In addition to our core skills in tools, they are increasingly expecting extended tool-related professional com-petence and services. This is es-pecially apparent in the factory equipment field, where custo-mers are looking for anything from customised tool sets to proposals for planning and equipping entire workshops. We are always happy to show what we can do!

Factory equipment planningWhen it comes to factory equipment, you are well advised to consult one of our specialists in the early stages of your project. We will help you analyse processes, available space, and lighting and then prepare a plan with several quotations based on this information. We have gathered experience that allows us to use the available space to your maximum advantage.

Tool insert planningIn addition to the tools themselves, appro-priate tool inserts for an efficient and clean operation are of great importance. This allows anyone to notice a missing tool at a glance, thus ensuring the workstation is left fully equipped and ready to use. Thanks to special software, we are able to design tool inserts according to your requirements and to manufacture them using water jet, milling, or foaming technologies.

Customised tool boxes / setsBrütsch/Rüegger has plenty of experience creating custom tool boxes, sets, etc. For the «packaging», we use our selection of cases and bags or find products suited to your re-quirements on the market.

Planned and optimised down to every detail: Equipping a workshop with Brütsch/Rüegger

Our assembly technology team

From left to right:

Roland Blunschi, specialist; Walter Bösch, purchasing; Walter Messmer, deputy manager; Georg Walter, specialist; Rosmarie Schmid, clerk; Mark Harlacher, specialist; Oliver Spiess, purchasing; Jan Wittlin, assembly technology manager.

Vehicle equipmentProfessionally equipping and supplying as-sembly vehicles is a fast-growing segment in the range of services provided by Brütsch/Rüegger. From individual tools to the super-structure and work benches, we can equip your vehicles as moving workshops if you so desire!

Special tools by specificationTools sets or assembly sets often include spe-cial tools. We can manufacture special tools according to your specifications within a short period of time. Engraving or labelling is available upon request.

If you have any questions regarding our tool-related services, send an email to Mr. Wittlin – [email protected]!

Assembly and manufacturing without mobile or-ganisation systems has become unthinkable

Custom tool sets and cases

Special tools from the drawing to series production within a short period of time

Custom vehicle equipment

Colleagues searching,Colleagues offering

Click on the TOOLNEWS/Marketplace section on www.brw.ch (updated daily)! Or order the printed version with code 05.04.


Measuring technology Production technology

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OPUS: Adjustments without limits!Adjusting and calibrating angles, cones, in-clinometers, dials, etc. or measuring round and conical shapes such as interior cones or ring-shape grooves without any problems: Top-quality OPUS steel angle gauge block and ball gauge sets in a variety of sizes with UKAS certificate can be found in our Toolshop under BRW 163 615 and BRW 163 620. www.brw.ch, a worthwhile click!

PESOLA and CORREX spring scalesfor the precise measurement of small me-chanical forces. Under BRW 173 100 through BRW 173 180, you will find PESOLA spring sca-les with legendary Swiss precision, quality, and reliability: max. deviation ±0.3% under full load. Under BRW 173 220 through BRW 173 230, we are offering CORREX spring scales with flat or ball sensors.www.brw.ch: Everything in stock! Order today – have it tomorrow.

Productivity has a name:

UNION TOOL is a Japanese company that has assumed a leading position as a manufacturer of milling cutters for tool and mould construc-tion. Their large selection includes the right tool for almost any complex application. This results in up to 255 different standard ver-sions for individual tool types. You can select the perfect length for optimum stability. The universal tools offer you incomparable added value: Thanks to the HARDMAX coating, tem-pered steel and copper can be processed with the same tool. This is a very attractive feature for tool and mould construction, since different tools are normally required for hard metal and

electrode processing. The UNION TOOL con-cept allows you to reduce warehousing costs as well as the level of complexity regarding the selection of tools for different applications by your machine operators. Improved durability and a higher-quality finish also help boost your productivity. Thanks to this technology, you can eliminate polishing and post-processing for your moulds.

We will gladly offer advice regarding your spe-cific application. Our application engineers will meet with you on-site in order to find the best solution (phone 044 736 63 63).

Cutting and drilling in one?Yes! With the new high-performance roughing cutter from UNION TOOL, type CZS, you can maximize infeed speeds on the Z-axis (BRW 222 280). The special transverse geome-try cleanly removes chips during vertical infeed. You can then cut full grooves up to 1 x D. The 0.5 mm increments in diameter are very valua-ble in this regard, since axis movement may be eliminated.

Cost-effectiveness in ALU!Another innovation in our FUTURO line: The cutting insert BRW 310 610 brings 2 more blades and improved productivity to the ma-nufacturing floor. It combines the advantages of positive and negative cutting inserts. The especially developed coating ensures fantastic durability. You should also test this cutting in-sert for your rough machining needs. You will be thrilled by the machining performance, pro-cess security and chip control!

FUTURO VHM engraving cutter! In our TOOLSHOP, you will find our latest VHM engraving cutters under the item numbers BRW 224 250 to BRW 224 257. Made in Switzer-land and designed for the watch making indus-try, these cutters either have a face or a radius. Other radii and faces are also available. Simply specify the radius, the face, or the desired an-gle and we will provide you with a competitive quote!

CR490 – Innovation from COROMANT!With four true cutting edges, this tool facili-tates extremely cost-effective machining. The calculation is simple: The cost of the cutting insert divided by 4 effective blades. Application as a standard tool for face and corner cutting is another advantage. In addition to reducing the effective cost per cutting edge, this also cuts down on the number of tools in your machine magazine.

Mix and match!Various connecting threads for the RENISHAW, TESA, LEITZ, DEA, JOHANSSON, WENZEL, FARO, and other measurement systems make selec-tion of the right sensor element a real chal-lenge! Enough already! Our sensor thread adapters (BRW 145 710 / www.brw.ch) facilitate almost any combination of sensor elements in a variety of sizes from different manufacturers. A small part with huge potential savings!

SWISS MADE precision!Classic WYLER levels (starting at BRW 117 110 / www.brw.ch) are simple, reliable, robust, and essential measuring tools even in the electro-nic age. These outstanding quality products in a variety of configurations, with a high level of accuracy, a range of sizes, with or without magnetic grip, and much more are available from stock.

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Pixels say more than 1000 words! Microscopy and photography go together in order to record facts precisely and present them in a comprehensible manner. Our LEICA EZ4D stereo microscope (BRW 152 193/C70) with built-in 3 megapixel CMOS camera and LEICA application software allows you to easily record processes under the microscope, edit and archive the resulting images, and use them to exchange information via e-mail, the internet, etc. and of course for internal quality assurance.

LEICA EZ4 D special brochure under reference number 11.04.

Ingenious stereo microscope for digital photography

Quality assurance begins with the selection of the right supplier! A well-known company in western Switzerland specialising in the pro-duction of tubes required a quality assurance verification system consisting of hand-held measurement equipment, links to the company network, and software to analyse and archive measurement data. As a strong partner and supplier, Brütsch/Rüegger assisted the company from the feasibility study all the way to emplo-yee training. Mitutoyo measurement equip-ment including MeasureLink statistics software (BRW 154 260 / www.brw.ch) brought quality assurance at the company right to the top! You can also benefit from the skills of the Brütsch/Rüegger team – give us a call!

Strong partnerships for strong solutions!

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Assembly technology Standard parts


LOCTITE injection metering systemUsed to apply liquids and pastes; suitable for precise metering of points, drops, or beads. Thanks to digital pressure and timing control, it is among the most advanced metering sys-tems available today. The system also features an audible pressure alarm and vacuum reverse suction mechanism to prevent dripping. More under BRW 516 030.

FUTURO pallet jack BRW 554 481 FUTURO manual pallet jack at the very attractive price of CHF 394.– excluding VAT. Frame and forks in deflection-resistant shell construction, manual maintenance-free hydraulic pump, sturdy steel tube drawbar with end support for pushing. Control levers for raising, moving, and lowering functions. Solid rubber steering casters, nylon fork rollers, tandem.Order reference number 61.04.

Cleaning with cutting-edge technologyNew in the product range: ELMA ultrasound in-dustrial devices BRW 552 380 with two frequen-cies, adjustable for intensive or gentle cleaning. With degas function for effective degassing, sweep function for optimum sound distribu-tion, power level control, heater control, and timer. The oscillating trays made of special stainless steel are designed for robustness and durability. Special ELMA multi-frequency bro-chure under reference number 31.04.

PROMOTION: Free battery pack!

RhinoPRO 5000: The first choice for professio-nal industrial labelling!

The RhinoPRO 5000 from Dymo is a compe-titively priced, robust, portable, professional thermal transfer label printer ideal for a wide variety of mobile applications. All printer func-tions can be accessed quickly and easily for fast, efficient labelling. Wires, cables, distribution boxes, modules, etc. can be equipped with ul-tra-high adhesive labels in no time – labels that stick instead of falling off.

• Shortcut keys for frequently used functions, e.g. cable labels• Easy to use cartridge system for tapes and heat shrink tubing up to 19 mm in width• Also prints code 39 and 128 barcodes• Memory function for frequently used labels• Stored symbols for electrical and data com- munication applications

You can order this promotional package in our Toolshop www.brw.ch under BRW 496 473. Attention! Offer only valid until 31.05.2008.

Reliable test equipment components: AHP Merkle hydraulic cylindersThanks to over 35 years of experience, custo-mers who purchase walter+bai ag test equip-ment benefit from comprehensive know-how in the development, production, installation, and maintenance of material test machines and inspection systems for a wide variety of ap-plication. The model LFV 25 kN servo-hydraulic inspection system is designed for static rigidity and dynamic fatigue tests on materials. The test machine features a fully automated test process in a closed control circuit. Visit www.walterbai.com for further information.The two lateral AHP-Merkle long stroke cylin-ders from Brütsch/Rüegger are installed for

easy upper traverse adjustments. This allows the test chamber height to be adjusted to the sample size or the adapters used to hold the sample. In order to ensure that the traverse does not move under load during a test, it also has a hydraulic passive clamp on the hard-chrome plated columns.

AHP-Merkle hydraulic cylinders from Brütsch/Rüegger – used wherever reliability and perfor-mance are in demand!

More information and full technical data under www.brw.ch. Request AHP documentation un-der reference number 41.04.

The NILFISK-ALTO dry vacuumThe Saltix 3 BRW 551 960 is agile, compact, po-werful, and very quiet (52 dB). The dual filter system keeps exhaust air clean, and suction power can be regulated on the hand grip. It has a large dust bag volume of 14 litres and is extremely lightweight at just 5.6 kg. Standard equipment: 2.5 m suction hose, 10 m cable, 2 x aluminium extension, filter bag, textile filter, hard floor attachment. For other dry vacuums, please visit www.brw.ch.

Space-saving pneumatic ejectorsWhen the construction makes the installation of conventional ejectors impossible or when you need to eject thin-walled injection-moul-ded parts, we have the ideal solution for you: The static or dynamic pneumatic ejectors are attractive due to their extremely space-saving construction and their large ejector end face. These top-notch products BRW 837 520 and BRW 837 540 can be supplied from stock!

Compact pneumatic cylinder? ADN!Model ADN pneumatic cylinders from FESTO, BRW 869 010, feature an extremely compact size, optimum running characteristics, and ex-cellent load values. They are equipped with bi-lateral elastic damping rings / plates and sensor groove 8 for position recognition with proximi-ty switches. All compact cylinders with piston size Ø 16 – 63 mm and stroke 5 – 80 mm are now available from stock in Urdorf! Request documentation under reference number 42.04.

Vibration-proofLess costs, more safety with eco-fix® screws for general equipment construction applications! The screw, lock washer, and washer are com-bined in a single fastening element!• BRW 860 590: Oval-head screws, Allen head, galvanised• BRW 860 770: Hex cap screws, galvanised• BRW 861 535: Oval-head screws, Allen head, INOX A2Documentation under reference number 43.04.

Punching with FIBROThe right combination of tools and materials is of crucial importance to the durability of cutting elements and therefore also for tooling costs. Meeting your requirements:• HSS = High-speed steel• ASP23 / ASP2030 = HSS produced using a powder metallurgy process• HM = carbide (hard metal)Order the new FIBRO catalogue under reference number 44.04.

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Last Minute

SPECIAL OFFER: FUTURO VHM cutters!This month only: all diameters of BRW 227 830 for a sensational promotional price!

BRW 227 830, Ø 6, now CHF 29.– instead of 39.–BRW 227 830, Ø 8, now CHF 42.– instead of 54.–BRW 227 830, Ø 10, now CHF 60.– instead of 74.–BRW 227 830, Ø 12, now CHF 74.– instead of 89.–

With diamond knurl profile for reduced cutting force, TiAlN coating!

This top offer is valid until 30/04/08!

MECMESIN VORTEX-i: Torque for a range of applicationsThe universal torque tester MECMESIN VORTEX-i (BRW 172 425 / www.brw.ch) is used to precisely measure and analyse torque in a variety of industries (e.g. the be-verage, packaging, food, automotive supplier, space travel, medical, and watch making industries). Thanks to simple, easy-to-use software, your special test procedures are easy to program and measurements can be analysed and recorded efficiently. We would be happy to illustrate their use at our demonstration centre in Urdorf. Please contact [email protected] or call 044 736 63 63.

Documentation under reference number 12.04.

LED at a super priceSTANLEY MAXLIFE LED penlight BRW 561 230

• Energy-saving LED technology• Triple-position adjustable head• 3 settings for 1, 3, or 6 LEDs• Integrated folding aluminium tripod• Can be used with 3, 6, or 9 batteries• Constant illumination regardless of the number of batteries• Battery display

Now only CHF 30.– net, including 3 free AA batteries excluding vRG / VAT, valid until 31.05.2008Order now to benefit from this promotion: reference number 62.04.

NEW: FESTO VUVB 4/2-way valve at an introductory priceOur new line of pneumatic products also includes 4/2-way valves for all standard applications. Characteristics: Bistable, with magnetic coil and auxiliary manual activa-tion, coil characteristics: 24 V DC / 1.5 W, operating pres-sure: 2 – 8 bar, for exterior hose Ø 6 or 8 mm. Normal nominal flow rate: 500 or 800 l/min

BRW 869 215 introductory price until 30/06/08: CHF 104.–

Order documentation with all technical details under reference number 45.04.

All pneumatic products in our product range are sup-plied from stock in Urdorf!

CLEARANCE!!! Shoes from 15.- / pairEverything must go! We need space for the new models. Get your bargain, e.g.:

Uvex S1 shoe BRW 534 066 for 15.– instead of 129.–Uvex S2 shoe BRW 534 205 for 15.– instead of 129.–Uvex S2 shoe BRW 534 265 for 15.– instead of 139.–HKS S2 shoe BRW 534 420 for 15.– instead of 152.–

Minimum order value CHF 30.–.

Request the current list of discontinued models from [email protected] or call us at 044 736 64 55.

All bargains while supplies last!

Workplace safety

FUTURO safety box!The new FUTURO safety box for optimum hy-gienic storage of protective goggles, hearing protection, and breathing protection. Thanks to the transparent cover, contents are easily recognisable and readily available when nee-ded. The box is easy to install with two screws. The FUTURO safety box BRW 531 590 is also attractive due to the extremely low price of CHF 17.70. More safety boxes can be found under www.brw.ch.

Fall protection from SpanSetActivities above ground level are associated with the risk of falling. The right fall protec-tion system can prevent falls or ensure that a falling person is kept safe. With SpanSet, we have a competent partner with decades of experience. Would you like peace of mind and safety off the ground? We are happy to advise you. You can find more information at www.brw.ch.

NEW: Heckel 100% METAL FREE

Heckel is more than just new safety footwear in the Brütsch/Rüegger product range. The MAC-Air and MAC-Speed models are part of the MACsole® line and weigh less than 550 grams per foot, which reduces fatigue while walking. With POLYCAP and PERFOSAFE tech-nology, they exceed the requirements for rigi-dity of the toe protection cap and puncture re-sistance of the midsole while also guaranteeing excellent flexibility and lower weight. The stylish design is especially popular among those who value a sporty shoe without compro-mising in terms of comfort.

Heckel is available in the following ver-sions: MAC-Air (sandal) BRW 534 098 for CHF 89.– and MAC-Speed (shoe) BRW 534 055 for CHF 93.–.

Would you like to explore the advantages of Heckel safety footwear? Request a trial fitting from [email protected] or call 044 736 64 48.

You will find a large selection of class S1 - S3 safety footwear under www.brw.ch, or request the current SAFETYBOOKLET under reference number 04.04.

Heel dampingSimply place the insole into your shoes for instant heel damping! «System element 1» is a novel half insole from HKS. Place the insole into the heel section of the shoes and secure it against movement with the adhesive dot. You will notice the difference in comfort after just a few steps. You can order the comfort half in-sole under BRW 534 472 for CHF 11.–.

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Hearing protection with radioHear music, not noise! Peltor hearing protec-tion makes it possible. Excellent FM reception and an extra wide soft padded headset are just two advantages to make hearing protection ultra-comfortable. For a large selection of hearing protection equipment, visit www.brw.ch or order direct using BRW 532 080 at the current price starting at CHF 148.–.(valid until 31/04/2008)!

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Brand quiz

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Brütsch/Rüegger: «Promotional Supplier of the BMW Sauber F1 Team»


The Brütsch/Rüegger range incorporates (almost) all brands in the world

Brütsch/Rüegger carries more than 700 renowned brands from all over the world, and the representatives of these companies visit us regularly. So, business cards with rather exotic names often end up on our desk ...

If you thoroughly mix the letters of the above-mentioned name, you will find a well-known brand name from our product range. If you can guess it, you will win a pocket knife VICTORINOX-CyberTool. If we receive several correct answers, the winner will be selected by a random draw. E-Mail your answer to [email protected]! The answer to the previous brand quiz is «JRENUM».

E. ColttiYou’ll never get rid of this guy!

Real funny

Dedication to researchApproximately one-third of 650 employees (400 in Haag) work in the engineering, re-search, and development departments. In addition to standard products, customer-spe-cific valves with high engineering demands are also produced.

Patented sealing technologiesVAT has developed and patented popular sealing technologies. The MONOVAT product line offers sealing systems with extremely low particle abrasion during opening and closing.

Production: Personal responsibility At VAT, production is divided into machined parts, welded parts, vulcanising, and assem-bly cells. Each cell is responsible for purcha-sing, manufacturing, initial sample inspec-tion, process control, and cost monitoring.

A typical task for Brütsch/Rüeg-ger equipment specialistsMany production and assembly processes at VAT require clean room conditions. Emplo-yees normally wear protective suits, gloves, and hairnets. Early in 2008, Brütsch/Rüegger supplied customised assembly carts for all VAT service centres around the world. Tool inserts with extremely low particle abrasion were required for the individual drawers. Ultimately, a type of extremely abrasion-resistant white plastic met customer require-ments. The inserts were milled and fitted into the drawers after assembly.

Consistent use of the TOOLSHOP www.brw.ch The head of strategic purchasing at VAT recognised the potential of the Brütsch/Rüegger TOOLSHOP www.brw.ch early on. Ordering directly from the supplier’s shop reduces time-consuming master data entry in the in-house ERP system to zero. Emphasis is placed on personal responsibility and trust in employees. If you would like to learn more about VAT, take a look at their homepage www.vat.ch!

VAT, Haag: InnoVATive valves for vacuum environments

NEW:TOOL Special – Spring 2008 EditionQuality tools at unbeatable pricesReference number 01.04

Brütsch/Rüegger catalogues at a glanceSTANDARD BOOK, Edition 2 –Standard parts catalogue with EDM suppliesReference number 02.04

MICROBOOKLET, Edition 1 –200-page catalogue excerpt with selected micro-mechanical and medical technology toolsReference number 03.04

SAFETYBOOKLET, Edition 4 –Current, enhanced range for workplace safety, now with integrated pricesReference number 04.04

Vacuum environments are increa-singly required for the production of high-tech products in research and industry. Modern industrial vacuums reach 10-7 mbar, which means that, in theory, only a sin-gle molecule of air can be found every few centimetres. While this is unimaginably «empty», it cre-ates ideal conditions for top-qua-lity products in the semiconduc-tor, nanotechnology, and coating technology fields. VAT vacuum valves ensure that the vacuum re-quired for a production chamber is reached quickly and can also be eliminated rapidly after the pro-cess is complete. Angle, gate, transfer, and control valves are all used for this purpose.

Global leaderVAT offers a selection of more than 1000 standard valves around the world. This makes the company from the Rhine valley the mar-ket leader for standard components used in industry, research, and development. In order to retain their position as the global leader, the company is focusing on inputs and out-puts for vacuum production chambers. The vacuum production equipment «around the valves» is built by world-renowned equip-ment manufacturers who have come to rely on high-quality VAT valves.

Some assembly steps for VAT vacuum valves require clean room conditions

Various characteristics of each valve are veri-fied in the test laboratory

For customer-specific valves, the engineering department is consulted early on Special tool inserts for tool carts

Each valve is a small miracle of design, work-manship, and technology

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