Replacement parts
Ceramic parts help solve problems caused by metal and plastic implants.
Industry
Medical & Healthcare
Software increases spindle utilization
END USER: Mainland Machine, (805) 543-7149, www.mainlandmachine.com. CHALLENGE: Increase spindle run times. SOLUTION: CAM system that enables efficient programming when machining with custom fixture plates. SOLUTION PROVIDER: DP Technology Corp., (805) 388-6000, www.dptechnology.com
DIN 582-NI Stainless Steel Lifting Eyes
J.W. Winco Inc. offers series DIN 582-NI Stainless Steel Lifting Eyes with tapped thru hole, in metric sizes.
Vertical challenge
Can vertical machining centers go toe-to-toe with horizontals on performance?
ECM/PECM
EMAG L.L.C. announces the introduction of its ECM and PECM machines to the North American market.
SP-300iA Wire EDM
AccuteX EDM, a division of Absolute Machine Tools Inc., has introduced its "SP-300iA" 5-Axis CNC Wire EDM.
Optiv Classic 321 GL tp Vision Measuring System
Hexagon Metrology released the Optiv Classic 321GL tp.
United Grinding celebrates 30 years in Virginia
United Grinding Technologies Inc. celebrated 30 years in its Fredericksburg, Va., location with an open house on Feb. 22 and 23. The event included technical presentations, facility tours and a ribbon-cutting event for the newly expanded and renovated facility.
Amada Machine Tools hosts media briefing
Amada Machine Tools demonstrated its new S-10 modular multitask machine during a recent press briefing at its Technical Center in Schaumburg, Ill.
Tips for turning parts on manual lathes, part 1
Shop Operations columnist Tom Lipton offers tips for enhancing the operation of a manual lathe in the April 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Shocking finish
Aluminum parts that are anodized using electrical energy or chromate conversion coated can offer wear and corrosion resistance, among other benefits.
Leveraging peer relationships
As we climb out of the winter grind, we've all had our share of weighty issues to manage.