Medical & Healthcare

With InfiniteFocusSL from Alicona, a new and cost efficient measurement device for the 3D characterization of micro structured surfaces is available and be displayed at IMTS 2012, booth E5344.

Now available in high grade 17-4 stainless steel, Jergens popular Ball Lock Quick-Change Mounting & Fixturing System can now be expected to provide a long service life when installed in the most extreme operating environments.

END USER: Tivoly Inc., (802) 873-6003, www.tivoly.com. CHALLENGE: Significantly reduce downtime on a flute grinding machine. SOLUTION: Rebuild the flute grinder.

Users reap the rewards of high-speed milling when the elements of the machining system complement each other.

Shop Operations column as published in the July 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Walter USA LLC has introduced the Walter Titex X-treme Inox, a high performance solid carbide drill with internal coolant and special coating, designed to tackle stainless steel and other high-alloy ISO M materials.

Utilizing simultaneous rotational and longitudinal movements, Carmex Whirling Inserts and holders deliver high production in high-precision parts such as dental implants and bone screws, as well as small automotive and semi-conductor components, and other parts made on Swiss-type machines.

Mollart Engineering's LD4 Drillsprint deep hole drilling machine offers a 750mm stroke complete with full automatic loading and unloading along with a range of the latest deep hole drill tooling from Botek.

Makino announces the D300 5-axis vertical machining center as the newest entry into the 5-axis aerospace machining arena.

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.

As a follow-up to my April column, here are additional tips for enhancing the operation of a manual lathe.

A shot peening process that removes distortion from thin ceramic parts.