General Machining & Manufacturing Processes

Economists have been debating the performance of business investment during the current recovery. Much of the debate has centered around the relative importance of policy (such as regulation) and demand. Meanwhile, from a company's perspective, it probably doesn't make sense to invest when its existing plant and equipment are already underutilized.

GTI Predictive Technology Inc., creators of the VibePro iPad Data Collector, announce X-Phase for iPad. The new application enables cross channel phase analysis on the iPad.

Delcam incorporates a wealth of new features into every release of its FeatureCAM product for automating CNC programming. FeatureCAM 2016 R3 available now, delivers a range of new features and improvements such as new toolpath strategies and access to Autodesk A360 collaboration software.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers GN 437 zinc die-cast adjustable friction hinges. The RoHS-compliant hinge body is zinc die-cast, with either a black powder coated, textured finish or silver powder coated, textured finish.

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Century Die Company LLC, a blow mold specialist in Fremont Ohio, has added to their heat treating capability with a Lucifer Red Devil single-chamber furnace. Model RD7-H21 has a working chamber size of 9"H x 12"L by 21"D and heats to 2200° F.

Tungaloy Corp. announces the expansion of DrillForce-Meister, the series of interchangeable-tip drills. DrillForce-Meister is a tool series for large-diameter holemaking (drill diameters from 26.0 to 41.0 mm) that features two effective cutting edges for high speed and high productivity.

Sunnen's new SVL-2115 automated lapping machine brings increased productivity and part consistency to what is traditionally a manual process. Based on the same machine platform as the popular SV-2100 honing system, the SVL-2115 provides single-setup processing of hydraulic valves, sleeves, fuel system components and other parts that are prone to distortion when honed.

NCG CAM Solutions Ltd. has released NCG CAM v15.0. This major release includes a number of new features including additional functionality to UV passes and UV passes linking, tool sheets now include images, 5-axis roughing, T-slot cutters can now be used in 5-axis, as well as many new user interface features and enhancements.

Refresh Your Memory Inc. offers the FactoryWiz DNC communication package. FactoryWiz DNC has always had the ability to communicate to RS232 serial controls. However, the current release now offers a more powerful and varied Ethernet connection option providing data transfer to/from machines acting as FTP clients, FTP servers, or Microsoft SMB servers.

The general-purpose drill line from Dormer Pramet includes the Precision Twist Drill brand of Silver & Deming drills. These reduced-shank drills deliver versatility and reliability.