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SpeedScan Measuring Feature
Product January 13, 2013
SpeedScan Measuring Feature
Parlec Inc. introduces a new SpeedScan Measuring Routine feature to its ParleVision CNC automated tool measuring and presetting software.
Gold Care Program
Product January 13, 2013
Gold Care Program
Mitutoyo America Corp. announces a sales program based on "packaging" select Coordinate Measuring Machines and Vision Systems with related equipment and service packages at no extra cost over the price of the base machine.
Genius Vise
Product January 13, 2013
Genius Vise
OML's new Genius 5-axis vice from Lexair Inc. reportedly turns workholding concepts on their head with a unique design that maximizes clamp force at the top of the jaws by pulling them closed at the top with a collapsing lead screw, while holding the bottom of the jaws in place with an opposing force screw.
Nitty gritty on chatter
Video January 6, 2013
Nitty gritty on chatter
A wheel supplier urged a shop to use a 150 mesh grit wheel to put a 0.005" radius into a part, but when the shop went from its 80 mesh grit to the smaller grit the result was horrific chatter. In fact, the shop always gets chatter from small grit wheels.
Faster facemilling
Article December 15, 2012
Faster facemilling
END USER: Continental Motors Inc., (800) 718-3411, www.genuinecontinental.aero. CHALLENGE: Boost productivity when rough and finish milling cast aluminum crankcases. SOLUTION: PCD-tipped, cartridge-type facemills.
Extreme tools for an extreme sport
Article December 15, 2012
Extreme tools for an extreme sport
END USER: David Buchberger, (585) 208-7382, www.hispeedcorp.com. CHALLENGE: Efficiently machine lightweight components for an "extreme" racecar. SOLUTION: High-performance cutting tools, including a drill and endmill.
Trending to turning
Article December 15, 2012 Kip Hanson
Trending to turning
Holding a few tenths tolerance on a piece of 60-HRC steel was once the domain of expensive grinding equipment. Today, it's no big deal.

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