Cameras reveal valuable information: People & Companies
Manager's Desk column for August 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
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Polymer System EP31
For superb adherence to a wide variety of substrates including many metals, plastics, rubbers, ceramics and glass, Polymer System EP31 was developed by Master Bond Inc.
Verify and trust: General Industry Coverage
END USER: HydraForce Inc., (847) 793-2300, www.hydraforce.com. CHALLENGE: Maximize reliability and flexibility when machining hydraulic manifolds. SOLUTION: Software that simulates and verifies NC toolpaths.
Choosing a spindle: People & Companies
April 2009 Machine Technology column
Buying pre-owned machine tools
March 2009 Machine Technology column
A Tight Fit: General Industry Coverage
Part I: The author discusses how to maintain and repair machine tool spindles and what causes spindles to run out of round. Common sources of out-of-round spindles include loose bearings and improperly ground spacers. In-machine spindle repair is also discussed. Part II: There are three common ways to repair tapered toolholders: regrinding, replacing damaged material and chrome-plating.
