YG-1 Tool Co. Ltd. has added high-performance carbide drills for stainless steel to its drill line. Other additions include carbide microdrills and drills for drilling steel hardened up to 68 HRC, and HSS and cobalt drills.
Numerical Control Computer Sciences has announced that the latest version of their universal postprocessor, PostWorks, can be integrated to run within CATIA V5.
THINBIT offers Form-A-Groove tools, which can consist of simple groove combinations or more complex combinations of grooves, arcs, angles and convex and concave radii.
2L inc. introduces PRO 3 CAD/CAM engraving software. The software creates G-code programs for producing 2-D data matrix bar codes on 3- or 4-axis CNC milling machines or multiaxis lathes.
The requirements for quality assurance have increased with 3D technologies. Previously all major dimensions could be taken from a 2D drawing for tactile measurement which is no longer the case today. Modern 3D drawings include little in the way of explicit dimensions. The curves of the free-form surfaces are almost impossible to verify, using traditional tactile measurement techniques. Wenzel/Xspect Solutions Inc. is providing new advanced 3D measuring technology to solve these measuring issues and their new Shapetracer laser line scanner is quickly becoming a preferred solution.
LMT Onsrud LP offers a new solid-carbide ballnose tool. According to the company, the tool's unique geometry, specially designed point and polished primary clearance and flute allow the tool to impart a fine surface finish when machining plastic.
Hypertherm announced the release of the Powermax65 and Powermax85: two new systems that come with more torch options and a more rugged torch design for greater durability in harsh cutting environments.
Multi-threading gives you the power to segment complex tasks in a multi-core computer, delivering faster processing as well as other benefits. Mastercam Mill from CNC Software Inc. introduces multi-threading support, and gives you the option to turn it on or off.
REGO-FIX is introducing the new REGO PLUS line of toolholders. Fully compatible with all BIG PLUS spindles, these new toolholders are licensed by BIG Daishowa.
Three types of quick-change abrasive discs for grinding, blending, and putting a smooth final finish on aluminum, steel, and stainless steel fabrications are available from Rex-Cut Products Inc.
Nikon Metrology Inc. announces the release of its ShuttlePix P-400R Digital Microscope, made for inspection, observation, simple measurement and recording of high-resolution images.
E-Z Burr Tool Co.'s Component Micro Series tools are for deburring and chamfering microholes from 0.057" to 0.092" in diameter. A tool's solid arbor can be replaced without changing the HSS blade and vice versa.
J.W. Winco Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers series GN 185 Countersunk Washers with Plastic Cover Disk.
Pinpoint Laser Systems is introducing a revolutionary new 2-dimensional Microgage for precision measuring, machine alignment, calibration, and other demanding industrial applications.
