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CCD Camera for ShapeSmart NP5 Grinder
How many times have tool manufacturers wished they could grind the slot for coolant holes, the chamfer on the end of the shank, and the pre-shaped point on drill blanks in one quick, easy automated process that is both precise and cost-effective?
SpeedScan Measuring Feature
Parlec Inc. introduces a new SpeedScan Measuring Routine feature to its ParleVision CNC automated tool measuring and presetting software.
DPH-800 Double-Diaphragm Chuck
Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. introduces the Model DPH-800 double diaphragm chuck.
Model 1000 Air Chuck
Northfield Precision Instrument Corp. introduces their Model 1000 10-inch diameter, 3-jaw air chuck.
Metrolog X4
Nikon Metrology Inc. announces a new software breakthrough with Metrologic Group, providing a complete set of new functionalities and applications for Laser Radar, and other NMI products.
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.
600 Series Industrial Fluids
CIMCOOL Fluid Technology's 600 series, or the "Elite Series," of metalworking fluids is CIMCOOL's top of the line products.
hDD and cDD Dressing Tools
Meister has introduced a new series of hDD and cDD stationary dressing tools that provide comparable benefits for aluminum oxide and other conventional wheels on grinding machines that are not equipped with a rotary dresser.
Rotary Stroke Bearings
A full line of Rotary Stroke Bearings is available from Mahr Federal.
All-Purpose Workbench
Lista International Corp. announces its All-Purpose Workbench, a high-quality, versatile, general purpose workbench.
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.
MaxLock Vises
Kurt announces the expansion of its 5-axis vise offering with the addition of two new MaxLock models.
