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FlexC Vulcanized Collets
You've probably heard the term "vulcanized collet" and may have wondered what it means exactly. Vulcanization was named after the Roman God of Fire, Vulcan, and, yes, the injection molding process at Hardinge does involve heat.
Boeing BAC-5008-approved coolants
Hangsterfer's Laboratories offers Boeing BAC-5008-approved coolants. S-500CF is a water-soluble oil concentrate with antiweld and antiwear compounds for machining ferrous and nonferrous metals, particularly aluminum alloys.
Carbide series deburring tools
E-Z Burr's small-hole carbide series tools deburr the front and back of a hole in a single pass, and deburr hole diameters as small as 0.125".
High-Performance JIS Taps
Emuge Corp. has introduced a new line of High Performance JIS Taps for tapping applications at companies manufacturing products with Japanese-specified standards.
Custom Diamond Saws
As the demand for solar energy and electronics increases worldwide, innovative equipment and processes are key to increase productivity at lower costs. Leading manufacturers of silicon wafers, the principal raw material used to produce solar panels and computer chips look to custom-manufacturers like DoALL Sawing Products to enhance the process.
2011 Version of PowerMill
Delcam has released the 2011 version of its PowerMILL CAM system for five-axis and high-speed machining.
VC430 VMC
Doosan Infracore's new VC430 vertical machining center features a 25 Hp motor that generates up to 12,000 rpm at the spindle and 123.6 ft-lbs of torque.
5-Axis Dot Peen Marking Machine
Columbia Marking Tools Inc. is a marking machine company that can design and build special "machine-tool-like" marking equipment that is high-speed, highly accurate, and applies the latest technology in vision verification, software and digital controls.
Mastercam University training
CNC Software Inc. offers Mastercam University online training for users to learn the Mastercam CAM software program or sharpen their existing skills and refine their technique.
FVM-3016 Vertical Machining Center
The FVM-3016 from Chevalier Machinery Inc. is a DCL Type Double Column Vertical Machining Center offered, and it features heavy duty precision and state-of-the-art spindles that will make any job easier to complete.
Vericut 7.1 simulation software
CGTech announces enhancements to its Vericut 7.1 simulation software, which is finishing beta testing.
M-TECHS SP50 and SP70
Carr Lane Roemheld's M-TECHS SP50 and SP70 is a versatile clamping system for machining centers that offers clamping in just 1 to 2 seconds, and 5-Axis workpiece machining in a single clamping operation.
