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Rego Plus
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.
Microgage
Pinpoint Laser Systems is introducing a revolutionary new 2-dimensional Microgage for precision measuring, machine alignment, calibration, and other demanding industrial applications.
Solid-carbide ballnose tool
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.
PostWorks
Numerical Control Computer Sciences has announced that the latest version of their universal postprocessor, PostWorks, can be integrated to run within CATIA V5.
ShuttlePix
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.
Carbide Thread Mills
Niagara Cutter Inc. says its carbide thread mills provide high-quality threads, increase productivity and perform consistently.
Milling inserts
Mil-Tec's Magna-Shear geometry is ground on all insert surfaces and has a premolded chip-clearing formation.
EP65HT-1 Epoxy
Master Bond Inc. EP65HT-1 combines high temperature resistance and fast room temperature curing in a NASA low outgassing approved epoxy.
a61nx HMC
Makino Inc.'s a61nx HMC has a travel of 28.7" in the X-axis, 25.6" in the Y-axis and 31.5" in the Z-axis. An optional tall column expands the Y-axis to 28.7".
Shrink Fit Machine
Shrinking and unshrinking tool holders is exceptionally efficient and easy with Lyndex-Nikken Inc.'s latest Shrink Fit Machine, according to the company.
MFPN facemill
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp., Cutting Tool Div.'s MFPN facemill accepts PNMU inserts, which have a double-sided, pentagonal design that provides 10 cutting edges per insert.
HRMDouble Mill series cutting tools
Korloy America Inc.'s HRMDouble Mill series cutting tools accept inserts with six cutting edges. According to the company, the cutting edge's high rake angle enables high-feed machining and improves multifunctional machining, which also reduces the cutting load.
