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Superabrasive Grinding Tools
Got a grinding problem? Diagrind says it has a solution. Since 1967, the company has been successfully tackling the toughest internal grinding applications.
Self-Adjusting Bar Pullers
Accudyne Products bar pullers, the EZ-Puller and the BigEZ, have a range of 0.093" to 1.750" and 1.625" to 3.00", respectively, and provide automatic bar stock advancement for CNC lathes.
PolyGrind NT-US Grinding Fluid
The demand of the tool grinding industry for high-performance grinding fluids with excellent air release and non-foaming properties led to the development of PolyGrind NT-US from oelheld. Benefits are elevated grinding performance, superior surface finish, improved wheel life with less redressing, enhanced filtration capabilities with higher flow levels and excellent temperature stability, according to the company.
DWL-8500XY Inclinometer
Digi-Pas' latest product is the DWL-8500XY dual-axis, ultraprecision inclinometer with built-in vibrometer. This model has the resolution and accuracy of 1 arcsec. or 5µm/M wide measurement range of 70mm/M with X-axis and Y-axis digital readouts.
Spate of mergers and acquisitions
An item in the April 1 issue of The Kiplinger Letter suggested that a tough business climate for makers of various products will spur mergers and acquistions among companies looking "to consolidate forces to keep going." And judging from the spate of mergers and acquisitions announced since the beginning of this year, it would appear the prediction was no April Fool's Day joke.
Vero Software appoints tech manager of the Americas
Vero Software recently promoted Lee Richards to oversee the technical teams for the company's Edgecam and Surfcam brands, according to a news release from the England-based company. Richards' appointment as technical manager of the Americas reportedly positions the software company to extend and improve its services for a growing customer base.
Emuge appoints Dan Doiron milling product manager
Emuge Corp., West Boylston, Mass., recently named Dan Doiron its new milling products manager, which puts Doiron in charge of endmills, toolholders, technical and CAD/CAM program support for milling products, according to a recent company news release.
Titex DB133 Supreme Solid-Carbide Microdrill
Walter has introduced the Walter Titex DB133 Supreme, a solid-carbide microdrill that reportedly delivers tight tolerances, high-quality surface finishes, superior process reliability and longer tool life. The difference for the DB133 Supreme begins with the use of grades WJ30EL and WJ30ER, developed by Walter specifically for microdrills.
Vero Software selects sales director for Latin America
Vero Software today appointed Jessica Woodall as the England-based company's sales director for Latin America, according to a company news release. Woodall, who has worked in the CNC industry for 22 years, has served as the Alphacam director of sales and services in the Americas for the past 16 years.
Long-Arm Hex Key Sets
J.W. Winco Inc. offers No. 911LG-H100F long-arm hexagon key sets with ball end in inch sizes. These RoHS-compliant hex keys feature color-coding that enables them to be found faster and reduces mix-up.
HOCUT 4440 Semisynthetic Fluid
Houghton International says its new semisynthetic metal-removal fluid platform is based on a new technology for machining and grinding that provides significant performance and environmental benefits. HOCUT 4440 is the first product to be introduced from the new platform, delivering a cutting edge metalworking fluid for automotive, general machining and grinding applications.
Program prepares students for manufacturing careers
To enable junior and senior high school students to follow a specific direction in the manufacturing industry, their education must be diverse. Ensuring such diversity is the goal of the Machine Technology Program at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Brecksville, Ohio, according to Rich Parrott, machine technology instructor.
