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HANDHELD DEVICE IMPROVES CMM PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION
The Universal Jogbox from Hexagon Metrology incorporates a touch screen interface with an ergonomic design and soft-touch materials that withstand the rigors of industrial use with improved resistance to drops and similar shocks.
EFFICIENTLY MEASURE CAR BODY PARTS AND FREEFORMS
The horizontal-arm CARMET® II measuring machine from Carl Zeiss has a considerably smaller footprint because of the onboard controller on the machine.
MULTIAXIS MACHINING INCREASES SHOP COMPETITIVENESS
Mastercam CAD/CAM software provides complete control over the three crucial elements of multiaxis machining: toolpath types, tool motion, and tool axis.
5-AXIS SIMULTANEOUS MILLING FOR MULTI-AXIS LATHES
The latest software from PartMaker for programming CNC mills, lathes, WireEDMs, turn-mill centers and Swiss-type lathes can perform simultaneous 5-axis swarf milling on multi-axis lathes to eliminate time consuming and laborious additional finishing.
SOLID CARBIDE THREAD MILLS FOR STAINLESS, TITANIUM, INCONEL
THREADS-ALL thread mills from Emuge are ideal for difficult-to-cut materials up to 58Rc that are used in the aerospace, defense and medical industries.
MODULAR BELT GRINDING MACHINES OFFER HIGH FLEXIBILITY
GRIT modular grinding machines from FEIN Power Tools are ideal for rough grinding to finishing work, stock removal, rotary grinding, bore grinding, deburring and surface grinding.
INTEGRATED DIE-SINKING EDM FOR OIL FIELD APPLICATIONS
The AT Spirit 4 OFS from GF AgieCharmilles uses a fast setup and simple operation to handle everything from simple repair jobs to complex multiple cavities.
DIGITAL SCANNER COMES WITH COLLET CHUCKS
Haimer USA offers its customers a free Zero Master digital 3D sensor with the purchase of 15 ER collet chucks through the end of the year.
OVERGRIP PICKOFF COLLET FOR SWISS TURNING CENTERS
Hardinge manufactures over-the-shoulder collets that clear the shoulder to grip on smaller diameters on Marubeni Citizen-Cincom M20 and L20 lathes.
INSPECT TIGHT TOLERANCES, CALIBRATE GAUGE BLOCKS
Heidenhain combinines a highly accurate length gauge with a digital readout equipped with SPC to measure a large range that includes nanometer-level measurement.
FASTEST 400 AMP PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEM ON THE MARKET
The HPR400XD® from Hypertherm can pierce metal up to 25 percent thicker than other systems, cut 30 percent faster, and works well on thin stainless steel too.
COMPACT SPINDLE FOR MICRO-MILLING AND DRILLING, ENGRAVING
The 22 mm diameter Micro Line high speed milling and drilling spindle from IBAG North America is ideal for compact tool zones in the most popular Swiss-type machines.
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