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CAM System Delivers Extended Support And Enhanced Milling Capabilities

The company launches version 2009 of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system. According to the company, the updated system incorporates enhancements across its complete range of functionality. One important enhancement is increased support for mill-turn equipment, especially for the more complex machines—those fea

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Calibrate To Submicron-Level Accuracy

The Etalon volumetric calibration instrument is built to map the geometric errors of measurement machines and machine tools. It is placed on the measurement system, and the laser beam locks on to the retroreflector that is attached to its probing system. After the calibration instrument has registered a few positio

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Graphical DRO With LCD-Based Display

Newall Electronics offers its DP900 digital readout (DRO) for manual lathe and milling machine application. Said to be the company’s most powerful DRO to date, it offers a graphical LCD-based display available in two, three or four axes and a host of advanced features aimed to increase machine tool efficiency. Inte

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CAM System Drives Big Gains In Racecar Engine Porting

 Racecar engines have grown increasingly more complicated as designers attempt to maximize power and performance. Every advance in machining and programming seems to be met with new demands from racecar engineers. One contract manufacturer that is more than familiar with the difficulty of keeping up with ever-evolv

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Achieving Metal-Like Tolerances In Composite Parts

On-machining probing compensates for uncertainty in machining operations in composites

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Upgraded ERP Package Offers Connectivity

Exact Software North America offers the Exact Macola ES v9.5, a technology-upgraded edition of its ERP software that runs with Microsoft Windows Vista and SQL Server 2005. The software solution delivers integrated business process management and business intelligence capabilities in addition to core ERP applications.

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Mold Design Software Offers Complete CAM Integration

Missler Software's 2008 version of its TopSolid CAD/CAM software range includes TopSolid'Mold, which is a dedicated mold design software that offers complete CAM integration with TopSolid'Cam.

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Vision Sensor Inspects For Defects At Any Part Position Or Rotation

The Inspector vision sensor from Sick is designed to be an intelligent vision solution in an easy-to-use sensor package with the ability to verify completeness and quality, even if products vary in size. The sensor provides pass/fail output to ensure that only the correct product makes it through. Additionally, the

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Resolver To Converter Board Unit Ensures Reference Position

The Vega Model 2790504 resolver to SSI converter board is said to offer the ruggedness of a resolver and the simplicity of an SSI interface. It is suitable for use in nuclear and other harsh environment applications. The unit may be used with virtually any synchro/resolver, the company says.

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Milling Technology Machines Cavities And Pockets Without Breakage

Version 13 of SmoothFlow machining technology from VX Corporation is designed to reduce milling time and extend tool life with optimal material removal.

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