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IN THIS ISSUE
Fortnightly Ezine on CNC Technology

- Vol 8, Issue 6 -

1 August, 2004

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NIRAJ M. WANIKAR

EDITOR

|| UPCOMING EVENTS ||
WORKSHOP ON
INTELLIGENT PRODUCT DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

   DATE   : August 24 - 26, 2004
   VENUE : Seminar Hall, Guest House, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai - 400076.

    Click here for Details of the Programme and Registration Procedures.

|| MACHINE TOOLS ||

Perfect for producing small precision parts

The advantages of CNC machining are now available even if your facility doesn't have much space to spare. The OM-1 Office Mill from Haas Automation offers full CNC capabilities – and it fits through a 36" door. Perfect for producing small precision parts, including medical and dental devices (or even jewelry manufacturing), the OM-1 is also the answer for schools that need a very compact – and affordable – CNC mill.

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Reciprocating Table Surface Grinders

The IG 3820/5420 series of Vertical Spindle Reciprocating Table Grinders are versatile for both grinding and milling applications. The Servo Drive control provides accurate feed control for both the table and head movements. With each pass under the head, material can be removed from the entire surface area offering substantial productivity gains.

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All-in-One compact design

Separate table and column driver for load of motors and maintaining high precision. Ridig UV on the column for consistent precision under dielectric pressure.

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Designer, Signature (Unique) machine at an affordable price.

BFW brings you a Designer, Signature (Unique) machine at an affordable price that will retain your competitive edge throughout its ownership by you.

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|| CUTTING TOOLS ||

When 30K Is Not 'High Speed'

High speed machining techniques do not require any particular spindle speed. Even if the spindle is relatively slow, some of the benefits of high speed machining can still be realized by increasing the feed rate and decreasing the depth of cut. Shops adept at high speed machining know there is no particular minimum rpm value at which this capability begins.

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New Kennametal KSOM Octagonal Face Mills Provide 2-3X Productivity Gains

Kennametal has introduced a new line of KSOM octagonal insert face mills that provide substantial productivity gains, ranging from double to triple conventional levels, on a wide range of applications.

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|| CAD/CAM ||

CAMWorks with Machining Intelligence

CAMWorks with Machining Intelligence™ is the smart solution to CNC programming. As the first, the best and easiest to use SolidWorks Certified Gold Product for CAM, CAMWorks provides state-of-the-art machining capabilities seamlessly integrated into the SolidWorks design software.

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Product development is complex

Product development is complex. Outsourcing, globalization, the Internet and a strong customer focus are all adding to existing intense time and cost pressures. As a result, the product development process must now engage a variety of cross-functional participants in a value chain that includes suppliers, partners and customers in multiple geographic locations.

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|| ACCESSORIES ||

New Product Spotlight

An important new development in toggle clamps--self-adjusting, spring-loaded plungers--has been introduced by Carr Lane Mfg. Co. The company now has several spring-loaded toggle clamps, which apply a strong, fixed clamping force throughout their adjustment range of .20 inches.

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Better Production

A little over a year ago, President Enrico R. Giannetti began looking for ways to increase the efficiency of the company's machining operations. Mr. Giannetti's natural first thought was to hire more machine operators, but the robust labor market made it difficult to find qualified operators in his area. After some research Dorian turned to automation to solve its productivity problem.

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|| METROLOGY ||

Horizontal arm measuring machines

The MAESTRO extends the line of our high performances DCC horizontal arm measuring machines that are ideally suited for shop floor Body-in-White , sheetmetal applications. MAESTRO is positioned, performance and price-wise, between the low cost VENTO and the high performance BRAVO NT products.

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Linear height gage boosts productivity

Mitutoyo has released a new, high productivity linear height gage that increases measuring efficiency by incorporating a red/green back-lit display that indicates immediately whether a measurement is in or out of tolerance.

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Mr. Ashish Potdar
Mr. P. K. Ganguly
Mr. A. Venkatesan
Managing Partner of Ask Me Software Systems will address issues on CAD/CAM.
Managing Director, Techlink Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd. will address issues on EDM and WEDM Technology.
Hindustan Motors Ltd. will address issues on CNC Maintenance.
     
Mr. Makarand Kulkarni
Mr. Anant Tikone
Mr. J.B. Kodikal
Asst. Manager, Kirlosekar Copeland Ltd. will address issues on CNC Training and CNC Machining problems.
Managing Director, Antech Microsystems Pvt. Ltd. will address issues on DNC Software and installations technology.
Proprietor, Matchless Machines & Technology, will address issues on CNC Tool Grinding and Gears Hard Finishing technology.