A Breakthrough Solution in Digital Contact Sensing The KEYENCE GT2 precision contact sensor is the world's first to use "Scale-Shot" CMOS technology. With a 20 million cycle detection durability it offers five times the durability conventional sensors. Features include 0.004 Mil resolution and 0.04 Mil accuracy, an IP-67 enclosure rating, preset application modes, absolute position detection, and no high-speed tracking errors. Details and Specs.
| Articles |
| One coating does it all |
| A breakthrough in coating technology has resulted in a physical vapor deposition (PVD) aluminum oxide (Al2O3) coating for difficult-to-machine materials with the thermal resistance of traditional chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coatings. Read the full story here |
| Tool for aggressive deburring |
| There is a deburring tool that ids designed as the ultimate in high aggression, compliant deburring tools. This tool has filaments that are co-extruded with ceramic grains to provide cut rates as high as four times faster than standard silicon carbide filaments. Read the full story here |
| Flush disks get coolant to the cutting edge |
| Coolant flush disks are for users without coolant-through tools. Equipped with a long nose that acts as a directional spray nozzle, the Swiss-quality flush disks are able to direct coolant down the shaft to the cutting tip of an endmill for extended tool life, efficient chip removal and improved results. Read the full story here |
| Slim toolholders to access difficult areas |
| A slim hydraulic expansion toolholder has been optimized to keep interfering contours to a minimum. The toolholders can provide access to difficult parts of a workpiece, and can be used in working areas where appliances create difficult conditions. Read the full story here |
| Large-diameter thread inspection system |
| A new thread inspection system designed for in-process inspection of large-diameter parts has an extended range of measurement capability. All existing pitch diameter or functional size rolls are interchangeable on the new system. Read the full story here |
| AM Webcasts |
Now Available On Demand
5 Key Strategies For Reduced Cost and Increased Profitability Striving to reduce costs and increase profitability while remaining competitive is no easy task. Epicor Manufacturing talks about ways to plan, schedule, execute and monitor your manufacturing operations – from raw materials to final product – to develop your highest level of flexibility and agility, and to make your operations more competitive. Watch Now!Sponsored by: EPICOR
Benchmarking at IMTSAmerican Machinist conducted its third annual Benchmark Survey of American Machine Shops between February and April of this year. American Machinist, reviews the results of this third annual survey, and talks about what the data means and how shops can use the data to make plans for this year's IMTS. Watch Now!Tool Shop Optimization: Concurrent Engineering for Today's Machine Shop Applying concurrent engineering processes to design and manufacturing can help toolmakers increase productivity and shorten product delivery times—improving responsiveness to customers and your company's bottom-line results.Watch Now!Sponsored by: Cimatron Group
| AM Workshop |
Want insight into how the "10 Best Machine Shops" stay competitive in the manufacturing industry?
How about new strategies when solving real-world problems in your machine shop?
Then don't miss the 2008 Machine Shop Workshop!
November 12-14, 2008
The Doubletree Hotel Chicago – Oak Brook
The only workshop that focuses on the business side of running a machine shop. The 2008 Machine Shop Workshop is an intensive 2-day event featuring peer presentations, best-practices and an emphasis on solving your real-world problems. Your registration also includes:Tickets to the "Best Machine Shops" award banquet. FREE copy of the new "Benchmarks for Machine Shops" databook – a $59.95 value. A chance to win an IPOD Touch. Courtesy of MFG.com.
Sign Me Up!
How about new strategies when solving real-world problems in your machine shop?
Then don't miss the 2008 Machine Shop Workshop!
November 12-14, 2008
The Doubletree Hotel Chicago – Oak Brook
The only workshop that focuses on the business side of running a machine shop. The 2008 Machine Shop Workshop is an intensive 2-day event featuring peer presentations, best-practices and an emphasis on solving your real-world problems. Your registration also includes:
Sign Me Up!
| Announcements |
American Machinist Launches New Internet Forum The American Machinist Forum is a place to share thoughts, ideas and best practices for machine shops. The focus is on making machine shops competitive, efficient and flexible enough to compete in a global environment. You'll find discussion about manpower, use of automation and technology, creative uses of machine tools and a whole lot more. So sign up now and jump in. Click Here
| AM Machine Tool Theater |
New Machine Tool TheaterAmerican Machinist announces launch of Machine Tool Theater. Watch videos about machining and machining equipment. You'll see faster, more precise machines; cutting tools to process virtually any material; finishing technologies; automation systems; quality instruments and manufacturing software. You'll see how to reduce cycle times and increase productivity. Watch Videos Now
| Digital Edition |
Now you can get the latest edition of American Machinist delivered directly to your PC. Digital editions allow you to page through articles, click through hotlinks for direct advertiser websites, send emails to authors and other contacts, zoom, print or send to a friend. Sign Up Today!
Copyright© 1998-2008 Penton Media, Inc. 1300 E. 9th St. Cleveland, OH 44114. All rights reserved. Penton Media's Privacy Policy To learn how to reach this newsletter's thousands of qualified readers, e-mail Christian Webb or call 216.931.9501. To reach this newsletter's editor, email Bruce Vernyi or call 216.931.9240. You are subscribed as #email#. To visit our subscriber area or to manage your account,click here. To unsubscribe click here.
