Newsletter - June 2008
Business and Market Trends
Dedication to children with serious illnesses, sponsorship of Bradley Space and Aviation Day shows the true meaning of corporate giving.
In March, machine shops grew less rapidly and the delinquency rate on machine tool leases increased while staying at a low level, about 1/3 of the rate on home mortgages.
Carl Zeiss was recently recognized by Lockheed Martin for the successful completion of the large volume MMZ-B Plus gantry coordinate measuring machine (CMM) project.
Sandvik Coromant recently partnered with the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) to develop the NAIT Sandvik Coromant Centre for Machinist Technology in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
NASA has awarded more than $8.5 million to colleges and universities nationwide to conduct research and technology development in areas of importance to NASA's mission.
Mergers & Acquisitions
 | Smalley Steel Ring Company: Need a low cost, unseen, high strength, tamper proof, rotating joint? Try a Spiral retaining ring in both an internal and external groove at the same time.
ID / OD Retaining Ring Lock |
 | The Carl Zeiss IMT Newsletter shows how to improve measuring processes and find new solutions for metrology in the lab and production.
Get applications tips from our experts.
Carl Zeiss | zeiss.com/imt |
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Hubs Adjust, Lock In Position: In stainless steel or plastic, Carr Lane's high strength Adjustable Locking Hubs are positive locking at 10 or 15 degree increments. Great for monitors, part trays, joysticks, lights and shelves.
Carr Lane | carrlane.com |
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Why purchase several machines if one can do the whole job? Combining all machining- and measuring operations in one single MILLTURN will raise the efficiency of your production enormously. This is an investment that pays off in virtually no time. Follow this link to find out more:
WFL | wfl-usa.com |
 | Invest in relevant technology to increase your productivity and profitability. Hurco has a CNC machine to fit your shop-5-axis, VMX mills, TMM multi-tasking machines, TM lathes, and VM mills. Find out more.
Hurco | hurco.com |
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Since 1957, UNIST has been writing the book on non-friction. UNIST continually develops microfluidization systems so you can lower the cost and volume of lubrication in your cutting, forming and stamping operations. Visit us at:
UNIST | unist.com/ |
Emerging Technologies
Steinmeyer, Inc. announces a new high precision line of aerospace grade ball screws.
Lin Engineering announces the release of the RoHS compliant version of their SilverPak 17D product line.
RENCO Encoders, Inc. announces the new R22i. This full featured optical incremental encoder provides position feedback with optional commutation signals for brushless in a package only 22mm in diameter by 15mm long.
MAG Cincinnati clears the table and collects all the chips in high-value aluminum machining, introducing industry's highest output 5-axis horizontal machining center for clean, contained cutting of parts up to 2m x 4m.
Allied Aerospace switched to VICTREX PEEK polymer as a cost-effective solution for injection-molded parts for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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