Carbide Probes, Inc. Has Become the World’s First ISO 9000:2001 Replacement Contact Manufacturer (14351)
Carbide Probes, Inc. in Dayton, Ohio has been awarded ISO900:2001 certification. This makes them the only full line replacement contact point / styli manufacturer in the world to achieve this prestigious certification.

New SPECTRA 820 Laser Machining Center Generates Complex 3D Chip Breakers in PCD and PCBN Cutting Inserts (14246)
Wixom, MI, – Wendt GmbH has introduced the SPECTRA 820 Laser Machining Center for generating complex, three-dimensional contours in hard materials. Initially targeted at the cutting tool industry, the SPECTRA 820 provides a high-quality, economical solution to the challenge of creating chip breakers in PCD, PCBN, carbide and ceramic tools. Other fields of application include pill punch pressing, tool and mold making, eroding dies, inscriptions and medical implants.

SECO TOOLS ANNOUNCES NEW FEEDMAX SOLID CARBIDE DRILLS FOR HIGH PRODUCTIVITY AND LOW COST PER HOLE (13831)
Seco Tools Inc. has announced the availability of Feedmax, its latest generation of high performance solid carbide drills capable of achieving high cutting speed (up to 770 ft/min) and high feed (up to 0.028 in/rev) for increased productivity. Additionally, Feedmax has a self-centering geometry that eliminates the need for center drilling operations, resulting in higher hole quality and lower cost per hole. As compared to competitive solid carbide drills, Feedmax has shown a 50 - 80% increase in productivity and a 24 – 100% increase in tool life

Dow Announces Further Moves to Bolster Competitiveness (13646)
In its ongoing drive to improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of its global operations, The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) has announced plans to shut down a number of assets and make organizational changes within targeted support functions. As a consequence of these activities, approximately 1,000 jobs will be eliminated from across several functions, geographies and businesses

Cree Adds XLamp LED Operations to ISO/TS Certification (13321)
Cree chose to fortify its quality certification process and seek compliance with the newer, more stringent ISO/TS16949 requirements

Newly Available to Engineers: The Flexible Hone is One Smooth Operator (13246)
Brush Research Manufacturing, an industrial brush maker in Los Angeles, has patented a Flex-Hone tool, a ball hone for deburring and refinishing cylinder walls. The applications for this tool vary from golf club shaft finishing to much more complex finishing jobs. Since many criteria must be considered including tool size, abrasive and grit/grade, Brush Research Manufacturing customizes its industrial brush and tools to meet a customer's specifications, a relatively unheard of concept in the tool manufacturing trade.

Sumitomo Introduces SumiEdge Mill 88º Tangential Style Milling Cutter (12876)
Sumitomo Electric Carbide, Inc.’s purpose and mission are to research metal cutting industry needs, and to design and produce innovative and highly advanced cutting tool products for the purpose of providing manufacturing solutions to the customer.

Introducing MicroPunching Systems from Schober USA (12706)
Ideal for stamp and security printers, continuous forms printers, label printers and paper, film & foil converters, for products including postal, fiscal and security stamps, agendas, diaries, calendars, exercise books, forms, and more.

New Neidlein Ultra Live Centers Available From LMC Workholding(12621)
Other features include a better tool clearance between the workpiece and housing and a maintenance-free design, due to permanently sealed and lubricated bodies and bearings. A full size frontcap protects the high speed seals, which in turn protect the centers from contaminants and coolant. The frontcap also protects the seal-systems against chips and other particles, offering a better performance for vertical applications.

Kanefusa Saw Blades Provide Faster Material Cutting And Less Waste (12200)
Pat Mooney carries the largest inventory of quality blades, including Kanefusa, Hydromat, Segmented, Cermet and Friction Saw Blades. HSS Circular Saw Blades are also offered, as well as disposable blades for ferrous and non-ferrous applications, blades for rotary transfer machines and blades for flying cutoff systems.