Cutting Tools
What are cutting tools? They are tools used to cut through all kinds of hard materials, be it metal or glass. Time was when cutting tools were made of iron with carborundum or loose emery as the abrasive. Today, tools are usually made with the working edge embedded with small diamond particles. From cutting speeds of maybe five times more than ordinary machining, today's advanced tools and holders mean faster rpms and specific materials that go for specific applications. The latest in cutting tool holders is made of a new alloy called Ninitol, made from nickel and titanium.
From aluminum to hardened steels, it's been a rapid move for cutting tools.
High speed machines ensure increased production where deep die-casting dies are concerned. It also ensures better hardness in shallow forging dyes in tool steels. These tools cut down on expensive grinding time and electrical discharge machining. Though tooling constitutes just 3% of total productivity in manufacturing units, keeping abreast with the latest technology and using the latest cutting tools can mean accelerated production. This requires a thorough understanding of the properties of the tools and the surfaces that need to be cut.
Most cutting tool manufacturers encourage manufacturers to use the latest technology and offer training and familiarization through training programs, manuals and training through Web sites.
They realize that technology in this area can only be driven from the users' end. Honing in on a machining process requires a lot of planning and taking into account a whole host of variables. These include the speed of cutting, the feed rate, the depth required and the tool path. The choice of a sequence of machining operations could have a dramatic effect on the output.
And what are the methods adopted to make cutting tools? Since they are made of super hard materials, conventional materials mean slow work.
The latest process is the water jet-guided laser that takes cutting speeds up to 15 mm/minute!
What are the benefits in a wider context? Since machining is so essential to manufacturing, it would, from an overall view, give the whole country a cutting edge in manufacturing..
PhotonicSourcing.com expands its presence in North America through Partnership with e-current.
(ContentDesk) March 27, 2004--PhotonicSourcing.com, a leading photonics sourcing service provider and a new channel for Telecom advertisers, announced today it has entered into a joint venture partnership with e-current. This partnership will allow PhotonicSourcing.com to continue to develop its global presence in the U.S. and Canada."PhotonicSourcing.com was a perfect fit for us in that they offer engineers and the photonics supply chain industry the quickened ability to match requirements to relevant suppliers saving significant time otherwise spent in traditional outdated methods.
Likewise, the suppliers gain unique benefits through web advertising opportunities and their close ratios are heightened with minimal expenditure," states Carey Sperry, CEO of e-current, Inc.
"The opportunity for us to make a significant impact for PhotonicSourcing.com is in line with what analysts estimate a significant growing trend in 2004", out of Montreal, Canada.Marc Duquette's ,...
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A Brand New Face Without Surgery?
Copyright 2005 Wendy Owen
Great news for those wanting to improve their appearance and take years off their face (without surgery)! This will appeal to the guys, I'll tell you why in a minute.
Have you considered a face lift, S lift or even contour threads but been put off by what people will say or think when you walk back into the office after your "holiday"?
"Wow you're looking good, have you had a face lift?" Squirm while everyone turns around to stare!
I mean this is embarrassing enough for us ladies! I can't
imagine how you guys must feel. We shouldn't be embarrassed by these things if we're confident self assured human beings - but that's probably a subject for another article.....
The Thermacool (Thermage, Thermalift) Face Lift
(the gradual face lift - yes really!)
First let me say that the Thermacool is not for those with heavily wrinkled skin. Those are best treated with laser or...
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Laser Hair Removal - history
The advent of laser machines in the 1960's excited both scientists and the public.
The first laser machines used for dermatology emerged in the mid-sixties. A scientist --- Max Goldman --- first described ruby-laser injury to pigmented hair follicles in 1963, which led to further research in how this new technology could be used.
This first type of laser machine sent out a continuous wave which proved impractical for removing hair from skin, since the laser beam could not be controlled enough to avoid damage to the surrounding skin.
The development of the Q switch, which could be compared to the shutter on a camera, allowed the laser light to be emitted in controlled pulses. This development reduced damage to skin further.
The next phase of more advanced laser machine was introduced in approximately 1969.
These machines worked by targeting the individual hair follicle and delivering the energy through a fiber optic probe...
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PhotonicSourcing.com expands its presence in North America through Partnership with e-current.
(ContentDesk) March 27, 2004--PhotonicSourcing.com, a leading photonics sourcing service provider and a new channel for Telecom advertisers, announced today it has entered into a joint venture partnership with e-current. This partnership will allow PhotonicSourcing.com to continue to develop its global presence in the U.S. and Canada."PhotonicSourcing.com was a perfect fit for us in that they offer engineers and the photonics supply chain industry the quickened ability to match requirements to relevant suppliers saving significant time otherwise spent in traditional outdated methods.
Likewise, the suppliers gain unique benefits through web advertising opportunities and their close ratios are heightened with minimal expenditure," states Carey Sperry, CEO of e-current, Inc.
"The opportunity for us to make a significant impact for PhotonicSourcing.com is in line with what analysts estimate a significant growing trend in 2004", out of Montreal, Canada.Marc Duquette's ,...
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Is LASIK Right for Me?
The subject of LASIK is a very interesting one. There is a lot to investigate and understand about the process of getting your vision corrected through laser surgery. I hope this article helps to point you where you need to go to do the best research. There are both pros and cons to consider before submitting to this type of surgery. First, if you are already firmly set in your decision to have LASIK, read these pointers: 1.
Make sure you go to a doctor who uses the new Interlase laser for making the corneal flap. Why? Because the Interlase is 100 times more precise than the "old fashioned" method of using a microkeratome to cut the initial flap. Many speculate that most of the problems that come from LASIK surgery have been due to the impreciseness of the microkeratome device used to cut the cornea. 2. Most definitely insist on a custom wavefront laser to do the actual reshaping of the cornea.
Why? Because the custom wavefront can get rid of what is called higher order...
Is LASIK Right for Me?
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Teeth Whitening - Laser Bleaching Systems And Non-Laser Bleaching Systems
The search for more effective options in the treatment of tooth staining is nothing new. Historically speaking, there has been an ongoing interest in seeking solutions for whitening teeth. In ancient times the Romans used Portuguese urine in an attempt to whiten their teeth! During the 14th century, having your teeth bleached was the most requested treatment after that of tooth extraction, and was performed through the combining of metal files and nitric acid. In the late 19th century a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, ether and electricity was used. Soon after, electricity was replaced by heat.
Hydrochloric acid was introduced as a method of teeth whitening in 1916, and in 1966 it was used in combination with hydrogen peroxide. By 1970 it was established that hydrogen peroxide was the most effective stain removal agent.As most dentists know, aesthetic dentistry has become an enormous industry. The seemingly insatiable appetite of patients for better-looking whiter teeth has changed...
Teeth Whitening - Laser Bleaching Systems And Non-Laser Bleaching Systems
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