Faster, More Accurate Thread Whirling
The CoroMill 325 thread whirling inserts and holders address the growing demand for techniques that produce threads fast and at high tolerances, arising from the special thread forms used for medical bone screws, implants, and other micro components.
CoroMill 325 thread whirling inserts and holders can produce a wide range of high precision screws and implants from rough stock at high speeds and they fit a large number of sliding head machine types.
Thread whirling provides a number of advantages over traditional single-point threading, including increased productivity, faster setup times, no extra costs for finishing treatment, superior chip control, and increased tool life over conventional tools.
Sandvik Coromant
Fair Lawn, NJ
sandvik.coromant.com/us
Vision Measurement System
The Sol Vision System is a measurement system that bridges the gap between manual video machines and automated multi-sensor CMMs. The Sol is ideal for dimensional measurement and inspection of medical devices, precision machined parts, precision plastics, electronics, LCD, and solar applications. Its manually operated 160mm x 160mm x 160mm stage, with a motorized zoom lens, is combined with the edge detection technology of InSpec Metrology Software. The Sol features a programmable 19.5x zoom, programmable multi-segment lighting, 6.5x optical magnification, 3x digital magnification, non-linear calibration of the stage, non-linear calibration of the optics, lights calibration, and part programming compatibility.
Micro-Vu Corp.
Windsor, CA
microvu.com
Encapsulation silicone compound
Two-component, room temperature curing Master Bond MasterSil 151 Med is a medical grade potting and encapsulation silicone with a low viscosity of 1,500cps. It is an excellent electrical insulator with a volume resistivity of 1 x 1,015 ohm cm and can handle service over the wide temperature range of -65°F to +400°F. MasterSil 151 Med cures optically clear with a refractive index of 1.43. Cures can be accomplished at room temperature, or faster at elevated temperatures. Shrinkage upon cure is less than 0.1%.
Master Bond Inc.
Hackensack, NJ
masterbond.com
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