with limited capabilities and poor interoper- ability. With SpaceClaim, users can open 2-D and 3-D designs from suppliers, assemble them into a design, and make changes on the fly. The direct modeling interface provides in- stant updates and communication with team
members. Smart tools for manufacturing include recognition and editing of standard holes, making SpaceClaim practical for machine shops and detailed design. SpaceClaim Corp. Ph: 978-482-2211 Web site: www.spaceclaim.com
Faster Setup Workholding
The HD and HDL series vises and towers provide more options for faster setups, larger workholding capacity, and greater flexibility and precision to handle the broadest range of part con- figurations. Devices have new quick-change jaw feature and fewer components for faster job changeovers. Half turn of a hex key lifts off the vise or tower body. The jaw resets and self- aligns quickly without special tools. Spring preload design ensures fast and easy loading of parts. The HD towers provide
0.0002" (0.005-mm) repeatable clamping accuracy from part to part and feature a self-adjusting holding block for clamping the same or dissimilar sized parts. HDL two-station vises deliver up to 6316 lb (2865 kg) of clamping force. Kurt Manufacturing Co. Ph: 877-226-7823 Web site: www.kurtworkholding.com
Roundness Gage
The new MicroForm roundness gage combines ultra-precision air-bearing technology with state- of-the-art electronics and intuitive software for measuring tight-toler- ance geometric forms. The gage measures roundness, flatness, squareness, concentricity (in and out of plane), and parallelism. A live runout feature makes quick
in-process TIR checks possible. The µFG150 gage features integrated direct drive in a compact cast iron base (a motorless manual spin version is also available) for handling a wide range of parts up to 16" (406-mm) diam, 18" (457-mm) height and weighing 150 lb (68 kg). Drive amplifier, power supply, and other electronics are