First Word
The Summer 2008 edition of "Last Word" features a manufacturer of tools and parts for the medical industry, T&L Sharpening, and how they are utilizing DataSure as a central part of a growing data collection and documentation system.
Also included are technical articles on surface plate calibration and thread measurement, profiles of a new height gage, depth gage and vision system, and several short features.
With IMTS'08 rapidly approaching, be sure to check out the brief overview of the two Starrett Booths and a guide to finding them.
A quick reminder -- our 2008 Mid-Year Tool Sale, with discounts on many of our most popular tools runs through September 30, 2008.
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| | DataSure in Medical Products Manufacturing | 
| ... attached DataSure End Nodes to the data output ports of six of their electronic tools. Even though their calipers and micrometers are not Starrett tools, they were 100% compatible with DataSure ... Next, they set up a DataSure Router that extended the range of their system by 100 feet. Then, they connected a DataSure Gateway to a PC. (See complete article) | |
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| Starrett at IMTS'08 -- What & Where | 
| ... early September on an even-number year means one thing -- IMTS ... please be sure to visit the Starrett booths at the show ... Booth #D-4500 in the Lakeside Building for our Precision Tools and Metrology System products, and Booth #B-7068 in the North Building for our Band Saw and Power Tool Accessories products ... (See complete article) | |
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| Reciprocating Saws -- Invaluable for Maintenance & Repair |  | ... general maintenance and repair (M&R) ... solve a wide variety of problems, develop and execute solutions quickly, and be highly versatile ... for many jobs, the reciprocating saw is an essential part of the M&R toolbox. Recips are versatile and get the job done quickly ... as is the case with all power tools that cut, the recip is only as good as its blade ... (See complete article) | |
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| New Electronic Height & Depth Gages | 
| Starrett has recently added two new electronic tools to its product line. Working off of the head of the smaller 799 electronic slide calipers, the 3751 Height Gage and the 3753 Series of Depth Gages were developed as basic-feature, non-output electronic tools offered at an economical price point ...
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| Surface Plate Calibrations | 
| In some cases, there are variations between surface plate calibrations ... sometimes, factors such as surface change resulting from wear, or improper use of inspection equipment or use of non-calibrated equipment can account for these variations. The two most common factors, however, are temperature and support ...
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| New AV350 Vision System Ideal for Multi-Sensor Applications |  | AV350 has a large, square, 14" x 14" (350mm x 350mm) X/Y work area and extra Z-clearance (8"/200mm).
Structurally, it is built with extra space and enhanced support, specifically to provide room for multi-sensor attachments while maintaining exceptional precision ... the AV350 is an ideal platform on which to build a multi-sensor system. (See complete article) | |
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| Tools & Rules Online -- Thread Measurment | 
| ... the information required ranges from a simple thread count to ... every aspect of the thread's geometry. Starrett offers a variety of tools, from general to highly specialized ... most complex are our family of thread gages ... this article is an overview of less comprehensive thread measurement and the Starrett tools used to make them ... (See complete article) | |
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| Woodcraft Limited Edition Combination Square | 
| ... (in) celebration of their 80th Anniversary, Woodcraft selected a very few high quality tools to be sold in limited-quantity commemorative editions. A natural choice for this collection was a combination square manufactured by L.S. Starrett – the company who's founder invented this timeless tool.
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| Precision Measuring Tools in Ammunition Reloading | 
| Starrett recently developed a booklet of with a sampling of precison measuring tools that meet the needs of Ammunition Reloaders & Gunsmiths.
The booklet is for precision shooters, reloaders, and the many people that are passionate about shooting.
Call the Starrett Marketing Department at 978-249-3551 for a copy of the booklet and a current list of industry-related distributors of Starrett Precision Tools. | |
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