Spring 2009 - The L.S. Starrett Company

Spring 2009

Last Word -- Spring 2009


*Volume 3, No. 2*	*Spring, 2009*

Starrett Sponsors University of Michigan Solar Car

Dual Cut Jig Saw Blades - Burr free on both sides

Tool Sales Extended Through July 31

Granite Surface Plate Standards

Video Measurement with Starrett Optical Systems

New: DataSure Savings & Cost Calculator

Tools & Rules Online: Using, Adjusting & Caring for Micrometers

New Band Saw Website Section Now Has Videos

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For the first time, Last Word includes links to video clips as well as print articles -- something you will see more of in future issues.

This issue features an article about Starrett's sponsorship of the University of Michigan's efforts in a worldwide solar car competition.

Other articles highlight Dual Cut Jig Saw Blades, granite surface plate standards, an online calculator to evaluate savings of a DataSure implementation, and a video adaptor for optical systems. Tools & Rules Online provides a guide on the adjustment and care of a micrometer.


Starrett Sponsors University of Michigan Solar Car

... we expect high precision from our team ... we also demand precision from our tools ... (See complete article)

New Dual Cut Jig Saw Blades Cuts Burr-Free on Both Sides
	... Dual Cut is the first jig saw blade with teeth that cut in both directions, virtually eliminating burrs from both sides of the cut ... these blades incorporate two other Starrett-exclusives -- bi-metal unique® saw technology and Unified Shank® (See complete article with video of Dual Cut in action)

Three Current Tool Sales Extended through July 31
	The three sales announced in the Winter 2009 edition of Last Word have all been extended through July 31, 2009. These include: The Winter/Spring 2009 Tool Sale The Winter/Spring 2009 Custom Solution Sale The Winter/Spring 2009 Wood Working Tool Sale

Granite Surface Plate Standards: Repeat Measurement & Flatness
	... many critical measurements start with the granite surface as a baseline ... comparative surface plate standards ... both flatness and repeat measurements are critical to ensure a precision surface for accurate measurements ... (See complete article)

Video Measurement with an Optical Comparator
	... newer version OV² utilizes the internal video display and touch screen control of the new QC300 ... provides the option of entering data points manually through the integrated crosshair or automatically through video edge detection ... VED provides superior repeatability while minimizing operator input error... (See complete article)

New: DataSure Online Savings & Cost Calculator
	... to help those considering DataSure, we have developed an online Calculator to provide an estimate of factors for their applications ... the calculator has descriptive text and formulas, arranged in a manner that converts application and facility data into a cost/benefit calculation for a DataSure installation. (See complete article)

Tools & Rules Online: Using, Adjusting & Caring for Micrometers
	... By learning (these) simple procedures and exercising a reasonable level of care, your Starrett outside micrometer should provide accurate measurements for many years. In fact, many such tools are now into their third or fourth generation and still working exactly as the should ... (See complete article)

Band Saw Website Section Now Includes Video of Blades in Action

The new line of Starrett Band Saw Blades (see Winter 2009 Last Word Article) are profiled in a revised section of the Starrett website. Now, there are links to short video clips, along with data pages with technical specifications and application information.

(Go to Band Saw Section to see videos)

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