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Users of Autodesk Inventor and HSM Works will find themselves in a familiar environment.  Solidworks users will too find the interface intuitive but a different set of terminology is the biggest curve to overcome.  On the topic of Solidworks, Fusion 360 comparatively doesn’t have the full depth of tool set of it’s French competitor, but it does boast five working environments (model, render, animation, simulation, 3D cam) at a fraction of the price.  Fortunately, any features the software lacks are quickly addressed by the Autodesk team – Expect significant upgrades at a nearly monthly basis.  In the few months that we evaluated the software, keyboard shortcuts, cam support for cnc turning and FEA simulation were just a few of the major upgrades to the software.

In our review we were able to sprint over the learning curve and designed parts within a day.  An active and enthusiastic user base along with dozens of tutorials on YouTube makes learning a personal experience.

Here’s the best part:  Fusion 360 is free for students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and startups.  Fusion 360 is as low as $25 per month on an annual subscription, or $40 month to month for companies grossing over $100,000.  Start a free 30-day trial here and try it out on your Mac or PC. With in-product tutorials, you’ll be up and running in no time.

The TRT100 uses powerful brushless servomotors to provide 35 ft-lb of spindle torque on the tilt axis and 16 ft-lb on the rotary axis, with indexing speeds of 1000 deg/sec on both axes. The unit provides ±120 degrees of tilt and 360 degrees of rotation to position parts to almost any angle for machining. The precision-ground 100 mm platter features multiple bolt patterns and a precision through-bore for versatile fixturing, and will swing parts up to 8.4″ diameter. The maximum platter capacity is 15 lb for 3+2 machining, and 5 lb for 5-axis machining. A pair of user-configurable ports on the side of the TRT100 route air through the tilt axis to the rotary axis for operating pneumatic fixtures or other air-activated devices.

At just 20″ wide and less than 13″ deep, the TRT100 easily fits into nearly any machining center, or can be mounted on one end of a larger machine’s table, freeing up the remainder for additional fixtures or vises. It is the perfect complement for Haas Automation’s high-speed DT-1 Drill/Tap Center and Super Speed VMCs. Like all Haas rotary tables, the TRT100 can easily be removed when not needed.

Kaizen Foam is designed to help you achieve maximum organization and visual control in your workspace. Kaizen Foam separates between the layers creating a perfect fit for all your tools in drawers and on walls. Sizes come in 2′ x 4′ sheets. Use these links to get more details on thicknesses of .875“, 1.125” and 2.250“.  And don’t forget the long nosed marker and Kaizen Knife. Check out this video for a demonstration:

The VCU is available for purchase online at http://store.piersonworkholding.com and be sure to check out their complete line of vacuum table turnkey starter packages as well.

The DM-1 shares nearly identical specs as it’s predecessor with the much welcomed use of 40 taper tool holders.  It has a 20″ x 16″ x 15.5″ work cube and a 26″ x 15″ T-slot table, a direct-drive15,000 rpm spindle, high-speed rigid tapping and 46 ft-lb (peak) of cutting torque for milling and boring operations.

The DM-1 provides cutting feedrates to 1200 ipm for high-speed milling and the machine’s 18+1 side-mount tool changer swaps tools in a scary fast 1.8 seconds, chip to chip. High-speed 2400 ipm rapids combine with high acceleration rates to shorten cycle times and increase throughput… again, anchoring to the slab is a must.

With a starting price of $64,995 USD, the speed of these machines are built for quick ROI’s.

Visit haascnc.com for more details.

Download a free, unlimited version of HSMExpress at http://www.hsmworks.com/hsmxpress/

True Type fonts, as well as logos and symbols are all possible with this wireless handheld printer. The MB-EBS250 below is battery operated and cable-free. The printing unit can be programmed up to 300 feet away from the computer using Industrial Bluetooth Technology. A variety of ink colors are available. Printable Materials Include:

• Paper (Cardboard, Chipboard, Coated Stock)
• Wood (Boxes, Packaging Materials)
• Construction Materials (Concrete, Stone, Drywall)
• Metal Processing (Pipe, Sheet, Barrels, Shelving)
• Plastics (Bags, Shrink Wrap, Styrafoam)
• Textiles (Flooring, Bags, Banners)
• Glass
• Steel Pipe

1. Be engaged in certain types of business, also known as a “qualified person.”
2. Purchase “qualified property.”
3. Use that qualified property for the uses allowed by this law.

A common scenario to easily meet these three conditions are when:

1. A shop owner or purchasing agent
2. Buys any tooling or equipment
3. To be used in the process of producing products

There is no need to apply to the California BOE for the exemption. When you make qualifying purchases or leases, you must simply provide the seller with a “partial exemption certificate” to obtain the reduced tax rate.  Once this partial exemption certificate is on file with your supplier, all your qualified purchases are taxed at a rate of 3.3125% until July 1, 2022.

For more details visit the CA Board of Equalization page at http://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/manufacturing_exemptions.htm.