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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY :: PM Blog Offers Timely Information In a world moving at light speed, sometimes updating our readers monthly on metalworking goings-on just isn't enough. To keep you abreast of the latest metalworking news, events and products, the Production Machining staff introduces its first blog on our website, productionmachining.com/blog. Our blog will be updated about three to four times per week, offering more timely information. Visitors to our blog will see posts from our editors and guests on such topics as places we've been, followup information about articles we've printed, industry news, machining videos, customer visits, and more. All you need to do is read our blog at productionmachining.com/blog and let us know what you think. It's interactive and easy. Your input and comments will help us mold this blog into an increasingly useful tool. :: Website Adds Value for Customers Parlec Inc.'s re-launch of its website, parlec.com, includes new and improved navigation and functionality, new tools, a distributor search app and an expanded support center. The site also integrates with Parlec's social media activities, offering an onsite Twitter feed and links to its Facebook page. "Our goal is to create a highly functional website that becomes a valued resource for our customers—one that will make doing business with Parlec easier than ever," says Chris Nuccitelli, V.P., sales and marketing. Parlec plans to continually grow and expand the website throughout the year. :: Drilling App Provides Calculation of Cycle Times and Costs Free from Sandvik Coromant, the new Drilling App for iPhones is designed to offer a quick and easy way for machine shops to calculate cycle times and costs for all drilling and tapping operations. With the input of a few simple parameters such as drill diameter, cutting speed, spindle speed and feed rate, the app will provide machine shops not only with reliable data such as cycle times and cost per hole, but with other useful information such as ISO tolerances for bore and shaft and links to online support via YouTube videos or the Sandvik Coromant website. Available in English with metric or imperial values, the Drilling Calculator App is free and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. Simply enter "Coromant" in the App Store search bar. The App is supported by iPhones with IOS 5.0 operating software or higher. "GibbsCAM software provides you with the powerful capability and wide range of support you need to create real-world programs for your parts and YOUR machines, while its industry-leading ease-ofuse ensures that your employees become more productive quickly. Together, as members of the Cimatron Group, GibbsCAM and CimatronE are YOUR competitive edge—providing complete solutions for all of your CAM needs!" ® Powerfully Simple. Simply Powerful. ® Gibbs and Associates /GibbsCAM Production CNC Programming Cimatron Technologies /CimatronE Artificial hip joint part courtesy of Mazak Corporation, Florence, KY Integrated CAD/CAM for Mold & Die, Design and Manufacturing 1-800-654-9399 • http://pm.GibbsCAM.com Your CAM Software Solution. Solid Modeling • 2-5 Axis Milling • High Speed Machining • Turning • Mill/Turn Multi-Task Machining • Swiss • Tombstone Machining • Wire-EDM Got 3 Minutes? Scan code to SEE what GibbsCAM can do for you! Bill Gibbs Founder/President 8 PRODUCTION MACHINING :: FEBRUARY 2013