New Products – August 2012

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CNC SOFTWARE
Alphacam, Charlotte, N.C., offers Alphacam 2012 R2, the latest edition of its CNC software for machines such as stone production centers. The main addition is a Waveform 3D Roughing Strategy, a high speed machining technique that maintains a constant tool cutting load by ensuring consistent tool engagement with the material. The tool moves in a smooth path to avoid sharp changes in direction, maintaining its velocity and avoiding stepover offsets. The software also includes an optimized rough/finish tool path to only remove the area left by a previous sawing operation; improved support for rapid moves; and the ability to recognize open-air areas.
Contact: Alphacam, 800-280-6932

INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, RENEWAL

NEXT-DAY CUSTOM-COLOR SHIPMENTS
Integra Adhesives, Abbotsford, B.C., announces that all custom color orders will ship next-day from its Sumas, Wash., warehouse, allowing customer to achieve a perfect color match, on all surface colors, with minimum delays. These custom colors are manufactured in small batches, based on customer requirements;  custom colors Surface Bonder Xi, sold in our 250ml cartridge, provide the strength of epoxy with the speed and color stability of acrylic, producing strong, fast curing and invisible seams.
Contact: Integra Adhesives,  888-862-6665

ADVANCED GROUT
Custom Building Products, Seal Beach, Calif., introduces Fusion Pro™ Single Component Grout™, a ready-to-use, no-mix solution that cures with hardness similar to cement grouts, with the color consistency and high stain resistance of epoxy grouts. The patent-pending advanced acrylic and silicone resin, including Microban® antimicrobial protection. gives the grout a creamy, easy-to-spread consistency, and can be used with virtually all types of tile and natural-stone applications that contain grout joints ranging from 1/2″-1/16″. The no-sag, no-slump solution can be used for interior and exterior applications.
Contact: Custom Building Products, 800-272-8786

ACCESSORIES

WATER-SAVING FAUCETS
BLANCO, Lumberton, N.J., introduces nine new water-saving kitchen faucets to reduce water consumption without sacrificing style or performance. Eight of the models offer 20-percent savings, while the ultra-efficient BLANCO HYDRA™ saves 30 percent with a 1.5 GPM flow rate. The units come with a limited lifetime warranty, and are available in finishes of polished chrome and satin nickel – as well as SILGRANIT® II colors: of Café Brown, Biscotti, Truffle and Anthracite.
Contact: Blanco America, 800-451-5782

EDUCATION

ONLINE COURSES
Florida Tile, Lexington, Ky., offers  on-line continuing education initiatives, including  The Timeless Look of Natural Stone for discussing methods of stone finishing that results in different surface looks, explaining the basics of selecting, installing and maintaining different types of stone, and using stone as an environmental choice for green buildings. All courses are accredited through the American Institute of Architects (AIA), as well as other designer and specifier organizations.
Contact: Florida Tile, 859-219-5200