Abstract: A minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) system includes a controller, a lubricant module coupled to a tool spindle of a machining apparatus, and a pneumatic module coupled to the spindle. The lubricant module is configured to supply lubricant at pressure to the tool, as controlled by the controller. Likewise, the pneumatic module is configured to supply pressurized air to the tool, as controlled by the controller. The controller is configured to direct the lubricant module to supply lubricant prior to the controller receiving a START signal from a machine tool controller. Optionally, the lubricant pressure level is predetermined based on known characteristics of the tool that is coupled to the spindle. Optionally, the START signal is anticipated by referring to a signature/profile of the operational steps of a machining process where a timeline or time table of lubrication request intervals are identified.

Abstract: A minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) system includes a controller, a lubricant module coupled to a tool spindle of a machining apparatus, and a pneumatic module coupled to the spindle. The lubricant module is configured to supply lubricant at pressure to the tool, as controlled by the controller. Likewise, the pneumatic module is configured to supply pressurized air to the tool, as controlled by the controller. The controller is configured to direct the lubricant module to supply lubricant prior to the controller receiving a START signal from a machine tool controller. Optionally, the lubricant pressure level is predetermined based on known characteristics of the tool that is coupled to the spindle. Optionally, the START signal is anticipated by referring to a signature/profile of the operational steps of a machining process where a timeline or time table of lubrication request intervals are identified.

Abstract: An entertainment unit includes a body having a frame structure, the frame structure having a plurality of substantially flat base portions for engaging a support surface. The entertainment stand further includes a first support structure for supporting at least one equipment and a second support structure for providing an area for at least one user to stand on at a level above the support surface. The first support structure is situated at a plane above the second support structure.

Abstract: An auto-tracking spectrophotometer has a moveable look-ahead sensor for scanning at least a portion of a color matrix. The look-ahead sensor finds a portion of the color matrix for measurement by an optical system. The optical system for measuring the color matrix is then guided using the information provided by the look-ahead sensor.

Abstract: A method for adjusting a color measurement of a secondary color measurement instrument. The method includes generating a profile for the secondary color measurement instrument based on color measurements of a master color measurement instrument, and applying the profile to adjust the color measurement of the secondary color measurement instrument.

Abstract: A color measurement instrument capable of measuring both the nonpolarized spectral response and the polarized spectral response of a sample on a single reading. The instrument includes a source of polarized light to illuminate the sample, and a detector for measuring the light reflected by the sample. A rotatable filter wheel is located between the sample and the detector. Nonpolarizing bandpass filters and polarizing bandpass filters are mounted in the wheel in a circular configuration. A drive mechanism rotates the wheel to automatically sequentially align each of the nonpolarizing filters and the polarizing filters with the detector, enabling the instrument to sample both nonpolarized data and polarized data on a single reading.