CAMPAT Machine Tool, Inc. will host the North Texas Chapter of the National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA) on Thursday, April 16.CAMPAT is located at 1700 10th Street, Plano, TX 75074. CAMPAT's technical staff will feature a demonstration of a machining center being ballbar tested to improve the geometric accuracy of a machine and will discuss axis backlash compensation.They will also show laser compensation for pitch error of a linear ballscrew - a process that improves the linear positioning accuracy of a machine. CAMPAT's technicians will additionally demonstrate the precision balancing of a spindle. This lowers spindle vibrations on the cutting tool, which provides extended tool life and better finishes. "With the need for higher accuracy, better surface finishes and faster production times, this program is a must see," said Craig van Hamersveld, CAMPAT Vice President of Sales. Social hour begins at 6 PM with dinner starting at 6:30 PM. The meeting and program will take place from 6:45 PM to 8:30 PM. For more information contact: Gary Tipton CAMPAT Machine Tool 1700 10th Street Plano, TX 75074 972-424-4095 gary@campat.com www.campat.com Gail Houser, Chapter Executive NTMA, North Texas Chapter 602-758-6912 ntc.ntma@gmail.com