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Machining Module Optimizes Speeds and Feeds
SolidCAM’s iMachining technology module integrates into SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor to save cutting time and increase tool life.
Read MoreHMI Features Multi-Touch Screen
Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s GOT2000 series human-machine interface (HMI) monitors and controls machine components via a graphical touchscreen designed to optimize operator control and monitoring of device and line status.
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High-Speed Machining Process Uses Continuous Tangential Movement
Gibbs & Associates now includes VoluMill Wireframe within its GibbsCAM Production Milling software.
Read MoreDormer Tools, Pramet Tools Merge
The merger brings together the companies’ lines of rotary tools and indexable inserts, along with service and support resources.
Read MoreOkuma Opens Aerospace Center
A new facility dedicated to aerospace manufacturers opens in early December.
Read MoreIndex Adds Northwest Distributor
The distributor will serve Oregon and Washington customers.
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Paper Bed Filters Control Bacteria Contamination
PRAB’s standard and magnetic paper bed filters are said to control bacteria contamination and extend coolant and tool life while increasing surface finish by an average of 27 percent.
Read MoreAmerica Makes Welcomes National Security Members
New members of the consortium include four laboratories and the National Security Campus.
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Manual Vertical Knee Mills for Job Shops, Tool Rooms
Sharp Industries’ manual vertical knee mills are equipped with a 3-hp R-8 spindle, precision spindle bearings and Meehanite castings.
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VMC Enables Unattended Operations
Mazak’s Variaxis i-700 vertical machining center accurately processes long parts as well as those with complex profiled surfaces in single setups.
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Build the Machine around the Workpiece
Rather than fitting a part into an existing machine, modular machining units enable building a custom machine particularly suited for that workpiece. This approach is best for large production runs of specialized parts.
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HMC Offers Flexibility in Cutting Capabilities
Kitamura Machinery’s Mycenter-HX500G horizontal machining center, part of the company’s G series of machining centers, is designed for medium to large parts that require flexibility in cutting capabilities.
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