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MILD STEEL CUTTING FROM THINNEST UP TO 1 IN THICK
The HyperGear 510 Champion from Mazak Optonics Corporation has a flying optics two pallet changer with linear motors on 5 axes for a low initial investment.
Rising Awareness of Machine Safety Boosts Business Opportunities in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand Markets
While the demand for machine safety equipment is approaching maturity in Western countries, these products are witnessing speedy adoption in Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, owing to the increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in industries in the region….
LARGER 3-AXIS CNC ROUTER FOR SHEET WORK
The SR-200 Sheet Router from Haas Automation, Inc. is for specialty shops and manufacturers that need to machining large sheets of material or oversized flat parts that requires high speed rather than heavy milling.
Micro Waterjet LLC Announces New Headquarters
Developed in Switzerland, Micro Waterjet LLC now offers contract manufacturing services through the North American Headquarters in Huntersville, NC with plans to sell the WOMAJET® by the end of 2010. Combining abrasive waterjet cutting technology with the precision of a…
MAG Completes First Phase Of New China Plant
MAG Industrial Automation Systems (Erlanger, KY) completed the first phase of a new plant in Changchun, China, at the end of November, with production of machine tools and factory automation systems set to begin in February 2010. The new plant,…
REDUCE CUTTING TIMES ON SHEETS BY UP TO 40 PERCENT
The BySprint Pro 3015 4.4 kW laser system from Bystronic Inc. uses high machine dynamics to not only optimize thin sheet metal processing, but process thick plates as well.
CUT MORE PARTS WITH LESS POWER IN THE SAME AMOUNT OF TIME
The TruLaser 3030 NEW system from Trumpf Inc. uses a single cutting head strategy equipped with a 5 kW CO2 laser standard to increase productivity and flexibility when cutting sheet thicknesses up to 1 in.
CNC PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEMS FOR STEEL SERVICE CENTERS
Everest highly reliable custom plasma cutting systems from Pinnacle Industrial Automation Inc. use off-the-shelf components that provide maximum uptime and fast turnaround in the event of almost any machine problem.
AUTOMATED “LIGHTS OUT” LASER CUTTING
For running an unmanned lights-out operation, the BySpeed 3015 6 kW laser system from Bystronic Inc. incorporates advanced mirror detection that monitors and shuts down the resonator in case of a fault.
UNATTENDED MAINTENANCE: WATERJET CLEANING SYSTEM
The Waterjet Cyclone abrasive removal system from Chukar Waterjet, Inc. removes ten pounds of garnet abrasive per minute.
Pickwick Earns Spot On Inc. 5000 For Second Year
Pickwick Manufacturing Services (Cedar Rapids, IA) was recently named to the 2009 Inc. 5000, which lists the fastest-growing private companies in America. The contract metal fabrication firm joined the list in 2008 and continues to be ranked among the nation?s…
LARGE WORK AREA VS. SMALL FOOTPRINT
The ML-1500 system from Datron Dynamics, Inc. machines large aluminum panels, mills large aluminum profiles, performs 3D machining of plastics and molds, mills and engraves brass, zinc, copper, magnesium, aluminum and handles engineered composites for everything from industrial signage to aerospace components.
