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ONE FOR EVERYTHING – ALL AROUND MACHINE WITH COMBINATION TECHNOLOGY
Trumpf‘s TruMatic 6000 is the all-round machine of laser-punching combination machines. With the combined technologies of laser cutting and punching, increasingly complex fabrication jobs can be performed with greater efficiency and higher productivity.
THE NEXT ERA IN INTEGRATED, FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING
Finn Power‘s new Laser Brilliance® combines their experience into an entirely new concept in integrated punching and laser cutting – offering manufacturing speed and accuracy surpassing all previous standards. Material handling is automated – not only loading and unloading, but also sorting and stacking of ready components are performed by a compact gantry robot.
MultiCam, Inc. Celebrates 20 years of Manufacturing in the CNC Machinery Industry
MultiCam is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Since MultiCam's founding in 1989, the company has been producing CNC machining systems and has installed over 7,300 CNC cutting systems in more than 50 countries worldwide. According to the company, their…
Jetcam International s.a.r.l. Opens Jetcam Italia Srl as a Distributor in Italy
Jetcam International s.a.r.l. has announced the opening of Jetcam Italia Srl as a distributor in Italy. The move is in response to continued strong business in the region and the increased interest from Italian aerospace companies, as well the sheet…
PLASMA/PUNCH FABRICATING CENTER PRODUCES ALUMINUM PARTS FASTER THAN LASER
W.A. Whitney‘s 3400 XP plasma-punch combination machines have a proven track record of out-producing any other technology including standalone laser or plasma cutting machines. These machines continue to lead the way for manufacturers of farm, construction and mining equipment, trucks, trailers, rail cars, oil field, large transformer and switchgear, and many related industries.
AMI Metals Honored by GKN and Goodrich Aerospace as 2008 Supplier of the Year
AMI Metals, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA), a subsidiary of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., has been named 2008 ?Supplier of the Year? by GKN and Goodrich Aerospace for its overall business performance and for providing world-class products, service and support….
LENOX Announces Top 10 Finalists for Public Voting in the Extra Mile Hero Contest
LENOX (East Longmeadow, MA) has announced the top 10 finalists in the LENOX Extra Mile Hero Contest. In 2008, LENOX officially kicked off the LENOX Extra Mile Hero Program with NASCAR driver Jeff Burton, driver of the No. 31 LENOX…
GF AgieCharmilles Announces New Spare and Wear Parts Pricing Policy
GF AgieCharmilles (Lincolnshire, IL) has announced a new spare and wear parts reduced pricing policy. "GF AgieCharmilles prides itself on providing customers with unparalleled customer service and the best components on the market to help guarantee each machine's accuracy and…
ROBOTS OFFER IMPROVED CYCLE TIMES, PAYLOADS AND REPEATABILITY
Toshiba Machine?s TH Series has been upgraded to the TH-A Series of extreme performance Scara Robots. Consisting of three models, the TH650A, the TH850A and the TH1050A, these robots offer a 20 ? 30 percent improvement in cycle time (with higher payloads) compared to previous models.
IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, EXTEND EQUIPMENT LIFE, REDUCE MAINTENANCE COSTS
ExxonMobil‘s DTE 10 Excel Series is designed to handle the lubrication requirements of both industrial and mobile high-pressure hydraulic systems. Mobil DTE 10 Excel is an ideal lubricant choice for numerous industrial and off-highway sectors, including construction, energy/power, mining, general manufacturing, machine shops, and more.
China's Steel Industry Reports Loss of $6.95 Billion in the Fourth Quarter of 2008
In December 2008, China's steel industry lost $4.25 billion, up 129 percent compared with November, according to an official of the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA). Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, TX) reports that the industry lost $847 million…
BEARING THE BRUNT
The Final Quest: Machine tool builders bear the brunt of designing more efficiency into their machines. One hallmark of this quest is reducing the energy required to overcome the internal friction of the ball or roller bearings being used in those machines. Is it possible to precisely and efficiently measure bearing torque?
