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Dental Part Makers Crown Their Chops with CAM Technology
Dental products are one of the hottest markets for the CAD/CAM and healthcare industries. Here are two manufacturers that have gained a competitive advantage by adapting new CAM software from Delcam.
How to Increase Bandsaw Productivity
Don Armstrong of Marvel Manufacturing explains how new advances in programmable bandsaw controls are so easy to use that even a novice operator can be confident the saw is performing at maximum efficiency.
Turning Designers Into Machinists
By using a feature-based programming system from Delcam plc, metrology specialist Renishaw shortened their overall development cycle and gained more freedom to experiment with novel ideas that can be investigated more quickly and convert prototype quantities to full-scale production.
It’s Your Questions that Make the Sale
The task of today’s salesperson goes way beyond product knowledge and even “solutions.” It’s to help customers discover possibilities they may not have considered or even thought about. Here are examples of how your questions can make the sale.
A New Horizon in High Speed Cutting for Mold and Medical
Randy Pearson of Siemens Industry explains how what once seemed to be a far-off machining goal for mold and die work and medical parts is now a reality based on the advancement of new technologies.
Automated Flexible Manufacturing
The new Flexible Pallet Container automation system from Fastems is a progressive alternative to older “pallet pool” technology that extends from a single manufacturing cell to serve up to 18 pallet positions for three identical machine tools by using full-featured, shop-wide system integration with ERP/MRP systems.
Rotary Transfer Machines
Transfer Systems from Kaufman Manufacturing can replace three or more existing machines while reducing floor space and improving tool life.
Reduced Setup in General Purpose Machining
The Multus B200II multi-function machine from Okuma America reduces setup time by virtually eliminating repetitive fixtures.
Machining Aerospace and Power Generation Parts
The high accuracy, ultra rigidity and advanced automation of the versatile HU100A-5XL from Mitsui Seiki can be customized to suit specific user needs easily and affordably.
General Purpose Milling
The new Mitsubishi MCV Milling Diamond Cut vertical machining center from MC Machinery Systems is one of several new machine tools backed by an industry-leading service and support network.
Ultra High Speed Machining of Impellers, Dental, Medical Parts
The advanced spindle technology and controls on the new Matsuura LX-160 two-pallet, five-axis vertical machining center from Methods Machine Tools are also ideal for the super precision machining of precision molding or optical parts.
Done-In-One Turning Centers
DS-30 Series Y-axis turning centers from Haas combine dual-spindle turning with Y-axis, C-axis, and live tooling to reduce cycle times with fully synchronized turning and off-center milling, drilling, and tapping for on-the-fly part pass-off.
