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Reliable High-Performance Vertical Machining Centers
FEELER VMCs from Methods Machine Tools feature 1G X axis acceleration, 1.9 sec tool change time on 30 tool automatic tool changers, and heavy-duty boxway construction with extensive engineering that is backed by a network of technology centers.
World of Waterjets: A Cutting Edge
Whether the application requires high precision and tight tolerances or cutting a wide variety of materials at high speeds, abrasive waterjet technology from Jet Edge has proven up to the task. Two diverse shops, Pegasus Northwest and China Steel, show how these capabilities can be strategically positioned to gain a competitive business advantage in demanding markets.
Cut Complex Parts Faster, With Better Finish
FANUC iE wire EDMs from Method Machine Tools are ideal for machining a wide range of materials, including cobalt-chrome, high-nickel alloys and titanium often found in challenging applications such as aerospace, medical and military.
Play It Safe at the Wheel
David Long of Norton Abrasives explains the various methods used for the safe operation of Type 27 depressed center grinding wheels.
State of the Art: CNC Plasma Cutting Software
Buyer’s Choice: A better understanding of the necessary software required for the newest highly productive CNC plasma machines separates the investment of a hands-on, low volume shop from one with high volume, repeatable parts. Here are the reasons why.
Bandsaw Blunders: How They Cut Blade Life
Ron Saxon and David Rosing of Simonds International reveal the top five sawing mistakes . . . and how to prevent them.
Surgical Precision: How Advanced Technology Meets the Close Tolerances Needed for Medical Tools
Because the medical manufacturing market is more competitive than ever before, the search is on for new ways to perform more reliable, faster and more cost effective precision cutting of complex medical instruments made of exotic materials. Here is a closer look at how some of the latest developments in advanced technologies from Miyachi Unitek, Haas, and Rego-Fix are meeting these needs.
CNC: It’s All About Networking
Competitive Edge: Machine control can now provide data to every department in the shop, multiple facility companies, even outside partners, to keep everyone “in the know.”
Armed to the Teeth
In the rapidly changing medical industry, the talented entrepreneurs at allshape AG are transforming the dental technician profession from a craft-based profession to one based on CAD programming as dental labs search for more sources to deliver customized and innovative dental implants as quickly as possible to patients.
MAG’s Global Automotive Business Achieves Record Growth
Innovative machining technology, significant growth rates, bookings and backlog cap a year of extraordinary strength in Asian markets and growth in the Americas and Europe.
D&S Manufacturing Gets New HMC to Meet Demand
The plant purchases a Toyoda FH1250SX horizontal machining center to expand its machining envelope, reduce part changeover, and reduce overall cost to its customers.
Jet Edge Appoints Regional Sales Manager
Ben Callahan is now responsible for waterjet equipment sales and application support in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
