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WHY OPEN HOUSE COLLABORATIONS MEAN BUSINESS FOR YOU
Randy Pearson of Siemens Industry explains how, by working together as a team, large and small shop operations can all benefit from the collective talents of dealer and control personnel.
MAG Recognized as a “Best Place To Work”
Machine tool builder receives MANNY Award as one of Greater Cincinnati’s top workplaces.
Industry Watch: Business
Recent activities and events going on in the business of fabricating and metalworking.
CYCLE-CONTROLLED LATHES PUT TEETH IN OIL-FIELD EQUIPMENT SHOP
Quick conversational programming and versatility for deep-hole boring, profiling and threading make 14 lathes from MAG central to Cougar Tool Manufacturing’s short-run manufacture, refurbishment and development of downhole tools.
LUXURY IN THE KITCHEN:
A CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTION FOR GRANITE
The latest innovation in the area of natural stone processing is this KUKA robot-based cutting center from USG Robotics that works marble, granite and other natural stones in a cost-effective manner.
INCREASING METAL REMOVAL AND TOOL LIFE WHEN MACHINING TITANIUM
Changes in demand require adaptations. As material technologies improve, so must machine, tooling and coolant technologies. Mark Larson of Makino shows why and how titanium is yet another example of an exemplary material that requires a new machining approach for manufacturers to be profitable.
DECIDING ON THE RIGHT SHEET AND PLATE CUTTING PROCESS
When investing in new CNC sheet or plate contour cutting equipment, which process will best cover all of the requirements? Jim Colt of Hypertherm explores how the answer lies in knowing how to use plasma, oxy-fuel, laser, or abrasive waterjet processes most effectively.
Subcontractor Installs New Turning Center
This NLX2500MC universal lathe from Mori Seiki helped PR2 Engineering overcome a bottleneck in its oil and gas and petrochemical component machining.
Machine Production Rebounds to Record Revenue, Should Rise Through 2014
The machine sector was among the hardest hit by the economic downturn, but this year is set to be a record for worldwide machinery production with 10.2 percent aggregate growth – a trend forecasted to continue for at least the next three years.
BIG OLD MACHINES, BIG NEW IDEAS
Tolt Machine Works opens a new machining facility near Seattle with special plans to pioneer new technologies using some big old vintage machines.
New Fuel Replaces Toxic Cutting Fuels
New AquaFlame cutting fuel from HybridTech is 80 percent cheaper than acetylene/MAPP, uses approximately 40 percent less oxygen in cutting operations and cuts approximately 30 percent faster on average for cutting, welding, soldering, and brazing.
HOW TO EVALUATE ENTRY LEVEL PLASMA CNC MACHINES
A large market has developed for low cost CNC plasma cutting machines used by hobbyists and homeowners, small welding shops, and even maintenance departments of larger companies to cut precise parts in house without breaking the bank. These machines can provide great performance at even better prices, but make sure they fit your needs. Jim Colt of Hypertherm examines what you need to look for.
