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SHOWTIME: IMTS 2010
The premier manufacturing technology show in the Americas brings together more than 1,000 exhibitors from all over the world to Chicago’s McCormack Place on September 13-18. Two years ago, this event was attended by over 92,000 visitors from 116 countries. This year promises to be even bigger. Don’t miss it.
HIGH-SPEED MILLING INNOVATION: LINEAR MOTORS
The extemely fast and dynamic HSM 400U LP from GF AgieCharmilles performs 5-axis simultaneous high-speed machining and delivers powerful performance and precision on all five axes.
Machining Technology Scholarships to Fuel Pipeline with Skilled Workers
Students pursuing careers in machining technology can access scholarships available through the SME Education Foundation thanks to funding from the Gene Haas Foundation.
MACHINE TOOL BUILDER INTEGRATES AND REFINES LEAN PHILOSOPHY
Mazak Corporation invests nearly $13 million in promoting and practicing “Production On Demand” methods that continue to improve throughput and decrease inventory levels.
COMPLEX MULTI-ANGLE MEDIUM TO LARGE PART MACHINING
This horizontal machining center from Kitamura Machinery includes a two-station, 180 deg rotating pallet changer system that can be upgraded to a total of 21 pallets in the field as application needs change.
BROACHING MACHINE SPECIALTIES ANNOUNCES JOA WITH ARTHUR KLINK
New distribution and service channel allows private German machine tool and cutting tool manufacturer to expand into U.S. broaching and grinding markets.
IT’S QUESTION AND ANSWER TIME
Randy Pearson of Siemens Industry responds to some of the questions he’s received over the last few months about various aspects of CNC operation.
How Leadership Uses Lean Metrics
Rick Bohan of Chagrin River Consulting examines how Lean Metrics Part Three is all about discussing progress: Did we get better, stay the same or get worse? Why?
TURNING CENTER SHOWCASES ADVANCED METAL CUTTING
An automated turning center with collet-ready spindle from Hardinge includes an automatic gantry, modular pallets that accommodate a range of part diameters, a slant design and auto part center that increases part storage capacity and saves floor space.
5-AXIS CAPABILITIES AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE
This compact trunnion rotary table from Haas Automation puts 5-axis machining capabilities well within reach of the average job shop, with a compact size that provides greater mounting flexibility.
4-AXIS 5-AXIS MACHINING OF AEROSPACE ENERGY PARTS
These horizontal machining centers from Mitsui Seiki are ideal for air frame components, propulsion systems, landing gear assemblies, wind turbine gear boxes, and gas turbine power generation systems.
WASTE GARNET REMOVAL TOOL SIMPLIFIES ABRASIVE WATERJET CLEANUP
By using the Barton Abrasive Removal Tool from Barton Mines Company, waterjet operators eliminate the need for exhaustive shoveling, expensive pumping and costly downtime.
