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New Inserts Boost Productivity in a Wide Range of Tough Turning Applications
Walter‘s new geometries bring production efficiencies for turning high temperature alloys, titanium machining and tough roughing jobs.
Measure Not Once, Not Twice . . . But Many Times

Many sensors are often needed to measure certain dimensions, such as the flatness of a large surface, the taper of a long part, or large complex parts found in automobile and aerospace manufacturing. Here are two new systems to help shops expand their capabilities in multipoint inspection.
When Good Gets Better: Cutting Tools Industry Snapshot

In their search to reduce production cycle times, lower tooling costs and achieve higher precision machining of new materials, shops are demanding new cutting tool solutions that meet higher machining parameters, more process complexity, exotic alloys and a variety of other challenges. Here are some of the newest cutting tools that meet these needs.
Massive Machining of Large Hydro Turbine Components
Alstom Brazil Goes into Production using a massive XXL-sized vertical turret lathe from Schiess that has been brought into operation near Sao Paulo.
Horizontal Turning Center for Aerospace Precision

The Takisawa TS-4000YS horizontal turning center features a heavy-duty twin spindle, 12 station power turret with Y-axis, 30 hp main spindle motor and a 10 hp milling motor.
5-Axis Horizontal Machining Center for High-Efficiency Job-Shop Production

The T1 from Makino is ideal for large parts commonly machined in the energy and aerospace industries. The torque and power of the 12,000 rpm spindle make it highly productive in the machining of non-ferrous, ferrous and hard-metal materials, putting shop owners in a unique position to deliver highly competitive machining solutions for workpieces of any shape and any material.
FACTIVITY Software Now Offered in Korean
FACTIVITY announced the Korean translation of its Manufacturing Execution System collection software.
Robotic Torches Provide Consistent, Industry-Leading Quality Welds
Lincoln Electric‘s new line of Magnum PRO Robotic torch guns are ideal for industrial fabrication, heavy equipment and automotive manufacturing applications.
Smart Camera System Makes Robotic Applications Faster and Easier Than Ever
ABB‘s Integrated Vision allows manufacturers to track products more accurately, improve supply chain management, improve quality, troubleshoot challenging lines and processes, and significantly expand their use of robotic automation.
Consistent Performance of New Hobart Stick Electrode Improves Operator Control and Weld Quality
Hobart has added to its family of AWS E6010 stick electrodes with the 610 stick electrode featuring a concentric design.
Cost Efficient Bending of Small Parts

The Dyna-Press from LVD Strippit delivers bending speeds up to 59 ipm to handle maximum bend lengths up to 33 deg and 12 ton bending force.
Touch Screen Controller Provides Full Monitoring of Dust Collection Equipment

This Touch Screen Controller from Camfil Air Pollution Control provides full monitoring and control of all functions of an industrial dust collector and associated equipment.