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QUICK FIVE-AXIS MACHINING OF ALUMINUM AEROSPACE PARTS
Makino updates the fast MAG1 horizontal machining center with advanced spindle technology for larger metal removal rates that are ideal for producing structural aerospace parts such as ribs, leading edges, and trailing edges of aircraft wing structures.
GEAR WHEEL MEASURING TECHNOLOGY MOVES INTO SMALL WORKSHOPS
With its compact DuraMax 3D coordinate measuring machine, Carl Zeiss gear wheel measuring technology can be used close to production because it is suited for process control on the production floor for quick in-between inspections of small workpieces and for testing volume parts directly in production.
CERTIFIED VALVE ACTION® PAINT MARKERS
These certified Markal tools from LA-CO Industries eliminate the added expense and long lead time that distributors and end-users experience when certifying and financing their own batch of marking tools for jobs such as military and nuclear applications.
TRUNNION HMC FOR MACHINING HARD METALS
The 2500 mm HU100A-5XLL horizontal machining center from Mitsui Seiki USA machines large, complex, and heavy hard metal parts up to 6600 lb.
MILLING CUTTER OPTIMIZED FOR TURBINE BLADE PRODUCTION
Seco Tools‘ Power 4 copy milling cutter features a patented anti-rotation system and a unique body design with a fully hardened nickel coating for long tool life and excellent machining results.
ENHANCED MEDIUM AND HEAVY/MEDIUM DUTY REGULATORS AND OUTFITS
CutSkill® series 250/350 regulators and outfits from Victor® use ergonomic, easy to adjust color-coded knobs that identify gas type, a fabric-reinforced neoprene diaphragm for optimal performance, and a zinc-aluminum housing cap which is twice the yield strength of brass.
VERSATILE METAL SURFACE SANDER AND FLAP WHEEL DRUMS
Ideal for large scale metal finishing on steel, ferrous, and stainless steels, this flap drum sander from CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels uses electronic controls, a soft start feature and a variable speed dial to not bog down while making shadow-free finishes.
250 DEG F ELECTRIC SHELF OVEN
The 68 in x 30 in x 66 in No. 881 from Grieve uses a 1000 cfm, 1 hp recirculating blower for horizontal airflow across the workload, which is ideal for drying water from medical equipment.
DIAMOND/CBN WHEEL TRUING AND DRESSING MACHINE
The FC-250W Diamond and CBN Wheel Truing and Dressing Machine from Rush Machinery is ideal for truing and dressing flats, angles, and radii on diamond and CBN single wheels and multiple wheel packs.
Precision Benchtop Cutter for Steel, High Alloyed and Coated Metals, Ceramics and More

The AbrasiMatic 300 from Buehler uses a 12 in abrasive cut-off wheel that can section up to a 4.375 in diameter sample and has a new X-Bed and X-axis movement digital display that increases precision and convenience in serial cutting applications.
LARGE TEMPERING BATCH OVEN FOR GRINDING MACHINE MANUFACTURERS
This Series 4099 unit from Lucifer Furnaces has an 18 cu ft chamber with a vertical air flow pattern, wire-on-rod heating elements, and a roof-mounted stainless steel belt driven fan with a heavy duty motor that provides vertical airflow for uniform heat.
TUBE HONES ARE OILFIELD WORKHORSES
Built rugged for high-production requirements of the oil and gas industry, HTG series tube hones from Sunnen offer two-stage honing efficiency, high reliability, flexibility, and 200+ in3/hr stock removal rate for part lengths up to 30 ft (9.14 m), and IDs up to 24 in (609.6 mm).