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10,000 RPM INLINE DIRECT-DRIVE SPINDLE FOR 50 TAPER VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS
This system couples the motor directly to the spindle to provide fine surface finishes, extreme thermal stability and quiet operation on VF-3YT, VF-5 and VF-6 VMCs from Haas Automation.
MACHINE TOOL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTS HIGH OPTIMISM IN MANUFACTURING
Using the high attendance, optimism and volume of sales at the recent IMTS event, Reynolds Machinery sees a renewed confidence in the economy, with manufacturers anticipating strong profits by end of year.
HIGH ACCURACY AND SPEED COMBINED WITH EXCELLENT AUTOMATION CAPABILITIES
Makino‘s D500 5-axis machining center is designed for complex part production where part quality is paramount.
VMC MARRIES VALUE WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
The Okuma GENOS M460-VE vertical machining center uses a powerful double-column structure to deliver the most machining in the least floor space.
CHINA GROWS INTO SECOND LARGEST MARKET FOR SWISS MACHINERY EXPORTS
In the first six months of 2010, China (including Hong Kong) overtook France and the U.S. to become the second biggest importer of Swiss machinery after Germany.
500,000+ METALWORKING AND MRO SUPPLIES
Along with more than 43,000 new products, the 2010/2011 Big Book from MSC Industrial Direct includes beneficial programs and services such as Customer and Vendor Managed Inventory, Competitive Advantage, same-day shipping, next-day delivery and eco-friendly items.
Taltek Machining Systems Changes Name to Innovate Technologies
The exclusive Illinois and Indiana distributor of Mitsubishi wire and sinker EDMs, small hole EDM drills, waterjets, and Rok-Roku machining centers changes its name to identify more with its offerings.
LASER-BASED SURFACE MEASUREMENT AT THE MACHINE TOOL
Lasercheck surface roughness measurement gages from Schmitt Industries use patented laser light scatter technology to measure the Ra of materials smoother than one microinch in a fraction of a second directly from the machining floor.
PORTABLE LASER SCANNER AUTOMATES REVERSE ENGINEERING AND PART VERIFICATION
The rapid set-up of the MobileScan3D portable 3D imaging system from Wenzel/Xspect Solutions enables flexible scanning on location that can adapt to different sizes and shapes of parts, from jewelry to full-sized automobiles.
Mississippi Steel Processing Announces Expansion
The service center plans to add 72,000 sq ft and heavy-duty slitting capability with a new 5/8 in x 74 ft x 90,000 lb slitting line and a new crane.
HEAVY DUTY DEGREASER CERTIFIED AS CLEAN AIR SOLVENT
The GlobalTech Heavy Duty Degreaser from JNJ Industries has a VOC concentration of not more than 25 grams of VOC per liter of material and contains no hazardous air pollutants, ozone-depleting compounds or global warming compounds.
SHEET METAL WORKING INDUSTRY IS ON THE UP AGAIN
The number of international exhibitors at EuroBLECH 2010, the world’s largest sheet metal working technology exhibition, is up from last year and only slightly below 2008 numbers.
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