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Jobs Increase on the Horizon for Sheet Metal Workers
There once was a time when pipefitters and iron workers were the icons of the welding craft. Not any more. Sheet metal workers with welding skills are now working in power and nuclear facilities and automobile manufacturing plants that are coming online as welding certification becomes a valuable asset on job sites across the U.S.
PENN STAINLESS INSTALLS HEAVY-GAUGE CUT-TO-LENGTH LINE
The new line, which includes a Herr-Voss Stamco precision leveler, allows this service center to supply their customers with plate and sheet product of superior flatness.
CRANKSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT GAGE LED MICROMETER VALIDATES PART ROLLING
ADCOLE Corporation offers a low-cost LED micrometer for its Model 1200 crankshaft gage that provides ±3-µm accuracy, ±1-µm repeatability and 0.25-µm resolution to validate that parts have been rolled to the proper depth.
VERTICAL TURNING CENTERS INCREASE VERSATILITY WITH TOOLHOLDING SYSTEM
Available on full a VTC range of MAG 1000-8000 mm machines, this quick-change Coromant modular toolholding system from Sandvik Coromant increases machine flexibility and allows shops to decrease tooling cost/inventory and use legacy tools.
BIG BORE CNC LATHE IS BIG GUN FOR OIL PATCH PARTS
The Big Bore VDF 800 DUS from MAG backs its name with a 17,600 lb part capacity, turning lengths to 13.2 ft, 900 rpm max speed and 4,500 lb Z-axis cutting force.
TWO-AXIS HIGH-PRECISION MACHINING OR COMPLEX MULTI-TASKING OPERATIONS
Hardinge T-42 SUPER PRECISION and High Performance turning centers are ideal for applications requiring a high level of precision, delicate part handling and parts made complete in a single setup.
TURN/MILL COMPLEX PARTS, PERFORM MULTIPLE OPERATIONS IN A SINGLE SETUP
The Y-Axis ST-20SSY high-speed turning center from Haas Automation increases throughput, reduces handling and improves accuracy with Y axis, C axis, and live-tooling to provide a powerful 4-axis solution for secondary machining of turned parts.
ECONOMICAL SOLUTION FOR TURNING SMALL PARTS
Don’t adversely affect your bottom line by turning small parts on a large lathe. The Haas Automation ST-10 CNC lathe provides a compact package with full-size features to increase small part turning.
THE FIRST TWIN ATC B-AXIS MULTITASKING TURN/MILL SYSTEM
The Nakamura-Tome Super NTMX Multitasking Turn/Mill Machining Center from Methods Machine Tools is the first system to offer dual 24-tool ATC magazines that simplify complex multitasking machining.
DONE-IN-ONE MACHINING SOLUTION
The DS-30Y turning center from Haas Automation combines dual-spindle turning with Y axis, C axis and live tooling to minimize handling, increase throughput, improve accuracy and reduce work-in-process.
MULTI-TASKING MACHINE REDUCES TOOL HANDLING INCREASES TOOL CAPACITY
The Multus B750 large multi-tasking machine from Okuma uses an optional tool matrix that holds from 81 tools to 285 tools depending upon requirements and configurations, providing expandability in reduced floor space.
HMC FOR FERROUS, NON-FERROUS PART PRODUCTION
Makino a51nx and a61nx horizontal machining centers offer a larger work envelope and next-generation productivity, accuracy and reliability beyond that of typical 40-taper machines.
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