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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.
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.
C & B Machinery Supplies Grinders Used On Chevy Volt Connecting Rods
The company was awarded an order by GM for two special double disc grinding systems to finish grind both coplanar and non-coplanar connecting rods for the auxiliary 1.4L engine in the electrically-powered Chevy Volt.
Increased Brazilian Steel Demand to Impact World Supply
This research manager from Majestic Steel USA predicts that increased domestic demand for steel will turn Brazil from a net exporter of finished steel into a net importer during the next three to five years –potentially creating rapid price increases on the global market.
CIRCULAR SAW BLADES CUT THROUGH TOUGH STEEL APPLICATIONS
New Xtreme Technology (NXT) blades from M. K. Morse have fully optimized the rake angles and tooth geometries on each diameter of blade for smooth, fast cuts with less vibration and longer blade life.
COOLANT THROUGH-SPINDLE SYSTEM EXTENDS TOOL LIFE
Ideal for deep hole drilling, the high-pressure through-spindle CYCLO BLAST coolant system from MAG is a simple-to-install retrofit on small Fadal vertical machining centers.
ALCAN EXTRUSIONS AND AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURES EXPANDS MANUFACTURING CAPACITY
Production site expanded after recording high level of demand for greener car components made of aluminum, both for premium and mass production markets.
RIGID HMC HAS LARGEST WORK ENVELOPE IN ITS CLASS
The KIWA-Japan KH-55 horizontal machining center from Methods Machine Tools uses exclusive expandable tool and pallet technology to handle work piece sizes up to 35.4 in x 39.4 in and weights up to 1,650 lb (750 kg).
ROBOTIC WATER-COOLED MIG GUN MAXIMIZES PRODUCTIVITY
The TOUGH GUN robotic water-cooled MIG gun from Tregaskiss features 600-amp water-cooled welding capacity and is designed to withstand the abuse of thick-plate and high-duty cycle applications.
HIGH SPEED AND POWER PACKED INTO A SMALL FOOTPRINT
MB-5000H and MB-8000H horizontal machining centers from Okuma use the Thermo-Friendly Concept that enables each machine tool to predict and counter thermal deformation for improved accuracy.
RK Technologies Named Representative for Advanced Metal Etching
RK Technologies offers micro-miniature stamping, plating, custom precision machining, photo-chemical etching and custom injection molding.
UNATTENDED MACHINING FOR AEROSPACE PRODUCTION
The advanced HCN 6800-II machining center with automated Palletech High-Rise 3 material handling system from Mazak offers flexible unattended production for as many as 16 machines, with up to eight loading and unloading stations.
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