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MQL Systems for Shops that are Tired of Dealing with Coolant
Ideal for the near-dry machining of steel, stainless, titanium, Inconel, tungsten and more, the compact, highly durable and modular Miquel pump from DropsA can be retrofitted to a machine tool’s existing coolant piping and mixed and matched with a compensation valve, independent solenoid control or both to optimize MQL for wide range of lubrication requirements.
JPW Industries Acquired by Gamut Capital Management
As part of this deal, the JPW name, management and all warehouse, parts support, customer service and technical service operations will stay in place.
Advances in Ultrasonic Cleaning of 3D Prototype Parts
The new Matrix 9000 Mark II ultrasonic generator from Omegasonics removes 20 percent of power board components with a single board that eliminates the variant frequencies of two power boards and runs at a cooler operating temperature by generating less heat for more reliability.
Cutting, Cleaning and Recycling Expertise
SC Industrial offers their DoALL Continental Series DC-280NC Column Band Saw, the small easy-to-install Klean King oil skimming device, and the SC Green Recycling Program, an effortless way to repurpose used or damaged cutting tools.
Bunting Magnetics Appoints New CFO
Bill Wagner is their new chief financial officer.
Clear the Air
Here are some of the latest advances in indoor air quality that can promote employee safety and comfort, increase shop productivity, and reduce operating expenses.
Ambient Dust Collection Gets Easier
The ductless, ceiling-mounted Vista360 dust collector from RoboVent is an ambient system that uses multiple collectors to create circular air patterns in the facility that continually pull contaminated air into the filtration unit and push clean, filtered air back into the shop.
Automated Climate Control System for Large Diameter Fans
The AirEffect climate control system from MacroAir measures temperature and humidity at two points, calculates the heat index and identifies the best operating speed and direction for each fan.
MacroAir Partners with Don Schumacher Racing
DSR is installing large AirVolution-D line ceiling fans throughout their 145,000 sq ft headquarters and will carry a MacroAir logo on seven entries for the remainder of the 2017 racing season.
How to Use Dust Collection to Comply with OSHA’s Beryllium Standard
Job shops and other metalworking facilities affected by this standard must comply with most of the requirements by March 12, 2018 – they have less than two years to provide any required change rooms and showers and three years to implement engineering controls. Here’s why dust, mist and fume collectors are the best strategy to protect workers from the devastating pulmonary diseases associated with beryllium exposure.
LANTMA Foundation Launches
They will offer grants to students enrolled in manufacturing training programs throughout Southern California.
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