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Exair’s Cold Gun Aircoolant System
A case study showing the technical capabilities and solutions from EXAIR Corporation.
Ipsen Adds Field Service Engineers
The new trainees are currently participating in a three-month program designed to give each participant valuable tools to help them adjust and excel in their mechanical and electrical skills and problem-solving methods.
Trico Names Vice President
Jim Jung will play a crucial role in shaping the future direction of the company, with an especially keen focus on strategic planning.
Setco Expands Global Spindle Service Network Into Asia
The Ohio-based manufacturer and servicer of precision machine tool spindles and slides expands globally by acquiring NEO Precision Tech, Taiwan’s leading spindle builder.
Eriez® has New Director Corporate Communications
John Blicha will direct advertising, literature, trade shows and inquiry management efforts and manage all corporate public relations and promotional activities.
Industry Veteran Joins Guarantee Electrical
John Brown will establish a robust national automation and controls practice targeting several instrumentation-dependent industries.
Is It Time to Rebuild or Retrofit Your Hydraulic Press?
Hydraulic press operators must keep their costs down while meeting shorter lead times and the demand for higher precision parts. New press technology has already outdated some presses that were purchased as recently as ten to fifteen years ago. Is new machinery the only answer? Here’s why the answer is no.
Gilman USA Adds Matus As Sales Representative
The partnership will promote Gilman machine spindles, slides and other products in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and 39 counties of West Virginia.
Compact Harmonic Gearhead for Machine Tools, Robots
With space at a premium in machine tools and automation equipment, this automation gearhead from Nexen can fit virtually any machine requiring a minimal footprint, such as machine tools, robots and robotic arms, and numerous general industrial positioning and motion control applications.
Gilman Promotes Skilled Trades at High School
The manufacturer of customized slides and spindles introduced students to potential careers in skilled trades by offering good-paying jobs that can be obtained with a two-year degree from a technical college.
Ball Pein and Cross Pein Hammers for Machine Shops
Ball pein and cross pein hammers from Wilton have drop-forged steel heads for metal forming, forging, shaping, center punch, riveting and peining.
Making the Upgrade
Making an upgrade while a spindle is already down and due for repair makes economic sense and makes the most of an opportunity. But what types of upgrades can be performed and what benefits can be expected? Ed Zitney of SKF Machine Tool Services explains.
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