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Polygonal Clamping Addresses Medical Micromachining Needs
We recently had a question-and-answer session with Matt Panosh of SCHUNK to discuss the current trends and challenges in micromachining components for medical devices, surgical equipment and other related apparatus, and learn more about the technology many shops are using to compete in this environment.
Six Factors in Selecting Hydraulic or Shrink-Fit Holders
Shrink-fit and hydraulic holders are both useful in low clearance, tight work envelopes found in moldmaking and multi-axis machining applications. When deciding which one to use, their differences will guide your choice. Here are some of the fundamental contrasts to help you decide which holder type is best for your work.
Tooling Makes the Difference in Buttress Threading of Stainless Steel
Bent Engineering successfully threaded 60 holes in shale gas blocks made of 17-4PH 900H stainless steel. How did they do it?
Boeing Partners with Haimer at OMIC
The two companies are sponsoring a joint membership at Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development.
Seco Tools Partners with MachineMetrics
Seco will use the IoT platform and manufacturing analytics applications from MachineMetrics to serve their customers and help them expand into Industry 4.0.
Live and Static Tools for Swiss-Type CNC Automatic Lathes
The Citizen tool program of live and static tools for Swiss-type CNC automatic lathes from Heimatec is made especially for longitudinal turning lathes and optimized to the required machine parameters so that shops can now use the tools for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Coolant-Thru Micro Toolholders
With increased use of micro tooling that operates at higher speeds in more compact tooling zones, Ti-Loc micro end mill holders and other coolant-thru capable micro toolholders from GenSwiss help solve the need for more efficient machining operations while extending tool life.
SCHUNK Appoints New Director of Sales for the Midwest
Matt Steele now directs sales of tooling and workholding systems to end users and sales channels in the Midwest.
Seco Tools Names New IT Director
Jeff Bowden is their new director of information technology.
Multi-Sensor Unit for Drawbar Inspection
The MSU sensor system from Advanced Machine & Engineering combines a distance measurement system, a piston position monitor, and optional leakage detection into one compact, built-in multi-sensor and electronic evaluation system in the unclamping unit of a drawbar.
BIG KAISER Launches New Website
The new downloads feature allows customers to access product catalogs, manuals, DXF drawings and step models.
Master Magnetics Moves to New Location
Their spacious new headquarters include 84,000 sq ft of production and warehouse space, and 15,000 sq ft of office space.
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