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The next five years will present their own unique set of challenges, and shops can alleviate them by embracing these technologies and trends.
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Edge Technologies Bar Feeder Enhances Small-Diameter Bar Stock Applications
PMTS 2025: The FMB Turbo RS 2-20 fully supports the bar pusher and stock from within the bar feeder to the lathe spindle.
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Chiron Five-Axis Enables Precise Machining of Large Workpieces
PMTS 2025: Chiron is highlighting its FZ 19 S five-axis machining center, which is engineered to handle the demands of machining large parts.
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Tungaloy Turning Tool Minimizes Machine Downtime
PMTS 2025: ModuMini-Turn enables users to replace tool heads quickly and easily without removing the shank.
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Omega TMM, Rego-Fix Tooling System Streamlines Presetting
PMTS 2025: Omega TMM and Rego-Fix showcase a tool presetting system that is said to be reliable, innovative and built to rigorous quality control standards.
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Mate Custom Hard Jaws Accommodate Holding of Complex Geometries
PMTS 2025: Mate’s machinable hard jaws are well suited for holding complex part geometry during finishing operations.
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Schütte Grinding Machine Minimizes Cycle Times
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