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Workholding

Compact Rotary Table Features Large Through-Hole

This rotary table was developed to deliver the requisite through-hole diameter in a more compact overall size.

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Fitting 549 Tools in 8.6 Square Meters

The machining of complex workpieces often requires the use of a number of cutting tools.

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American Factories Continue to Gain in New Machine Tools

The latest world survey shows consumption keeps growing as recovery from 2008 to 2010 slump levels off.

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Automation

Automation without Enclosures

A new line of robot arms can safely function alongside personnel with no safety guarding in many cases.

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NC Simulation Becomes Basis for Manufacturing Intelligence

NCSIMUL Machine 9 NC simulation module, which is designed to be the cornerstone of SPRING Technologies’ “NC Experience” strategy, integrates the creation of cutting tool libraries, optimization of cutting conditions, and simulation and optimization of toolpath programs.

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Is It Enough?

Are you sufficiently investing in continuous training of seasoned employees?

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Kennametal Recognized For Ethical Corporate Culture

Cutting tool manufacturer Kennametal has been named as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by The Ethisphere Institute. A look at the factors on which this award is based shows that ethics is more than adhering to a strict code of ethics in a corporate handbook.

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Toolholders

Toolholder Manufacturer Invests in the Future

The manufacturer of precision tooling components recently finished its expansion at its Swiss headquarters. It also managed to expand its appeal to a younger workforce.

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Turn/Mill

What Parts Make Sense for Multitasking?

One of the striking things about Mazak’s new knowledge center on multitasking is how few of the part examples included within it are round.

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Fives Agrees to Acquire MAG Americas

Fives (Paris, France) has entered into an agreement to acquire MAG Americas, a global supplier of high-performance machining solutions and composite processing.

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Build Your Own Talent Pipline

Blogger and manufacturing executive Perry Sainati recently posted an exchange with Ray Prendergast, head of manufacturing technology for Richard J. Daley College in Chicago. Asked for his advice to manufacturing employers, Mr. Prendergast said, “Build your own talent pipeline.”

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Micromachining

World’s Smallest Boring Head?

With a diameter range of 0.016” to 0.276”, this boring head is well-suited for a variety of micromachining applications.

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