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Coordinate Measuring Machines Provide a Range of Capabilities
Gear Expo 2017: Zeiss will introduce its line of DuraMax coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) for application flexibility.
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Composites Tooling Enables Feed Rates as High as 400 ipm
Controx presents the Panel Cut line of tooling enabling feed rates as high as 400 ipm for high productivity and a clean surface finish.
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Hobbing Center Available with Worm Screw Power Skiving
Gear Expo 2017: Affolter Technologies will show its AF110 Plus small gear hobbing center.
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System Balances and Monitors Grinding Wheels
Marposs has announced the availability of its P1dWB, an entry-level grinding wheel balancing and process monitoring system intended to replace the company’s E78 and E82 electronic systems.
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Grinding Fluid Lasts Years without Regeneration, Exchange
Gear Expo 2017: Oelheld will feature its DiaGrind 535-15 high-speed grinding fluid, a blend of additives and base oils designed to go years without requiring regeneration or complete exchange.
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Shop Finds Jobs Using Online Marketplace
TD&M Machining LLC wanted to grow its business without competing against other local shops. After subscribing to MFG.com, about 75 percent of the shop’s customers now originate from the platform.
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Small Eyewear Manufacturer Sees the Benefit of Automation
Lowercase Eyewear needed a cost-effective way to produce eyewear in the United States. A Robotiq gripper on a UR5 collaborative robot arm enabled repeatable, consistent production so employees could work on more labor-intensive projects.
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Quality Data Management Software Improves Process Reliability
Metabowerke GmbH’s tracking of data was inefficient and cumbersome. Zeiss’s PiWeb quality data management software reduced machine setup time by half and increased process reliability.
Read MoreCAD/CAM Data Exchange Translator Supports Mainstream File Formats
ZW3D has upgraded the product development features of its ZW3D 2017 CAD/CAM software.
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Collaborative Robots Load, Unload Machines Without Need for Barriers
Westec 2017: FANUC America will demonstrate machine load/unload with its CR-7iA table-top size collaborative robot equipped with iRVision.
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CNC Provides High-Speed Machining with Accurate Surface Finishes
Westec 2017: The Fagor 8065 CNC is designed for high-performance applications and equipped with features for high-speed machining while maintaining accuracy and surface finish.
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System Filters Ultrafine Particles from Oil
EMO 2017: Vomat will feature its micro-filtration systems, which are designed for filtering ultrafine particles from oil used in processes including grinding, honing, lapping and erosion.
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